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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

[Mark One]

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

                  

For the quarterly period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021

 

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

 

                  For the transition period from ____________ to ____________

 

Commission File Number 0-32637

 

AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

                   

Iowa

42-1039071
(State of Incorporation)

42-1039071

(I. R. S. Employer

Identification Number)

                                             

405 Fifth Street

Ames, Iowa 50010

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (515) 232-6251

 

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

 

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

ATLO

NASDAQ

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

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

 

As of OctoberJuly 30, 2020,2021, there were 9,122,747 shares of common stock, par value $2, outstanding.

 


 

 

AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION

 

INDEX

 

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PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 
   
PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

3

   
 

Consolidated Balance Sheets at SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020

3

   
 

Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 20192020

4

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 20192020

5

   
 

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 20192020

6

   
 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 20192020

7

   
 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

9

   

Item 2.

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

3029

   

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

51

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

52

   

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

53

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

 
   

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

5352

   

Item 1.A.

Risk Factors

5352

   

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

53

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities

53

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

53

Item 5.

Other Information

53

Item 6.

Exhibits

54

   

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior SecuritiesSignatures

55

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

55

Item 5.

Other Information

55

Item 6.

Exhibits

55

Signatures

56

 

 

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AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

  

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

ASSETS

 

2020

 

2019

  

2021

 

2020

 
  

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

Cash and due from banks

 $22,750,013  $34,616,880  $24,890  $24,819 

Interest-bearing deposits in financial institutions and federal funds sold

 119,643,061  108,947,624  141,282  166,704 

Securities available-for-sale

 548,817,733  479,843,448  740,102  596,999 

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) stock, at cost

 3,148,191  3,138,900  3,427  3,148 

Loans receivable, net

 1,159,063,052  1,048,147,496  1,124,435  1,129,505 

Loans held for sale

 2,797,141  2,776,785  311  1,621 

Bank premises and equipment, net

 17,295,829  17,810,605  16,925  17,340 

Accrued income receivable

 12,172,766  11,788,409  9,596  11,143 

Other real estate owned

 620,909  4,003,684 

Bank-owned life insurance

 2,897,480  2,842,713  2,950  2,916 

Deferred income taxes, net

 0  1,151,016  323  0 

Intangible assets, net

 3,309,239  3,959,260  2,813  3,133 

Goodwill

 12,424,434  12,114,559  12,424  12,424 

Other assets

  5,455,601  6,041,126   5,982  5,896 
  

Total assets

 $1,910,395,449  $1,737,182,505  $2,085,460  $1,975,648 
  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

            
  

LIABILITIES

      

Deposits

      

Noninterest-bearing checking

 $337,487,550  $267,441,988  $375,735  $349,500 

Interest-bearing checking

 504,329,496  461,857,728  564,268  528,796 

Savings and money market

 548,918,915  481,642,221  658,482  581,224 

Time, $250,000 and over

 66,910,762  74,206,421 

Time, $250 and over

 49,430  60,019 

Other time

  202,526,378  208,026,740   183,484  196,907 

Total deposits

 1,660,173,101  1,493,175,098  1,831,399  1,716,446 
  

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

 30,492,436  42,033,570  33,268  37,293 

FHLB advances

 3,000,000  5,000,000  3,000  3,000 

Dividends payable

 0  2,213,459 

Deferred income taxes, net

 1,697,985  0  0  1,731 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  8,995,285  7,180,906   7,671  7,691 

Total liabilities

  1,704,358,807  1,549,603,033   1,875,338  1,766,161 
  

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

      

Common stock, $2 par value, authorized 18,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 9,122,747 and 9,222,747 as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively

 18,245,494  18,445,494 

Common stock, $2 par value, authorized 18,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 9,122,747 as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020

 18,245  18,245 

Additional paid-in capital

 17,001,736  18,794,141  17,002  17,002 

Retained earnings

 155,300,906  146,225,085  165,466  158,217 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

  15,488,506  4,114,752   9,409  16,023 

Total stockholders' equity

  206,036,642  187,579,472   210,122  209,487 
  

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 $1,910,395,449  $1,737,182,505  $2,085,460  $1,975,648 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(unaudited)

 

AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 
 

September 30,

 

September 30,

  

June 30,

 

June 30,

 
 

2020

 

2019

 

2020

 

2019

  

2021

 

2020

 

2021

 

2020

 
  

Interest and dividend income:

          

Loans, including fees

 $12,865,021  $10,513,426  $38,021,904  $32,022,997  $12,127  $12,570  $24,111  $25,157 

Securities:

          

Taxable

 1,986,904  1,671,572  5,725,476  4,715,137  2,212  1,918  4,201  3,739 

Tax-exempt

 891,093  945,769  2,755,515  3,114,298  823  954  1,667  1,864 

Other interest and dividend income

  175,397  400,963  888,412  928,996   169  196  347  713 

Total interest income

  15,918,415  13,531,730  47,391,307  40,781,428   15,331  15,638  30,326  31,473 
  

Interest expense:

          

Deposits

 1,718,746  2,547,763  6,267,158  7,512,979  1,124  1,898  2,418  4,548 

Other borrowed funds

  39,787  170,082  238,314  553,930   35  60  72  199 

Total interest expense

  1,758,533  2,717,845  6,505,472  8,066,909   1,159  1,958  2,490  4,747 
  

Net interest income

 14,159,882  10,813,885  40,885,835  32,714,519  14,172  13,680  27,836  26,726 
  

Provision for loan losses

  541,844  378,789  4,424,475  545,203 

Provision (credit) for loan losses

  (20) 1,567  (446) 3,883 
  

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

  13,618,038  10,435,096  36,461,360  32,169,316 

Net interest income after provision (credit) for loan losses

  14,192  12,113  28,282  22,843 
  

Noninterest income:

          

Wealth management income

 1,036,131  857,664  2,807,592  2,661,421  1,145  909  2,077  1,771 

Service fees

 380,620  400,919  1,126,857  1,158,348  347  305  680  746 

Securities gains, net

 0  15,141  429,925  17,031  0  44  0  430 

Gain on sale of loans held for sale

 646,589  289,033  1,486,047  685,790  380  572  884  839 

Merchant and card fees

 459,600  372,073  1,295,854  1,119,598  556  410  1,020  836 

Other noninterest income

  271,803  184,399  707,884  615,688   208  188  481  437 

Total noninterest income

  2,794,743  2,119,229  7,854,159  6,257,876   2,636  2,428  5,142  5,059 
  

Noninterest expense:

          

Salaries and employee benefits

 5,839,963  4,780,894  17,427,608  14,294,219  5,772  5,813  11,279  11,588 

Data processing

 1,209,973  1,085,951  3,737,426  2,849,396  1,310  1,336  2,682  2,527 

Occupancy expenses, net

 668,003  526,360  2,015,941  1,643,924  639  657  1,367  1,348 

FDIC insurance assessments

 135,859  1,698  185,716  193,593  148  50  287  50 

Professional fees

 407,118  386,339  1,148,597  1,158,168  515  397  911  741 

Business development

 307,386  310,786  753,075  827,561  254  182  491  446 

Intangible asset amortization

 215,575  124,243  650,021  427,221  160  217  320  434 

New market tax credit projects amortization

 145,395  0  436,166  0  159  146  319  291 

Other operating expenses, net

  361,280  259,048  1,085,562  755,971   457  301  764  724 

Total noninterest expense

  9,290,552  7,475,319  27,440,112  22,150,053   9,414  9,099  18,420  18,149 
  

Income before income taxes

 7,122,229  5,079,006  16,875,407  16,277,139  7,414  5,442  15,004  9,753 
  

Provision for income taxes

  1,450,750  1,037,845  3,221,750  3,380,950   1,535  1,015  3,102  1,771 
  

Net income

 $5,671,479  $4,041,161  $13,653,657  $12,896,189  $5,879  $4,427  $11,902  $7,982 
  

Basic and diluted earnings per share

 $0.62  $0.44  $1.49  $1.40  $0.64  $0.49  $1.30  $0.87 
  

Dividends declared per share

 $0.25  $0.24  $0.50  $0.72  $0.26  $0  $0.51  $0.25 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(unaudited)

 

AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (unaudited)

(in thousands)

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 
                 

Net income

 $5,671,479  $4,041,161  $13,653,657  $12,896,189 

Unrealized gains on securities before tax:

                

Unrealized holding gains arising during the period

  1,994,598   1,786,525   15,594,931   11,828,086 

Less: reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income

  0   15,141   429,925   17,031 

Other comprehensive income, before tax

  1,994,598   1,771,384   15,165,006   11,811,055 

Tax effect related to other comprehensive income

  (498,649)  (442,846)  (3,791,252)  (2,952,764)

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

  1,495,949   1,328,538   11,373,754   8,858,291 

Comprehensive income

 $7,167,428  $5,369,699  $25,027,411  $21,754,480 
  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 
                 
                 

Net income

 $5,879  $4,427  $11,902  $7,982 

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities before tax:

                

Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period

  3,015   12,730   (8,818)  13,600 

Less: reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income

  0   44   0   430 

Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax

  3,015   12,686   (8,818)  13,170 

Tax effect related to other comprehensive income (loss)

  (753)  (3,171)  2,204   (3,292)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

  2,262   9,515   (6,614)  9,878 

Comprehensive income

 $8,141  $13,942  $5,288  $17,860 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

  

Common Stock

  

Additional Paid-in

  

Retained

  

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income,

  

Total

Stockholders'

 
  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Capital

  

Earnings

  

Net of Taxes

  

Equity

 
                         

Balance, June 30, 2019

  9,232,122  $18,464,244  $19,019,767  $142,312,863  $3,454,662  $183,251,536 

Net income

  -   0   0   4,041,161   0   4,041,161 

Other comprehensive income

  -   0   0   0   1,328,538   1,328,538 

Retirement of stock

  (9,375)  (18,750)  (225,626)  0   0   (244,376)

Cash dividends declared, $0.24 per share

  -   0   0   (2,213,459)  0   (2,213,459)

Balance, September 30, 2019

  9,222,747  $18,445,494  $18,794,141  $144,140,565  $4,783,200  $186,163,400 
                         
                         

Balance, June 30, 2020

  9,122,747  $18,245,494  $17,001,736  $151,910,115  $13,992,557  $201,149,902 

Net income

  -   0   0   5,671,479   0   5,671,479 

Other comprehensive income

  -   0   0   0   1,495,949   1,495,949 

Retirement of stock

  -   0   0   0   0   0 

Cash dividends declared, $0.25 per share

  -   0   0   (2,280,688)  0   (2,280,688)

Balance, September 30, 2020

  9,122,747  $18,245,494  $17,001,736  $155,300,906  $15,488,506  $206,036,642 

 

  

Common Stock

  

Additional Paid-in

  

Retained

  

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income (Loss),

  

Total Stockholders'

 
  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Capital

  

Earnings

  

Net of Taxes

  

Equity

 
                         

Balance, December 31, 2018

  9,293,305  $18,586,610  $20,461,724  $137,891,821  $(4,075,091) $172,865,064 

Net income

  -   0   0   12,896,189   0   12,896,189 

Other comprehensive income

  -   0   0   0   8,858,291   8,858,291 

Retirement of stock

  (70,558)  (141,116)  (1,667,583)  0   0   (1,808,699)

Cash dividends declared, $0.72 per share

  -   0   0   (6,647,445)  0   (6,647,445)

Balance, September 30, 2019

  9,222,747  $18,445,494  $18,794,141  $144,140,565  $4,783,200  $186,163,400 
                         
                         

Balance, December 31, 2019

  9,222,747  $18,445,494  $18,794,141  $146,225,085  $4,114,752  $187,579,472 

Net income

  -   0   0   13,653,657   0   13,653,657 

Other comprehensive income

  -   0   0   0   11,373,754   11,373,754 

Retirement of stock

  (100,000)  (200,000)  (1,792,405)        (1,992,405)

Cash dividends declared, $0.50 per share

  -   0   0   (4,577,836)  0   (4,577,836)

Balance, September 30, 2020

  9,122,747  $18,245,494  $17,001,736  $155,300,906  $15,488,506  $206,036,642 
                  Accumulated     
                  Other     
  

 

        Comprehensive  Total 
  Common Stock  Additional Paid-  Retained  Income, Net of  Stockholders' 
  

Shares

  

Amount

  in Capital  Earnings  Taxes  Equity 
                         

Balance, March 31, 2020

  9,188,594  $18,377  $18,156  $147,483  $4,478  $188,494 

Net income

  -   0   0   4,427   0   4,427 

Other comprehensive income

  -   0   0   0   9,515   9,515 

Repurchase and retirement of stock

  (65,847)  (132)  (1,154)  0   0   (1,286)

Balance, June 30, 2020

  9,122,747  $18,245  $17,002  $151,910  $13,993  $201,150 
                         
                         

Balance, March 31, 2021

  9,122,747  $18,245  $17,002  $161,959  $7,147  $204,353 

Net income

  -   0   0   5,879   0   5,879 

Other comprehensive income

  -   0   0   0   2,262   2,262 

Cash dividends declared, $0.26 per share

  -   0   0   (2,372)  0   (2,372)

Balance, June 30, 2021

  9,122,747  $18,245  $17,002  $165,466  $9,409  $210,122 

          

 

  

 

  

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

  

Total

 
  

Common Stock

  Additional Paid-  Retained  Income (Loss),  Stockholders' 
  

Shares

  

Amount

  in Capital  Earnings  Net of Taxes  Equity 
                         

Balance, December 31, 2019

  9,222,747  $18,445  $18,794  $146,225  $4,115  $187,579 

Net income

  -   0   0   7,982   0   7,982 

Other comprehensive income

  -   0   0   0   9,878   9,878 

Repurchase and retirement of stock

  (100,000)  (200)  (1,792)  0   0   (1,992)

Cash dividends declared, $0.25 per share

  -   0   0   (2,297)  0   (2,297)

Balance, June 30, 2020

  9,122,747  $18,245  $17,002  $151,910  $13,993  $201,150 
                         
                         

Balance, December 31, 2020

  9,122,747  $18,245  $17,002  $158,217  $16,023  $209,487 

Net income

  -   0   0   11,902   0   11,902 

Other comprehensive (loss)

  -   0   0   0   (6,614)  (6,614)

Cash dividends declared, $0.51 per share

  -   0   0   (4,653)  0   (4,653)

Balance, June 30, 2021

  9,122,747  $18,245  $17,002  $165,466  $9,409  $210,122 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

  

2020

  

2019

 
         

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

        

Net income

 $13,653,657  $12,896,189 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

        

Provision for loan losses

  4,424,475   545,203 

Provision for off-balance sheet commitments

  51,000   0 

Amortization of securities, available-for-sale, loans and deposits, net

  558,579   1,048,818 

Amortization of intangible asset

  650,021   427,221 

Depreciation

  1,083,790   903,070 

Deferred income taxes

  (942,251)  75,549 

Securities (gains), net

  (429,925)  (17,031)

(Gain) on sales of loans held for sale

  (1,486,047)  (685,790)

Proceeds from loans held for sale

  67,934,569   34,023,953 

Originations of loans held for sale

  (66,468,878)  (34,574,101)

Loss on sale and disposal of premises and equipment, net

  59,212   9,360 

Amortization of investment in new market tax credit projects

  436,166   0 

(Gain) on sale of other real estate owned, net

  (21,617)  (43,414)

Change in assets and liabilities:

        

Increase in accrued income receivable

  (384,357)  (320,758)

(Increase) decrease in other assets

  441,024   (892,594)

Increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities

  1,763,379   943,244 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  21,322,797   14,338,919 
         

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Purchase of securities available-for-sale

  (165,075,991)  (61,502,161)

Proceeds from sale of securities available-for-sale

  5,462,657   8,211,157 

Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available-for-sale

  104,636,283   64,641,695 

Purchase of FHLB stock

  (1,148,500)  (3,912,600)

Proceeds from the redemption of FHLB stock

  1,133,200   4,448,600 

Net (increase) in interest-bearing deposits in financial institutions and federal funds sold

  (10,695,437)  (52,872,972)

Net (increase) decrease in loans

  (114,712,894)  8,159,497 

Net proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned

  3,415,130   655,161 

Purchase of bank premises and equipment

  (851,876)  (648,005)

Proceeds from the sale of bank equipment

  0   4,000 

Cash paid for bank acquired

  (309,875)  0 

Other

  (54,767)  (50,132)

Net cash (used in) investing activities

  (178,202,070)  (32,865,760)
         

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        

Increase in deposits

  167,337,240   28,086,411 

Increase (decrease) in securities sold under agreements to repurchase

  (11,541,134)  11,521,575 

Payments on FHLB borrowings

  (2,000,000)  (12,600,000)

Proceeds from FHLB borrowings

  0   3,000,000 

Dividends paid

  (6,791,295)  (6,571,446)

Stock repurchases

  (1,992,405)  (1,808,699)

Net cash provided by financing activities

  145,012,406   21,627,841 
         

Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks

  (11,866,867)  3,101,000 
         

CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS

        

Beginning

  34,616,880   30,384,066 

Ending

 $22,750,013  $33,485,066 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)

(in thousands)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020

  

2021

  

2020

 
         

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

        

Net income

 $11,902  $7,982 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

        

Provision (credit) for loan losses

  (446)  3,883 

Provision (credit) for off-balance sheet commitments

  (3)  41 

Amortization of securities, available-for-sale, loans and deposits, net

  1,167   252 

Amortization of intangible assets

  320   434 

Depreciation

  688   712 

Deferred income taxes

  151   (947)

Securities (gains), net

  0   (430)

(Gain) on sales of loans held for sale

  (884)  (839)

Proceeds from loans held for sale

  39,161   41,226 

Originations of loans held for sale

  (36,967)  (39,643)

Loss on sale and disposal of premises and equipment, net

  13   0 

Amortization of investment in New Markets Tax Credit projects

  319   291 

Impairment of other real estate owned

  81   0 

(Gain) on sale of other real estate owned, net

  0   (22)

Change in assets and liabilities:

        

Decrease in accrued income receivable

  1,547   987 

Decrease in other assets

  401   28 

Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities

  (18)  3,970 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  17,432   17,925 
         

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Purchase of securities available-for-sale

  (217,484)  (102,225)

Proceeds from sale of securities available-for-sale

  0   5,463 

Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available-for-sale

  63,971   75,572 

Purchase of FHLB stock

  (286)  (117)

Proceeds from the redemption of FHLB stock

  7   101 

Net (increase) decrease in interest-bearing deposits in financial institutions and federal funds sold

  25,422   (37,043)

Net (increase) decrease in loans

  5,262   (101,265)

Net proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned

  0   3,405 

Purchase of bank premises and equipment

  (578)  (529)

Cash paid for bank acquired

  0   (310)

Other

  (35)  (36)

Net cash (used in) investing activities

  (123,721)  (156,984)
         

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        

Increase in deposits

  115,038   150,614 

(Decrease) in securities sold under agreements to repurchase

  (4,025)  (5,141)

Payments on FHLB borrowings

  0   (2,000)

Dividends paid

  (4,653)  (4,511)

Stock repurchases

  0   (1,992)

Net cash provided by financing activities

  106,360   136,970 
         

Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks

  71   (2,089)
         

CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS

        

Beginning

  24,819   34,617 

Ending

 $24,890  $32,528 

 

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AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued) (unaudited)

(in thousands)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020

AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)

(unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

 

2020

 

2019

  

2021

 

2020

 
  

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

     

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW

 

INFORMATION

 

Cash payments for:

      

Interest

 $7,133,940  $7,852,381  $2,873  $5,260 

Income taxes

 3,987,474  3,360,844  2,823  676 
  

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

Transfer of loans receivable to other real estate owned

 $10,738  $0  $560  $11 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)(unaudited)

 

 

1.

