UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED
JuneSeptember 30, 2022

 

 

TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM __________ TO ___________

 

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 000-49883

 

PLUMAS BANCORP

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

California

75-2987096

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

5525 Kietzke Lane, Suite 100, Reno, Nevada

89511

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

 

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code (775) 786-0907

 

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

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule12b-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 ☒

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, no par value

PLBC

The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of August 1,November 7, 2022. 5,844,5662.5,850,216 shares.

 

 

 

 

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

PLUMAS BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share data)

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

  

September 30,

 

December 31,

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 
  

Assets

            

Cash and cash equivalents

 $317,657  $380,584  $334,124  $380,584 

Investment securities available for sale

 365,189  305,914  383,178  305,914 

Loans held for sale

 4,646 31,277  434 31,277 

Loans, less allowance for loan losses of $10,919 at June 30, 2022 and $10,352 at December 31, 2021

 853,427  829,385 

Loans, less allowance for loan losses of $10,920 at September 30, 2022 and $10,352 at December 31, 2021

 849,703  829,385 

Real estate acquired through foreclosure

 369  487  369  487 

Premises and equipment, net

 18,212  16,424  18,133  16,424 

Bank owned life insurance

 16,031  15,844  15,910  15,844 

Goodwill

 5,502 5,502  5,502 5,502 

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

  39,593   28,657   45,718   28,657 

Total assets

 $1,620,626  $1,614,074  $1,653,071  $1,614,074 
  

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

            
  

Deposits:

          

Non-interest bearing

 $764,907  $736,582  $795,880  $736,582 

Interest bearing

  707,695   702,417   715,316   702,417 

Total deposits

 1,472,602  1,438,999  1,511,196  1,438,999 

Repurchase agreements

 10,418  17,283  12,955  17,283 

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

 11,138  13,400  12,160  13,400 

Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures

  10,310   10,310   10,310   10,310 

Total liabilities

  1,504,468   1,479,992   1,546,621   1,479,992 
  

Commitments and contingencies (Note 5)

                 
  

Shareholders’ equity:

          

Common stock, no par value; 22,500,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding – 5,844,566 shares at June 30, 2022 and 5,816,991 at December 31, 2021

 27,133  26,801 

Common stock, no par value; 22,500,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding – 5,848,716 shares at September 30, 2022 and 5,816,991 at December 31, 2021

 27,240  26,801 

Retained earnings

 115,212  105,681  121,505  105,681 

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net

  (26,187)  1,600   (42,295)  1,600 

Total shareholders’ equity

  116,158   134,082   106,450   134,082 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 $1,620,626  $1,614,074  $1,653,071  $1,614,074 

 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 


 

 

PLUMAS BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Six Months Ended

  

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 
 

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 

Interest Income:

                

Interest and fees on loans

 $10,992  $8,972  $21,302  $18,724  $11,637  $12,384  $32,933  $31,029 

Interest and fees on loans held for sale

 123 114 429 143  50 219 485 441 

Interest on investment securities

 1,941  1,045  3,473  1,946  2,552  1,157  6,024  3,103 

Other

  661   52   829   104   1,766   109   2,595   213 

Total interest income

 13,717  10,183  26,033  20,917  16,005  13,869  42,037  34,786 

Interest Expense:

                

Interest on deposits

 183  165  377  338  183  228  561  565 

Interest on junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures

 90  86  179  165  89  90  267  255 

Other

  16   1   34   4   17   1   50   6 

Total interest expense

  289   252   590   507   289   319   878   826 

Net interest income before provision for loan losses

 13,428  9,931  25,443  20,410  15,716  13,550  41,159  33,960 

Provision for Loan Losses

  400   250   700   625   300   250   1,000   875 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

  13,028   9,681   24,743   19,785   15,416   13,300   40,159   33,085 

Non-Interest Income:

                

Interchange revenue

 853  813  1,615  1,528  864  839  2,478  2,367 

Service charges

 666  636  1,835  1,743 

Gain on sale of loans

 634  0  2,335  591  353  -  2,688  591 

Service charges

 604  567  1,170  1,107 

Other

  573   500   1,194   1,004   671   526   1,867   1,530 

Total non-interest income

  2,664   1,880   6,314   4,230   2,554   2,001   8,868   6,231 

Non-Interest Expenses:

                

Salaries and employee benefits

 4,238  2,231  8,320  5,755  4,380  2,940  12,700  8,694 

Occupancy and equipment

 1,111  904  2,248 �� 1,794  1,220  1,043  3,468  2,838 

Other

  2,684   2,197   5,139   4,075   2,598   2,618   7,736   6,693 

Total non-interest expenses

  8,033   5,332   15,707   11,624   8,198   6,601   23,904   18,225 

Income before provision for income taxes

 7,659  6,229  15,350  12,391  9,772  8,700  25,123  21,091 

Provision for Income Taxes

  1,979   1,742   3,953   3,463   2,544   2,122   6,497   5,585 

Net income

 $5,680  $4,487  $11,397  $8,928  $7,228  $6,578  $18,626  $15,506 
  

Basic earnings per share

 $0.97  $0.86  $1.95  $1.72  $1.24  $1.13  $3.19  $2.87 

Diluted earnings per share

 $0.96  $0.85  $1.93  $1.69  $1.23  $1.12  $3.15  $2.83 

 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 


 

 

PLUMAS BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Six Months Ended

  

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 
 

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 
  

Net income

 $5,680  $4,487  $11,397  $8,928  $7,228  $6,578  $18,626  $15,506 

Other comprehensive income:

  

Change in net unrealized loss on securities

 (17,117) 1,606  (40,466) (1,978) (23,356) (2,569) (63,822) (4,548)

Change in unrealized gain on cash flow hedge

  361   (278)  1,017   389   489   29   1,506   418 

Net unrealized holding loss

 (16,756) 1,328  (39,449) (1,589) (22,867) (2,540) (62,316) (4,130)

Related tax effect:

  

Change in net unrealized loss on securities

 5,060  (476) 11,962  584  6,904  760  18,866  1,344 

Change in unrealized gain on cash flow hedge

  (107)  83   (300)  (115)  (145)  (9)  (445)  (123)

Income tax effect

  4,953   (393)  11,662   469   6,759   751   18,421   1,221 

Other comprehensive loss

  (11,803)  935   (27,787)  (1,120)  (16,108)  (1,789)  (43,895)  (2,909)

Total comprehensive (loss) income

 $(6,123) $5,422  $(16,390) $7,808  $(8,880) $4,789  $(25,269) $12,597 

 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 


 

 

PLUMAS BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 

(in thousands, except shares)

 

 

Common Stock

 

Retained

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss)

 

Total Shareholders’

  

Common Stock

 

Retained

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss)

 

Total Shareholders’

 
 

Shares

  

Amount

  

Earnings

  

(Net of Taxes)

  

Equity

  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Earnings

  

(Net of Taxes)

  

Equity

 
                      

Balance, December 31, 2020

 5,182,232  $7,656  $87,753  $4,745  $100,154  5,182,232  $7,656  $87,753  $4,745  $100,154 

Net Income

   0 8,928  0 8,928     15,506   15,506 

Other comprehensive loss

   0 0 (1,120) (1,120)     (2,909) (2,909)

Cash dividends on common stock

   0 (1,453) 0 (1,453)    (2,267)  (2,267)

Issuance of common stock

 598,020 18,657   18,657 

Exercise of stock options and tax effect

 16,594  163  0 0 163  30,304  216    216 

Stock-based compensation expense

      118   0   0   118       176         176 

Balance, June 30, 2021

  5,198,826  $7,937  $95,228  $3,625  $106,790 

Balance, September 30, 2021

  5,810,556  $26,705  $100,992  $1,836  $129,533 
                      

Balance, December 31, 2021

 5,816,991  $26,801  $105,681  $1,600  $134,082  5,816,991  $26,801  $105,681  $1,600  $134,082 

Net Income

   0 11,397  0 11,397     18,626   18,626 

Other comprehensive loss

   0 0 (27,787) (27,787)     (43,895) (43,895)

Cash dividends on common stock

   0 (1,866) 0 (1,866)    (2,802)  (2,802)

Issuance of restricted shares

 1,650       - 

Exercise of stock options and tax effect

 27,575  215  0 0 215  30,075  277    277 

Stock-based compensation expense

      117   0   0   117       162         162 

Balance, June 30, 2022

  5,844,566  $27,133  $115,212  $(26,187) $116,158 

Balance, September 30, 2022

  5,848,716  $27,240  $121,505  $(42,295) $106,450 

 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.  

 

 


 

 

PLUMAS BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

For the Six Months Ended

  

For the Nine Months Ended

 
 

June 30,

  

September 30,

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

            

Net income

 $11,397  $8,928  $18,626  $15,506 

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

          

Provision for loan losses

 700  625  1,000  875 

Change in deferred loan origination costs/fees, net

 (1,530) 1,276  (2,188) (1,488)

Depreciation and amortization

 911  760  1,412  1,219 

Stock-based compensation expense

 117  118  162  176 

Amortization of investment security premiums

 548  542  860  832 

Provision from change in OREO valuation

 - 37 

Loss on sale of other vehicles

 39  0  54  - 

Loss on sale of OREO

 5 0  5 - 

Gain on sale of loans held for sale

 (2,335) (591) (2,688) (591)

Loans originated for sale

 (14,189) (14,919) (22,536) (32,726)

Proceeds from loan sales

 42,152  8,254  53,619  8,254 

Earnings on bank-owned life insurance

 (187) (175) (281) (279)

Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable and other assets

 2,601  (2,432) 3,615  (2,346)

(Decrease) increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities

  (2,262)  731   (1,240)  1,030 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  37,967   3,117 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  50,420   (9,501)
  

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

            

Proceeds from principal repayments from available-for-sale mortgage-backed securities

 15,504  22,790  23,153  32,471 

Proceeds from matured and called available-for-sale securities

 470  500  470  500 

Purchases of available-for-sale securities

 (116,198) (94,986) (165,385) (133,747)

Purchase of FHLB stock

 (514) (231) (514) (231)

Purchase of FRB stock

 (4) (2) (5) (706)

Net increase in loans

 (23,237) (19,459)

Net (increase) decrease in loans

 (17,996) 29,340 

Cash acquired in acquisition, net of consideration paid

 - 23,631 

Proceeds from sale of OREO

 113 56  113 56 

Proceeds from sale of other vehicles

 346  174  445  180 

Proceeds from bank owned life insurance

 215 - 

Purchase of premises and equipment

  (2,461)  (114)  (2,720)  (190)

Net cash used in investing activities

  (125,981)  (91,272)  (162,224)  (48,696)

 

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PLUMAS BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

(Continued)

 

 

For the Six Months Ended

  

For the Nine Months Ended

 
 

June 30,

  

September 30,

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

            

Net increase in demand, interest bearing and savings deposits

 $37,428  $156,762  $81,184  $259,606 

Net (decrease) increase in time deposits

 (3,825) 1,021 

Net decrease in time deposits

 (8,987) (5,846)

Net decrease in securities sold under agreements to repurchase

 (6,865) (3,791) (4,328) (428)

Repayment of FHLB advances

 0 (5,000) - (5,000)

Cash dividends paid on common stock

 (1,866) (1,453) (2,802) (2,267)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

  215   163   277   216 

Net cash provided by financing activities

  25,087   147,702   65,344   246,281 

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 (62,927) 59,547  (46,460) 188,084 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year

  380,584   184,909   380,584   184,909 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

 $317,657  $244,456  $334,124  $372,993 
  

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

            

Cash paid during the period for:

          

Interest expense

 $593  $524  $885  $793 

Income taxes

 $3,009 $5,430  $4,215 $6,885 

Assets acquired in acquisition plus goodwill recognized, net

 $- $204,960 

Liabilities assumed in acquisition

 $- $181,565 
  

Non-Cash Investing Activities:

            

Real estate and vehicles acquired through foreclosure

 $378  $327  $470  $431 
  

Non-Cash Financing Activities:

            

Common stock retired in connection with the exercise of stock options

 $84  $29  $84  $119 

 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.  