Significant Accounting Policies

 

The consolidated financial statements for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 20192020 are unaudited. In the opinion of the management of Ames National Corporation (the "Company"), these financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly these consolidated financial statements. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results which may be expected for an entire year. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in complete financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted in accordance with the requirements for interim financial statements. The interim financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the year-end audited financial statements contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 (the “Annual Report”). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned banking subsidiaries (the “Banks”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Goodwill: Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets acquired. Goodwill resulting from acquisitions is not amortized, but is tested for impairment annually or whenever events change and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that an impairment loss has occurred. Goodwill is tested for impairment with an estimation of the fair value of a reporting unit.

 

The fair value of a reporting unit is the price that would be received to sell the unit as a whole in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. As none of the Company’s reporting units are publicly traded, individual reporting unit fair value determinations cannot be directly correlated to the Company’s stock price. Significant judgment is applied when goodwill is assessed for impairment. This judgment includes developing cash flow projections, selecting appropriate discount rates, identifying relevant market comparables, incorporating general economic and market conditions and selecting an appropriate control premium. AtThe Company completed a quantitative assessment of goodwill as of September 30,May 31, 2020 Company management has performed a goodwill impairment assessment and determinedwhich indicated that goodwill was not impaired.

Reclassifications: Certain reclassifications have been made Subsequently, the Company determined there were no adverse changes in criteria and key considerations to the prior consolidated financial statements to conform toprevious assessment. Accordingly, the current period presentation. These reclassifications hadCompany concluded there is 0 impairment of goodwill as of noJune 30, 2021. effect on stockholders’ equity and net income of the prior periods.

 

New and Pending Accounting Pronouncements: In SeptemberJune 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Financial institutions and other organizations will now use forward-looking information to better inform their credit loss estimates. Many of the loss estimation techniques applied today will still be permitted, although the inputs to those techniques will change to reflect the full amount of expected credit losses. Organizations will continue to use judgment to determine which loss estimation method is appropriate for their circumstances. Additionally, the ASU amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. In October 2019, the FASB voted to approve amendments to the effective date of ASU No. 2016-13 for smaller reporting companies, as defined by the SEC, and other non-SEC reporting entities. The amendment delays the effective date for our Company until interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company continues collecting and retaining loan and credit data and evaluating various loss estimation models, along with refining the implementation of the software and its approach for determining the expected credit losses under the new guidance. The Company’s preliminary evaluation indicates the provisions of ASU No. 2016-13 are expected to impact the Company’s financial statements. The Company is continuing to evaluate the extent of the potential impact.

 

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The guidance in this update eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. For public companies, this update became effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for interim and annual goodwill impairment tests with a measurement date after January 1, 2017. ASU 2017-04 was adopted on January 1, 2020 and the adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No.2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement.The amendments in this update modify the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements by removing, modifying, or adding certain disclosures. The update became effective for interim and annual periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for the removed disclosures and delayed adoption until fiscal year 2020 permitted for the new disclosures. The removed and modified disclosures were adopted on a retrospective basis, and the new disclosures were adopted on a prospective basis. The adoption did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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2.

Bank Acquisition

On October 25, 2019, the Company completed the purchase of Iowa State Savings Bank (“ISSB”), (the “Acquisition”). The Acquisition was consistent with the Bank’s strategy to strengthen and expand its Iowa market share. ISSB’s acquired assets and liabilities were recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition. This bank was purchased for cash consideration of $22.6 million. As a result of the acquisition, the Company recorded a core deposit intangible asset of $1,891,000 and goodwill of approximately $2,680,000. The results of operations for this acquisition have been included since the transaction date of October 25, 2019. Since the acquisition date, there has been no significant credit deterioration of the acquired loans.

The following table summarizes the fair value of the total consideration transferred as a part of the ISSB Acquisition as well as the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the effective date of the transaction (in thousands):

Cash consideration transferred

 $22,643 
     

Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:

    
     

Cash and due from banks

 $3,188 

Federal funds sold

  2,792 

Interest bearing deposits in financial institutions

  21,035 

Securities available-for-sale

  33,615 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock at cost

  365 

Loans receivable

  137,776 

Accrued interest receivable

  2,888 

Bank premises and equipment

  2,452 

Other real estate owned

  3,582 

Bank owned life insurance

  2,499 

Core deposit intangible asset

  1,891 

Other assets

  204 

Deposits

  (188,631)

Securities sold under repurchase agreements

  (1,747)

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

  (1,946)
     

Total identifiable net assets

  19,963 
     

Goodwill

 $2,680 

On October 25, 2019, associated with the ISSB Acquisition, the contractual balance of loans receivable acquired was $139,703,000 and the contractual balance of the deposits assumed was $188,068,000. Loans receivable acquired include commercial real estate, 1-4 family real estate, agricultural real estate, commercial operating, agricultural operating and consumer loans. During the first quarter of 2020, an additional $310,000 of goodwill was recorded due to an adjustment to the initial purchase price.

The acquired loans associated with the ISSB Acquisition at contractual values as of October 25, 2019 were determined to be risk rated as follows (in thousands):

Pass

 $121,346 

Watch

  12,333 

Special Mention

  0 

Substandard

  6,024 
     

Total loans acquired at book value

 $139,703 

The core deposit intangible asset is amortized to expense on a declining basis over a period of ten years. The loan market valuation is accreted to income on the effective yield method over a ten year period. The time deposits market valuation is amortized to expense on a declining basis over a two year period.

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3.

Dividends

 

On OctoberJuly 14, 2020,2021, the Company declared a cash dividend on its common stock, payable on NovemberAugust 13, 2020 2021 to stockholders of record as of OctoberJuly 30, 2020, 2021, equal to $0.25$0.26 per share.

 

 

4.3.

Earnings Per Share

 

Earnings per share amounts were calculated using the weighted average shares outstanding during the periods presented. The weighted average outstanding shares for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 20192020 was 9,122,747 and 9,227,685,9,128,848, respectively. The weighted average outstanding shares for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 20192020 were 9,156,8059,122,747 and 9,241,789,9,174,021, respectively. The Company had 0 potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the periods presented.

 

 

5.4.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Company is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. No material changes in the Company’s off-balance sheet arrangements have occurred since December 31, 2019.2020.

 

 

6.5.

Fair Value Measurements

 

Assets and liabilities carried at fair value are required to be classified and disclosed according to the process for determining fair value. There are three levels of determining fair value.

 

Level 1: Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices, unadjusted, for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

 

Level 2: Inputs to the valuation methodology include: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (such as interest rates, volatility, prepayment speeds, credit risk); or inputs derived principally from or can be corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

 

Level 3: Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using discounted cash flow methodologies, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

 

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The following table presents the balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (in thousands):

 

Description

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

  

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 
 

2021

        
 

U.S. government treasuries

 $100,547  $100,547  $0  $0 

U.S. government agencies

 116,358  0  116,358  0 

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

 168,737  0  168,737  0 

State and political subdivisions

 275,205  0  275,205  0 

Corporate bonds

  79,255  0  79,255  0 
 
 $740,102  $100,547  $639,555  $0 
  

2020

                        
  

U.S. government treasuries

 $8,856  $8,856  $0  $0  $12,053  $12,053  $0  $0 

U.S. government agencies

 97,984  0  97,984  0  111,199  0  111,199  0 

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

 133,796  0  133,796  0  150,195  0  150,195  0 

State and political subdivisions

 233,563  0  233,563  0  251,584  0  251,584  0 

Corporate bonds

  74,619  0  74,619  0   71,968  0  71,968  0 
  
 $548,818  $8,856  $539,962  $0  $596,999  $12,053  $584,946  $0 
 

2019

                
 

U.S. government treasuries

 $9,452  $9,452  $0  $0 

U.S. government agencies

 126,433  0  126,433  0 

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

 81,128  0  81,128  0 

State and political subdivisions

 195,302  0  195,302  0 

Corporate bonds

  67,528  0  67,528  0 
 
 $479,843  $9,452  $470,391  $0 

 

Level 1 securities include U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets. U.S. government agencies, mortgage-backed securities, state and political subdivisions, and most corporate bonds are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. For these securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the security’s terms and conditions, among other things.

 

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Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, they are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment or a change in previously recognized impairment).  The following table presents the assets carried on the balance sheet (after specific reserves) by caption and by level within the valuation hierarchy as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (in thousands):

 

Description

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

  

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 
 

2021

                
 

Loans receivable

 $8,751  $0  $0  $8,751 

Other real estate owned

  778  0  0  778 
 

Total

 $9,529  $0  $0  $9,529 
  

2020

                                
  

Loans receivable

 $1,295  $0  $0  $1,295  $10,306  $0  $0  $10,306 

Other real estate owned

  621  0  0  621   218  0  0  218 
  

Total

 $1,916  $0  $0  $1,916  $10,524  $0  $0  $10,524 
 

2019

                
 

Loans receivable

 $535  $0  $0  $535 

Other real estate owned

  4,004  0  0  4,004 
 

Total

 $4,539  $0  $0  $4,539 

 

The significant inputs used in the fair value measurements for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

2020

 

2021

 
 

Estimated

 

Valuation

  

Range

 

Estimated

 

Valuation

 

 

Range

 
 

Fair Value

 

Techniques

 

Unobservable Inputs

(Average)

 

Fair Value

 

Techniques

Unobservable Inputs 

(Average)

 
                 

Impaired Loans

 $1,295 

Evaluation of collateral

 

Estimation of value

NM*

Loans receivable

 $8,751 

Evaluation of collateral

Estimation of value

  NM*  
                 

Other real estate owned

 $621 

Appraisal

 

Appraisal adjustment

6%-8%(7%) $778 

Appraisal

Appraisal adjustment

 6%-8%(7%)
       

 

 

2020

 

2020

 
 

Estimated

 

Valuation

  

Range

 

Estimated

 

Valuation

Unobservable Inputs

 

Range

 
 

Fair Value

 

Techniques

 

Unobservable Inputs

(Average)

 

Fair Value

 

Techniques

  

(Average)

 
                 

Impaired Loans

 $535 

Evaluation of collateral

 

Estimation of value

 NM*  

Loans receivable

 $10,306 

Evaluation of collateral

Estimation of value

  NM*  
                 

Other real estate owned

 $4,004 

Appraisal

 

Appraisal adjustment

6%-8%(7%) $218 

Appraisal

Appraisal adjustment

 6%-8%(7%)

 

* Evaluations of the underlying assets are completed for each collateral dependent impaired loan with a specific reserve. The types of collateral vary widely and could include accounts receivables, inventory, a variety of equipment and real estate. Collateral evaluations are reviewed and discounted as appropriate based on knowledge of the specific type of collateral. In the case of real estate, an independent appraisal may be obtained. Types of discounts considered included aging of receivables, condition of the collateral, potential market for the collateral and estimated disposal costs. These discounts will vary from loan to loan, thus providing a range would not be meaningful.

 

GAAP requires disclosure of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or nonrecurring basis. 

 

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The following table includes the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (in thousands):

 

   

2020

 

2019

  

2021

 

2020

 
 

Fair Value

   

Estimated

   

Estimated

 

Fair Value

   

Estimated

   

Estimated

 
 

Hierarchy

 

Carrying

 

Fair

 

Carrying

 

Fair

 

Hierarchy

 

Carrying

 

Fair

 

Carrying

 

Fair

 
 

Level

 

Amount

 

Value

 

Amount

 

Value

 

Level

 

Amount

 

Value

 

Amount

 

Value

 
            

Financial assets:

            

Cash and due from banks

 

Level 1

 $22,750  $22,750  $34,617  $34,617 

Level 1

 $24,890  $24,890  $24,819  $24,819 

Interest-bearing deposits

 

Level 1

 119,643  119,643  108,948  108,948 

Interest-bearing deposits in financial institutions and federal funds sold

Level 1

 141,282  141,282  166,704  166,704 

Securities available-for-sale

 

See previous table

 548,818  548,818  479,843  479,843 

See previous table

 740,102  740,102  596,999  596,999 

FHLB and FRB stock

 

Level 2

 3,148  3,148  3,139  3,139 

Level 2

 3,427  3,427  3,148  3,148 

Loans receivable, net

 

Level 2

 1,159,063  1,135,210  1,048,147  1,025,032 

Level 2

 1,124,435  1,102,745  1,129,505  1,116,352 

Loans held for sale

 

Level 2

 2,797  2,797  2,777  2,777 

Level 2

 311  311  1,621  1,621 

Accrued income receivable

 

Level 1

 12,173  12,173  11,788  11,788 

Level 1

 9,596  9,596  11,143  11,143 

Financial liabilities:

            

Deposits

 

Level 2

 $1,660,173  $1,663,366  $1,493,175  $1,495,155 

Level 2

 $1,831,399  $1,833,779  $1,716,446  $1,720,023 

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

 

Level 1

 30,492  30,492  42,034  42,034 

Level 1

 33,268  33,268  37,293  37,293 

FHLB advances

 

Level 2

 3,000  3,115  5,000  4,935 

Level 2

 3,000  3,069  3,000  3,111 

Accrued interest payable

 

Level 1

 945  945  1,163  1,163 

Level 1

 532  532  829  829 

 

The methodologies used to determine fair value as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 did not change from the methodologies described in the December 31, 20192020 Annual Financial Statements.

 

Commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit: The fair values of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreement and credit worthiness of the counterparties. The carrying value and fair value of the commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are not considered significant.

 

Limitations: Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

 

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7.6.

Debt Securities

 

The amortized cost of securities available-for-sale and their approximate fair values as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 are summarized below (in thousands):

 

2020:

   

Gross

 

Gross

   

2021:

   

Gross

 

Gross

   
 

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

  

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 
 

Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

  

Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

 
  

U.S. government treasuries

 $8,492  $364  $0  $8,856  $100,543  $382  $(378) $100,547 

U.S. government agencies

 92,650  5,340  (6) 97,984  113,012  3,703  (357) 116,358 

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

 130,706  3,140  (50) 133,796  168,068  2,013  (1,344) 168,737 

State and political subdivisions

 226,574  7,024  (35) 233,563  270,241  5,692  (728) 275,205 

Corporate bonds

  69,744  4,875  0  74,619   75,693  3,619  (57) 79,255 
 $528,166  $20,743  $(91) $548,818  $727,557  $15,409  $(2,864) $740,102 

 

2019:

   

Gross

 

Gross

   

2020:

   

Gross

 

Gross

   
 

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

  

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 
 

Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

  

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Fair Value

 
  

U.S. government treasuries

 $9,392  $64  $(4) $9,452  $11,725  $328  $0  $12,053 

U.S. government agencies

 124,913  1,609  (89) 126,433  106,337  4,875  (13) 111,199 

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

 80,295  867  (34) 81,128  146,889  3,337  (31) 150,195 

State and political subdivisions

 193,745  1,852  (295) 195,302  243,438  8,182  (36) 251,584 

Corporate bonds

  66,012  1,542  (26) 67,528   67,247  4,722  (1) 71,968 
 $474,357  $5,934  $(448) $479,843  $575,636  $21,444  $(81) $596,999 

 

The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities available-for-sale as of SeptemberJune 30, 2020,2021, are shown below by expected maturity. Expected maturity will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties (in thousands).

 

 

Amortized

 

Estimated

  

Amortized

 

Estimated

 
 

Cost

 

Fair Value

  

Cost

 

Fair Value

 
  

Due in one year or less

 $46,260  $46,694  $57,814  $58,258 

Due after one year through five years

 226,833  236,081  295,926  302,378 

Due after five years through ten years

 211,689  220,972  337,265  342,042 

Due after ten years

  43,384  45,071   36,552  37,424 

Total

 $528,166  $548,818  $727,557  $740,102 

 

Securities with a carrying value of $193.4$199.1 million and $180.0$202.0 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively, were pledged on public deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.

 

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The proceeds and gains and losses foron securities available-for-sale for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 20192020 are summarized below (in thousands):

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 
 

September 30,

 

September 30,

  

June 30,

 

June 30,

 
 

2020

 

2019

 

2020

 

2019

  

2021

 

2020

 

2021

 

2020

 

Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale

 $0  $2,238  $5,463  $8,211  $0  $2,078  $0  $5,463 

Gross realized gains on securities available-for-sale

 0  16  430  37  0  44  0  430 

Gross realized losses on securities available-for-sale

 0  (1) 0  (20) 0  0  0  0 

Tax provision applicable to net realized gains on securities available-for-sale

 0  4  108  4 

 

Gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position are summarized as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

Less than 12 Months

 

12 Months or More

 

Total

  

Less than 12 Months

 

12 Months or More

 

Total

 

2020:

 

Estimated Fair Value

 

Unrealized Losses

 

Estimated Fair Value

 

Unrealized Losses

 

Estimated Fair Value

 

Unrealized Losses

 

2021:

 

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Unrealized

Losses

 

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Unrealized

Losses

 

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Unrealized

Losses

 
  

Securities available-for-sale:

              

U.S. government treasuries

 $56,269  $(378) $0  $0  $56,269  $(378)

U.S. government agencies

 $0  $0  $917  $(6) $917  $(6) 24,179  (357) 0  0  24,179  (357)

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

 21,671  (50) 0  0  21,671  (50) 105,041  (1,344) 0  0  105,041  (1,344)

State and political subdivisions

  5,924  (32) 180  (3) 6,104  (35) 57,806  (727) 181  (1) 57,987  (728)

Corporate bonds

  4,320  (57) 0  0  4,320  (57)
 $27,595  $(82) $1,097  $(9) $28,692  $(91) $247,615  $(2,863) $181  $(1) $247,796  $(2,864)

 

 

Less than 12 Months

 

12 Months or More

 

Total

  

Less than 12 Months

 

12 Months or More

 

Total

 

2019:

 

Fair Value

 

Unrealized Losses

 

Fair Value

 

Unrealized Losses

 

Fair Value

 

Unrealized Losses

 

2020:

 

Fair Value

 

Unrealized

Losses

 

Fair Value

 

Unrealized

Losses

 

Fair Value

 

Unrealized

Losses

 
  

Securities available-for-sale:

              

U.S. government treasuries

 $3,023  $(4) $0  $0  $3,023  $(4)

U.S. government agencies

 23,827  (85) 2,520  (4) 26,347  (89) $6,016  $(7) $896  $(6) $6,912  $(13)

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

 14,885  (28) 1,934  (6) 16,819  (34) 5,097  (31) 0  0  5,097  (31)

State and political subdivisions

 17,512  (125) 5,954  (170) 23,466  (295) 7,875  (34) 180  (2) 8,055  (36)

Corporate bonds

  4,129  (26) 0  0  4,129  (26)  534  (1) 0  0  534  (1)
 $63,376  $(268) $10,408  $(180) $73,784  $(448) $19,522  $(73) $1,076  $(8) $20,598  $(81)

 

Gross unrealized losses on debt securities totaled $91,000$2.9 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021. These unrealized losses are generally due to changes in interest rates or general market conditions. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, state or political subdivision, or corporations. Management then determines whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and reviews industry analysts’ reports. The Company’s procedures for evaluating investments in states, municipalities and political subdivisions include but are not limited to reviewing the offering statement and the most current available financial information, comparing yields to yields of bonds of similar credit quality, confirming capacity to repay, assessing operating and financial performance, evaluating the stability of tax revenues, considering debt profiles and local demographics, and for revenue bonds, assessing the source and strength of revenue structures for municipal authorities. These procedures, as applicable, are utilized for all municipal purchases and are utilized in whole or in part for monitoring the portfolio of municipal holdings. The Company does not utilize third party credit rating agencies as a primary component of determining if the municipal issuer has an adequate capacity to meet the financial commitments under the security for the projected life of the investment, and, therefore, does not compare internal assessments to those of the credit rating agencies. Credit rating downgrades are utilized as an additional indicator of credit weakness and as a reference point for historical default rates. Management concluded that the gross unrealized losses on debt securities were temporary. Due to potential changes in conditions, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in fair values and management’s assessments will occur in the near term and that such changes could materially affect the amounts reported in the Company’s financial statements.