 


 

PLUMAS BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

 

1. THE BUSINESS OF PLUMAS BANCORP

 

During 2002, Plumas Bancorp (the "Company") was incorporated as a bank holding company for the purpose of acquiring Plumas Bank (the "Bank") in a one bank holding company reorganization. This corporate structure gives the Company and the Bank greater flexibility in terms of operation, expansion and diversification. The Company formed Plumas Statutory Trust I ("Trust I") for the sole purpose of issuing trust preferred securities on September 26, 2002. The Company formed Plumas Statutory Trust II ("Trust II") for the sole purpose of issuing trust preferred securities on September 28, 2005.  Plumas Bancorp's Principal Executive Office is located in Reno, Nevada.

 

The Bank operates twelve branches in California, including branches in Alturas, Chester, Fall River Mills, Greenville, Kings Beach, Portola, Quincy, Redding, Susanville, Tahoe City,  Truckee and Yuba City. The Bank's Yuba City branch was acquired upon the acquisition of Feather River Bancorp on July 1, 2021. The Bank’s administrative headquarters are in Quincy, California. In December 2015 the Bank opened a branch in Reno, Nevada, its first branch outside of California, and in 2018 the Bank purchased a branch located in Carson City, Nevada. In addition, the Bank operates a lending office specializing in government-guaranteed lending in Auburn, California, and commercial/agricultural lending offices in Chico, California and Klamath Falls, Oregon. The Bank's primary source of revenue is generated from providing loans to customers who are predominately small and middle market businesses and individuals residing in the surrounding areas.

 

 

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and the consolidated accounts of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Plumas Bank. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

Plumas Statutory Trust I and Trust II are not consolidated into the Company's consolidated financial statements and, accordingly, are accounted for under the equity method. The Company's investment in Trust I of $368,000$371,000 and Trust II of $185,000$186,000 are included in accrued interest receivable and other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. The junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures issued and guaranteed by the Company and held by Trust I and Trust II are reflected as debt on the consolidated balance sheet.

 

The accounting and reporting policies of Plumas Bancorp and subsidiary conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and prevailing practices within the banking industry. In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the three and sixnine-month periods .periods. Our condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2021 is derived from audited financial statements.

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim reporting on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain disclosures normally presented in the notes to the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been omitted. The Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information not misleading. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's 2021 Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the three and sixnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 may not necessarily be indicative of future operating results. In preparing such financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the periods reported. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

 

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Segment Information

 

Management has determined that since all of the banking products and services offered by the Company are available in each branch of the Bank, all branches are located within the same economic environment and management does not allocate resources based on the performance of different lending or transaction activities, it is appropriate to aggregate the Bank branches and report them as a single operating segment. No customer accounts for more than 10 percent of revenues for the Company or the Bank.

 

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

 

The Company records revenue from contracts with customers in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“Topic 606”). Under Topic 606, the Company must identify the contract with a customer, identify the performance obligations in the contract, determine the transaction price, allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and recognize revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies a performance obligation. Significant revenue has not been recognized in the current reporting period that results from performance obligations satisfied in previous periods.

 

Most of the Company’s revenue-generating transactions are not subject to ASC 606, including revenue generated from financial instruments, such as the Company’s loans and investment securities. The Company has evaluated the nature of its contracts with customers and determined that further disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers into more granular categories beyond what is presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income was not necessary. The Company generally fully satisfies its performance obligations on its contracts with customers as services are rendered and the transaction prices are typically fixed, charged either on a periodic basis or based on activity. Because performance obligations are satisfied as services are rendered and the transaction prices are fixed, there is little judgment involved in applying Topic 606 that significantly affects the determination of the amount and timing of revenue from contracts with customers.

 

Loans Held for Sale

 

Included in the loan portfolio are loans which are 75% to 90% guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA), US Department of Agriculture Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA). The guaranteed portion of these loans may be sold to a third party, with the Bank retaining the unguaranteed portion. The Company can receive a premium in excess of the adjusted carrying value of the loan at the time of sale.

 

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 the Company had $4.6 million$434 thousand and $31.3 million, respectively in SBA government guaranteed loans held for sale. Loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value and therefore may be reported at fair value on a non-recurring basis. The fair values for loans held for sale are based on either observable transactions of similar instruments or formally committed loan sale prices.

 

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

 

Goodwill arises from business combinations and is generally determined as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred, plus the fair value of any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree, over the fair value of the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. Goodwill acquired in a purchase business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life is not amortized, but is tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events and circumstances existsexist that indicate that a goodwill impairment test should be performed.  Core deposit intangible represents estimated future benefit of deposits related to an acquisition and is booked separately from the related deposits and is evaluated periodically for impairment. The core deposit intangible asset is amortized on an accelerated method over its estimated useful life of ten years.

 

Pending Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU No. 2016-13 significantly changes how entities will measure credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments that aren’t measured at fair value through net income. The standard will replace today’s “incurred loss” approach with an “expected loss” model. The new model, referred to as the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model, will apply to: (1) financial assets subject to credit losses and measured at amortized cost, and (2) certain off-balance sheet credit exposures. This includes, but is not limited to, loans, leases, held-to- maturity securities, loan commitments, and financial guarantees. The CECL model does not apply to available-for-sale (“AFS”) debt securities. For AFS debt securities with unrealized losses, entities will measure credit losses in a manner similar to what they do today, except that the losses will be recognized as allowances rather than reductions in the amortized cost of the securities. The ASU also simplifies the accounting model for purchased credit-impaired debt securities and loans. ASU No. 2016- 13 also expands the disclosure requirements regarding an entity’s assumptions, models, and methods for estimating the allowance for loan and lease losses. On October 16, 2019, the FASB approved a proposal to change the effective date of ASU No. 2016-13 for smaller reporting companies, as defined by the SEC, and other non-SEC reporting entities, delaying the effective date to fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal periods. As the Company is a smaller reporting company and has not adopted provisions of the standard early, the delay is applicable to the Company. The Company has begun its implementation efforts by establishing an implementation team chaired by the Company’s Chief Credit Officer and composed of members of the Company’s credit administration and accounting departments. We have purchased software to support the CECL calculation of the allowance for loan losses under ASU No. 2016-13. During the second quarter of 2021 we engaged a consultant to perform a model validation of our CECL model and to assist us in documenting all aspects of the CECL model. The Company’s preliminary evaluation indicates the provisions of ASU No. 2016-13 are expected to impact the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements, in particular the level of the reserve for credit losses. However, the Company continues to evaluate the extent of the potential impact.

 

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3.   INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 consisted of the following, in thousands:

 

Available-for-Sale

 

June 30, 2022

  

September 30, 2022

 
   

Gross

 

Gross

      

Gross

 

Gross

   
 

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

  

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 
 

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Value

 

Debt securities:

                  

U.S. Treasury securities

 $9,936 $19 $(45) $9,910  $9,943 $- $(235) $9,708 

U.S. Government-sponsored agencies collateralized by mortgage obligations - residential

  199,076   113   (15,331)  183,858   216,373   -   (25,906)  190,467 

U.S. Government-agencies collateralized by mortgage obligations - commercial

 76,887 84 (7,634) 69,337  90,345 - (11,562) 78,783 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

  118,090   94   (16,100)  102,084   128,673   -   (24,453)  104,220 
 $403,989  $310  $(39,110) $365,189  $445,334  $-  $(62,156) $383,178 

 

Unrealized losses on available-for-sale investment securities totaling $38,800,000$62,156,000 were recorded, net of $11,469,000$18,373,000 in tax benefit, as accumulated other comprehensive loss within shareholders' equity at JuneSeptember 30, 2022NaNNo securities were sold during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022.

 

Available-for-Sale

 

December 31, 2021

 
      

Gross

  

Gross

     
  

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

 
  

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Value

 

Debt securities:

                

U.S. Government-sponsored agencies collateralized by mortgage obligations - residential

 $150,646  $1,636  $(1,248) $151,034 

U.S. Government-agencies collateralized by mortgage obligations - commercial

  58,282   11   (1,068)  57,225 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

  95,320   2,592   (257)  97,655 
  $304,248  $4,239  $(2,573) $305,914 

 

Unrealized gains on available-for-sale investment securities totaling $1,666,000 were recorded, net of $493,000 in tax expense, as accumulated other comprehensive income within shareholders' equity at December 31, 2021. No securities were sold during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021.

 

There were no transfers of available-for-sale investment securities during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and twelve months ended December 31, 2021. There were 0no securities classified as held-to-maturity at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021.

 

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Investment securities with unrealized losses at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are summarized and classified according to the duration of the loss period as follows, in thousands:

 

June 30, 2022

 

Less than 12 Months

  

12 Months or More

  

Total

 

September 30, 2022

 

Less than 12 Months

  

12 Months or More

  

Total

 
 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

  

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 
 

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

 

Debt securities:

  

U.S. Treasury securities

 $6,934 $45 $0 $0 $6,934 $45  $9,708 $235 $- $- $9,708 $235 

U.S. Government-sponsored agencies collateralized by mortgage obligations - residential

  153,888   13,093   11,777   2,238   165,665   15,331   158,757   18,387   31,710   7,519   190,467   25,906 

U.S. Government-agencies collateralized by mortgage obligations - commercial

 52,756 5,894 10,596 1,740 63,352 7,634  51,739 5,705 27,044 5,857 78,783 11,562 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

  87,259  15,040  2,586  1,060  89,845  16,100   90,468  17,592  13,752  6,861  104,220  24,453 
 $300,837  $34,072  $24,959  $5,038  $325,796  $39,110  $310,672  $41,919  $72,506  $20,237  $383,178  $62,156 

 

December 31, 2021

 

Less than 12 Months

  

12 Months or More

  

Total

  

Less than 12 Months

  

12 Months or More

  

Total

 
 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

  

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 
 

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

 

Debt securities:

                          

U.S. Government-sponsored agencies collateralized by mortgage obligations -residential

 $70,742  $1,076  $2,324  $172  $73,066  $1,248  $70,742  $1,076  $2,324  $172  $73,066  $1,248 

U.S. Government-agencies collateralized by mortgage obligations - commercial

 54,214 1,068 0 0 54,214 1,068  54,214 1,068 - - 54,214 1,068 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

  22,434   241   515   16   22,949   257   22,434   241   515   16   22,949   257 
 $147,390  $2,385  $2,839  $188  $150,229  $2,573  $147,390  $2,385  $2,839  $188  $150,229  $2,573 

 

At JuneSeptember 30, 2022, the Company held 350373 securities of which 286312 were in a loss position for less than twelve months and 1861 were in a loss position for  twelve months or more. Of the 350373 securities 3 are U.S. Treasury securities, 90110 are U.S. Government-sponsored agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations, 4233 were U.S. Government agencies collateralized by commercial mortgage obligations and 215227 were obligations of states and political subdivisions. The unrealized losses relate principally to market rate conditions. All of the securities continue to pay as scheduled. When analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, management considers the length of time and extent to which the market value has been less than cost; the historical and implied volatility of the security; the financial condition of the issuer of the security; and the Company’s intent and ability to hold the security to recovery. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2022, management does not have the intent to sell these securities, nor does it believe it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell these securities before the recovery of its amortized cost basis. Based on the Company’s evaluation of the above and other relevant factors, the Company does not believe the securities that are in an unrealized loss position as of JuneSeptember 30, 2022 are other than temporarily impaired.