 

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8.7.

Loans Receivable and Credit Disclosures

 

The composition of loans receivable as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 is as follows (inthousands):

 

 

2020

 

2019

  

2021

 

2020

 
  

Real estate - construction

 $45,521  $47,895  $46,164  $45,497 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

 211,239  201,510  226,683  213,562 

Real estate - commercial

 491,399  435,850  498,561  496,357 

Real estate - agricultural

 157,495  160,771  152,157  151,992 

Commercial 1

 152,707  84,084  106,016  122,535 

Agricultural

 102,199  111,945  98,233  102,586 

Consumer and other

  16,539  18,791   15,622  15,048 
 1,177,099  1,060,846  1,143,436  1,147,577 

Less:

      

Allowance for loan losses

 (15,932) (12,619) (16,893) (17,215)

Deferred loan fees 2

  (2,104) (80)

Deferred loan fees and costs, net 2

  (2,108) (857)

Loans receivable, net

 $1,159,063  $1,048,147  $1,124,435  $1,129,505 

 

1 Commercial loan portfolio as of September 30, 2020 includes $79.6 million Payroll Protection Program ("PPP") loans

2 Deferred loan fees as of September 30, 2020 includes $1.9 million of fees related to the PPP loans.

Commercial loan portfolio includes $37.6 million and $50.9 million of Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

2

Deferred loan fees and costs, net includes $2.3 million and $0.9 million of fees, net of costs, related to the PPP loans as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

 

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), enacted on March 27, 2020,and expanded by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, enacted December 27, 2020 and the American Rescue Plan Act, enacted March 11, 2021, in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The PPP is administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). PPP loans may be forgiven by the SBA and are 100 percent guaranteed by the SBA.

 

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Activity in the allowance for loan losses, on a disaggregated basis, for the three and ninemonths ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 20192020 is as follows (in thousands):

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020

  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

 
    

1-4 Family

                

1-4 Family

             
 

Construction

 

Residential

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

     

Consumer

    

Construction

 

Residential

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

     

Consumer

   
 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

 

and Other

 

Total

  

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

 

and Other

 

Total

 

Balance, June 30, 2020

 $849  $2,505  $6,864  $1,713  $1,994  $1,830  $250  $16,005 

Balance, March 31, 2021

 $868  $2,383  $9,049  $1,498  $1,262  $1,614  $233  $16,907 

Provision (credit) for loan losses

  (105) 80  583  (15) (5) (14) 18  542  (130) 217  (161) 116  (123) 56  5  (20)

Recoveries of loans charged-off

  0  2  1  0  9  0  272  284  0  3  1  0  1  5  3  13 

Loans charged-off

  0  (1) 0  0  (582) (48) (268) (899)  0  0  0  0  0  0  (7) (7)

Balance, September 30, 2020

 $744  $2,586  $7,448  $1,698  $1,416  $1,768  $272  $15,932 

Balance, June 30, 2021

 $738  $2,603  $8,889  $1,614  $1,140  $1,675  $234  $16,893 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

  

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

 
    

1-4 Family

                

1-4 Family

             
 

Construction

 

Residential

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

     

Consumer

    

Construction

 

Residential

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

     

Consumer

   
 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

 

and Other

 

Total

  

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

 

and Other

 

Total

 

Balance, December 31, 2019

 $672  $2,122  $5,362  $1,326  $1,458  $1,478  $201  $12,619 

Balance, December 31, 2020

 $725  $2,581  $8,930  $1,595  $1,453  $1,696  $235  $17,215 

Provision (credit) for loan losses

  71  477  2,527  372  573  338  66  4,424  13  (214) (43) 19  (202) (26) 7  (446)

Recoveries of loans charged-off

  1  5  3  0  13  0  277  299  0  266  2  0  2  5  7  282 

Loans charged-off

  0  (18) (444) 0  (628) (48) (272) (1,410)  0  (30) 0  0  (113) 0  (15) (158)

Balance, September 30, 2020

 $744  $2,586  $7,448  $1,698  $1,416  $1,768  $272  $15,932 

Balance, June 30, 2021

 $738  $2,603  $8,889  $1,614  $1,140  $1,675  $234  $16,893 

 

  

Three Months Ended September 30, 2019

 
      

1-4 Family

                         
  

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

     
  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

 

Balance, June 30, 2019

 $721  $1,847  $4,906  $1,301  $1,590  $1,332  $172  $11,869 

Provision (credit) for loan losses

  41   237   158   9   (112)  10   36   379 

Recoveries of loans charged-off

  0   2   3   0   5   0   2   12 

Loans charged-off

  0   0   0   0   (326)  0   0   (326)

Balance, September 30, 2019

 $762  $2,086  $5,067  $1,310  $1,157  $1,342  $210  $11,934 
  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020

 
      

1-4 Family

                         
  

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

     
  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

 

Balance, March 31, 2020

 $753  $2,336  $6,552  $1,563  $1,672  $1,815  $218  $14,909 

Provision for loan losses

  96   183   724   150   366   15   33   1,567 

Recoveries of loans charged-off

  0   3   1   0   2   0   1   7 

Loans charged-off

  0   (17)  (413)  0   (46)  0   (2)  (478)

Balance, June 30, 2020

 $849  $2,505  $6,864  $1,713  $1,994  $1,830  $250  $16,005 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

  

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

 
    

1-4 Family

                

1-4 Family

             
 

Construction

 

Residential

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

     

Consumer

    

Construction

 

Residential

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

     

Consumer

   
 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

 

and Other

 

Total

  

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

 

and Other

 

Total

 

Balance, December 31, 2018

 $699  $1,820  $4,615  $1,198  $1,777  $1,384  $191  $11,684 

Balance, December 31, 2019

 $672  $2,122  $5,362  $1,326  $1,458  $1,478  $201  $12,619 

Provision (credit) for loan losses

  63  265  437  112  (324) (42) 34  545  176  397  1,944  387  578  352  49  3,883 

Recoveries of loans charged-off

  0  4  15  0  34  0  6  59  1  3  2  0  4  0  4  14 

Loans charged-off

  0  (3) 0  0  (330) 0  (21) (354)  0  (17) (444) 0  (46) 0  (4) (511)

Balance, September 30, 2019

 $762  $2,086  $5,067  $1,310  $1,157  $1,342  $210  $11,934 

Balance, June 30, 2020

 $849  $2,505  $6,864  $1,713  $1,994  $1,830  $250  $16,005 

 

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Allowance for loan losses disaggregated on the basis of impairment analysis method as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 is as follows (in thousands)thousands):

 

2020

   

1-4 Family

             

2021

   

1-4 Family

             
 

Construction

 

Residential

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

     

Consumer

    

Construction

 

Residential

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

     

Consumer

   
 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

 

and Other

 

Total

  

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

 

and Other

 

Total

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $0  $150  $0  $0  $2  $41  $30  $223  $0  $15  $1,486  $0  $0  $132  $28  $1,661 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  744  2,436  7,448  1,698  1,414  1,727  242  15,709   738  2,588  7,403  1,614  1,140  1,543  206  15,232 

Balance September 30, 2020

 $744  $2,586  $7,448  $1,698  $1,416  $1,768  $272  $15,932 

Balance June 30, 2021

 $738  $2,603  $8,889  $1,614  $1,140  $1,675  $234  $16,893 

 

2019

     

1-4 Family

                         
  

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

     
  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $0  $209  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $209 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  672   1,913   5,362   1,326   1,458   1,478   201   12,410 

Balance December 31, 2019

 $672  $2,122  $5,362  $1,326  $1,458  $1,478  $201  $12,619 

2020

     

1-4 Family

                         
  

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

     
  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $0  $150  $1,486  $0  $115  $40  $28  $1,819 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  725   2,431   7,444   1,595   1,338   1,656   207   15,396 

Balance December 31, 2020

 $725  $2,581  $8,930  $1,595  $1,453  $1,696  $235  $17,215 

 

Loans receivable disaggregated on the basis of impairment analysis method as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 is as follows (in thousands):

 

2020

   

1-4 Family

             

2021

   

1-4 Family

             
 

Construction

 

Residential

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

     

Consumer

    

Construction

 

Residential

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

     

Consumer

   
 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

 

and Other

 

Total

  

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

 

and Other

 

Total

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $165  $1,332  $11,046  $1,868  $949  $977  $51  $16,388  $0  $953  $10,153  $628  $271  $650  $41  $12,696 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  45,356  209,907  480,353  155,627  151,758  101,222  16,488  1,160,711   46,164  225,730  488,408  151,529  105,745  97,583  15,581  1,130,740 
                  

Balance September 30, 2020

 $45,521  $211,239  $491,399  $157,495  $152,707  $102,199  $16,539  $1,177,099 

Balance June 30, 2021

 $46,164  $226,683  $498,561  $152,157  $106,016  $98,233  $15,622  $1,143,436 

 

2019

   

1-4 Family

             

2020

   

1-4 Family

             
 

Construction

 

Residential

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

     

Consumer

    

Construction

 

Residential

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

     

Consumer

   
 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

 

and Other

 

Total

  

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

 

and Other

 

Total

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $0  $1,204  $83  $84  $462  $2,951  $4  $4,788  $167  $1,340  $10,258  $1,664  $940  $859  $45  $15,273 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  47,895  200,306  435,767  160,687  83,622  108,994  18,787  1,056,058   45,330  212,222  486,099  150,328  121,595  101,727  15,003  1,132,304 
                  

Balance December 31, 2019

 $47,895  $201,510  $435,850  $160,771  $84,084  $111,945  $18,791  $1,060,846 

Balance December 31, 2020

 $45,497  $213,562  $496,357  $151,992  $122,535  $102,586  $15,048  $1,147,577 

 

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payment of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. The Company applies its normal loan review procedures to identify loans that should be evaluated for impairment.

 

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Impaired loans, on a disaggregated basis, as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (in thousands):

 

 

2020

 

2019

  

2021

 

2020

 
   

Unpaid

     

Unpaid

      

Unpaid

     

Unpaid

   
 

Recorded

 

Principal

 

Related

 

Recorded

 

Principal

 

Related

  

Recorded

 

Principal

 

Related

 

Recorded

 

Principal

 

Related

 
 

Investment

 

Balance

 

Allowance

 

Investment

 

Balance

 

Allowance

  

Investment

 

Balance

 

Allowance

 

Investment

 

Balance

 

Allowance

 

With no specific reserve recorded:

  

Real estate - construction

 $165  $165  $-  $0  $0  $-  $0  $0  $-  $167  $167  $- 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

 386  436  -  460  796  -  932  995  -  416  475  - 

Real estate - commercial

 11,046  11,836  -  83  435  -  137  167  -  242  578  - 

Real estate - agricultural

 1,868  1,885  -  84  97  -  628  684  -  1,664  1,698  - 

Commercial

 947  1,567  -  462  517  -  271  302  -  274  318  - 

Agricultural

 448  605  -  2,951  3,071  -  312  504  -  377  542  - 

Consumer and other

  10  10  -   4  4  -   4  4  -   8  10  - 

Total loans with no specific reserve:

  14,870  16,504  -   4,044  4,920  -   2,284  2,656  -   3,148  3,788  - 
  

With an allowance recorded:

  

Real estate - construction

 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

 946  1,283  150  744  755  209  21  21  15  924  1,278  150 

Real estate - commercial

 0  0  0  0  0  0  10,016  10,157  1,486  10,016  10,157  1,486 

Real estate - agricultural

 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0 

Commercial

 2  2  2  0  0  0  0  0  0  666  1,247  115 

Agricultural

 529  531  41  0  0  0  338  342  132  482  484  40 

Consumer and other

  41  43  30   0  0  0   37  39  28  37  39  28 

Total loans with specific reserve:

  1,518  1,859  223   744  755  209   10,412  10,559  1,661   12,125  13,205  1,819 
  

Total

  

Real estate - construction

 165  165  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  167  167  0 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

 1,332  1,719  150  1,204  1,551  209  953  1,016  15  1,340  1,753  150 

Real estate - commercial

 11,046  11,836  0  83  435  0  10,153  10,324  1,486  10,258  10,735  1,486 

Real estate - agricultural

 1,868  1,885  0  84  97  0  628  684  0  1,664  1,698  0 

Commercial

 949  1,569  2  462  517  0  271  302  0  940  1,565  115 

Agricultural

 977  1,136  41  2,951  3,071  0  650  846  132  859  1,026  40 

Consumer and other

  51  53  30   4  4  0   41  43  28   45  49  28 
  
 $16,388  $18,363  $223  $4,788  $5,675  $209  $12,696  $13,215  $1,661  $15,273  $16,993  $1,819 

 

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Average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 20192020 (in thousands):

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

  

Three Months Ended June 30,

 
 

2020

 

2019

  

2021

 

2020

 
 

Average

 

Interest

 

Average

 

Interest

  

Average

 

Interest

 

Average

 

Interest

 
 

Recorded

 

Income

 

Recorded

 

Income

  

Recorded

 

Income

 

Recorded

 

Income

 
 

Investment

 

Recognized

 

Investment

 

Recognized

  

Investment

 

Recognized

 

Investment

 

Recognized

 

With no specific reserve recorded:

          

Real estate - construction

 $83  $0  $0  $0  $84  $0  $0  $0 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

 305  0  364  4  619  11  164  0 

Real estate - commercial

 11,091  0  637  45  139  0  10,877  0 

Real estate - agricultural

 1,966  0  86  0  860  0  1,429  0 

Commercial

 735  21  240  0  544  0  468  2 

Agricultural

 813  340  2,206  0  328  1  2,092  0 

Consumer and other

  8  0   0  0   4  0   45  0 

Total loans with no specific reserve:

  15,001  361   3,533  49   2,578  12   15,075  2 
  

With an allowance recorded:

          

Real estate - construction

 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

 957  0  341  0  57  0  1,031  0 

Real estate - commercial

 0  0  0  0  10,016  0  488  0 

Real estate - agricultural

 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0 

Commercial

 627  0  1,267  0  0  0  710  0 

Agricultural

 531  0  0  0  371  0  495  0 

Consumer and other

  30  0   5  0   40  0   9  0 

Total loans with specific reserve:

  2,145  0   1,613  0   10,484  0   2,733  - 
  

Total

          

Real estate - construction

 83  0  0  0  84  0  0  0 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

 1,262  0  705  4  676  11  1,195  0 

Real estate - commercial

 11,091  0  637  45  10,155  0  11,365  0 

Real estate - agricultural

 1,966  0  86  0  860  0  1,429  0 

Commercial

 1,362  21  1,507  0  544  0  1,178  2 

Agricultural

 1,344  340  2,206  0  699  1  2,587  0 

Consumer and other

  38  0   5  0   44  0   54  0 
  
 $17,146  $361  $5,146  $49  $13,062  $12  $17,808  $2 

 

20

 
 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

  

Six Months Ended June 30,

 
 

2020

 

2019

  

2021

 

2020

 
 

Average

 

Interest

 

Average

 

Interest

  

Average

 

Interest

 

Average

 

Interest

 
 

Recorded

 

Income

 

Recorded

 

Income

  

Recorded

 

Income

 

Recorded

 

Income

 
 

Investment

 

Recognized

 

Investment

 

Recognized

  

Investment

 

Recognized

 

Investment

 

Recognized

 

With no specific reserve recorded:

          

Real estate - construction

 $41  $0  $0  $0  $111  $0  $0  $0 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

 294  0  305  30  551  11  263  0 

Real estate - commercial

 8,221  0  384  105  173  297  7,279  0 

Real estate - agricultural

 1,202  6  79  0  1,128  25  980  6 

Commercial

 586  23  241  0  454  0  466  2 

Agricultural

 1,896  340  1,103  0  344  14  2,378  0 

Consumer and other

  26  0   0  0   5  0   31  0 

Total loans with no specific reserve:

  12,266  369   2,112  135   2,766  347   11,397  8 
  

With an allowance recorded:

          

Real estate - construction

 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

 938  0  226  0  346  0  935  0 

Real estate - commercial

 244  0  0  0  10,016  0  325  0 

Real estate - agricultural

 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0 

Commercial

 356  0  1,867  0  222  0  473  0 

Agricultural

 380  0  0  0  408  0  330  0 

Consumer and other

  15  0   10  1   39  0   6  0 

Total loans with specific reserve:

  1,933  0   2,103  1   11,031  0   2,069  0 
  

Total

          

Real estate - construction

 41  0  0  0  111  0  0  0 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

 1,232  0  531  30  897  11  1,198  0 

Real estate - commercial

 8,465  0  384  105  10,189  297  7,604  0 

Real estate - agricultural

 1,202  6  79  0  1,128  25  980  6 

Commercial

 942  23  2,108  0  676  0  939  2 

Agricultural

 2,276  340  1,103  0  752  14  2,708  0 

Consumer and other

  41  0   10  1   44  0   37  0 
  
 $14,199  $369  $4,215  $136  $13,797  $347  $13,466  $8 

 

The interest foregone on nonaccrual loans for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 20192020 was approximately $247,000$170 thousand and $272,000,$312 thousand, respectively. The interest foregone on nonaccrual loans for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 20192020 was approximately $747,000$369 thousand and $389,000,$501 thousand, respectively.

 

Nonaccrual loans at SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 were $16,388,000$12.7 million and $4,788,000$15.3 million, respectively.

 

The Company had loans meeting the definition of a troubled debt restructuring (TDR) of $11,480,000$10.8 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 2020,2021, all of which were included in impaired and nonaccrual loans. The Company had TDRs of $1,171,000$11.3 million as of December 31, 2019,2020, all of which were included in impaired and nonaccrual loans.