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment in debt securities at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 by contractual maturity are shown below, in thousands.

 

 

Amortized Cost

  

Estimated Fair Value

  

Amortized Cost

  

Estimated Fair Value

 

Within one year

 $732  $734  $731  $730 

After one year through five years

 14,831  14,828  15,976  15,600 

After five years through ten years

 12,154  11,950  11,767  10,940 

After ten years

 100,309  84,482  110,142  86,658 

Investment securities not due at a single maturity date:

          

Government- agencies commercial mortgage-backed securities

 76,887 69,337  90,345 78,783 

Government-sponsored agencies residential mortgage-backed securities

  199,076   183,858   216,373   190,467 
 $403,989  $365,189  $445,334  $383,178 

 

Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

Investment securities with amortized costs totaling $161,332,000$156,024,000 and $134,749,000 and estimated fair values totaling $146,316,000$132,998,000 and $134,791,000 at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, were pledged to secure deposits and repurchase agreements. 

  

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4. LOANS AND THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

Outstanding loans are summarized below, in thousands:

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

  

September 30,

 

December 31,

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 
  

Commercial

 $84,378  $99,804  $73,227  $99,804 

Agricultural

 125,807  126,456  124,894  126,456 

Real estate – residential

 15,867  15,837  15,999  15,837 

Real estate – commercial

 447,980  418,609  457,624  418,609 

Real estate – construction and land development

 60,891  51,526  55,511  51,526 

Equity lines of credit

 34,745  32,793  34,568  32,793 

Auto

 87,907  89,046  91,425  89,046 

Other

  4,577   4,516   4,728   4,516 

Total loans

 862,152  838,587  857,976  838,587 

Deferred loan costs, net

 2,194  1,150  2,647  1,150 

Allowance for loan losses

  (10,919)  (10,352)  (10,920)  (10,352)

Total net loans

 $853,427  $829,385  $849,703  $829,385 

 

Changes in the allowance for loan losses, in thousands, were as follows:

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

  

September 30,

 

December 31,

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 
  

Balance, beginning of period

 $10,352  $9,902  $10,352  $9,902 

Provision charged to operations

 700  1,125  1,000  1,125 

Losses charged to allowance

 (469) (938) (855) (938)

Recoveries

  336   263   423   263 

Balance, end of period

 $10,919  $10,352  $10,920  $10,352 

 

The recorded investment in impaired loans totaled $1,394,000$1,354,000 and $4,857,000 at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The Company had specific allowances for loan losses of $38,000$21,000 on impaired loans of $189,000$169,000 at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 as compared to specific allowances for loan losses of $28,000 on impaired loans of $273,000 at December 31, 2021. The balance of impaired loans in which no specific reserves were required totaled $1,205,000$1,185,000 and $4,584,000 at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The average recorded investment in impaired loans for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and JuneSeptember 30, 2021 was $1,378,000$1,369,000 and $2,835,000,$2,610,000, respectively. The Company recognized  $15,000$16,000 and $16,000$14,000 in interest income for impaired loans during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The Company recognized  $30,000$46,000 and $31,000$45,000 in interest income for impaired loans during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. NaNNo interest was recognized on nonaccrual loans accounted on a cash basis during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021.

 

Included in impaired loans are troubled debt restructurings. The Company evaluates loan extensions or modifications in accordance with FASB ASC 340-10 with respect to the classification of the loan as a TDR. Under ASC 340-10, if the Company grants a loan extension or modification to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties for other than an insignificant period of time that includes a below–market interest rate, principal forgiveness, payment forbearance or other concession intended to minimize the economic loss to the Company, the loan extension or loan modification is classified as a TDR. In cases where borrowers are granted new terms that provide for a reduction of either interest or principal then due and payable, management measures any impairment on the restructured loan in the same manner as for impaired loans as noted above. To determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed of the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification. This evaluation is performed under the Company’s internal underwriting policy.

 

The carrying value of troubled debt restructurings at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was $885,000$881,000 and $897,000, respectively. The Company has allocated  $22,000$21,000 and $28,000 of specific reserves on loans to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings as of JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The Company has not committed to lend additional amounts on loans classified as troubled debt restructurings at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

  

There were 0no troubled debt restructurings that occurred during the sixnine months ending JuneSeptember 30, 2022 or JuneSeptember 30, 2021. There were 0no troubled debt restructurings for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

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At JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, nonaccrual loans totaled $1,551,000$1,485,000 and $4,863,000, respectively. Interest foregone on nonaccrual loans totaled $82,18,000 and $253,000 for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 20222022. andA net recovery of $4,000 in interest on nonacrual loans was recorded during the 2021,three respectively. months ended September 30, 2021.  Interest foregone on nonaccrual loans totaled $151,169,000 and $329,000$325,000 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. There were 0no loans past due 90 days or more and on accrual status at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

Salaries and employee benefits totaling $875,000$769,000 and $806,000$866,000 have been deferred as loan origination costs during the sixthree months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021,, respectively. Salaries and employee benefits totaling $1,937,000$2,706,000 and $1,513,000$2,379,000 have been deferred as loan origination costs during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

The Company assigns a risk rating to all loans and periodically, but not less than annually, performs detailed reviews of all criticized and classified loans over $100,000 to identify credit risks and to assess the overall collectability of the portfolio. These risk ratings are also subject to examination by independent specialists engaged by the Company and the Company’s regulators. During these internal reviews, management monitors and analyzes the financial condition of borrowers and guarantors, trends in the industries in which borrowers operate and the fair values of collateral securing these loans. These credit quality indicators are used to assign a risk rating to each individual loan.

 

The risk ratings can be grouped into three major categories, defined as follows:

 

Special Mention – Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.

 

Substandard – A substandard loan is not adequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the borrower or the value of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans classified as substandard have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. Well defined weaknesses include a project's lack of marketability, inadequate cash flow or collateral support, failure to complete construction on time or the project's failure to fulfill economic expectations. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

 

Doubtful – Loans classified doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently known facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

 

Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass-rated loans.

 

Purchased Credit Impaired Loans (PCI):

 

Upon the acquisition of Feather River Bancorp the Company acquired loans, for which there was, at acquisition, evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and it was probable, at acquisition, that all contractually required payments would not be collected.  The carrying amount of those loans at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was $303,000$304,000 and $496,000, respectively.  The carrying amount at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 reflects an outstanding balance of $324,000 net of an unaccretable discount of $21,000.$20,000. The carrying amount at December 31, 2021 reflects an outstanding  balance of  $517,000 net of an unaccretable discount of $21,000.    

 

Accretable yield, or income expected to be collected, is as follows:          .

 

(in thousands)

      

Balance at December 31, 2021

 $28  $28 

Additions

 0  - 

Removals1

 (10) (10)

Accretion

  

(3

)  

(4

)

Balance at June 30, 2022

 $15 

Balance at September 30, 2022

 $14 

 

1 Represents the accretable difference that is relieved when a loan exits the PCI population due to payoff, full charge-off, or transfer to repossessed assets, etc.

 

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The following table shows the loan portfolio allocated by management's internal risk ratings at the dates indicated, in thousands:

 

June 30, 2022

 

Commercial Credit Exposure

 

September 30, 2022

 

Commercial Credit Exposure

 
 

Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade

  

Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade

 

Grade:

 

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

Real Estate-Residential

  

Real Estate-Commercial

  

Real Estate-Construction

  

Equity LOC

  

Total

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

Real Estate-Residential

  

Real Estate-Commercial

  

Real Estate-Construction

  

Equity LOC

  

Total

 

Pass

 $80,240  $122,944  $15,641  $443,707  $60,808  $34,313  $757,653  $70,783  $122,006  $15,782  $453,399  $55,428  $34,146  $751,544 

Special Mention

 4,046  2,538  0  2,572  0  0  9,156  2,378  2,564  -  2,527  -  -  7,469 

Substandard

 92  325  226  1,701  83  432  2,859  66  324  217  1,698  83  422  2,810 

Doubtful

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 

Total

 $84,378  $125,807  $15,867  $447,980  $60,891  $34,745  $769,668  $73,227  $124,894  $15,999  $457,624  $55,511  $34,568  $761,823 

 



 

December 31, 2021

 

Commercial Credit Exposure

  

Commercial Credit Exposure

 
 

Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade

  

Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade

 

Grade:

 

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

Real Estate-Residential

  

Real Estate-Commercial

  

Real Estate-Construction

  

Equity LOC

  

Total

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

Real Estate-Residential

  

Real Estate-Commercial

  

Real Estate-Construction

  

Equity LOC

  

Total

 

Pass

 $96,052  $124,866  $15,594  $414,175  $51,455  $32,349  $734,491  $96,052  $124,866  $15,594  $414,175  $51,455  $32,349  $734,491 

Special Mention

 3,721  1,072  150  62  0  0  5,005  3,721  1,072  150  62  -  -  5,005 

Substandard

 31  518  93  4,372  71  444  5,529  31  518  93  4,372  71  444  5,529 

Doubtful

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 

Total

 $99,804  $126,456  $15,837  $418,609  $51,526  $32,793  $745,025  $99,804  $126,456  $15,837  $418,609  $51,526  $32,793  $745,025 

 



 

 

Consumer Credit Exposure

 

Consumer Credit Exposure

  

Consumer Credit Exposure

 

Consumer Credit Exposure

 
 

Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity

 

Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity

  

Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity

 

Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity

 
 

June 30, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

  

September 30, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 
 

Auto

  

Other

  

Total

  

Auto

  

Other

  

Total

  

Auto

  

Other

  

Total

  

Auto

  

Other

  

Total

 

Grade:

                          

Performing

 $87,239  $4,566  $91,805  $88,525  $4,492  $93,017  $90,776  $4,721  $95,497  $88,525  $4,492  $93,017 

Non-performing

  668   11   679   521   24   545   649   7   656   521   24   545 

Total

 $87,907  $4,577  $92,484  $89,046  $4,516  $93,562  $91,425  $4,728  $96,153  $89,046  $4,516  $93,562 

 

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The following tables show the allocation of the allowance for loan losses at the dates indicated, in thousands:

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2022:

 

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

Real Estate-Residential

  

Real Estate-Commercial

  

Real Estate-Construction

  

Equity LOC

  

Auto

  

Other

  

Total

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022:

 

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

Real Estate-Residential

  

Real Estate-Commercial

  

Real Estate-Construction

  

Equity LOC

  

Auto

  

Other

  

Total

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

                                      

Beginning balance

 $1,074  $791  $168  $4,549  $1,325  $426  $1,911  $108  $10,352  $1,074  $791  $168  $4,549  $1,325  $426  $1,911  $108  $10,352 

Charge-offs

 0  0  0  (19) 0  0  (419) (31) (469) (169) -  -  (19) -  -  (632) (35) (855)

Recoveries

 17  0  2  0  0  0  311  6  336  23  -  2  1  -  -  388  9  423 

Provision

  (189)  303   (31)  (135)  434   167   97   54   700   (104)  215   (36)  (325)  575   216   402   57   1,000 

Ending balance

 $902  $1,094  $139  $4,395  $1,759  $593  $1,900  $137  $10,919  $824  $1,006  $134  $4,206  $1,900  $642  $2,069  $139  $10,920 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022:

                   

Beginning balance

 $893  $947  $132  $4,322  $1,545  $554  $1,880  $129  $10,402 

Charge-offs

 0  0  0  0  0  0  (85) (11) (96)

Recoveries

 11  0  1  1  0  0  197  3  213 

Provision

  (2)  147   6   72   214   39   (92)  16   400 

Ending balance

 $902  $1,094  $139  $4,395  $1,759  $593  $1,900  $137  $10,919 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021:

                   

Three Months Ended September 30, 2022:

                   

Allowance for Loan Losses

                                      

Beginning balance

 $950 $757 $164 $5,089 $554 $499 $1,768 $121 $9,902  $902  $1,094  $139  $4,395  $1,759  $593  $1,900  $137  $10,919 

Charge-offs

 (161) 0 0 0 0 0 (346) (37) (544) (169) -  -  -  -  -  (213) (4) (386)

Recoveries

 47 0 1 4 0 2 77 14 145  6  -  1  1  -  -  76  3  87 

Provision

  47  (76)  (34)  252  52  (47)  411  20  625   85   (88)  (6)  (190)  141   49   306   3   300 

Ending balance

 $883 $681 $131 $5,345 $606 $454 $1,910 $118 $10,128  $824  $1,006  $134  $4,206  $1,900  $642  $2,069  $139  $10,920 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021:

                   

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021:

                   

Allowance for Loan Losses

                                      

Beginning balance

 $777 $698 $169 $5,132 $657 $484 $1,928 $117 $9,962  $950 $757 $164 $5,089 $554 $499 $1,768 $121 $9,902 

Charge-offs

 (8) 0 0 0 0 0 (128) (16) (152) (189) - - - - - (459) (44) (692)

Recoveries

 5 0 0 1 0 1 58 3 68  56 - 3 6 - 2 120 33 220 

Provision

  109  (17)  (38)  212  (51)  (31)  52  14  250   161  134  (37)  150  95  (66)  438  -  875 

Ending balance

 $883 $681 $131 $5,345 $606 $454 $1,910 $118 $10,128  $978 $891 $130 $5,245 $649 $435 $1,867 $110 $10,305 

June 30, 2022:

                           

Three Months Ended September 30, 2021:

                   

Allowance for Loan Losses

                   

Beginning balance

 $883 $681 $131 $5,345 $606 $454 $1,910 $118 $10,128 

Charge-offs

 (28) - - - - - (113) (7) (148)

Recoveries

 10 - 1 3 - - 43 18 75 

Provision

  113  210  (2)  (103)  43  (19)  27  (19)  250 

Ending balance

 $978 $891 $130 $5,245 $649 $435 $1,867 $110 $10,305 

September 30, 2022:

                           

Allowance for Loan Losses

                                      

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

 $16  $0  $23  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $39  $-  $-  $21  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $21 

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

  886  1,094  116  4,395  1,759  593  1,900  137  10,880   824  1,006  113  4,206  1,900  642  2,069  139  10,899 

Ending balance

 $902 $1,094 $139 $4,395 $1,759 $593 $1,900 $137 $10,919  $824 $1,006 $134 $4,206 $1,900 $642 $2,069 $139 $10,920 

Loans

                                      

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

 $19 $235 $691 $97 $98 $254 $0 $0 $1,394  $- $234 $683 $93 $96 $248 $- $- $1,354 

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

  84,359  125,572  15,176  447,883  60,793  34,491  87,907  4,577  860,758   73,227  124,660  15,316  457,531  55,415  34,320  91,425  4,728  856,622 

Ending balance

 $84,378 $125,807 $15,867 $447,980 $60,891 $34,745 $87,907 $4,577 $862,152  $73,227 $124,894 $15,999 $457,624 $55,511 $34,568 $91,425 $4,728 $857,976 

December 31, 2021:

                                    

Allowance for Loan Losses

                                    

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

 $-  $-  $23  $-  $5  $-  $-  $-  $28 

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

  1,074   791   145   4,549   1,320   426   1,911   108   10,324 

Ending Balance

 $1,074  $791  $168  $4,549  $1,325  $426  $1,911  $108  $10,352 

Loans

                                    

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

 $-  $238  $557  $3,697  $102  $263  $-  $-  $4,857 

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

  99,804   126,218   15,280   414,912   51,424   32,530   89,046   4,516   833,730 

Ending balance

 $99,804  $126,456  $15,837  $418,609  $51,526  $32,793  $89,046  $4,516  $838,587 

 

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December 31, 2021:

 

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

Real Estate-Residential

  

Real Estate-Commercial

  

Real Estate-Construction

  

Equity LOC

  

Auto

  

Other

  

Total

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

                                    

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

 $0  $0  $23  $0  $5  $0  $0  $0  $28 

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

  1,074   791   145   4,549   1,320   426   1,911   108   10,324 

Ending Balance

 $1,074  $791  $168  $4,549  $1,325  $426  $1,911  $108  $10,352 

Loans

                                    

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

 $0  $238  $557  $3,697  $102  $263  $0  $0  $4,857 

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

  99,804   126,218   15,280   414,912   51,424   32,530   89,046   4,516   833,730 

Ending balance

 $99,804  $126,456  $15,837  $418,609  $51,526  $32,793  $89,046  $4,516  $838,587 

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The following table shows an aging analysis of the loan portfolio by the time past due, in thousands:

 

       

Total

            

Total

     

June 30, 2022

   

90 Days

   

Past Due

     

September 30, 2022

   

90 Days

   

Past Due

     
 

30-89 Days

 

and Still

   

and

      

30-89 Days

 

and Still

   

and

     
 

Past Due

  

Accruing

  

Nonaccrual

  

Nonaccrual

  

Current

  

Total

  

Past Due

  

Accruing

  

Nonaccrual

  

Nonaccrual

  

Current

  

Total

 
  

Commercial

 $388  $0  $22  $410  $83,968  $84,378  $404  $-  $1  $405  $72,822  $73,227 

Agricultural

 601  0  0  601  125,206  125,807  206 - - 206 124,688 124,894 

Real estate – residential

 0  0  226  226  15,641  15,867  63  -  217  280  15,719  15,999 

Real estate – commercial

 25  0  109  134  447,846  447,980  45  -  105  150  457,474  457,624 

Real estate - construction & land

 272  0  83  355  60,536  60,891  190  -  83  273  55,238  55,511 

Equity Lines of Credit

 111  0  432  543  34,202  34,745  277  -  423  700  33,868  34,568 

Auto

 1,911  0  668  2,579  85,328  87,907  1,842  -  649  2,491  88,934  91,425 

Other

  68   0   11   79   4,498   4,577   13   -   7   20   4,708   4,728 

Total

 $3,376  $0  $1,551  $4,927  $857,225  $862,152  $3,040  $-  $1,485  $4,525  $853,451  $857,976 

 

       

Total

            

Total

     

December 31, 2021

   

90 Days

   

Past Due

        

90 Days

   

Past Due

     
 30-89 Days and Still   and      30-89 Days and Still   and     
 

Past Due

  

Accruing

  

Nonaccrual

  

Nonaccrual

  

Current

  

Total

  

Past Due

  

Accruing

  

Nonaccrual

  

Nonaccrual

  

Current

  

Total

 
  

Commercial

 $705  $0  $0  $705  $99,099  $99,804  $705  $-  $-  $705  $99,099  $99,804 

Agricultural

 345  0  0  345  126,111  126,456  345  -  -  345  126,111  126,456 

Real estate – residential

 150  0  93  243  15,594  15,837  150  -  93  243  15,594  15,837 

Real estate - commercial

 68  0  3,710  3,778  414,831  418,609  68  -  3,710  3,778  414,831  418,609 

Real estate - construction & land

 0  0  71  71  51,455  51,526  -  -  71  71  51,455  51,526 

Equity Lines of Credit

 450  0  444  894  31,899  32,793  450  -  444  894  31,899  32,793 

Auto

 1,679  0  521  2,200  86,846  89,046  1,679  -  521  2,200  86,846  89,046 

Other

  122   0   24   146   4,370   4,516   122   -   24   146   4,370   4,516 

Total

 $3,519  $0  $4,863  $8,382  $830,205  $838,587  $3,519  $-  $4,863  $8,382  $830,205  $838,587 

 

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The following tables show information related to impaired loans at JuneSeptember 30, 2022, in thousands:

 

   

Unpaid

   

Average

 

Interest

    

Unpaid

   

Average

 

Interest

 
 

Recorded

 

Principal

 

Related

 

Recorded

 

Income

  

Recorded

 

Principal

 

Related

 

Recorded

 

Income

 

As of June 30, 2022:

 

Investment

  

Balance

  

Allowance

  

Investment

  

Recognized

 

As of September 30, 2022:

 

Investment

  

Balance

  

Allowance

  

Investment

  

Recognized

 
  

With no related allowance recorded:

                      

Commercial

 $0  $0  $-  $0  $0  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

Agricultural

 235  235  -  236  9  234  234  -  236  14 

Real estate – residential

 521  545  -  512  14  514  542  -  514  22 

Real estate – commercial

 97  108  -  97  0  93  107  -  95  - 

Real estate – construction & land

 98  98  -  100  3  96  96  -  99  5 

Equity Lines of Credit

 254  302  -  259  0  248  299  -  255  - 

Auto

 0  0  -  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Other

 0  0  -  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

With an allowance recorded:

                      

Commercial

 $19  $19  $16  $3  $0  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

Agricultural

 0  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Real estate – residential

 170  170  22  171  4  169  169  21  170  5 

Real estate – commercial

 0  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Real estate – construction & land

 0  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Equity Lines of Credit

 0  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Auto

 0  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Other

 0  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Total:

                      

Commercial

 $19  $19  $16  $3  $0  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

Agricultural

 235  235  0  236  9  234  234  -  236  14 

Real estate – residential

 691  715  22  683  18  683  711  21  684  27 

Real estate – commercial

 97  108  0  97  0  93  107  -  95  - 

Real estate – construction & land

 98  98  0  100  3  96  96  -  99  5 

Equity Lines of Credit

 254  302  0  259  0  248  299  -  255  - 

Auto

 0  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Other

  0   0   0   0   0   -   -   -   -   - 

Total

 $1,394  $1,477  $38  $1,378  $30  $1,354  $1,447  $21  $1,369  $46 

 

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The following tables show information related to impaired loans at December 31, 2021, in thousands:

 

   

Unpaid

   

Average

 

Interest

    

Unpaid

   

Average

 

Interest

 
 

Recorded

 

Principal

 

Related

 

Recorded

 

Income

  

Recorded

 

Principal

 

Related

 

Recorded

 

Income

 

As of December 31, 2021:

 

Investment

  

Balance

  

Allowance

  

Investment

  

Recognized

  

Investment

  

Balance

  

Allowance

  

Investment

  

Recognized

 
  

With no related allowance recorded:

                      

Commercial

 $0  $0  $-  $0  $0  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

Agricultural

 238  238  -  241  18  238  238  -  241  18 

Real estate – residential

 386  399  -  387  29  386  399  -  387  29 

Real estate – commercial

 3,697  3,834  -  2,188  0  3,697  3,834  -  2,188  - 

Real estate – construction & land

 0  0  -  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Equity Lines of Credit

 263  304  -  275  0  263  304  -  275  - 

Auto

 0  0  -  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Other

 0  0  -  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

With an allowance recorded:

                      

Commercial

 $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

Agricultural

 0  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Real estate – residential

 171  171  23  173  7  171  171  23  173  7 

Real estate – commercial

 0  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Real estate – construction & land

 102  102  5  105  6  102  102  5  105  6 

Equity Lines of Credit

 0  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Auto

 0  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Other

 0  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Total:

                      

Commercial

 $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

Agricultural

 238  238  0  241  18  238  238  -  241  18 

Real estate – residential

 557  570  23  560  36  557  570  23  560  36 

Real estate – commercial

 3,697  3,834  0  2,188  0  3,697  3,834  -  2,188  - 

Real estate – construction & land

 102  102  5  105  6  102  102  5  105  6 

Equity Lines of Credit

 263  304  0  275  0  263  304  -  275  - 

Auto

 0  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Other

  0   0   0   0   0   -   -   -   -   - 

Total

 $4,857  $5,048  $28  $3,369  $60  $4,857  $5,048  $28  $3,369  $60 

 

 

5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

The Company is party to claims and legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to such proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or result of operations of the Company taken as a whole.