 

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The Company’s TDR,TDRs, on a disaggregated basis, occurring in the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, iswere as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

  

Three Months Ended June 30,

 
 

2020

 

2019

  

2021

 

2020

 
   

Pre-Modification

 

Post-Modification

   

Pre-Modification

 

Post-Modification

    

Pre-Modification

 

Post-Modification

   

Pre-Modification

 

Post-Modification

 
   

Outstanding

 

Outstanding

   

Outstanding

 

Outstanding

    

Outstanding

 

Outstanding

   

Outstanding

 

Outstanding

 
 

Number of

 

Recorded

 

Recorded

 

Number of

 

Recorded

 

Recorded

  

Number of

 

Recorded

 

Recorded

 

Number of

 

Recorded

 

Recorded

 
 

Contracts

 

Investment

 

Investment

 

Contracts

 

Investment

 

Investment

  

Contracts

 

Investment

 

Investment

 

Contracts

 

Investment

 

Investment

 
  

Real estate - construction

 0  $0  $0  0  $0  $0  0  $0  $0  0  $0  $0 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

 0  0  0  3  1,035  1,035  1  425  425  0  0  0 

Real estate - commercial

 1  10,157  10,157  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0 

Real estate - agricultural

 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0 

Commercial

 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0 

Agricultural

 3  56  56  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0 

Consumer and other

  1  27  27   0  0  0   0  0  0   0  0  0 
  
  5  $10,240  $10,240   3  $1,035  $1,035   1  $425  $425   0  $0  $0 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

  

Six Months Ended June 30,

 
 

2020

 

2019

  

2021

 

2020

 
   

Pre-Modification

 

Post-Modification

   

Pre-Modification

 

Post-Modification

    

Pre-Modification

 

Post-Modification

   

Pre-Modification

 

Post-Modification

 
   

Outstanding

 

Outstanding

   

Outstanding

 

Outstanding

    

Outstanding

 

Outstanding

   

Outstanding

 

Outstanding

 
 

Number of

 

Recorded

 

Recorded

 

Number of

 

Recorded

 

Recorded

  

Number of

 

Recorded

 

Recorded

 

Number of

 

Recorded

 

Recorded

 
 

Contracts

 

Investment

 

Investment

 

Contracts

 

Investment

 

Investment

  

Contracts

 

Investment

 

Investment

 

Contracts

 

Investment

 

Investment

 
  

Real estate - construction

 0  $0  $0  0  $0  $0  0  $0  $0  0  $0  $0 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

 0  0  0  3  1,035  1,035  3  578  578  0  0  0 

Real estate - commercial

 2  10,341  10,341  0  0  0  0  0  0  1  184  184 

Real estate - agricultural

 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0 

Commercial

 1  61  61  0  0  0  1  58  58  1  61  61 

Agricultural

 3  56  56  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0 

Consumer and other

  1  27  27   0  0  0   0  0  0   0  0  0 
  
  7  $10,485  $10,485   3  $1,035  $1,035   4  $636  $636   2  $245  $245 

 

During the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021, the Company granted concessions to one borrower facing financial difficulties which was unrelated to COVID-19. The loan was restructured with a lower interest rate and the amortization period was extended longer than a typical loan. During the three months ended June 30, 2020,the Company did not grant any concessions to borrowers that are facing financial difficulties. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company granted concessions to three borrowers facing financial difficulties whichdifficulties. The loans were unrelatedrestructured with a lower interest rate or amortization periods longer than a typical loan. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company granted concessions to COVID-19.two borrowers facing financial difficulties. One loan was secured by commercial real estate and the second loan was secured by a commercial operating note. Payments on these loans were deferred for an extended period of timesix months and the interest rate was reduced below the market interest rate. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company granted concessions to five borrowers facing financial difficulties. Payments on these loans were deferred for an extended period of time and the interest rate was reduced below the market interest rate. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company granted concessions to one borrower with three1-4 family residential contracts facing financial difficulties. The loans were originated with terms less than normal related to collateral.

 

There were no0 TDR loans that were modified during the six months ended June 30, 2021 and twelve months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 2019that had payment defaults. The Company considers TDR loans to have payment default when it is past due 60 days or more.

 

22

 

There were $15,0000 net charge-offs and $31,000$16 thousand of net charge-offs related to TDRs for the three and ninemonths ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021 and 2020,respectively. There were $275,000$262 thousand of net recoveries and $31 thousand of net charge-offs related to TDRs for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019.2021 and 2020, respectively. No additional specific reserve was provided for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.

 

Section 4013 of the CARES Act, “Temporary Relief From Troubled Debt Restructurings,TDRs,” allows financial institutions the option to temporarily suspend certain requirements under U.S. GAAP related to TDRs for a limited period of time during the COVID-19 pandemic. This temporary suspension may only be applied to modifications of loans that were not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019 and may not be applied to modifications that are not related to the COVID-19 pandemic. If elected, the temporary suspension may be applied to eligible modifications executed during the period beginning on March 1, 2020 and ending on the earlier of December 31, 2020, extended to January 1, 2022 under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, or 60 days after the termination of the COVID-19 national emergency. In March 2020, various regulatory agencies, includingfederal banking regulators in consultation with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the FDIC, (the "agencies")FASB issued an interagency statementstatements that include similar guidance on loan modifications and reporting for financial institutions working with customers affected by COVID-19. The interagency statement was effective immediately and impacted accounting for loan modifications. The agencies confirmed with the staff of the FASBprovided that short-term modifications made on a good faith basis in response to COVID-19 to borrowers who were current prior to any relief, are not to be considered TDRs. This includes short-term (e.g., six months) modifications, such as payment deferrals, fee waivers, extensions of repayment terms, or other delays in payment that are insignificant. Borrowers considered current are those that are less than 30 days past due on their contractual payments at the time a modification program is implemented.

 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2020,2021, the Company had executed 1994 COVID-19 related loan modifications under these rules on a total outstanding principal balance of $127.5 million. Of those loans, 100 loansstill in the modification period with a total outstanding principal balance of $94.8 million remain on deferral, including $11.7 million$15.3 million. As of loans that were less than 30December 31, 2020, the Company had 24 COVID-19 days past due afterrelated loan modifications still in the modification period expired. The remaining loanswith a total outstanding principal balance of $32.7 million have been returned to a normal payment status. These loans did not have financial difficulty prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and were generally modified for principal and interest payment deferral or interest only payments for up to six months.$45.9 million. Modified loans continue to accrue interest and are evaluated for past due status based on the revised payment terms.

 

23

 

An aging analysis of the recorded investments in loans, on a disaggregated basis, as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, is as follows (in thousands):

 

2020

   

90 Days

       

90 Days

 

2021

   

90 Days

       

90 Days

 
 30-89 

or Greater

 

Total

     

or Greater

  30-89  

or Greater

 

Total

     

or Greater

 
 

Past Due

 

Past Due

 

Past Due

 

Current

 

Total

 

Accruing

  

Past Due

 

Past Due

 

Past Due

 

Current

 

Total

 

Accruing

 
  

Real estate - construction

 $26  $165  $191  $45,330  $45,521  $0  $0  $0  $0  $46,164  $46,164  $0 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

 763  385  1,148  210,091  211,239  131  791  103  894  225,789  226,683  4 

Real estate - commercial

 176  75  251  491,148  491,399  0  2,525  0  2,525  496,036  498,561  0 

Real estate - agricultural

 1,014  1,835  2,849  154,646  157,495  33  577  0  577  151,580  152,157  0 

Commercial

 104  647  751  151,956  152,707  0  828  6  834  105,182  106,016  0 

Agricultural

 574  472  1,046  101,153  102,199  0  67  294  361  97,872  98,233  0 

Consumer and other

  37  36  73  16,466   16,539   16   23  5  28  15,594   15,622   0 
  
 $2,694  $3,615  $6,309  $1,170,790  $1,177,099  $180  $4,811  $408  $5,219  $1,138,217  $1,143,436  $4 

 

2019

   

90 Days

       

90 Days

 

2020

   

90 Days

       

90 Days

 
 

30-89

 

or Greater

 

Total

     

or Greater

  30-89  

or Greater

 

Total

     

or Greater

 
 

Past Due

 

Past Due

 

Past Due

 

Current

 

Total

 

Accruing

  

Past Due

 

Past Due

 

Past Due

 

Current

 

Total

 

Accruing

 
  

Real estate - construction

 $1,796  $0  $1,796  $46,099  $47,895  $0  $169  $167  $336  $45,161  $45,497  $0 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

 811  290  1,101  200,409  201,510  188  1,523  176  1,699  211,863  213,562  6 

Real estate - commercial

 387  0  387  435,463  435,850  0  152  56  208  496,149  496,357  0 

Real estate - agricultural

 422  0  422  160,349  160,771  0  574  1,618  2,192  149,800  151,992  0 

Commercial

 518  237  755  83,329  84,084  0  283  3  286  122,249  122,535  3 

Agricultural

 666  2,587  3,253  108,692  111,945  62  79  458  537  102,049  102,586  30 

Consumer and other

  146  6  152  18,639   18,791   5   18  16  34  15,014   15,048   0 
  
 $4,746  $3,120  $7,866  $1,052,980  $1,060,846  $255  $2,798  $2,494  $5,292  $1,142,285  $1,147,577  $39 

 

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The credit risk profile by internally assigned grade, on a disaggregated basis, as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 is as follows (in thousands):

 

2020

 

Construction

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

       

2021

 

Construction

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

       
 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

 

Total

  

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

 

Total

 
  

Pass

 $39,626  $380,297  $113,790  $132,487  $76,116  $742,316  $44,565  $360,863  $123,723  $92,810  $81,986  $703,947 

Watch

 5,730  74,178  34,810  14,820  23,843  153,381  246  77,746  21,918  8,520  14,842  123,272 

Special Mention

 0  3,200  0  0  0  3,200  1,353  22,315  171  1,336  0  25,175 

Substandard

 0  22,678  7,027  4,451  1,263  35,419  0  27,484  5,717  3,079  755  37,035 

Substandard-Impaired

  165  11,046  1,868  949  977  15,005   0  10,153  628  271  650  11,702 
  
 $45,521  $491,399  $157,495  $152,707  $102,199  $949,321  $46,164  $498,561  $152,157  $106,016  $98,233  $901,131 

 

2019

 

Construction

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

       

2020

 

Construction

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

       
 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

 

Total

  

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural

 

Total

 
  

Pass

 $41,073  $387,274  $118,692  $62,655  $90,083  $699,777  $39,980  $346,591  $110,925  $101,858  $80,075  $679,429 

Watch

 6,822  29,209  32,780  16,147  15,248  100,206  5,350  88,113  33,144  15,897  20,793  163,297 

Special Mention

 0  4,581  0  0  0  4,581  0  23,753  175  52  0  23,980 

Substandard

 0  14,703  9,215  4,820  3,663  32,401  0  27,642  6,084  3,788  859  38,373 

Substandard-Impaired

  0  83  84  462  2,951  3,580   167  10,258  1,664  940  859  13,888 
  
 $47,895  $435,850  $160,771  $84,084  $111,945  $840,545  $45,497  $496,357  $151,992  $122,535  $102,586  $918,967 

 

The credit risk profile based on payment activity, on a disaggregated basis, as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 is as follows (in thousands)thousands):

 

2020

 

1-4 Family

     

2021

 

1-4 Family

     
 

Residential

 

Consumer

    

Residential

 

Consumer

   
 

Real Estate

 

and Other

 

Total

  

Real Estate

 

and Other

 

Total

 
  

Performing

 $209,778  $16,472  $226,250  $225,725  $15,581  $241,306 

Non-performing

  1,461  67  1,528   958  41  999 
  
 $211,239  $16,539  $227,778  $226,683  $15,622  $242,305 

 

2019

 

1-4 Family

     

2020

 

1-4 Family

     
 

Residential

 

Consumer

    

Residential

 

Consumer

   
 

Real Estate

 

and Other

 

Total

  

Real Estate

 

and Other

 

Total

 
        

Performing

 $200,117  $18,782  $218,899  $212,282  $15,003  $227,285 

Non-performing

  1,393  9  1,402   1,280  45  1,325 
        
 $201,510  $18,791  $220,301  $213,562  $15,048  $228,610 

 

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9.

Goodwill

As a result of the acquisition of ISSB in 2019, goodwill of $2.7 million was recognized. Goodwill recognized in the Acquisition was primarily attributable to an expanded market share and economies of scale expected from combining the operations of ISSB. For income tax purposes, goodwill associated with ISSB is amortized over a fifteen year period. Goodwill for this acquisition and previous acquisitions is not amortized but is evaluated for impairment at least annually.

10.8.

Intangible assets

 

In conjunction with the acquisition of ISSB in 2019, the Company recorded $1.9 million in core deposit intangible assets. The following sets forth the carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of the intangible assets at SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (in thousands):

 

 

2020

 

2019

  

2021

 

2020

 
 

Gross

 

Accumulated

 

Gross

 

Accumulated

  

Gross

 

Accumulated

 

Gross

 

Accumulated

 
 

Amount

 

Amortization

 

Amount

 

Amortization

  

Amount

 

Amortization

 

Amount

 

Amortization

 
  

Core deposit intangible asset

 $6,411  $3,336  $6,411  $2,745  $6,411  $3,774  $6,411  $3,493 

Customer list

  535  301  535  242   535  359  535  320 
  

Total

 $6,946  $3,637  $6,946  $2,987  $6,946  $4,133  $6,946  $3,813 

 

The weighted average remaining life of the intangible assets is 3.7approximately 4 years as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 4.2 years as of December 31, 2019.2020.

 

The following sets forth the activity related to the intangible assets for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 20192020 (in thousands):

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 
 

September 30,

 

September 30,

  

June 30,

 

June 30,

 
 

2020

 

2019

 

2020

 

2019

  

2021

 

2020

 

2021

 

2020

 
  

Beginning intangible assets, net

 $3,525  $2,375  $3,959  $2,678  $2,973  $3,742  $3,133  $3,959 

Amortization

  (216) (124) (650) (427)  (160) (217) (320) (434)
  

Ending intangible assets, net

 $3,309  $2,251  $3,309  $2,251  $2,813  $3,525  $2,813  $3,525 

 

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Estimated remaining amortization expense on intangible assets for the years ending December 31 is as follows (in thousands):

 

2020

 $176 

2021

 628  $308 

2022

 574  574 

2023

 502  502 

2024

 337  337 

2025

 301  300 

2026

 268 

After

 791  524 
      

Total

 $3,309  $2,813 

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11.9.

Pledged Collateral Related to Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements

 

The repurchase agreements mature daily and the following sets forth the pledged collateral at estimated fair value related to securities sold under repurchase agreements as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (in thousands):

 

 

2020

 

2019

  

2021

 

2020

 

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase:

      

U.S. government treasuries

 $2,078  $3,528  $2,049  $2,069 

U.S. government agencies

 39,851  35,557  36,612  39,362 

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

  14,046  19,614   12,686  14,320 
  

Total pledged collateral

 $55,975  $58,699  $51,347  $55,751 

 

In the event the repurchase agreements exceed the estimated fair value of the pledged securities available-for-sale, the Company has unpledged securities available-for-sale that may be pledged on the repurchase agreements.

 

 

12.10.

Borrowings

On June 11, 2021, the Company entered into a promissory note and line of credit agreement with an unaffiliated bank, providing for a five-year 4000000 dollar line of credit facility. The Company had 0 outstanding borrowings on the line of credit as of June 30, 2021.

11.

Income Taxes

 

The tax effects of temporary differences related to income taxes are included in deferred income taxes. The change in deferred income taxes since December 31, 20192020 is due primarily to the increasedecrease in the unrealized gains on investment securities.

 

12.

Commitments, Contingencies and Concentrations of Credit Risk

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the Company entered into a $1.7 million commitment with a contractor to build a new branch in West Des Moines, Iowa. The full commitment was remaining at June 30, 2021.

 

 

13.

Regulatory Matters

 

On September 30,March 31, 2020, the Banks qualified for and elected to use the community bank leverage ratio (CBLR) framework. In order to qualify for the CBLR framework, a community banking organization must have a tier 1 leverage ratio of greater than 8%, less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets, and limited amounts of off-balance-sheet exposures and trading assets and liabilities. Beginning inOn January 1, 2021the CBLR will increaseincreased to 8.5% for the calendar year and will again increase to 9% beginning January 1, 2022. A qualifying community banking organization that opts into the CBLR framework and meets all requirements under the framework will be considered to have met the well-capitalized ratio requirements under the Prompt Corrective Action regulations and will not be required to report or calculate risk-based capital. If an electing banking organization fails to satisfy one or more of the qualifying criteria but maintains a leverage ratio of greater than 8%, that banking organization would have a “grace period” of up to two quarters during which it could continue to use the community bank leverage ratio framework and be deemed to meet the “well capitalized” capital ratio requirements. As long as the banking organization is able to return to compliance with all the qualifying criteria within two quarters, it continues to be deemed to meet the “well capitalized” ratio requirements and be in compliance with the generally applicable capital rule. State Bank & Trust was below 8.5% but greater than 8% as of June 30, 2021 and has until September 30, 2021 to return to compliance with all qualifying criteria of the CBLR. First National Bank was below 8.5% but greater than 8% as of June 30, 2021 and has until December 31, 2021 to return to compliance with all qualifying criteria of the CBLR.

 

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The Company and the Banks’ capital amounts and ratios as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 are as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

     

To Be Well

      

To Be Well

 
     

Capitalized Under

      

Capitalized Under

 
     

Prompt Corrective

      

Prompt Corrective

 
 

Actual

 

Action Provisions

  

Actual

 

Action Provisions

 
 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

  

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 
          

As of September 30, 2020:

         

As of June 30, 2021:

 

Community Bank Leverage Ratio:

          

(Tier 1 capital to average assets for leverage ratio):

          
 

Boone Bank & Trust

 $13,770  9.5% $11,642  8.0% $14,345  9.0% $13,542  8.5%

First National Bank

 84,275  8.8  76,901  8.0  90,457  8.5  90,814  8.5 

Iowa State Savings Bank

 21,251  9.5  17,883  8.0  22,305  9.0  20,949  8.5 

Reliance State Bank

 22,923  9.9  18,438  8.0  24,146  9.0  22,885  8.5 

State Bank & Trust

 16,181  8.9  14,590  8.0  17,950  8.3  18,390  8.5 

United Bank & Trust

 10,436  9.6  8,720  8.0  10,720  8.8  10,355  8.5 

 

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To Be Well

 
                  

Capitalized Under

 
          

For Capital

  

Prompt Corrective

 
  

Actual

  

Adequacy Purposes

  

Action Provisions

 
  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

 
                         

As of December 31, 2019:

                        

Total capital (to risk- weighted assets):

                        

Consolidated

 $180,834   14.3% $132,878   10.50%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  14,205   14.1   10,610   10.50  $10,105   10.0%

First National Bank

  87,375   13.9   66,180   10.50   63,028   10.0 

Iowa State Savings Bank

  20,610   14.2   15,208   10.50   14,483   10.0 

Reliance State Bank

  24,487   13.0   19,778   10.50   18,836   10.0 

State Bank & Trust

  16,800   13.5   13,115   10.50   12,490   10.0 

United Bank & Trust

  10,775   14.3   7,910   10.50   7,534   10.0 
                         

Tier 1 capital (to risk- weighted assets):

                        

Consolidated

 $167,514   13.2% $107,568   8.50%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  13,274   13.1   8,589   8.50  $8,084   8.0%

First National Bank

  80,665   12.8   53,574   8.50   50,423   8.0 

Iowa State Savings Bank

  20,151   13.9   12,311   8.50   11,587   8.0 

Reliance State Bank

  22,166   11.8   16,010   8.50   15,069   8.0 

State Bank & Trust

  15,233   12.2   10,617   8.50   9,992   8.0 

United Bank & Trust

  9,955   13.2   6,403   8.50   6,027   8.0 
                         

Tier 1 capital (to average- assets):

                        

Consolidated

 $167,544   10.1% $66,234   4.00%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  13,274   9.5   5,604   4.00  $7,005   5.0%

First National Bank

  80,665   9.3   34,702   4.00   43,378   5.0 

Iowa State Savings Bank

  20,151   9.5   8,453   4.00   10,567   5.0 

Reliance State Bank

  22,166   10.0   8,886   4.00   11,108   5.0 

State Bank & Trust

  15,233   9.5   6,384   4.00   7,980   5.0 

United Bank & Trust

  9,955   9.8   4,073   4.00   5,091   5.0 
                         

Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets):

                        

Consolidated

 $167,544   13.2% $88,585   7.00%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  13,274   13.1   7,074   7.00  $6,568   6.5%

First National Bank

  80,665   12.8   44,120   7.00   40,968   6.5 

Iowa State Savings Bank

  20,151   13.9   10,138   7.00   9,414   6.5 

Reliance State Bank

  22,166   11.8   13,185   7.00   12,243   6.5 

State Bank & Trust

  15,233   12.2   8,743   7.00   8,119   6.5 

United Bank & Trust

  9,955   13.2   5,273   7.00   4,897   6.5 
          

To Be Well

 
          

Capitalized Under

 
          

Prompt Corrective

 
  

Actual

  

Action Provisions

 
  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

 
                 

As of December 31, 2020:

                

Community Bank Leverage Ratio:

                

(Tier 1 capital to average assets for leverage ratio):

                
                 

Boone Bank & Trust

 $13,967   9.2% $12,170   8.0%

First National Bank

  86,071   8.6   80,393   8.0 

Iowa State Savings Bank

  21,610   9.4   18,321   8.0 

Reliance State Bank

  23,278   9.4   19,741   8.0 

State Bank & Trust

  16,564   8.5   15,657   8.0 

United Bank & Trust

  10,539   9.2   9,180   8.0 

 

 

14.

Subsequent Events

 

Management evaluated subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued. There were no significant events or transactions occurring after SeptemberJune 30, 2020,2021, but prior to NovemberAugust 5, 2020,2021, that provided additional evidence about conditions that existed at SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021. Except for dividends declared on OctoberJuly 14, 2020,2021, there were no other significant events or transactions that provided evidence about conditions that did not exist at SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021.

 

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Item 2.           

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Overview

 

Ames National Corporation (the “Company”) is a bank holding company established in 1975 that owns and operates six bank subsidiaries in central Iowa (the “Banks”). The following discussion is provided for the consolidated operations of the Company and its Banks, First National Bank, Ames, Iowa (First National), State Bank & Trust Co. (State Bank), Boone Bank & Trust Co. (Boone Bank), Reliance State Bank (Reliance Bank), United Bank & Trust NA (United Bank) and Iowa State Savings Bank (Iowa State Bank). The purpose of this discussion is to focus on significant factors affecting the Company's financial condition and results of operations.

 

The Company does not engage in any material business activities apart from its ownership of the Banks. Products and services offered by the Banks are for commercial and consumer purposes including loans, deposits and wealth management services. Wealth management services includes financial planning and managing trust, agencies, estates and investment brokerage accounts. The Company employs sixteen individuals to assist with financial reporting, human resources, audit, compliance, marketing, technology systems, training, real estate valuation services and the coordination of management activities, in addition to 265254 full-time equivalent individuals employed by the Banks.

 

The Company’s primary competitive strategy is to utilize seasoned and competent Bank management and local decision making authority to provide customers with faster response times and more flexibility in the products and services offered. This strategy is viewed as providing an opportunity to increase revenues through creating a competitive advantage over other financial institutions. The Company also strives to remain operationally efficient to provide better profitability while enabling the Company to offer more competitive loan and deposit rates.

 

The principal sources of Company revenues and cash flow are: (i) interest and fees earned on loans made by the Company and Banks; (ii) interest on fixed income investments held by the Banks; (iii) fees on wealth management services provided by those Banks exercising trust powers; (iv) service fees on deposit accounts maintained at the Banks; (v) gain on sale of loans; and (vi) merchant and card fees. The Company’s principal expenses are: (i) interest expense on deposit accounts and other borrowings; (ii) provision for loan losses; (iii) salaries and employee benefits; (iv) data processing costs associated with maintaining the Banks’ loan and deposit functions; (v) occupancy expenses for maintaining the Bank’s facilities; and (vi) professional fees. The largest component contributing to the Company’s net income is net interest income, which is the difference between interest earned on earning assets (primarily loans and investments) and interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities (primarily deposits and other borrowings). One of management’s principal functions is to manage the spread between interest earned on earning assets and interest paid on interest bearing liabilities in an effort to maximize net interest income while maintaining an appropriate level of interest rate risk.

 

The Company had net income of $5,671,000,$5.9 million, or $0.62$0.64 per share, for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020,2021, compared to net income of $4,041,000,$4.4 million, or $0.44$0.49 per share, for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019.2020. The increase in earnings is primarily the result of a decrease in provision for loan losses due to a higher level of provision in 2020 as a result of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and a reduction in interest expense due to declines in market rate decreases and the Iowa State Savings Bank acquisition.interest rates.

 

Net loan charge-offsrecoveries totaled $615,000 and $314,000$6 thousand for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.2021 compared to net loan charge offs of $471 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2020. A (credit) for loan losses of ($20) thousand was recognized for the three months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to a $1.6 million provision for loan loss for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The credit for loan losses was primarily due to improving economic conditions. The provision for loan losses totaled $542,000 and $379,000 forin 2020 was primarily due to the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

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The Company had net income of $13,654,000, or $1.49 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to net income of $12,896,000, or $1.40 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

The increase in earnings is primarily the result of the Acquisition, reduction in interest expense due to market rate decreases, and was partially offset by an increase in provision for loan losses.

Net loan charge-offs totaled $1,111,000 and $295,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The provision for loan losses totaled $4,424,000 and $545,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

 

The following management discussion and analysis will provide a review of important items relating to:

 

Challenges and COVID-19 Status, Risks and Uncertainties

Key Performance Indicators and Industry Results

Critical Accounting Policies

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Income Statement Review

Balance Sheet Review

Asset Quality Review and Credit Risk Management

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Forward-Looking Statements and Business Risks

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

Challenges and COVID-19 Status, Risks and Uncertainties

 

Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic during the first quarter of 2020, management hadManagement has identified certain events or circumstances that may negatively impact the Company’s financial condition and results of operations in the future and detailed its effortsis attempting to position the Company to best respond to those challenges. These challenges are addressed in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 10, 2020.12, 2021.

 

The Company conducts business in the State of Iowa and Iowa began to place significant restrictions on companies and individuals on March 9, 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The State of Iowa has eased many of the restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As an organization that focuses on community banking, we are concerned about the health of our customers, employees and local communities and keep that thought at the forefront of our decisions. The Company’s bank lobbies are open to the public, with business also being transacted through our drive up facilities, online, telephone or by appointment.

The onsetcontinuation of the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly heightened the level of challenges, risks and uncertainties facing the Companyour business and itscontinuation of operations, including the following:

 

 

AsAlthough the economy continues to rebound from the depths of the economic slowdown continues to evolve due toassociated with the pandemic, some of the Company’s customers may continue to experience decreased revenues, which may correlate to an inability to make timely loan payments or maintain payrolls. This, in turn, could adversely impact the revenues and earnings of the Company by, among other things, requiring further increases in the allowance for loan losses and increases in the level of charge-offs in the loan portfolio. As detailed herein, the Company recognized a significantManagement may increase in provision expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase was due in part to the economic slowdown. Management anticipates additional increases in the allowance if the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to negatively impact the loan portfolio.portfolio;

Market interest rates remain at historic lows and if prolonged, could adversely affect our net interest income, net interest margin and earnings;

We may experience a slowdown in demand for our products and services as the effects of the pandemic continue to linger, including the demand for traditional loans, although we believe any decline experienced to date has largely been offset by the new volume of PPP loans under the CARES Act and other governmental programs established in response to the pandemic. We had 897 PPP loans with an aggregate outstanding balance of $37.6 million as of June 30, 2021;

As evidenced by the level of loans classified as substandard and watch as of June 30, 2021, we continue to experience a higher risk of delinquencies, defaults and foreclosures, as well as declining collateral values and further impairment of the ability of our borrowers to repay their loans, all of which may result in additional credit charges and other losses in our loan portfolio;

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic we actively worked with loan customers to evaluate prudent loan modification terms. As of June 30, 2021, approximately $15.3 million, or 1.34%, of loans were in payment deferral status under COVID-19 related modifications; and

 

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The Federal Reserve decreased the range for the federal funds target rate by 0.5 percent on March 3, 2020,In meeting our objective to maintain our capital levels and by another 1.0 percent on March 16, 2020, reaching a current range of 0.0 – 0.25 percent.

Local and the State of Iowa’s elevated unemployment may continue to cause economic challenges to our consumer and commercial customers due to the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Higher levels of unemployment may adversely impact the revenues and earnings of the Company.

The Company anticipates a slowdown in demand for its products and services, including in the demand for traditional loans, although the timing of the recovery is uncertain.

Goodwill is currently evaluated for impairment quarterly and goodwill has been determined to not be impaired as of September 30, 2020. In the future goodwill may be impaired if the effects of the economic slowdown negatively impacts our net income and fair value, particularly of our most recent acquisition. An impairment of goodwill would decrease the Company’s earnings during the period in which the impairment is recorded.

The uncertain economic conditions has created significant volatility and disruption in the financial markets, and these conditions may require the Company to recognize an elevated level of other than temporary impairments on securities held in the Company’s investment portfolio as issuers of these securities are negatively impacted by the economic slowdown. Declines in fair value of securities held in the portfolio could also reduce the unrealized gains reported as part of the Company’s other comprehensive income.

Market interest rates have declined significantly and these reductions, especially if prolonged, could adversely affect the Company’s net interest income, net interest margin and earnings.

Dividends in the future may be reduced or eliminated ifliquidity position through the COVID-19 pandemic, has an adverse effect on net income, an unanticipated increaseour Board of Directors may reduce or determine to altogether forego payment of future dividends in deposits order to maintain and/or other unidentified risks that may negatively affect the Company’sstrengthen our capital ratios.and liquidity position.

 

We have taken numerous steps in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the following:

We have been actively working with loan customers to evaluate prudent loan modification terms. As of September 30, 2020, approximately $94.8 million, or 8.1%, of loans were in payment deferral status under COVID-19 related modifications. COVID-19 related modifications primarily involve a delay of principal and/or interest payments for up to six months.

We had 942 PPP loans with an aggregate outstanding balance of $79.6 million as of September 30, 2020. Borrowers have begun the process of filing for forgiveness with the SBA. When the borrower applies for loan forgiveness, the Bank has 60 days to submit the application to the SBA. The SBA then has 90 days to approve the loan forgiveness. We began receiving forgiveness payments from the SBA in October 2020 and expect the forgiveness process to extend into 2021

We have successfully deployed a modified working environment to emphasize the safety of our teams and continuity of our business processes. We do not anticipate significant challenges to our ability to maintain our systems and controls in light of the measures we have taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19. No material operational or internal control challenges or risks have been identified to date.

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Certain industries are widely expected to be particularly impacted by shutdowns, capacity restrictions, quarantines and social distancing in response to COVID-19 and efforts to contain it. As of September 30, 2020 approximately 8.4% of our loan portfolio is associated with the hospitality and entertainment industries. Because of the significant uncertainties related to the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential effects on our customers, and on the national and local economy as a whole, there can be no assurances as to how the crisis may ultimately affect the Company’s loan portfolio.

KeyKey Performance Indicators and Industry Results

 

Certain key performance indicators for the Company and the industry are presented in the following chart. The industry figures are compiled by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) and are derived from 5,0664,978 commercial banks and savings institutions insured by the FDIC. Management reviews these indicators on a quarterly basis for purposes of comparing the Company’s performance from quarter-to-quarter against the industry as a whole.

 

Selected Indicators for the Company and the Industry

 

 

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Return on assets

 1.21% 0.99% 0.94% 0.36% 1.14% 1.29% 1.23% 1.35% 1.12% 1.16% 1.19% 1.38% 1.01% 0.72% 1.14% 1.29%
  

Return on equity

 11.18% 9.27% 9.09% 3.53% 9.48% 11.40% 10.09% 11.98% 11.39% 11.46% 11.52% 13.73% 9.48% 6.88% 9.48% 11.38%
  

Net interest margin

 3.21% 3.16% 3.10% 2.81% 3.21% 3.36% 3.23% 3.40% 2.84% 2.85% 2.86% 2.56% 3.13% 2.82% 3.21% 3.36%
  

Efficiency ratio

 54.80% 56.30% 56.49% 58.69% 58.51% 56.63% 55.90% 56.27% 56.01% 55.86% 55.70% 59.96% 55.83% 59.78% 58.51% 56.63%
  

Capital ratio

 10.80% 10.69% 10.35% 8.77% 12.05% 9.66% 12.18% 9.70% 9.84% 10.08% 10.33% 9.97% 10.66% 8.81% 12.05% 9.66%

 

*Latest available data

 

Key performances indicators include:

 

Return on Assets

 

This ratio is calculated by dividing net income by average assets. It is used to measure how effectively the assets of the Company are being utilized in generating income. The Company's annualized return on average assets was 1.21%1.12% and 1.10%0.94% for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. This ratio increase was primarily the result of a decrease in the provision for loan loss and a reduction in interest expense due to market rate decreases.

 

Return on Equity

 

This ratio is calculated by dividing net income by average equity. It is used to measure the net income or return the Company generated for the shareholders’ equity investment in the Company. The Company's return on average equity was at 11.18%11.39% and 8.74%9.09% for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. This ratio increase was primarily the result of a decrease in the provision for loan loss and a reduction in interest expense due to market rate decreases.

 

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Net Interest Margin

 

The net interest margin for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021 and 2020 was 2.84% and 2019 was 3.21% and 3.15%3.10%, respectively. The ratio is calculated by dividing tax equivalent net interest income by average earning assets. Earning assets are primarily made up of loans and investments that earn interest. This ratio is used to measure how well the Company is able to maintain interest rates on earning assets above those of interest-bearing liabilities, which is the interest expense paid on deposits and other borrowings.

 

Efficiency Ratio

 

This ratio is calculated by dividing noninterest expense by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income. The ratio is a measure of the Company’s ability to manage noninterest expenses. The Company’s efficiency ratio was 54.80%56.01% and 57.80%56.49% for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. The efficiency ratio has slightly improved compared to the priorsame quarter last year.

 

Capital Ratio

 

The average capital ratio is calculated by dividing average total equity capital by average total assets. It measures the level of average assets that are funded by shareholders’ equity. Given an equal level of risk in the financial condition of two companies, the higher the capital ratio, generally the more financially sound the company. The Company’s capital ratio of 10.80%9.84% as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 is significantly higher thansimilar to the industry average of 8.77%9.97% as of June 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.

 

Industry Results:

 

The FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile reported the following results for the secondfirst quarter of 20202021:

 

Quarterly Net Income Declines $43.7 Billion (70%)More Than Tripled From 12 Months Agothe Year-Ago Quarter

 

Quarterly netNet income for the 5,066 FDIC-insured commercial banks and savings institutions totaled $18.8$76.8 billion during secondin first quarter 2021, an increase of $17.3 billion (29.1%) from fourth quarter 2020 a decline of $43.7and $58.3 billion (70%(315.3%) from a year ago. The declineAggregate negative provision expense of $14.5 billion, which declined $17.7 billion from fourth quarter 2020, drove the improvement in net income reflects a continuation of uncertain economic activity, which drove an increase in provision expenses. Slightly less than half (47.5%)from the previous quarter. Three-fourths of all banks (74.8%) reported lowerhigher quarterly net income compared towith the year-ago quarter. The share of unprofitable institutions dropped from 7.4% a year ago.ago to 3.9%. The averagebanking industry reported an aggregate return on average assets ratio was 0.36% for the current quarter, down 102of 1.38%, up 1 percentage point from a year ago and 28 basis points from a year ago.fourth quarter 2020.

 

Net Interest Margin DeclinesContracted Further to 2.81%a New Record Low

 

Net interest income was $131.5 billion in second quarter 2020, down $7.6 billion (5.4%) from a year ago. This marks the third consecutive quarter that net interest income declined on a year-over-year basis. Most of the decline was driven by the three largest institutions, as less than half (42.2%) of all banks reported lower net interest income from a year ago. The average net interest margin (NIM) for the banking industry declined below the 3% level, or down 58contracted 57 basis pointpoints from a year ago to 2.81%. This is2.56%, the lowest NIM ever reportedlevel on record in the Quarterly Banking Profile (QBP). The NIM compression was broad-based,Net interest income declined $7.6 billion (5.6%) from first quarter 2020 as it declined for all five asset size groups featuredthe year-over-year reduction in interest income (down $29.8 billion, or 17.6%) outpaced the QBP. The decline in NIM was caused by asset yields declining atinterest expense (down $22.2 billion, or 68.7%). Despite the aggregate decline in net interest income, more than three-fifths of all banks (64.4%) reported higher net interest income compared with a faster rate thanyear ago. The average yield on earning assets declined 1.1% points from the year-ago quarter to 2.76%, while the average cost of funding costs, as low-yieldingearning assets grew substantially.declined 54 basis points to 0.20%, both of which are record lows.

 

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More Than Two-Thirds of Banks Reported Higher Noninterest Income Increases Nearly 7% From a Year AgoOver Year

 

With almost half (47.8%)More than two thirds of all banks increasing their noninterest income from a year ago, the aggregate noninterest income for the banking industry rose by $4.6 billion (6.9%(67.9%) to $70.8 billion. Thereported an annual increase in noninterest income. Increased revenue from servicing fees, loan sales, and trading activities lifted noninterest income was attributableby $9.9 billion (14.8%) to higher trading$76.8 billion from a year ago. Servicing fee revenue which rose by $6.7increased $5.2 billion, (80.2%), and net gains on loan sales which increased by $4.1$4.5 billion, (110.8%and trading revenue increased $3.8 billion. A decline in “other noninterest income” of $4.3 billion (12.1%). partially offset the improvement in noninterest income from the year-ago quarter.

 

Noninterest Expense Increases 6.2%Declined From Secondthe Year-Ago Quarter 2019

 

NoninterestA decline in amortization expense rose to $122.3of intangible assets drove a $4.1 billion (3.2%) reduction in the second quarter, up $7.2 billion (6.2%) from a year ago. More than half (58.6%) of all banks reported year-over-year increases in noninterest expense. The annual increase intotal noninterest expense was attributable to higheryear over year. Amortization expense declined $8.4 billion (88.8%). An increase in salary and employee benefits (up $2.7$6.2 billion or 4.8%10.6%) and goodwill impairment charges (up $2.5 billion). The averageoffset the annual reduction in noninterest expense. Average assets per employee increasedrose $1.1 million from $8.8 million in second quarter 2019a year ago to $10.2 million in second quarter 2020. Noninterest$10.9 million.

Nearly two-thirds of all banks (65.3%) reported higher noninterest expense year over year. However, the average efficiency ratio (noninterest expense as a percentage of average assetsnet interest income plus noninterest income, which indicates the cost of generating bank income) during this period declined by 16 basis2.7 percentage points from a year ago to 2.37%, the lowest level ever60.5%. Banks in all QBP asset size groups reported improvements in the QBP.this ratio.

 

Provisions for Credit Losses Rise From 12 Months AgoWere Negative for the First Time on Record

 

The continuation of weak economic activity and the recent implementation of the current expected credit losses (CECL) accounting methodology resulted in provisionsProvisions for credit losses to increase by $49.1(provisions) declined $17.7 billion (382.2%(552.6%) or from $12.8 billion in second quarter 2019 to $61.9 billion this quarter. Quarter over quarter, provisions for credit losses rose by $9.2 billion (17.4%). During the second quarter, 253 banks used the CECL accounting standard. CECL adopters reported $56.3 billion in provisions for credit losses in second quarter, up 419.2% from a year ago, and non-CECL adopters reported $5.6 billion, up 207.3%. Almost two out of every three banks (61.2%) reported yearly increases in provision for credit losses.

Average Net Charge-Off Rate Increases by 7 Basis Points From a Year Ago

The average net charge-off rate increased by 7 basis points from a year ago to 0.57%. Net charge-offs increased by $2.8 billion (22.2%) from a year ago, the largest percentage increase since first quarter 2010. The annual increase in total net chargeoffs was attributable to the commercial and industrial (C&I) loan portfolio, in which charge-offs increased by $2.4 billion (128.5%). The C&I net charge-off rate rose by 31 basis points from a year ago to 0.64%, but remains well below the post-crisis high of 2.72% reported in fourth quarter 2009.