 

In the normal course of business, there are various outstanding commitments to extend credit, which are not reflected in the financial statements, including loan commitments of $169.6$172.3 million and $162.5 million and stand-by letters of credit of $0 and $12 thousand at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

 

Of the loan commitments outstanding at JuneSeptember 30, 2022, $43.3$34.1 million are real estate construction loan commitments that are expected to fund within the next twelve months. The remaining commitments primarily relate to revolving lines of credit or other commercial loans, and many of these are expected to expire without being drawn upon. Therefore, the total commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Each loan commitment and the amount and type of collateral obtained, if any, are evaluated on an individual basis. Collateral held varies, but may include real property, bank deposits, debt or equity securities or business assets.

 

Stand-by letters of credit are conditional commitments written to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. These guarantees are primarily related to the purchases of inventory by commercial customers and are typically short-term in nature. Credit risk is similar to that involved in extending loan commitments to customers and accordingly, evaluation and collateral requirements similar to those for loan commitments are used. The deferred liability related to the Company’s stand-by letters of credit was not significant at December 31, 2021.

 

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6. EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock, such as stock options, result in the issuance of common stock which shares in the earnings of the Company. The treasury stock method has been applied to determine the dilutive effect of stock options in computing diluted earnings per share.

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Six Months Ended

  

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 
 

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 

Net Income:

                

Net income

 $5,680  $4,487  $11,397  $8,928  $7,228  $6,578  $18,626  $15,506 

Earnings Per Share:

                

Basic earnings per share

 $0.97  $0.86  $1.95  $1.72  $1.24  $1.13  $3.19  $2.87 

Diluted earnings per share

 $0.96  $0.85  $1.93  $1.69  $1.23  $1.12  $3.15  $2.83 

Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding:

                

Basic shares

 5,843  5,197  5,834  5,192  5,845  5,800  5,837  5,397 

Diluted shares

 5,909  5,280  5,913  5,272  5,895  5,885  5,911  5,477 

 

Shares of common stock issuable under stock options for which the exercise prices were greater than the average market prices were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share due to their antidilutive effect.  Stock options not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share, due to shares not being in-the-money and having an antidilutive effect, were approximately 119,000 for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2022 and 0 and 5,000 for the three and sixnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30,  2022 and 2021, respectively.respectively

 

 

7. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

In May 2013, the Company established the 2013 Stock Option Plan.Plan for which 191,417 shares of common stock are reserved. The 2013 Stock Option Plan requires that the option price may not be less than the fair market value of the stock at the date the option is granted, and that the stock must be paid in full at the time the option is exercised. Payment in full for the option price must be made in cash, with Company common stock previously acquired by the optionee and held by the optionee for a period of at least nine months or in options of the Optionee that are fully vested and exercisable or in any combination of the foregoing. The options expire on dates determined by the Board of Directors, but not later than ten years from the date of grant.  With the establishment of the Company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, no further options may be issued under the 2013 Stock Option Plan, though options previously granted continue to be outstanding and governed by the plan.

In May 2022, the Company’s shareholders approved the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2022 Plan”), which provides for the grant of up to 576,550 shares of common stock, including 126,550 shares that remained available for grant under the 2013 Stock Option Plan when the 2022 Plan was adopted.  The 2022 Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other stock-based awards.   The frequency, amount and terms of stock-based awards may be determined by the Board of Directors or its compensation committee, consistent with the terms and purposes of the 2022 plan. 

 

NaNNo options were granted during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, and117,200 options were granted, all under the 2021.2022 plan, .

The fair value of  each option granted in 2022 was estimated on the date of grant using the following assumptions.

  

2022

 

Expected life of stock options (in years)

  6.1 

Risk free interest rate

  2.96%

Annualized Volatility

  31.8%

Dividend yields

  2.06%

Weighted-average fair value of options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2022

 $8.85 

 

The Company determines the fair value of options on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model that uses assumptions based on expected option life, expected stock volatility and the risk-free interest rate. The expected volatility assumptions used by the Company are based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock over the most recent period commensurate with the estimated expected life of the Company’s stock options. The Company bases its expected life assumption on its historical experience and on the terms and conditions of the stock options it grants to employees. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve for the periods within the contractual life of the options in effect at the time of the grant.

 

A summary of the activity within the 2013 Plan follows: 

 

Shares

  

Weighted Average Exercise Price

  

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years

  

Intrinsic Value

  

Shares

  

Weighted Average Exercise Price

  

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years

  

Intrinsic Value

 

Options outstanding at January 1, 2022

 223,617  $19.71       223,617  $19.71      

Options cancelled

 0 0      - -     

Options exercised

  (29,700) 10.09        (32,200) 11.20      

Options outstanding at June 30, 2022

  193,917  $21.19  4.5  $1,425,290 

Options exercisable at June 30, 2022

 134,217  $20.98  4.1  $1,014,681 

Expected to vest after June 30, 2022

 52,375  $21.66  5.3  $360,437 

Options outstanding at September 30, 2022

  191,417  $21.15  4.2  $1,382,031 

Options exercisable at September 30, 2022

 131,717  $20.91  3.8  $982,609 

Expected to vest after September 30, 2022

 52,375  $21.66  5.0  $351,533 

 

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A summary of the activity within the 2022 Plan follows: 

  

Shares

  

Weighted Average Exercise Price

  

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years

  

Intrinsic Value

 

Options outstanding at January 1, 2022

  -   -         

Options granted

  117,200  $31.00         

Options outstanding at September 30, 2022

  117,200  $31.00   9.6  $0 

Options exercisable at September 30, 2022

  -   -   -   - 

Expected to vest after September 30, 2022

  102,820  $31.00   9.6  $0 

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2022, there was $178,000$157,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested, share-based compensation.compensation under the 2013 plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.31.1 years. As of September 30, 2022, there was $1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options, share-based compensation under the 2022 plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 4.7 years.

 

The total fair value of options vested during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 was $101,000 and $107,000, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options at time of exercise was $819,000$830,000 and $298,000$686,000 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

Compensation cost related to stock options recognized in operating results under the stock option planplans was $117,000$153,000 and $118,000$176,000 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The associated income tax benefit recognized was $8,000$10,000 and  $12,000 for each of the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021., respectively.  Compensation cost related to stock options recognized in operating results under the stock option planplans was $59,000$36,000 and $58,000 for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The associated income tax benefit recognized was $2,000 and $4,000 for each of the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

Cash received from option exercises under the 2013plan for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 were $215,000$277,000 and $163,000,$216,000, respectively. The tax benefit realized for the tax deductions from option exercise totaled $53,000$55,000 and $2,000$19,000 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2022 the Company granted 1,650 shares of restricted stock with a fair value of $31 per share and a one year vesting period. Compensation costs related to these shares during the three months ended September 30, 2022 totaled $9,000.  As of September 30, 2022, there was $43,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.9 years.

 

8. INCOME TAXES

 

The Company files its income taxes on a consolidated basis with its subsidiary. Income tax expense is the total of current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities.

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences between the reported amount of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. A valuation allowance is recognized if, based on the weight of available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. On the consolidated balance sheet, net deferred tax assets are included in accrued interest receivable and other assets.

 

When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any.  Tax positions taken are not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheet along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination.

 

Interest expense and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits, if any, are classified as income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income. There have been no significant changes to unrecognized tax benefits or accrued interest and penalties for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022.

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9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

 

The Company measures fair value under the fair value hierarchy described below.

 

Level 1: Quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active exchange markets.

 

Level 2: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

 

Level 3: Model based techniques that use one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect the Company’s estimates of assumptions that market participants would use on pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include management judgment and estimation which may be significant.

 

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

 

Management monitors the availability of observable market data to assess the appropriate classification of financial instruments within the fair value hierarchy. Changes in economic conditions or model-based valuation techniques may require the transfer of financial instruments from one fair value level to another. In such instances, the transfer is reported at the beginning of the reporting period.

 

Management evaluates the significance of transfers between levels based upon the nature of the financial instrument and size of the transfer relative to total assets, total liabilities or total earnings.

 

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments, at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 follows, in thousands:

  

   

Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2022, Using:

    

Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2022, Using:

 
 

Carrying Value

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total Fair Value

  

Carrying Value

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total Fair Value

 

Financial assets:

                      

Cash and cash equivalents

 $317,657  $317,657  $-  $-  $317,657  $334,124  $334,124  $-  $-  $334,124 

Investment securities

 365,189  -  365,189  -  365,189  383,178  -  383,178  -  383,178 

Interest rate swaps

 1,623 - 1,623 - 1,623  2,112 - 2,112 - 2,112 

Loan, held for sale

 4,646 - 4,788 - 4,788 

Loans held for sale

 434 - 434 - 434 

Loans, net

 853,427 - - 821,464 821,464  849,703 - - 809,687 809,687 

FHLB stock

 4,964  -  -  -  N/A  4,964  -  -  -  N/A 

FRB Stock

 1,361 - - - N/A  1,363 - - - N/A 

Accrued interest receivable

 6,099  13  1,569  4,517  6,099  6,594  242  1,955  4,397  6,594 

Financial liabilities:

                      

Deposits

 1,472,602 1,412,065 60,849 - 1,472,914  1,511,196 1,455,821 55,151 - 1,510,972 

Repurchase agreements

 10,418  -  10,418  -  10,418  12,955  -  12,955  -  12,955 

Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures

 10,310 - - 8,506 8,506  10,310 - - 9,155 9,155 

Accrued interest payable

 75  8  51  16  75  71  9  43  19  71 

 

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments, at December 31, 2021 follows, in thousands:

 

   

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2021 Using:

    

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2021 Using:

 
 

Carrying Value

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total Fair Value

  

Carrying Value

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total Fair Value

 

Financial assets:

                      

Cash and cash equivalents

 $380,584  $380,584          $380,584  $380,584 $380,584 $- $- $380,584 

Investment securities

 305,914     305,914     305,914  305,914 - 305,914 - 305,914 

Interest rate swaps

 607   607   607  607 - 607 - 607 

Loans held for sale

 31,277   33,284   33,284  31,277 - 33,284 - 33,284 

Loans, net

 829,385        844,764  844,764  829,385 - - 844,764 844,764 

FHLB stock

 4,450           N/A  4,450 - - - N/A 

FRB Stock

 1,358       N/A  1,358 - - - N/A 

Accrued interest receivable

 5,800  3  1,082  4,715  5,800  5,800  3  1,082  4,715  5,800 

Financial liabilities:

                      

Deposits

 1,438,999  1,374,637  65,398     1,440,035  1,438,999 1,374,637 65,398 - 1,440,035 

Repurchase agreements

 17,283     17,283     17,283  17,283 - 17,283 - 17,283 

Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures

 10,310        7,342  7,342  10,310 - - 7,342 7,342 

Accrued interest payable

 78  9  56  13  78  78  9  56  13  78 

 

Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company's financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments and other factors. Those estimates that are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision are included in Level 3. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the fair values presented.