Noncurrent Loan Rate Increases to 1.08%

The average noncurrent rate increased by 15 basis points from the previous quarter and $67.2 billion from the year-ago quarter to 1.08%negative $14.5 billion, the lowest level on record. Less than one-fourth of all institutions (24.5%) reported higher provisions compared with the year-ago quarter. The number of banks that have adopted current expected credit loss (CECL) accounting rose by 41 to 320 from fourth quarter 2020. CECL adopters reported aggregate negative provisions of $14.9 billion in the first quarter, a reduction of $16.1 billion from the previous quarter and a reduction of $63.0 billion from one year ago. Provisions for banks that have not adopted CECL accounting totaled $391.4 million (a reduction of $1.7 billion from a quarter ago and $4.0 billion from one year ago). Noncurrent

The Coverage Ratio Remained Above the Financial Crisis Average

The allowance for loan balances (90and lease losses as a percentage of loans that are 90 days or more past due or in nonaccrual status) totaled $118.3 billionstatus (coverage ratio) declined 9.4% points to 174.2% from fourth quarter 2020. This ratio remains above the financial crisis average of 79.1%. Coverage ratios for banks in the secondlargest two QBP asset size groups (“$10 billion to $250 billion” and “greater than $250 billion”) declined the most from fourth quarter an increase of $15.92020.

The Noncurrent Rate Declined Modestly From Fourth Quarter 2020

Loans and leases that were 90 days or more past due or in nonaccrual status (noncurrent loans and leases) declined $5.9 billion (15.5%(4.6%) to $122.9 billion from fourth quarter 2020. The noncurrent rate for total loans and leases improved 5 basis points to 1.14% from the previous quarter. Less than half (41.6%) of all banks reported quarterly increases in noncurrent loan balances. The increase in noncurrent loan balances was led by 1–4 family residential mortgage loans (up $7.6 billion, or 19.5%) and C&I loan portfolio (up $6.1 billion, or 29%). The rise in noncurrent loan balances for 1–4 family residential mortgage loans reflects Ginnie Mae (GNMA) loans, which are guaranteed byHowever, the U.S. government, that have been brought back on banks’ books. The noncurrent rate for 1–4 family residential mortgageconstruction and development loans increased by 337 basis points from the previous quarter to 0.72%, and the noncurrent rate for home equity credit lines increased 5 basis points from the previous quarter to 2.17%.

Net Charge-Off Volume Declined From the Year-Ago Quarter

During the year ending first quarter 2021, net charge-offs declined $5.4 billion (36.8%), and the net charge-off rate fell 20 basis points to 2.09%0.34%, slightly above the record low of 0.32%. Reductions in charged-off credit card balances (down $3.3 billion, or 36.4%) and for C&Icharged-off commercial and industrial (C&I) loans (down $1.2 billion, or 43.5%) contributed most to the noncurrent rate rose by 18 basis points to 1.01%.decline.

 

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Total Assets Expand 4.4%Increased From the Previous Quarter

 

The banking industry reported totalTotal assets of $21.1 trillion in the second quarter, an increase of $884.6increased $680.9 billion (4.4%(3.1%) from firstfourth quarter 2020.2020 to $22.6 trillion. Cash and balances due from depository institutions increasedexpanded $440.1 billion (13.8%), and securities rose a record $366.9 billion (7.2%). Mortgage-backed securities led the quarterly growth, rising $220.4 billion (7.2%), followed by $478 billion (19.9%) to $2.9 trillion or 13.7% of total assets. Banks increased their securities holdings by $307.2 billion (7.3%), the largest quarterly dollar increase ever reportedgrowth in the QBP. Most of this growth was attributable to U.S. Treasury securities, which rose $110.7 billion (11.5%). Total loan and lease volume declined by $173 billion (26.3%)a modest 0.4% from the previous quarter. Together, the asset growth and loan volume contraction led to a decline in the net loans and leases to total assets ratio to 47.0%, and mortgage backed securities, which increased by $105.4 billion (4.1%).a record low.

 

Loan Balances Increase Modestly From the Previous Quarter,Volume Continued to Decline, Driven by Paycheck Protection Program Lendinga Reduction in Credit Card Balances

 

Total loan and lease balances increased by $33.9contracted $38.7 billion (0.3%(0.4%) from the previous quarter. A reduction in credit card balances (down $60.9 billion, or 7.4%) drove the quarterly decline in loan volume. Unused credit card commitments declined for a fourth consecutive quarter led by C&I loan portfolio, which rose by $146.5(down $364.6 billion, (5.8%or 9.2%). The riseThis was the largest percentage reduction in C&I loan portfolio was attributable to the implementation ofcredit card commitments since first quarter 2009. Growth in Paycheck Protection Program loans, guaranteed by the Small Business Administration-guaranteed Paycheck Protection Program (PPP),Administration, grew $61.2 billion from the previous quarter to $469.4 billion.

Compared with $482.2 billion in PPP loans on banks’ balance sheets at the end of the quarter. The increase inyear-ago quarter, total loan and lease balances declined $136.3 billion (1.2%). This was partially offsetthe first annual contraction in loan and lease volume reported by consumer loans, which includesthe banking industry since third quarter 2011. Reductions in credit cardscard balances (down $67.1$111.9 billion, or 3.8%12.8%). and C&I loans (down $93.2 billion, or 3.7%) drove the annual decline in loan volume. Despite the aggregate decline in loan volume, more than two-thirds of all banks (71.9%) reported year-over-year growth in loan and lease volume.

Deposit Growth Remained Strong

 

Deposits Expand by More Than $1 Trillion for Second Consecutive Quarter

Totalgrew $635.2 billion (3.6%) from fourth quarter 2020 to $18.5 trillion, continuing several quarters of unprecedented deposit balances increased by $1.2 trillion (7.5%growth. Among deposit categories, deposits above $250,000 (up $424.8 billion, or 4.7%) and noninterest-bearing deposits (up $371.1 billion, or 8.1%) grew most from the previous quarter. Noninterest-bearing account balancesDeposits as a percentage of total assets reached a record high for the QBP of 81.8% in first quarter 2021.

Equity Capital Continued to Grow

Equity capital rose $26.1 billion (1.2%) from fourth quarter 2020, supported by $637an increase in retained earnings of $15.3 billion (17.7%) and interest-bearing account balances rose by $575.3 billion (5.4%(40.5%). Nondeposit liabilities declined by $330.9Cash dividends totaled $23.9 billion, (14%)up 9.4% from the previous quarter. The decline in nondeposit liabilities was attributable to lower Federal Home Loan Bank advances, which fell by $234.1 billion (38.2%). Over the past 12 months, total deposits rose by $2.9 trillion (20.8%), led by the increase of $2.4 trillion in the last two quarters.

Equity Capital Rises From the Previous Quarter

Equity capital totaled $2.1 trillion in the second quarter, an increase of $31.9 billion (1.5%) from the previous quarter. Retained earnings contributed $4.8 billion to equity formation in the second quarter, as net income of $18.8 billion exceeded declared dividends of $14 billion. Nine insured institutionsFewer institutions—six banks with $1.4 billion in total assets were below theof $536.5 million— reported capital ratios that did not meet Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) requirements for the well-capitalizedwell capitalized category, as definedcompared with eight banks that did not meet this requirement in fourth quarter 2020. The number of banks that are not “well capitalized” for Prompt Corrective Action purposes.PCA purposes is the lowest on record.

 

OneThree New Bank OpensBanks Opened in SecondFirst Quarter 20202021

 

TheThree new banks opened and 25 institutions merged in first quarter 2021. No banks failed during the quarter. With these changes, the number of FDIC-insured commercial banks and savings institutions reporting declined from 5,1165,002 to 5,066 during second4,978 in first quarter 2020. One new bank was added, 47 institutions were absorbed by mergers, and one bank failed. Additionally, three institutions, who did not report this quarter, sold a majority of their assets and are in process of ceasing operations.2021. The number of institutions on the FDIC’s “Problem Bank List” declined by one to 55 from 54 in firstfourth quarter 2020 to 52, falling to near historic lows.2020. Total assets of problem banks increaseddeclined $1.7 billion from $44.5 billionthe fourth quarter to $48.1$54.2 billion.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies

 

The discussion contained in this Item 2 and other disclosures included within this report are based, in part, on the Company’s audited December 31, 20192020 consolidated financial statements. These statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The financial information contained in these statements is, for the most part, based on the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred. However, the preparation of these statements requires management to make certain estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.

 

The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” accompanying the Company’s audited financial statements. Based on its consideration of accounting policies that involve the most complex and subjective estimates and judgments, management has identified the allowance for loan losses, the assessment of other-than-temporary impairment for investment securities and the assessment of goodwill impairment to be the Company’s most critical accounting policies.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses that is treated as an expense and charged against earnings. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that collectability of the principal is unlikely. The Company has policies and procedures for evaluating the overall credit quality of its loan portfolio, including timely identification of potential problem loans. On a quarterly basis, management reviews the appropriate level for the allowance for loan losses, incorporating a variety of risk considerations, both quantitative and qualitative. Quantitative factors include the Company’s historical loss experience, delinquency and charge-off trends, collateral values, known information about individual loans and other factors. Qualitative factors include various considerations regarding the general economic environment in the Company’s market area. To the extent actual results differ from forecasts and management’s judgment, the allowance for loan losses may be greater or lesser than future charge-offs. Due to potential changes in conditions, including the onset ofeconomic disruption and uncertainties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in estimates will occur in the near term and that such changes could be material to the amounts reported in the Company’s financial statements.

 

For further discussion concerning the allowance for loan losses and the process of establishing specific reserves, see the section of the Annual Report on Form 10-K entitled “Asset Quality Review and Credit Risk Management” and “Analysis of the Allowance for Loan Losses”.

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Fair Value and Other-Than-Temporary Impairment of Investment Securities

 

The Company’s securities available-for-sale portfolio is carried at fair value with “fair value” being defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. A fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The price in the principal (or most advantageous) market used to measure the fair value of the asset or liability is not adjusted for transaction costs. An orderly transaction is a transaction that assumes exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for marketing activities that are usual and customary for transactions involving such assets and liabilities; it is not a forced transaction. Market participants are buyers and sellers in the principal market that are (i) independent, (ii) knowledgeable, (iii) able to transact, and (iv) willing to transact.

 

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Declines in the fair value of available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other-than-temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the intent to sell the investment securities and the more likely than not requirement that the Company will be required to sell the investment securities prior to recovery (2) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost and (3) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer. Due to potential changes in conditions, including the onset ofeconomic disruption and uncertainties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in management’s assessment of other-than-temporary impairment will occur in the near term and that such changes could be material to the amounts reported in the Company’s financial statements.

 

Goodwill

Goodwill arose in connection with four acquisitions consummated in previous periods. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment or more often if conditions indicate a possible impairment.  For the purposes of goodwill impairment testing, determination of the fair value of a reporting unit involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions.   Impairment would arise if the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. At SeptemberJune 30, 2020,2021, Company’s management has completed the goodwill impairment assessment and determined goodwill was not impaired. Actual future test results may differ from the present evaluation of impairment due to changes in the conditions used in the current evaluation. Goodwill may be impaired in the future if the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacts our net income and fair value, particularly of our most recent acquisition.value. An impairment of goodwill would decrease the Company’s earnings during the period in which the impairment is recorded.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

This report contains references to financial measures that are not defined in GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial measures include the Company’s presentation of net interest income and net interest margin on a fully taxable equivalent (FTE) basis. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures are widely used in the financial institutions industry and provide useful information to both management and investors to analyze and evaluate the Company’s financial performance. Limitations associated with non-GAAP financial measures include the risks that persons might disagree as to the appropriateness of items included in these measures and that different companies might calculate these measures differently. These non-GAAP disclosures should not be considered an alternative to the Company’s GAAP results. The following table reconciles the non-GAAP financial measures of net interest income and net interest margin on an FTE basis to GAAP (dollars in thousands).

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

  

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
 

2020

 

2019

 

2020

 

2019

  

2021

 

2020

 

2021

 

2020

 

2021

 

2020

 

Reconciliation of net interest income and annualized net interest margin on an FTE basis to GAAP:

Reconciliation of net interest income and annualized net interest margin on an FTE basis to GAAP:

 

Reconciliation of net interest income and annualized net interest margin on an FTE basis to GAAP:

 

Net interest income (GAAP)

 $14,160  $10,814  $40,886  $32,715  $14,172  $13,680  $27,836  $26,726  $13,664  $13,046 

Tax-equivalent adjustment (1)

  237   251   732   827   218   255   443   496   225   241 

Net interest income on an FTE basis (non-GAAP)

 14,397  11,065  41,618  33,542  14,390  13,935  28,279  27,222  13,889  13,287 

Average interest-earning assets

 $1,796,452  $1,403,303  $1,754,519  $1,399,302  $2,026,045  $1,797,290  $1,984,184  $1,733,323  $1,941,859  $1,669,356 

Net interest margin on an FTE basis (non-GAAP)

 3.21% 3.15% 3.16% 3.20%�� 2.84% 3.10% 2.85% 3.14% 2.86% 3.18%

 

(1) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an incremental federal income tax rate of 21 percent, adjusted to reflect the effect of the tax-exempt interest income associated with owning tax-exempt securities and loans.

 

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Income Statement Review for the Three Months ended SeptemberJune 30,, 2020 2021 and 20192020

 

The following highlights a comparative discussion of the major components of net income and their impact for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 2019:2020:

 

AVERAGE BALANCES AND INTEREST RATES

 

The following two tables are used to calculate the Company’s non-GAAP net interest margin.margin on an FTE basis. The first table includes the Company’s average assets and the related income to determine the average yield on earning assets. The second table includes the average liabilities and related expense to determine the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. The net interest margin is equal to interest income less interest expense divided by average earning assets. Refer to the net interest income discussion following the tables for additional detail.

 

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

 

 

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2020

  

2019

  

2021

 

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Yield/

 

Average

 

Revenue/

 

Yield/

  

Average

 

Revenue/

 

Yield/

 

Average

 

Revenue/

 

Yield/

 
 

balance

 

expense

 

rate

  

balance

 

expense

 

rate

  

balance

 

expense

 

rate

 

balance

 

expense

 

rate

 

ASSETS

                          

(dollars in thousands)

                                                

Interest-earning assets

              

Loans (1)

              

Commercial

 $154,887  $1,732  4.47% $76,808  $1,062  5.53% $122,183  $2,159  7.07% $145,337  $1,642  4.52%

Agricultural

 105,568  1,580  5.99% 78,286  989  5.05% 97,144  996  4.10% 111,289  1,322  4.75%

Real estate

 890,097  9,324  4.19% 713,796  8,255  4.63% 912,226  8,798  3.86% 881,437  9,371  4.25%

Consumer and other

  17,667  229  5.18%  15,861  207  5.22%  14,954  174  4.65%  18,195  235  5.16%
              

Total loans (including fees)

  1,168,219  12,865  4.41%  884,751  10,513  4.75%  1,146,507  12,127  4.23%  1,156,258  12,570  4.35%
              

Investment securities

              

Taxable

 362,553  1,987  2.19% 277,264  1,672  2.41% 545,319  2,212  1.62% 317,447  1,948  2.45%

Tax-exempt (2)

  164,010  1,128  2.75%  177,431  1,197  2.70%  161,780  1,041  2.57%  176,812  1,208  2.73%

Total investment securities

  526,563  3,115  2.37%  454,695  2,869  2.52%  707,099  3,253  1.84%  494,259  3,156  2.55%
              

Interest-bearing deposits with banks and federal funds sold

  101,670  176  0.69%  63,857  401  2.51%  172,439  169  0.39%  146,773  166  0.45%
              

Total interest-earning assets

  1,796,452  $16,156  3.60%  1,403,303  $13,783  3.93%  2,026,045  $15,549  3.07%  1,797,290  $15,892  3.54%
              

Noninterest-earning assets

  81,654        59,894        71,709    83,938  
              

TOTAL ASSETS

 $1,878,106       $1,463,197       $2,097,754   $1,881,228  

 

(1) Average loan balance includes

(1) Average loan balances include nonaccrual loans, if any.  Interest income collected on nonaccrual loans has been included.

(2) Tax-exempt income has been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis using an incremental tax rate of 21%.

 

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AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

  

Three Months Ended June 30,

 
              
 

2020

  

2019

  

2021

 

2020

 
              
 

Average

 

Revenue/

 

Yield/

 

Average

 

Revenue/

 

Yield/

  

Average

 

Revenue/

 

Yield/

 

Average

 

Revenue/

 

Yield/

 
 

balance

 

expense

 

rate

  

balance

 

expense

 

rate

  

balance

 

expense

 

rate

 

balance

 

expense

 

rate

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

             

LIABILITIES AND

 

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

(dollars in thousands)

                                                

Interest-bearing liabilities

              

Deposits

              

Interest-bearing checking, savings accounts and money markets

 $1,027,277  $586  0.23% $777,506  $1,451  0.75% $1,227,954  $489  0.16% $1,026,705  $699  0.27%

Time deposits

  272,361  1,133  1.66%  226,972  1,097  1.93%  239,546  635  1.06%  277,939  1,199  1.73%

Total deposits

 1,299,638  1,719  0.53% 1,004,478  2,548  1.01% 1,467,500  1,124  0.31% 1,304,644  1,898  0.58%

Other borrowed funds

  37,597  40  0.42%  43,204  170  1.57%  40,247  35  0.35%  50,800  59  0.47%
              

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 1,337,235   1,759  0.53% 1,047,682   2,718  1.04% 1,507,747   1,159  0.31% 1,355,444   1,957  0.58%
              

Noninterest-bearing liabilities

              

Noninterest-bearing checking

 325,339       221,586       374,312   318,609  

Other liabilities

 12,689       8,975       9,292   12,412  
              

Stockholders' equity

  202,843        184,954        206,403    194,763  
              

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 $1,878,106       $1,463,197       $2,097,754   $1,881,228  
              
              

Net interest income

    $14,397  3.21%    $11,065  3.15%

Net interest income (FTE)(3)

   $14,390  2.84%  $13,935  3.10%
              

Spread Analysis

             

Spread Analysis (FTE)

 

Interest income/average assets

 $16,156  3.44%    $13,783  3.77%    $15,549  2.96%  $15,892  3.38%   

Interest expense/average assets

 $1,759  0.37%    $2,718  0.74%    $1,159  0.22%  $1,957  0.42%   

Net interest income/average assets

 $14,397  3.07%    $11,065  3.02%    $14,390  2.74%  $13,935  2.96%   

(3) Net interest income (FTE) is a non-GAAP financial measure.  For further information, refer to the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this report.

 

Net Interest Income

 

For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, the Company's net interest margin adjusted for tax exempt income was 3.21%2.84% and 3.15%3.10%, respectively. Net interest income, prior to the adjustment for tax-exempt income, for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 totaled $14,160,000$14.2 million compared to $10,814,000$13.7 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019.2020.

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For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020,2021, interest income increased $2,387,000,declined $307 thousand, or 18%2%, when compared to the same period in 2019.2020. The increase from 2019 wasreduction is primarily due to the Acquisition, organic loan growth including PPP loans and to a lesser extent $313,000 of additionallower market interest recognized on loans previously recorded as nonaccrual,rates, offset in part by a reductionan increase in interest rates onthe average balance of interest-earning assets and $1.3 million of fees recognized from Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. The increase in average balances of interest-earning assets was primarily driven by the deployment of increased deposits.

 

Interest expense decreased $959,000,declined $799 thousand, or 35%41%, for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 when compared to the same period in 2019.2020. The lower interest expense for the period is primarily attributable to a decreasedecline in market interest rates on deposits.and was offset in part by increases in average deposit balances. The increase in deposit balances was due primarily to government stimulus programs.

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Provision (Credit) for Loan Losses

 

A provision(credit) for loan losses of $542,000($20) thousand was recognized for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 as compared to $379,000a provision for loan losses of $1.6 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019.2020. Net loan charge offsrecoveries totaled $615,000$6 thousand for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 compared to $314,000net loan charge offs of $471 thousand for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019.2020. The increase in the provision(credit) for loan losses was primarily due to improving economic conditions. The provision for loan losses in 2020 was primarily due to the economic slowdown associated withonset of the COVID-19 and to a lesser extent loan growth and the increase in net charge-offs.pandemic.

 

Noninterest Income and Expense

 

Noninterest income for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 totaled $2,795,000$2.6 million as compared to $2,119,000$2.4 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019,2020, an increase of 32%9%. The increase in noninterest income was primarily due to an increase in wealth management income and partially offset by a decrease in gains on sale of residential loans held for sale from increasedas refinancing volumehas slowed. The increase in wealth management income was primarily related to growth in the assets under management, fueled by a low interest rate environmentfavorable equity market and to a lesser extent the Acquisition.new account relationships.

 

Noninterest expense for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 totaled $9,291,000$9.4 million compared to $7,475,000$9.1 million recorded for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019,2020, an increase of 24%3%. Most of the increase was related to the Acquisition. Excluding the Acquisition, the increases were related to salaries and employee benefits, FDIC insurance assessments and the amortization of the investment in Federal New Market Tax Credit projects. The increase in salaries and employee benefits, excluding the Acquisition, wasis primarily due to normal increases in salaries and other employee benefits including health insurance costs. Thean increase in FDIC insurance assessments, professional fees and impairment of other real estate owned. The efficiency ratio was due to the receipt of a small bank credit in 2019 as the deposit insurance reserve ratio exceeded 1.35%. The remaining credit was fully utilized by56.0% for the second quarter of 2020. The efficiency ratio was 54.8% for the third quarter of 20202021 as compared to 57.8%56.5% in the thirdsecond quarter of 2019.2020.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income tax expense for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 totaled $1,451,000$1.5 million compared to $1,038,000$1.0 million recorded for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019.2020. The effective tax rate was 20%21% and 19% for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021 and 2020, and 2019.respectively. The lower than expected tax rate in 20202021 and 20192020 was due primarily to tax-exempt interest income and New MarketMarkets Tax Credits which further lowered the tax rate in 2020.Credits.

 

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Income Statement Review for the NineSix Months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 20192020

 

The following highlights a comparative discussion of the major components of net income and their impact for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 2019:2020:

 

AVERAGE BALANCES AND INTEREST RATES

 

The following two tables are used to calculate the Company’s non-GAAP net interest margin.margin on an FTE basis. The first table includes the Company’s average assets and the related income to determine the average yield on earning assets. The second table includes the average liabilities and related expense to determine the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. The net interest margin is equal to interest income less interest expense divided by average earning assets. Refer to the net interest income discussion following the tables for additional detail.

 

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

  

Six Months Ended June 30,

 
  
 

2020

  

2019

  

2021

 

2020

 
  
 

Average

 

Revenue/

 

Yield/

 

Average

 

Revenue/

 

Yield/

  

Average

 

Revenue/

 

Yield/

 

Average

 

Revenue/

 

Yield/

 
 

balance

 

expense

 

rate

  

balance

 

expense

 

rate

  

balance

 

expense

 

rate

 

balance

 

expense

 

rate

 

ASSETS

                          

(dollars in thousands)

                                                

Interest-earning assets

              

Loans (1)

              

Commercial

 $128,638  $4,455  4.62% $81,022  $3,301  5.43% $122,095  $3,870  6.34% $115,369  $2,723  4.72%

Agricultural

 109,038  4,601  5.63% 80,424  3,576  5.93% 94,766  1,985  4.19% 110,792  3,021  5.45%

Real estate

 878,105  28,252  4.29% 713,449  24,523  4.58% 910,230  17,909  3.94% 872,044  18,928  4.34%

Consumer and other

  18,113  713  5.25%  16,403  623  5.06%  14,565  347  4.76%  18,339  485  5.29%
  

Total loans (including fees)

  1,133,894  38,021  4.47%  891,298  32,023  4.79%  1,141,656  24,111  4.22%  1,116,544  25,157  4.51%
  

Investment securities

              

Taxable

 328,081  5,725  2.33% 261,456  4,715  2.40% 499,882  4,201  1.68% 310,656  3,802  2.45%

Tax-exempt (2)

  170,413  3,488  2.73%  196,129  3,942  2.68%  162,136  2,110  2.60%  173,649  2,360  2.72%

Total investment securities

  498,494  9,213  2.46%  457,585  8,657  2.52%  662,018  6,311  1.91%  484,305  6,162  2.54%
  

Interest-bearing deposits with banks and federal funds sold

  122,131  889  0.97%  50,419  929  2.46%  180,510  347  0.38%  132,474  650  0.98%
  

Total interest-earning assets

  1,754,519  $48,123  3.66%  1,399,302  $41,609  3.96%  1,984,184  $30,769  3.10%  1,733,323  $31,969  3.69%
  

Noninterest-earning assets

  82,377        55,522        76,406    82,742  
  

TOTAL ASSETS

 $1,836,896       $1,454,824       $2,060,590   $1,816,065  

 

(1) Average loan balance includes

(1) Average loan balances include nonaccrual loans, if any.  Interest income collected on nonaccrual loans has been included.

(2) Tax-exempt income has been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis using an incremental tax rate of 21%.

 

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AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

  

Six Months Ended June 30,

 
  
 

2020

  

2019

  

2021

 

2020

 
  
 

Average

 

Revenue/

 

Yield/

 

Average

 

Revenue/

 

Yield/

  

Average

 

Revenue/

 

Yield/

 

Average

 

Revenue/

 

Yield/

 
 

balance

 

expense

 

rate

  

balance

 

expense

 

rate

  

balance

 

expense

 

rate

 

balance

 

expense

 

rate

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

             

LIABILITIES AND

 

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

(dollars in thousands)

                                                

Interest-bearing liabilities

              

Deposits

              

Interest-bearing checking, savings accounts and money markets

 $1,003,378  $2,668  0.35% $784,985  $4,584  0.78% $1,192,220  $968  0.16% $991,298  $2,083  0.42%

Time deposits

  277,691  3,599  1.73%  221,275  2,929  1.76%  245,756  1,450  1.18%  280,386  2,465  1.76%

Total deposits

 1,281,069  6,267  0.65% 1,006,260  7,513  1.00% 1,437,976  2,418  0.34% 1,271,684  4,548  0.72%

Other borrowed funds

  46,164  238  0.69%  42,530  554  1.74%  40,468  72  0.36%  50,495  199  0.79%
  

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 1,327,233   6,505  0.65% 1,048,790   8,067  1.03% 1,478,444   2,490  0.34% 1,322,179   4,747  0.72%
  

Noninterest-bearing liabilities

              

Noninterest-bearing checking

 301,434       218,229       364,508   289,350  

Other liabilities

 11,941       8,388       9,928   11,561  
  

Stockholders' equity

  196,288        179,417        207,710       192,975   
  

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 $1,836,896       $1,454,824       $2,060,590      $1,816,065   
  
  

Net interest income

     $41,618  3.16%    $33,542  3.20%

Net interest income (FTE)(3)

  $28,279  2.85%  $27,222  3.14%
  

Spread Analysis

             

Spread Analysis (FTE)

 

Interest income/average assets

 $48,123  3.49%    $41,609  3.81%    $30,769  2.99%  $31,969  3.52%   

Interest expense/average assets

 $6,505  0.47%    $8,067  0.74%    $2,490  0.24%  $4,747  0.52%   

Net interest income/average assets

 $41,618  3.02%    $33,542  3.07%    $28,279  2.74%  $27,222  3.00%   

(3) Net interest income (FTE) is a non-GAAP financial measure.  For further information, refer to the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this report.

 

Net Interest Income

 

For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, the Company's net interest margin adjusted for tax exempt income was 3.16%2.85% and 3.20%3.14%, respectively. Net interest income, prior to the adjustment for tax-exempt income, for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 totaled $40,886,000$27.8 million compared to $32,715,000$26.7 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019.2020.

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For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020,2021, interest income increased $6,610,000,declined $1.1 million, or 16%4%, when compared to the same period in 2019.2020. The increase from 2019 wasdecrease is primarily due to the Acquisition and organic loan growth including PPP loans,a reduction in interest rates, offset in part by a reduction$2.2 million of fees recognized from PPP loans, an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets, and $347 thousand of recognized nonaccrual interest rates.income. The increase in average balances of interest-earning assets was primarily driven by the deployment of increased deposits.

 

Interest expense decreased $1,562,000,declined $2.3 million, or 19%48%, for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 when compared to the same period in 2019.2020. The lower interest expense for the period is primarily attributable to a decreasedecline in market interest rates on deposits.and offset in part by increases in average deposit balances.

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Provision (credit) for Loan Losses

 

A (credit) for loan losses of ($446) thousand was recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to a provision for loan losses of $4,424,000 was recognized$3.9 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020 as2020. Net loan recoveries totaled $124 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $545,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. Netnet loan charge offs totaled $1,111,000of $497 thousand for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020 compared to $295,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.2020. The increase in the provision(credit) for loan losses was primarily due to loan recoveries, a reduction in a specific reserve and improving economic conditions. The provision for loan losses in 2020 was primarily due to the economic slowdown associated withonset of the COVID-19 and to a lesser extent loan growth and the increase in net charge-offs.pandemic.

 

Noninterest Income and Expense

 

Noninterest income for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021 and 2020 totaled $7,854,000 as compared to $6,258,000$5.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, an increase of 26%.both periods. Wealth management income increased, but was offset by a decrease in securities gains when comparing periods. The increase in noninterestwealth management income was primarily duerelated to an increasegrowth in gains on sale of loans held for sale due to increased refinancing volume inthe assets under management, fueled by a low interest rate environment, security gains,favorable equity market and the Acquisition.new account relationships.

 

Noninterest expense for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 totaled $27,440,000$18.4 million compared to $22,150,000$18.1 million recorded for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019,2020, an increase of 24%1%. Most of the increase was related to the Acquisition. Excluding the Acquisition, the increases were related to salariesan increase in FDIC insurance assessments and employee benefits and the amortization of the investment in Federal New Market Tax Credit projects. The increaseprofessional fees, offset by a decrease in salaries and employee benefits excluding the Acquisition,which was primarily due to normal increasesa reduction in salaries and other employee benefits including health insurance costs.the number of personnel. The efficiency ratio was 56.3%55.9% and 56.8%57.1% for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income tax expense for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020 and 20192021 totaled $3,222,000 and $3,381,000, respectively.$3.1 million compared to $1.8 million recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The effective tax rate was 19%21% and 21%18% for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. The lower than expected tax rate in 20202021 and 20192020 was due primarily to tax-exempt interest income and New MarketMarkets Tax Credits further lowered the tax rate in 2020.Credits.

 

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Balance Sheet Review

 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2020,2021, total assets were $1,910,395,000,$2.1 billion, a $173,212,000$109.8 million increase compared to December 31, 2019. The2020. This increase in assets is primarily due to investment securities available-for-sale and loans, was funded primarily by deposits.growth in our deposits due in part to federal government stimulus programs and a lack of other desirable fixed income alternatives for our customers.

 

Investment Portfolio

 

The investment portfolio totaled $548,818,000$740.1 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 2020,2021, an increase of $68,975,000$143.1 million from the December 31, 20192020 balance of $479,843,000.$597.0 million. The increase in securities available-for-sale is primarily due to purchases of municipal,treasuries, mortgage-backed securities, and corporate bonds, offset in part by maturities in the U.S. Government Agency portfolio.municipals as deposit growth exceeded loan growth.

 

On a quarterly basis, the investment portfolio is reviewed for other-than-temporary impairment. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2020,2021, gross unrealized losses of $91,000,$2.9 million, are considered to be temporary in nature due to the interest rate environment of 2020 and other general economic factors. As a result of the economic slowdown resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, certain bonds in the investment portfolio may become other-than-temporarily impaired and could negatively affect the Company’s net income. As a result of the Company’s favorable liquidity position, the Company does not have the intent to sell securities with an unrealized loss at the present time. In addition, management believes it is more likely than not that the Company will hold these securities until recovery of their fair value to cost basis and avoid considering present unrealized loss positionsexpects full principal and interest to be other-than-temporary.collected. Therefore, the Company does not consider these investments to have other-than-temporary impairment as of June 30, 2021.

 

At SeptemberJune 30, 2021, the Company’s investment securities portfolio included securities issued by 289 government municipalities and agencies located within 26 states with a fair value of $275.2 million. At December 31, 2020, the Company’s investment securities portfolio included securities issued by 275279 government municipalities and agencies located within 2324 states with a fair value of $233.6 million. At December 31, 2019, the Company’s investment securities portfolio included securities issued by 251 government municipalities and agencies located within 18 states with a fair value of $195.3$251.6 million. No one municipality or agency represents a concentration within this segment of the investment portfolio. Storm Lake, Iowa, general obligation bonds with a fair value of $8.2$8.0 million (approximately 3.5%2.9% of the fair value of the government municipalities and agencies) represent the largest exposure to any one municipality or agency for the Company as of SeptemberJune 30, 2020;2021; the bonds are repayable from the levy of continuing annual tax on all the taxable property within the territory of the city of Storm Lake.

 

The Company’s procedures for evaluating investments in states, municipalities and political subdivisions include but are not limited to reviewing the offering statement and the most current available financial information, comparing yields to yields of bonds of similar credit quality, confirming capacity to repay, assessing operating and financial performance, evaluating the stability of tax revenues, considering debt profiles and local demographics, and for revenue bonds, assessing the source and strength of revenue structures for municipal authorities. These procedures, as applicable, are utilized for all municipal purchases and are utilized in whole or in part for monitoring the portfolio of municipal holdings. The Company does not utilize third party credit rating agencies as a primary component of determining if the municipal issuer has an adequate capacity to meet the financial commitments under the security for the projected life of the investment, and, therefore, does not compare internal assessments to those of the credit rating agencies. Credit rating downgrades are utilized as an additional indicator of credit weakness and as a reference point for historical default rates.

 

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The following table summarizes the total general obligation and revenue bonds in the Company’s investment securities portfolios as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 identifying the state in which the issuing government municipality or agency operates (inin thousands):

 

2020

 

2019

  

2021

 

2020

 
   

Estimated

   

Estimated

    

Estimated

   

Estimated

 
 

Amortized

 

Fair

 

Amortized

 

Fair

  

Amortized

 

Fair

 

Amortized

 

Fair

 
 

Cost

 

Value

 

Cost

 

Value

  

Cost

 

Value

 

Cost

 

Value

 
  

Obligations of states and political subdivisions:

          

General Obligation bonds:

          

Iowa

 $67,161  $68,964  $58,457  $59,072  $70,703  $72,449  $69,943  $72,442 

Nebraska

 12,273  12,597  3,414  3,427  14,672  14,667  15,019  15,446 

Texas

 10,246  10,829  11,243  11,382  14,093  14,550  11,253  11,927 

Washington

 8,356  8,730  6,530  6,629  11,064  11,317  7,329  7,702 

Oregon

 6,780  7,064  3,441  3,505 

Other (2020: 13 states; 2019: 12 states)

  24,736  25,462   19,208  19,432 

Other (2021: 15 states; 2020: 14 states)

  40,491  41,015   32,014  32,989 
  

Total general obligation bonds

 $129,552  $133,646  $102,293  $103,447  $151,023  $153,998  $135,558  $140,506 
  

Revenue bonds:

          

Iowa

 $66,293  $67,803  $78,281  $78,624  $68,812  $69,851  $65,461  $67,048 

Texas

 8,629  9,213  480  476  11,922  12,291  8,625  9,189 

Other (2020: 16 states; 2019: 12 states)

  22,100  22,901   12,691  12,755 

Nebraska

 8,547  8,501  6,588  6,753 

Other (2021: 19 states; 2020: 17 states)

  29,937  30,564   27,206  28,088 
  

Total revenue bonds

 $97,022  $99,917  $91,452  $91,855  $119,218  $121,207  $107,880  $111,078 
  

Total obligations of states and political subdivisions

 $226,574  $233,563  $193,745  $195,302  $270,241  $275,205  $243,438  $251,584 

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As of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the revenue bonds in the Company’s investment securities portfolios were issued by government municipalities and agencies to fund public services such as community school facilities, college and university dormitory facilities, water utilities and electrical utilities. The revenue bonds are to be paid from 76 primary revenue sources. The revenue sources that represent 5% or more, individually, as a percent of the total revenue bonds are summarized in the following table (in thousands)thousands):

 

  

2020

  

2019

 
      

Estimated

      

Estimated

 
  

Amortized

  

Fair

  

Amortized

  

Fair

 
  

Cost

  

Value

  

Cost

  

Value

 
                 

Revenue bonds by revenue source

                

Sales tax

 $31,734  $32,260  $37,928  $38,173 

Water

  21,117   21,792   7,271   7,272 

College and universities, primarily dormitory revenues

  11,647   12,182   14,016   14,103 

Leases

  7,484   7,697   7,291   7,351 

Electric power & light revenues

  6,127   6,291   4,370   4,405 

Sewer

  5,274   5,554   4,612   4,645 

Tax increment financing

  5,063   5,413   2,545   2,428 

Other

  8,576   8,728   13,419   13,478 
                 

Total revenue bonds by revenue source

 $97,022  $99,917  $91,452  $91,855 

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2021

  

2020

 
      

Estimated

      

Estimated

 
  

Amortized

  

Fair

  

Amortized

  

Fair

 
  

Cost

  

Value

  

Cost

  

Value

 
                 

Revenue bonds by revenue source

                

Sales tax

 $39,123  $39,721  $32,654  $33,380 

Water

  20,708   21,173   21,934   22,660 

College and universities, primarily dormitory revenues

  13,082   13,430   11,332   11,810 

Sewer

  14,172   14,356   11,302   11,724 

Leases

  7,805   7,934   7,050   7,253 

Electric power & light revenues

  6,141   6,329   7,075   7,279 

Other

  18,187   18,264   16,533   16,972 
                 

Total revenue bonds by revenue source

 $119,218  $121,207  $107,880  $111,078 

 

Loan Portfolio

 

The loan portfolio, net of the allowance for loan losses, totaled $1,159,063,000$1.12 billion and $1,048,147,000$1.13 billion as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. The increase in loansdecrease was primarily due to government guaranteeda reduction in PPP and agricultural loans, underoffset in part by an increase in the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”).1-4 family residential loan portfolio. The PPP loans totaled $79.6$37.6 million and $50.9 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The PPP loans bear an interest rate of 1.0% and generally have a two-yeartwo to five year maturity. The Small Business Administration has provided fees to financial institutions to originate the PPP loans with recognition of the fees over the life of the loans. The Company has $2.3 million of unrecognized net PPP loan fees as of June 30, 2021. Management expects most of these loans to be forgiven and the net fees associated with these loans will be accelerated into interest income.

 

Deposits

 

Deposits totaled $1,660,173,000$1.83 billion and $1,493,175,000$1.72 billion as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. The change in deposits since December 31, 20192020 was primarily due to increases in account balances of noninterest-bearingretail, commercial, checking accounts, interest-bearingand public funds checking accounts and retail savings accounts.funds. Balance fluctuations were primarily due to government stimulus programs and normal customer activity, as customers’ liquidity needs vary at any given time. In addition, fundsFunds disbursed under the PPP program were deposited into customer accounts and may impact overall deposit fluctuations as customers spend those funds according to the PPP rules.guidelines. Deposit levels may decreasebe impacted in future periods as a result of theby additional government stimulus or distressed economic conditions in our market areas related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the low interest rate environment.conditions.