 

These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering the Company's entire holdings of a particular financial instrument for sale at one time, nor do they attempt to estimate the value of anticipated future business related to the instruments. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in any of these estimates.

 

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The following tables present information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis as of JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, and indicatesindicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value:

 

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 are summarized below, in thousands:

 

   

Fair Value Measurements at

    

Fair Value Measurements at

 
   

June 30, 2022 Using

    

September 30, 2022 Using

 
   

Quoted

        

Quoted

     
   

Prices in

        

Prices in

     
   

Active

 

Significant

      

Active

 

Significant

   
   

Markets for

 

Other

 

Significant

    

Markets for

 

Other

 

Significant

 
   

Identical

 

Observable

 

Unobservable

    

Identical

 

Observable

 

Unobservable

 
   

Assets

 

Inputs

 

Inputs

    

Assets

 

Inputs

 

Inputs

 
 

Total Fair Value

  

(Level 1)

  

(Level 2)

  

(Level 3)

  

Total Fair Value

  

(Level 1)

  

(Level 2)

  

(Level 3)

 

Assets:

  

U.S. Treasury securities

 $9,910   $9,910    $9,708 $- $9,708 $- 

U.S. Government-sponsored agencies collateralized by mortgage obligations- residential

  183,858   -   183,858   -   190,467   -   190,467   - 

U.S. Government-agencies collateralized by mortgage obligations-commercial

 69,337 - 69,337 - 

U.S. Government agencies collateralized by mortgage obligations-commercial

 78,783 - 78,783 - 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 102,084 - 102,084 -  104,220 - 104,220 - 

Interest rate swaps

  1,623  -  1,623  -   2,112  -  2,112  - 
 $366,812  $-  $366,812  $-  $385,290  $-  $385,290  $- 

 

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2021 are summarized below, in thousands:

 

   

Fair Value Measurements at

    

Fair Value Measurements at

 
    

December 31, 2021 Using

     

December 31, 2021 Using

 
   

Quoted

        

Quoted

     
   

Prices in

        

Prices in

     
   

Active

 

Significant

      

Active

 

Significant

   
   

Markets for

 

Other

 

Significant

    

Markets for

 

Other

 

Significant

 
   

Identical

 

Observable

 

Unobservable

    

Identical

 

Observable

 

Unobservable

 
   

Assets

 

Inputs

 

Inputs

    

Assets

 

Inputs

 

Inputs

 
 

Total Fair Value

  

(Level 1)

  

(Level 2)

  

(Level 3)

  

Total Fair Value

  

(Level 1)

  

(Level 2)

  

(Level 3)

 

Assets:

                  

U.S. Government-sponsored agencies collateralized by mortgage obligations-residential

 $151,034  $-  $151,034  $- 

U.S. Government-sponsored agencies collateralized by mortgage obligations - residential

 $151,034  $-  $151,034  $- 

U.S. Government agencies collateralized by mortgage obligations-commercial

 57,225 - 57,225 -  57,225 - 57,225 - 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 97,655 - 97,655 -  97,655 - 97,655 - 

Interest rate swaps

  607  -  607  -   607  -  607  - 
 $306,521  $-  $306,521  $-  $306,521  $-  $306,521  $- 

  

The fair value of securities available-for-sale equals quoted market price, if available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is determined using quoted market prices for similar securities or matrix pricing. The fair value of the interest rate swap agreements was derived from discounted cash flow analysis based on the terms of the contract and the forward interest rate curve adjusted for our credit risk. There were no changes in the valuation techniques used during 2022 or 2021. Transfers between hierarchy measurement levels are recognized by the Company as of the beginning of the reporting period. Changes in fair market value are recorded in other comprehensive income.

 

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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 are summarized below, in thousands:

  

   

Fair Value Measurements at

    

Fair Value Measurements at

 
    

June 30, 2022 Using

     

September 30, 2022 Using

 
   

Quoted

          

Quoted

       
   

Prices in

     

Total

    

Prices in

     

Total

 
   

Active

 

Significant

   

Losses

    

Active

 

Significant

   

Losses

 
   

Markets for

 

Other

 

Significant

 

Six Months

    

Markets for

 

Other

 

Significant

 

Nine Months

 
   

Identical

 

Observable

 

Unobservable

 

Ended

    

Identical

 

Observable

 

Unobservable

 

Ended

 
   

Assets

 

Inputs

 

Inputs

 

June 30,

    

Assets

 

Inputs

 

Inputs

 

September 30,

 
 

Total Fair Value

  

(Level 1)

  

(Level 2)

  

(Level 3)

  

2022

  

Total Fair Value

  

(Level 1)

  

(Level 2)

  

(Level 3)

  

2022

 

Assets:

                      

Other real estate:

                      

Real estate – commercial

 $369  $0  $0  $369  $0  $369  $-  $-  $369  $- 

 

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2021 are summarized below, in thousands:

 

   

Fair Value Measurements at

    

Fair Value Measurements at

 
   December 31, 2021 Using    December 31, 2021 Using 
   

Quoted

          

Quoted

       
   

Prices in

     

Total

    

Prices in

     

Total

 
   

Active

 

Significant

   

Losses

    

Active

 

Significant

   

Losses

 
   

Markets for

 

Other

 

Significant

 

Three Months

    

Markets for

 

Other

 

Significant

 

Nine Months

 
   

Identical

 

Observable

 

Unobservable

 

Ended

    

Identical

 

Observable

 

Unobservable

 

Ended

 
 Total Assets Inputs Inputs March 31,  Total Assets Inputs Inputs September 30, 
 

Fair Value

  

(Level 1)

  

(Level 2)

  

(Level 3)

  

2021

  

Fair Value

  

(Level 1)

  

(Level 2)

  

(Level 3)

  

2021

 

Assets:

                      

Other real estate:

                      

Real estate – commercial

 $487  0  0  $487  0  $487  -  -  $487  37 

 

The Company has no liabilities which are reported at fair value.

 

The following methods were used to estimate fair value.

 

Other Real Estate: Nonrecurring adjustments to certain real estate properties classified as other real estate owned are measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell. In cases where the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, less costs to sell, an impairment loss is recognized. Fair values are generally based on third party appraisals of the property which are commonly adjusted by management to reflect current conditions and selling costs (Level 3).

 

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Appraisals for other real estate are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company. Once received, a member of the Loan Administration Department reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the overall resulting fair value in comparison with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics. On a quarterly basis, the Company compares the actual selling price of similar collateral that has been liquidated to the most recent appraised value for unsold properties to determine what additional adjustment, if any, should be made to the appraisal value to arrive at fair value. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available.

 

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (dollars in thousands): 

 

         

Range

 

Range

                  
 

Fair Value

 

Fair Value

 

Valuation

   

(Weighted Average)

 

(Weighted Average)

  

Fair Value

 

Fair Value

 

Valuation

   

Range (Weighted Average)

 

Range (Weighted Average)

 

Description

 

6/30/2022

 

12/31/2021

 

Technique

 

Significant Unobservable Input

 

6/30/2022

 

12/31/2021

  

9/30/2022

 

12/31/2021

 

Technique

 

Significant Unobservable Input

 

9/30/2022

 

12/31/2021

 
                                      

Other Real Estate:

                                  
                                  

RE – Commercial

 $369  $487  

Third Party appraisals

 

Management Adjustments to Reflect Current Conditions and Selling Costs

  2% - 17%  (10.0)% 17% - 51%  (37.0)% $369  $487  

Third Party appraisals

 

Management Adjustments to Reflect Current Conditions and Selling Costs

  0% - 9%  (3%) 17% - 51%  (37%)
                                  

 

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10. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - ACQUISITION OF FEATHER RIVER BANCORP, INC.

 

On July 1, 2021, pursuant to a previously announced Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Merger dated as of March 10, 2021 (the “Merger Agreement”) between the Company and Feather River Bancorp, Inc. (“FRB”), FRB merged with and into the Company with the Company continuing as the surviving corporation (the “Merger”). Immediately after the Merger, Bank of Feather River, the wholly owned bank subsidiary of FRB (“BFR”), merged with and into the Bank, with the Bank continuing as the surviving bank. The Merger and Bank Merger are collectively referred to as the “Transaction.”

 

As part of its business strategy, the Company regularly reviews its business strategies and opportunities to enhance the value of its franchise, including through acquisitions. The Transaction is consistent with the Company’s business strategy, which will (1) expand Plumas’s geographic presence into new markets in Northern California, (2) diversify and bring new expertise to Plumas’s agricultural lending business, and (3) strengthen the Company’s talent base.

 

Pursuant to the terms of the definitive merger agreement between the Company and FRB, each issued and outstanding share of common stock of FRB (the “Common Shares”), was converted into the right to receive, at the election of each holder of Common Shares, either (i) shares of common stock of the Company (“Plumas Common Stock”) or (ii) cash (the “Merger Consideration”). Shareholder elections were subject to proration such that aggregate Merger Consideration payable by the Company was comprised of (i) $4,738,583 in cash (the “Aggregate Cash Amount”) and (ii) 598,020 shares of Plumas Common Stock (the “Aggregate Plumas Share Amount”). Holders of Common Shares received either $19.14 in cash or 0.614 shares of Plumas Common Stock. The value of the total deal consideration was approximately $23.4 million, which is based upon the volume-weighted average trading price of Plumas common stock for the 10 trading days ending on the last trading day immediately preceding July 1, 2021, the closing date of the Merger.

 

Immediately after the Transaction, the newly combined company, operating as Plumas Bancorp with its banking subsidiary, Plumas Bank, had total assets of approximately $1.5 billion.

 

The following table reflects the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed related to the FRB Acquisition as of July 1, 2021 (in thousands):

 

Assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

 $28,369  $28,369 

Loans

 160,409  160,409 

Core deposit intangible

 1,037  1,037 

Goodwill

 5,502  5,502 

Bank premises and equipment

 2,657  2,657 

Right of use asset

 2,359  2,359 

Other assets

  4,627   4,627 

Total assets acquired

 $204,960  $204,960 
  

Liabilities:

    

Deposits:

  

Non-interest bearing

 $89,479  $89,479 

Interest bearing

 

Interest bearing:

 

Savings accounts

 9,353  9,353 

Money market accounts

 45,600  45,600 

Time accounts

  32,279   32,279 

Total deposits

  176,711   176,711 
  

Lease Liabilities

 2,359  2,359 

Deferred tax liability

 402  402 

Other liabilities

  2,093   2,093 

Total liabilities assumed

 $181,565  $181,565 

Merger consideration (cash payments of $4.7 million and $18.7 million in stock)

 $23,395 

Merger consideration (cash payments of $4.7 million and $18.7 million in stock)

 $23,395 

 

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The following table presents the net assets acquired from FRB and the estimated fair value adjustments as of July 1, 2021 (in thousands):

 

Book value of net assets acquired from FRB

 $16,292 
     

Fair value adjustments:

    

Loans

  2,453 

Bank premises and equipment

  (1,218

)

Right of use asset

  2,359 

Lease liability

  (2,359

)

Core deposit intangible asset

  1,037 

Total purchase accounting adjustments

 $2,272 

Deferred tax liabilities (tax effect of purchase accounting adjustments at 29.56%)

  (671

)

Fair value of net assets acquired from FRB

 $17,893 
     

Merger consideration

  23,395 

Less: fair value of net assets acquired from FRB

  (17,893

)

Goodwill

  5,502 

 

As a result of the Acquisition, we recorded $5.5 million in goodwill, which represents the excess of the total purchase price paid over the fair value of the assets acquired, net of the fair values of liabilities assumed. Goodwill mainly reflects expected value created through the combined operations of Plumas Bank and Bank of Feather River. Goodwill arising from the acquisition consists largely of the synergies and economies of scale expected from combining the operations into Plumas Bank.  None of the goodwill recognized is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Certain matters discussed in this Quarterly Report are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, (1) significant increases in competitive pressures in the financial services industry; (2) changes in the interest rate environment resulting in reduced margins; (3) general economic conditions, either nationally or regionally, maybemay be less favorable than expected, resulting in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality; (4) changes in regulatory environment; (5) loss of key personnel; (6) fluctuations in the real estate market; (7) changes in business conditions and inflation; (8) operational risks including data processing systems failures or fraud; and (9) changes in securities markets. Therefore, the information set forth herein should be carefully considered when evaluating the business prospects of Plumas Bancorp (the “Company”).

 

When the Company uses in this Quarterly Report the words “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “commit”, “believe” and similar expressions, the Company intends to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are not guarantees of performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described in this Quarterly Report. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, expected, projected, intended, committed or believed. The future results and stockholder values of the Company may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Many of the factors that will determine these results and values are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict. For those statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

 

INTRODUCTION

 

The following discussion and analysis sets forth certain statistical information relating to the Company as of JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 and for the three and six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Plumas Bancorp’s Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

 

Plumas Bancorp trades on The NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol “PLBC”.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES 

 

There have been no changes to the Company’s critical accounting policies from those disclosed in the Company’s 2021 Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K.

 

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U.S. Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program

 

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) provided for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and additional legislation extended this program into 2021; we have actively participated in the PPP program.  The remaining principal balance of PPP loans at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 was $8$1 million. 

 

Merger Agreement with Feather River Bancorp, Inc.

 

On July 1, 2021, pursuant to a previously announced Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Merger dated as of March 10, 2021 (the “Merger Agreement”) between the Company and Feather River Bancorp, Inc. (“FRB”), FRB merged with and into the Company with the Company continuing as the surviving corporation (the “Merger”). Immediately after the Merger, Bank of Feather River, the wholly owned bank subsidiary of FRB (“BFR”), merged with and into the Bank, with the Bank continuing as the surviving bank.  BFR has become our Yuba City branch. The Merger and Bank Merger are collectively referred to as the “Transaction.”

 

As part of its business strategy, the Company regularly reviews its business strategies and opportunities to enhance the value of its franchise, including through acquisitions. The Transaction is consistent with the Company’s business strategy, which will (1) expand Plumas’ geographic presence into new markets in Northern California, (2) diversify and bring new expertise to Plumas’ agricultural lending business, and (3) strengthen the Company’s talent base.

 

Pursuant to the terms of the definitive merger agreement between the Company and FRB, each issued and outstanding share of common stock of FRB (the “Common Shares”), was converted into the right to receive, at the election of each holder of Common Shares, either (i) shares of common stock of the Company (“Plumas Common Stock”) or (ii) cash (the “Merger Consideration”). Shareholder elections were subject to proration such that aggregate Merger Consideration payable by the Company was comprised of (i) $4,738,583 in cash (the “Aggregate Cash Amount”) and (ii) 598,020 shares of Plumas Common Stock (the “Aggregate Plumas Share Amount”). Holders of Common Shares received either $19.14 in cash or 0.614 shares of Plumas Common Stock. The value of the total deal consideration was approximately $23.4 million, which is based upon the volume-weighted average trading price of Plumas common stock for the 10 trading days ending on the last trading day immediately preceding July 1, 2021, the closing date of the Merger.

 

Immediately after the Transaction, the newly combined company, operating as Plumas Bancorp with its banking subsidiary, Plumas Bank, had total assets of approximately $1.5 billion.  The estimated fair value of assets acquired at July 1, 2021 was $205.0 million consisting of $28.4 million in cash, $160.4 million in net loans, $1.0 million in core deposit intangible, $5.5 million in goodwill and $9.7 million in other assets. The estimated fair value of deposits assumed totaled $176.7 million consisting of $89.5 million in non-interest bearing transaction accounts, $9.3 million in savings accounts, $45.6 million in money market accounts and $32.3 million in time deposits.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE sixnine MONTHS ENDED JuneSeptember 30, 2022

 

Net Income.  The Company recorded net income of $11.4$18.6 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 up $2.5$3.1 million from net income of $8.9$15.5 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021.  Increases of $5.0$7.2 million in net interest income and $2.1$2.6 million in non-interest income were partially offset by increases of $4.1$5.7 million in non-interest expense, $490$912 thousand in the provision for income taxes and $75$125 thousand in the provision for loan losses.  The annualized return on average assets was 1.41%1.52% for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022  down from 1.50%1.58% for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021. The annualized return on average equity increased from 17.4%18.3% during the first halfnine months of 2021 to 18.3%20.1% during the current period.

 

The following is a detailed discussion of each component of the change in net income.

 

Net interest income before provision for loan losses.  Driven by the acquisition of BFR, organic growth and an increase in market interest rates including a 150300 basis point increase in the prime rate from 3.25% at September 30, 2021 to 6.25% at September 30, 2022, net interest income increased by 5.0$7.2 million from $20.4$34.0 million during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 to $25.4$41.2 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022.

 

The increase in net interest income includes an increase of $5.1$7.3 million in interest income partially offset by an increase of $83$52 thousand in interest expense. Interest and fees on loans increased by $2.6$1.9 million related to an increase in average loan balances primarily related to the acquisition of BFR. The effect of the increase in average balance was partially offset by a decline in yield which included areflect the reduction in PPP fees.  During the current period we recorded amortization of loan fees, net of loan costs, on PPP loans totaling $1.0$1.2 million, a decrease of $1.5$3.8 million from $2.5$5.0 million during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021.  PPP fees included in income include both the normal amortization of fees on loans in our PPP portfolio and the effect of PPP loan forgiveness. 

 

Average loan balances increased by $114$78 million, while the average yield on loans decreased by 919 basis points from 5.21%5.39% during the first halfnine months of 2021 to 5.12%5.20% during the current period. The reduction in loan yield includes the effect of the decline in PPP fee income as described above.  Interest and fees on loans held for sale increased by $286$44 thousand related to an increase in average balance of $10.6 million$785 thousand from $5.0$10.5 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 to $15.6$11.3 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022.2022  and an increase in average yield of 13 basis points to 5.73%

 

Interest on investment securities, including both taxable and non-taxable securities, increased by $1.5$2.9 million, related to an increase in average total investment securities of $117$123 million from $207$223 million during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 to $324$346 million during the current period and an increase in yield on investments from 1.9%1.86% during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 to 2.16%2.33% during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022.

Interest on interest-bearing deposits, which mostly relates to cash held at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRBSF), increased by $725 thousand$2.4 million related to both an increase in the rate paid on these balances and an increase in average balance.  The rate paid on interest-bearing deposits balances increased from 0.11%0.13% during the first halfnine months of 2021 to 0.50%1.07% during the current period mostly related to an increase in the average rate paid on balances held at the FRBSF from 0.10%0.12% during the first sixnine months of 2021 to 0.52%1.10% during the current period. Average interest-bearing deposit balances increased by $135$101.3 million to $333.6$324.2 million during the current period.

 

Net interest margin for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 decreased 2310 basis points to 3.39%3.60%, down from 3.62%3.70% for the same period in 2021.

 


 

The following table presents for the six-monthnine-month periods indicated the distribution of consolidated average assets, liabilities and shareholders' equity. It also presents the amounts of interest income from interest earning assets and the resultant annualized yields expressed in both dollars and annualized yield percentages, as well as the amounts of interest expense on interest bearing liabilities and the resultant cost expressed in both dollars and annualized rate percentages. Average balances are based on daily averages. Nonaccrual loans are included in the calculation of average loans while nonaccrued interest thereon is excluded from the computation of yields earned:

 

 

For the Six Months Ended

 

For the Six Months Ended

  

For the Nine Months Ended

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 
 

June 30, 2022

  

June 30, 2021

  

September 30, 2022

  

September 30, 2021

 
 

Average

       

Average

       

Average

       

Average

      
 

Balance

 

Interest

 

Yield/

 

Balance

 

Interest

 

Yield/

  

Balance

 

Interest

 

Yield/

 

Balance

 

Interest

 

Yield/

 
 

(in thousands)

  

(in thousands)

  

Rate

  

(in thousands)

  

(in thousands)

  

Rate

  

(in thousands)

  

(in thousands)

  

Rate

  

(in thousands)

  

(in thousands)

  

Rate

 

Interest-earning assets:

                                    

Loans (2) (3)

 $838,866  $21,302  5.12% $725,207  $18,724  5.21% $847,043  $32,933  5.20% $769,102  $31,029  5.39%

Loans held for sale

 15,624  429  5.54% 5,010  143  5.76% 11,307  485  5.73% 10,522  441  5.60%

Taxable investment securities

 226,609  2,314  2.06% 141,485  1,207  1.72% 244,380  4,124  2.26% 152,116  1,921  1.69%

Non-taxable investment securities (1)

 97,703  1,159  2.39% 65,512  739  2.27% 101,344  1,900  2.51% 71,067  1,182  2.22%

Interest-bearing deposits

  333,615   829  0.50%  198,622   104  0.11%  324,172   2,595  1.07%  222,900   213  0.13%

Total interest-earning assets

 1,512,417   26,033  3.47% 1,135,836   20,917  3.71% 1,528,246   42,037  3.68% 1,225,707   34,786  3.79%

Cash and due from banks

 51,663       28,505       45,329       39,581      

Other assets

  64,634        37,129        66,667        44,630      

Total assets

 $1,628,714       $1,201,470       $1,640,242       $1,309,918      
                          

Interest-bearing liabilities:

                                    

Money market deposits

 $258,833  $122  0.10% $192,842  $128  0.13% $256,337  $178  0.09% $212,115  $222  0.14%

Savings deposits

 390,812  167  0.09% 268,992  136  0.10% 397,445  256  0.09% 288,236  203  0.09%

Time deposits

  63,045   88  0.28%  40,951   74  0.36%  61,405   127  0.28%  49,900   140  0.38%

Total deposits

 712,690  377  0.11% 502,785  338  0.14% 715,187  561  0.10% 550,251  565  0.14%

Junior subordinated debentures

 10,310  179  3.50% 10,310  165  3.23% 10,310  267  3.46% 10,310  255  3.31%

Repurchase agreements & other

  11,987   34  0.57%  15,212   4  0.05%  11,601   50  0.58%  14,660   6  0.05%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 734,987   590  0.16% 528,307   507  0.19% 737,098   878  0.16% 575,221   826  0.19%

Non-interest-bearing deposits

 755,979       561,368       767,181       611,422      

Other liabilities

 11,919       8,617       11,824       10,048      

Shareholders' equity

  125,829        103,178        124,139        113,227      

Total liabilities & equity

 $1,628,714       $1,201,470       $1,640,242       $1,309,918      

Cost of funding interest-earning assets (4)

        0.08%        0.09%        0.08%        0.09%

Net interest income and margin (5)

    $25,443  3.39%    $20,410  3.62%    $41,159  3.60%    $33,960  3.70%

 


(1)

Not computed on a tax-equivalent basis.