 

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $30,492,000 as

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Company is party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. No material changes in the Company’s off-balance sheet arrangements have occurred since December 31, 2019.2020.

 

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Asset Quality Review and Credit Risk Management

 

The Company’s credit risk is historically centered in the loan portfolio, which on SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 totaled $1,159,063,000$1.12 billion compared to $1,048,147,000$1.13 billion as of December 31, 2019.2020. Net loans comprise 61%54% of total assets as of SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021. The objective in managing loan portfolio risk is to reduce the risk of loss resulting from a customer’s failure to perform according to the terms of an agreement and to quantify and manage credit risk on a portfolio basis. The Company’s level of problem loans (consisting of nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more) as a percentage of total loans was 1.44%1.11% at SeptemberJune 30, 2020,2021, as compared to 0.48%1.33% at December 31, 2019.2020. The increasedecrease in the level of problem loans is due primarily to the deteriorationpayoffs of one loan relationship in the hospitality portfolio.nonaccrual loans. The Company’s level of problem loans as a percentage of total loans at SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 of 1.44%1.11% is higher as compared to the Iowa State Average peer group of FDIC insured institutions as of June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, of 0.85%0.59%, most recent available.

 

Impaired loans totaled $16,388,000$12.7 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and have increased $11,600,000decreased $2.6 million as compared to the impaired loans of $4,788,000$15.3 million as of December 31, 2019.2020. The increasedecrease is primarily due to one hospitality loan relationship.payoffs of nonaccrual loans.

 

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payment of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. The Company applies its normal loan review procedures to identify loans that should be evaluated for impairment.

 

The Company had TDRs of $11,480,000$10.8 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and $1,171,000$11.3 million as of December 31, 2019,2020, all of which were included in impaired and nonaccrual loans.

 

TDRs are monitored and reported on a quarterly basis. Certain TDRs are on nonaccrual status at the time of restructuring. These borrowings are typically returned to accrual status after the following: sustained repayment performance in accordance with the restructuring agreement for a reasonable period of at least nine months; and, management is reasonably assured of future performance. If the TDR meets these performance criteria and the interest rate granted at the modification is equal to or greater than the rate that the Company was willing to accept at the time of the restructuring for a new loan with comparable risk, then the loan will return to performing status.

 

Section 4013 of the CARES Act, “Temporary Relief From Troubled Debt Restructurings,TDRs,” allows financial institutions the option to temporarily suspend certain requirements under U.S. GAAP related to TDRs for a limited period of time during the COVID-19 pandemic. This temporary suspension may only be applied to modifications of loans that were not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019 and may not be applied to modifications that are not related to the COVID-19 pandemic. If elected, the temporary suspension may be applied to eligible modifications executed during the period beginning on March 1, 2020 and ending on the earlier of December 31, 2020, extended to January 1, 2022 under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, or 60 days after the termination of the COVID-19 national emergency. In March 2020, various regulatory agenciesfederal banking regulators in consultation with the FASB issued an interagency statementstatements that include similar guidance on loan modifications and reporting for financial institutions working with customers affected by COVID-19. The interagency statement was effective immediately and impacted accounting for loan modifications. The agencies confirmed with the staff of the FASBprovided that short-term modifications made on a good faith basis in response to COVID-19 to borrowers who were current prior to any relief, are not to be considered TDRs. This includes short-term (e.g., six months) modifications, such as payment deferrals, fee waivers, extensions of repayment terms, or other delays in payment that are insignificant. Borrowers considered current are those that are less than 30 days past due on their contractual payments at the time a modification program was implemented.

 

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For TDRs that were on nonaccrual status before the modification, a specific reserve may already be recorded. In periods subsequent to modification, the Company will continue to evaluate all TDRs for possible impairment and, as necessary, recognize impairment through the allowance. Specific reserves of $40,000 were provided for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. No additional specific reserve was provided for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019.2021 and 2020. The Company had $15,000no charge-offs and $31,000$262 thousand of recoveries for TDR’s for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively. The Company had $16 thousand and $31 thousand of charge-offs for TDR’s for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020, respectively. The Company had $275,000 of charge-offs for TDR’s for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019. The Company does not have material commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers with loans whose terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings or whose loans are on nonaccrual.

 

Loans past due 90 days or more that are still accruing interest are reviewed no less frequently than quarterly to determine if there continues to be a strong reason that the credit should not be placed on nonaccrual. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2020,2021, nonaccrual loans totaled $16,388,000$12.7 million and there were $180,000$4 thousand of loans past due 90 days and still accruing. This compares to nonaccrual loans of $4,788,000$15.3 million and loans past due 90 days and still accruing totaled $255,000$39 thousand as of December 31, 2019.2020. The increasedecrease in nonaccrual loans is due primarily to a hospitality loan.payoffs of nonaccrual loans. Real estate owned totaled $621,000$778 thousand and $4,004,000$218 thousand as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively.

 

The agricultural real estate and agricultural operating loan portfolio classifications remain elevated. The watch and special mention loans in these categories totaled $58,653,000$36.9 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 as compared to $48,028,000$54.1 million as of December 31, 2019.2020. This increasedecrease is primarilygenerally due to onepayments received from various agricultural customer relationship.customers. The substandard and impaired loans in these categories totaled $11,135,000$7.8 million and $9.5 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 2020 as compared to $15,913,000 as of2021 and December 31, 2019. The Iowa agricultural economy was challenging for most of 2020, as a result of the price of commodities, including corn, soybeans, cattle, hogs and ethanol, along with export concerns. Crop yields were also negatively impacted in some markets as a result of the Derecho and drought conditions.respectively.

 

The watch and special mention loans classified as commercial real estate totaled $77,378,000$100.1 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 as compared to $33,790,000$111.9 million as of December 31, 2019. This increase in commercial real estate loans was due primarily to the hospitality2020. The substandard and entertainment loan portfolio. The substandardimpaired commercial real estate loans totaled $33,724,000$37.6 million and $37.9 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 2020 as compared to $14,786,000 as of2021 and December 31, 2019.2020, respectively.

 

The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of outstanding loans as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 was 1.35%1.48%, as compared to 1.19%1.50% at December 31, 2019.2020. The allowance for loan losses totaled $15,932,000$16.9 million and $12,619,000$17.2 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. PPP loans are government guaranteed and the impact on the allowance for loan loss was not significant.

 

The allowance for loan losses is management’s best estimate of probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. Factors considered in establishing an appropriate allowance include: an assessment of the financial condition of the borrower, a realistic determination of value and adequacy of underlying collateral, the condition of the local economy and the condition of the specific industry of the borrower, an analysis of the levels and trends of loan categories and a review of delinquent and classified loans. The increasedecrease in the allowance for loan losses is mainly due to increased risk associated with thenet loan portfolio due to the economic slowdown associated with COVID-19recoveries and to a lesser extent organic growthreduction in thea specific reserve, offset in part by higher loan portfolio.balances from year-end excluding PPP loans. Additional increases in the allowance for loan losses are anticipatedpossible if the effects of the COVID-19 conditions negatively impacts our loan portfolio. These increases may be due to increased charge-offs or an increase in the qualitative factors. The qualitative factors are considered as a part of our allowance for loan loss calculation and may deteriorate if the economic effects of COVID-19 continueworsen in the State of Iowa and a resumption to typical social and economic activity is delayed.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Liquidity management is the process by which the Company, through its Banks’ Asset and Liability Committees (ALCO), ensures that adequate liquid funds are available to meet its financial commitments on a timely basis, at a reasonable cost and within acceptable risk tolerances. These commitments include funding credit obligations to borrowers, funding of mortgage originations pending delivery to the secondary market, withdrawals by depositors, maintaining adequate collateral for pledging for public funds, trust deposits and borrowings, paying dividends to shareholders, payment of operating expenses, funding capital expenditures and maintaining deposit reserve requirements.

 

Liquidity is derived primarily from core deposit growth and retention; principal and interest payments on loans; principal and interest payments, sale, maturity and prepayment of securities available-for-sale; net cash provided from operations; and access to other funding sources. Other funding sources include federal funds purchased lines, FHLB advances and other capital market sources.

 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2020,2021, the level of liquidity and capital resources of the Company remain at a satisfactory level. Management believes that the Company's liquidity sources will be sufficient to support its existing operations for the foreseeable future.

 

The liquidity and capital resources discussion will cover the following topics:

 

Review of the Company’s Current Liquidity Sources

Review of Statements of Cash Flows

Company Only Cash Flows

Review of Commitments for Capital Expenditures, Cash Flow Uncertainties and Known Trends in Liquidity and Cash Flows Needs

Capital Resources

 

Review of the Company’s Current Liquidity Sources

 

Liquid assets of cash and due from banks and interest-bearing deposits in financial institutions and federal funds sold as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 totaled $142,393,000$166.2 million and $143,565,000,$191.5 million, respectively, and management believes these sources provide an adequate level of liquidity given current economic conditions.

 

Other sources of liquidity available to the Banks as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 include outstanding lines of credit with the FHLB of Des Moines, Iowa of $214,567,000,$244.0 million, with $3,000,000$3.0 million of outstanding FHLB advances. The Company also has a $4 million line of credit with an unaffiliated bank, with no outstanding borrowings as of June 30, 2021. Federal funds borrowing capacity at correspondent banks was $106,250,000,$107.9 million, with no outstanding federal fund purchase balances as of SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021. The Company had securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaling $30,492,000$33.3 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021.

 

Total investments as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 were $548,818,000$740.1 million compared to $479,843,000$597.0 million as of December 31, 2019.2020. These investments provide the Company with a significant amount of liquidity since all of the investments are classified as available-for-sale as of SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021.

 

The investment portfolio serves an important role in the overall context of balance sheet management in terms of balancing capital utilization and liquidity. The decision to purchase or sell securities is based upon the current assessment of economic and financial conditions, including the interest rate environment, liquidity and credit considerations. The portfolio’s scheduled maturities and payments represent a significant source of liquidity.

 

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Review of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

Net cash provided by operating activities for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021 totaled $17.4 million compared to $17.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, totaled $21,323,000 compared to $14,339,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, an increasea decrease of $6,984,000. This increase was primarily due to an increase in net income and the provision for loan losses.$493 thousand.

 

Net cash used in investing activities for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 was $178,202,000$123.7 million compared to $32,866,000$157.0 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019.2020. The increasedecrease of $145,336,000$33.3 million in cash used in investing activities was primarily due to a higher level ofdecrease in interest-bearing deposits in financial institutions and loans, and purchases of investments, offset in part by increasesan increase in the proceeds from the maturities and callspurchases of investments.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 totaled $145,012,000$106.4 million compared to $21,628,000$137.0 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019.2020. The increasedecrease in cash provided by financing activities of $123,384,000$30.6 million was primarily due to ana lower increase in deposits a lower amount of repayments of FHLB advances in 2020 as compared to 2019, and partially offset by changes in securities sold under repurchase agreements.between periods. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2020,2021, the Company did not have any external debt financing, off-balance sheet financing arrangements, or derivative instruments linked to its stock.

 

Review of Company Only Cash Flows

 

The Company’s liquidity on an unconsolidated basis is heavily dependent upon dividends paid to the Company by the Banks. The Banks provide adequate liquidity to pay the Company’s expenses and stockholder dividends. Dividends paid by the Banks to the Company amounted to $7,229,000$4.7 million and $9,568,000$4.9 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. Various federal and state statutory provisions limit the amounts of dividends banking subsidiaries are permitted to pay to their holding companies without regulatory approval. Federal Reserve policy further limits the circumstances under which bank holding companies may declare dividends. For example, a bank holding company should not continue its existing rate of cash dividends on its common stock unless its net income is sufficient to fully fund each dividend and its prospective rate of earnings retention appears consistent with its capital needs, asset quality and overall financial condition. In addition, the Federal Reserve and the FDIC have issued policy statements, which provide that insured banks and bank holding companies should generally pay dividends only out of current operating earnings. Federal and state banking regulators may also restrict the payment of dividends by order.

 

The Company, on an unconsolidated basis, has interest-bearing deposits totaling $2,979,000$2.7 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021.

 

Review of Commitments for Capital Expenditures, Cash Flow Uncertainties and Known Trends in Liquidity and Cash Flows Needs

 

On April 16, 2021, the Company entered into a commitment with a contractor to build a new branch in West Des Moines, Iowa for $1.7 million. No other material capital expenditures or material changes in the capital resource mix are anticipated at this time. The primary cash flow uncertainty would be a sudden decline in deposits causing the Banks to liquidate securities. Historically, the Banks have maintained an adequate level of short-term marketable investments to fund the temporary declines in deposit balances. There are no known trends in liquidity and cash flow needs as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 that are of concern to management.

 

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Capital Resources

 

The Company’s total stockholders’ equity as of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 totaled $206,037,000$210.1 million and was $18,458,000 higher$635 thousand more than the $187,579,000$209.5 million recorded as of December 31, 2019.2020. The increase in stockholders’ equity was primarily due tothe result of the retention of net income and an increase in other comprehensive income,excess of dividends, offset in part by dividends declared and stock repurchases.a reduction in accumulated other comprehensive income. The increasedecrease in other comprehensive income is created by lowerhigher market interest rates compared to December 31, 2019,2020, which resulted in higherlower fair values in the securities available-for-sale portfolio. At SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, stockholders’ equity as a percentage of total assets was 10.8%.10.1% and 10.6%, respectively. The capital levels of the Company exceed applicable regulatory guidelines as of SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021.

 

Forward-Looking Statements and Business Risks

 

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides the Company with the opportunity to make cautionary statements regarding forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report, including forward-looking statements concerning the Company’s future financial performance and asset quality.  Any forward-looking statement contained in this Quarterly Report is based on management’s current beliefs, assumptions and expectations of the Company’s future performance, taking into account all information currently available to management.  These beliefs, assumptions and expectations can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to management.  If a change occurs, the Company’s business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, asset quality, plans and objectives may vary materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements.  The risks and uncertainties that may affect the actual results of the Company include, but are not limited to, the following:  the substantial negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on national, regional and local economies in general and on our customers in particular; competitive products and pricing available in the marketplace; changes in credit and other risks posed by the Company’s loan and investment portfolios, including declines in commercial or residential real estate values or changes in the allowance for loan losses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic or as dictated by new market conditions or regulatory requirements; fiscal and monetary policies of the U.S. government; changes in governmental regulations affecting financial institutions (including regulatory fees and capital requirements); changes in prevailing interest rates; credit risk management and asset/liability management; the financial and securities markets; the availability of and cost associated with sources of liquidity; and other risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company’s business, including those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K.  Management intends to identify forward-looking statements when using words such as “believe”, “expect”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “should”, “forecasting” or similar expressions.  Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements.  The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update such forward-looking statements to reflect current events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

The Company's market risk is comprised primarily of interest rate risk arising from its core banking activities of lending and deposit taking. Interest rate risk results from the changes in market interest rates which may adversely affect the Company's net interest income. Management continually develops and applies strategies to mitigate this risk. Management does not believe that the Company's primary market risk exposure and how it has been managed year-to-date in 20202021 changed significantly when compared to 2019.2020. Uncertainty due to the federal governmental actions stemming from reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic, may cause market interest rates to deviate from historical norms.

 

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Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

 

There was no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company's last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

 

Not applicable

 

Item 1.A.

Risk Factors

 

The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted, and is expected to continue adversely impacting, our business and financial results, andManagement does not believe there have been any material changes in the ultimate impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted at this time givenrisk factors that were disclosed in the evolving nature ofCompany's Form 10-K filed with the pandemic, including the scope and duration of the pandemic, the short and long term effects on national, state and local economies and actions taken by governmental authorities in response to the pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the national, Iowa and local economies in which the Company conducts business, created significant volatility and disruption in financial markets, and substantially increased unemployment levels. In addition, the pandemic resulted in temporary closures and slowdowns of many businesses and significant restrictions on companies and individuals beginning in IowaSEC on March 9, 2020. The State of Iowa has eased many of these restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the demand for our products and services may be significantly impacted, including the demand for new loans and deposits. Furthermore, the pandemic will likely result in the recognition of an elevated level of credit losses in our loan portfolios and continued increases in our allowance for loan losses, particularly if businesses remain closed or not fully operational, the impact on the Iowa and local economy worsens, or more customers draw on their lines of credit or seek additional loans to help finance their businesses. Similarly, because of changing economic and market conditions affecting issuers, we may be required to recognize impairments on the securities we hold in our investment portfolio, as well as reductions in the unrealized gains component of other comprehensive income. Additionally, goodwill arising from recent bank acquisitions could become impaired if our net income and the fair value of the acquired assets decline due to the economic slowdown. Each of the foregoing events could negatively impact our revenues, earnings or both, as well as our financial condition.12, 2021.

 

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Our business operations may also be disrupted if significant portions of our workforce are unable to work effectively, including because of illness, quarantines, government actions, or other restrictions in connection with the pandemic. The Company, as a financial institution, is considered an essential business and, therefore, continues to operate and maintain our customer relationships. Changes in restrictions by governmental authorities may change the way the Company conducts its business. Current and future governmental actions may temporarily require the Company to conduct business related to foreclosures, repossessions, payments deferrals and other customer-related transactions differently. The Company could also take actions to preserve its capital levels, such as lowering or suspending dividends, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts our business, prospects, results of operations, and financial condition, as well as our regulatory capital and liquidity ratios, will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted at this time due to the evolving nature of the pandemic, including the scope and duration of the pandemic, the short and long term effects on national, state and local economies and actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response to the pandemic.

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

In November, 2019,April, 2021, the Company approved a Stock Repurchase Plan which provided for the repurchase of up to 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2020,2021, there were no100,000 shares remaining to be purchased under the plan. Ames National Corporation completed the stock repurchase program in April, 2020 and the average price per share was $19.92.

 

The following table provides information with respect to purchases made by or on behalf of the Company or any “affiliated purchases” (as defined in rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), of the Company’s common stock during the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021.

 

          

Total

     
          

Number

  

Maximum

 
          

of Shares

  

Number of

 
          

Purchased as

  

Shares that

 
  

Total

      

Part of

  

May Yet Be

 
  

Number

  

Average

  

Publicly

  

Purchased

 
  

of Shares

  

Price Paid

  

Announced

  

Under

 

Period

 

Purchased

  

Per Share

  

Plans

  

The Plan

 
                 

JulyApril 1, 20202021 to July 31, 2020April 30, 2021

  -  $-   -   -100,000 
                 

AugustMay 1, 20202021 to AugustMay 31, 20202021

  -  $-   -   -100,000 
                 

SeptemberJune 1, 20202021 to SeptemberJune 30, 20202021

  -  $-   -   -100,000 
                 

Total

  -       -     

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

Item 5.

Other information

Not applicable

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Item 3.6.   

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

Item 5.

Other information

Not applicable

Item 6.

Exhibits

2.1

Stock purchase agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Form 10-Q filed on August 7, 2019).

31.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

32.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

101.INS

Inline XBRL Instance Document (the Instance Document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL (1)

101.SCH

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (1)

101.CAL

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (1)

101.DEF

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (1)

101.LAB

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (1)

101.PRE

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (1)

104

Cover page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and combined in Exhibit 101.1)

 

(1)         These interactive date files shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under those sections.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

 

AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION

DATE:         NovemberAugust 5, 20202021

By:

/s/ John P. Nelson

  
 

John P. Nelson, Chief Executive Officer and President

  
 

By:

/s/ John L. Pierschbacher

 
 

John L. Pierschbacher.Pierschbacher, Chief Financial Officer

   

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