(2)

Average nonaccrual loan balances of $4.2$3.3 million for 2022 and $3.1$4.2 million for 2021 are included in average loan balances for computational purposes.

(3)

Net fees included in loan interest income for the six-monthnine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 were $511$561 thousand and $2.2$4.4 million, respectively.

(4)

Total annualized interest expense divided by the average balance of total earning assets.

(5)

Annualized net interest income divided by the average balance of total earning assets.

 


 

The following table sets forth changes in interest income and interest expense for the six-monthnine-month periods indicated and the amount of change attributable to variances in volume, rates and the combination of volume and rates based on the relative changes of volume and rates:

 

 

2022 over 2021 change in net interest income

  

2022 over 2021 change in net interest income

 
 

for the six months ended June 30,

  

for the nine months ended September 30,

 
 

(in thousands)

  

(in thousands)

 
 

Volume (1)

  

Rate (2)

  

Mix (3)

  

Total

  

Volume (1)

  

Rate (2)

  

Mix (3)

  

Total

 
  

Interest-earning assets:

                

Loans

 $2,935  $(309) $(48) $2,578  $3,144  $(1,126) $(114) $1,904 

Loans held for sale

 303  (5) (12) 286  33  10  1  44 

Taxable investment securities

 726  238  143  1,107  1,165  646  392  2,203 

Non-taxable investment securities

 363  38  19  420  504  150  64  718 

Interest-bearing deposits

  70   390   265   725   97   1,571   714   2,382 

Total interest income

  4,397   352   367   5,116   4,943   1,251   1,057   7,251 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

                

Money market deposits

 44  (37) (13) (6) 46  (75) (15) (44)

Savings deposits

 61  (21) (9) 31  77  (17) (7) 53 

Time deposits

 40  (17) (9) 14  32  (37) (8) (13)

Junior subordinated debentures

 -  14  -  14  -  12  -  12 

Repurchase agreements & other

  (1)  39   (8)  30   (1)  57   (12)  44 

Total interest expense

  144   (22)  (39)  83   154   (60)  (42)  52 

Net interest income

 $4,253  $374  $406  $5,033  $4,789  $1,311  $1,099  $7,199 

 


 

(1)

The volume change in net interest income represents the change in average balance divided by the previous year’s rate.

 

(2)

The rate change in net interest income represents the change in rate divided by the previous year’s average balance.

 

(3)

The mix change in net interest income represents the change in average balance multiplied by the change in rate.

 

Provision for loan losses. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 we recorded a provision for loan losses of $700 thousand$1 million and $625$875 thousand, respectively. See “Analysis of Asset Quality and Allowance for Loan Losses” for a discussion of loan quality trends and the provision for loan losses.

 

Non-interest income. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 non-interest income totaled $6.3$8.9 million an increase of $2.1and $6.2 million, from $4.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2021.respectively.  The largest componentcomponents of thisthe increase wasin non-interest income were an increase in gain on sale of loans of $1.7 million.$2.1 million and an increase of $316 thousand in other non-interest income. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, we sold $38.2$48.9 million in guaranteed portions of SBA loans.  This compares to sales of $7.4 million during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021. We did not sell SBA loans during the second and third quarters of 2021.  Loans held for sale at December 31,September 30, 2021 and JuneSeptember 30, 2022 were $31.3$28.4 million and $4.6$0.4 million, respectively. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, $14.2$22.5 million and $14.9$32.7 million in guaranteed portions of SBA loans were originated for sale.

Other non-interest income increased by $179$316 thousand, the largest component of which was $90$103 thousand in insurance proceeds related to fire damage at our Greenville, California branch. This branch was heavily damaged in the wildfires that swept through Northern California during the summer of 2021. 

 


 

The following table describes the components of non-interest income for the six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, dollars in thousands: 

 

 

For the Six Months Ended

       

For the Nine Months Ended

      
 

June 30,

        

September 30,

       
 

2022

  

2021

  

Dollar Change

  

Percentage Change

  

2022

  

2021

  

Dollar Change

  

Percentage Change

 

Gain on sale of loans, net

 2,335  591  1,744  295.1% 2,688  591  2,097  354.8%

Interchange income

 1,615  1,528  87  5.7% 2,478  2,367  111  4.7%

Service charges on deposit accounts

 1,170  1,107  63  5.7% 1,835  1,743  92  5.3%

Loan servicing fees

 422  423  (1) (0.2)% 642  623  19  3.0%

Earnings on life insurance policies

 187  175  12  6.9% 281  279  2  0.7%

Other

  585   406   179  44.1%  944   628   316  50.3%

Total non-interest income

 $6,314  $4,230  $2,084  49.3% $8,868  $6,231  $2,637  42.3%

 

Non-interest expense. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, non-interest expense increased by $4.1$5.7 million.  The largest components of this increase were $2.6$4.0 million in salary and benefit expense, $454$630 thousand in occupancy and equipment costs, $313$219 thousand in outside service fees and $210$171 thousand in deposit insurance expense.advertising and shareholder relations. During the  six months ended June 30,second and third quarters of 2021, the Company qualified for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The ERC was made available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act and modified and extended under the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020.  We recorded an ERCThe largest components of $1.1 million during the second quarter of 2021 as a reduction of salary and benefit expense. The other two largest increasesincrease in salary and benefit expense were $1.2$2.3 million in ERC during 2021, $1.5 million in salary expense and $356$365 thousand in accrued bonus expense. The increase in salary expense includes the effect of the acquisition of Bank of Feather River as well as other additions to personnel and merit and promotional increases. Full time equivalent employees increased by 22 to 172 at June 30, 2022. The increase in bonus expense is consistent with the increase in income during the comparable quarters.

The increase in occupancy and equipment expense includes $313 thousand related to our Yuba City branch.  Non-interest expense at this branch totaled $909 thousand and $478 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.   The largest components of the increase in outside service fees were $103$131 thousand in debit card and ATM processing costs $89and $91 thousand in human resources administration and payroll processingprocessing.  The increase in advertising and $51shareholder costs mostly relates to an increase of $162 thousand in online banking expense

paid to an advertising agency which is primarily focused on building our brand in Northern Nevada. The onlylargest decline in non-interest expense was $177$109 thousand in professional fees which were abnormally high in 2021 related to non-recurring merger costs.

 

The following table describes the components of non-interest expense for the six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, dollars in thousands: 

 

 

For the Six Months Ended

       

For the Nine Months Ended

      
 

June 30,

        

September 30,

       
 

2022

  

2021

  

Dollar Change

  

Percentage Change

  

2022

  

2021

  

Dollar Change

  

Percentage Change

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 $8,320  $5,755  $2,565  44.6% $12,700  $8,694  $4,006  46.1%

Occupancy and equipment

 2,248  1,794  454  25.3% 3,468  2,838  630  22.2%

Outside service fees

 1,930  1,617  313  19.4% 2,937  2,718  219  8.1%

Professional fees

 616  793  (177) (22.3)% 930  1,039  (109) (10.5)%

Telephone and data communication

 382  330  52  15.8% 572  536  36  6.7%

Deposit insurance

 372  162  210  129.6%

Armored car and courier

 315  225  90  40.0% 498  355  143  40.3%

Advertising and shareholder relations

 302  171  131  76.6% 496  325  171  52.6%

Director compensation and expense

 275  197  78  39.6% 429  329  100  30.4%

Deposit insurance

 420  290  130  44.8%

Business development

 242  127  115  90.6% 372  222  150  67.6%

Amortization of Core Deposit Intangible

 144  84  60  71.4% 216  167  49  29.3%

Loan collection expenses

 143  94  49  52.1% 199  207  (8) (3.9)%

Other

  418   275��  143  52.0%  667   505   162  32.1%

Total non-interest expense

 $15,707  $11,624  $4,083  35.1% $23,904  $18,225  $5,679  31.2%

 

Provision for income taxes. The Company recorded an income tax provision of $4.0$6.5 million, or 25.8%25.9% of pre-tax income for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022. This compares to an income tax provision of $3.5$5.6 million, or 27.9%26.5% of pre-tax income for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021. The percentages for 2022 and 2021 differ from statutory rates as tax exempt items of income such as earnings on Bank owned life insurance and municipal loan and securities interest decrease taxable income and duringincome.  During 2021 two non-recurring items affected the tax provision: nondeductible merger expenses and the ERC which increaseis not taxable income.for state income tax. 

 


 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE three MONTHS ENDED JuneSeptember 30, 2022

 

Net Income. The Company recorded net income of $5.7$7.2 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 up $1.2 million$650 thousand from net income of $4.5$6.6 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021.  Increases of $3.5$2.2 million in net interest income and $784$553 thousand in non-interest income were partially offset by  increases of $2.7$1.6 million in non-interest expense, $237$422 thousand in the provision for income taxes and $150$50 thousand in the provision for loan losses.  The annualized return on average assets was 1.40%1.72% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022  downup from 1.45%1.71% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021. The annualized return on average equity increased from 17.2%19.6% during the secondthird quarter of  2021 to 19.0%23.7% during the current quarter.

 

The following is a detailed discussion of each component of the change in net income.

 

Net interest income before provision for loan losses.  Driven by the acquisition of BFR, organic growth in average interest earning assets and an increase in market rates, net interest income increased by $3.5$2.2 million from $9.9$13.5 million during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 to $13.4$15.7 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022.

The increase in net interest income includes an increase of $3.5$2.1 million in interest income slightly offset by an increaseand a decrease of $37$30 thousand in interest expense. Interest and fees on loans increaseddecreased by $2.0 million as$747 thousand related to a decline of $447 thousand$2.3 million in fees net of costs on PPP  loans was offset by growth in the loan portfolio and an increase in yield on the portfolio.loans.  During the current quarter we recorded amortization of loan fees net of loan costs on PPP loans totaling $389$237 thousand. This compares to $836 thousand$2.5 million during the secondthird quarter of 2021.  This includes normal amortization on our PPP portfolio and the effect of PPP loan forgiveness.

Average loan balances increased by $112$2.2 million, while the average yield on these loans increaseddecreased by 3136 basis points from 4.90%5.71% during the secondthird quarter of 2021 to 5.21%5.35% during the current quarter. The increasedecrease in loan yield includesrelates to the effect ofdecrease in PPP fees partially offset by an increase in market rates during 2022 including an increase in the rate earned on loans tied to the prime interest rate partially offset by a decline in PPP fee income as described above.2022.  The average prime interest rate increased from 3.25% during the secondthird quarter of 2021 to 3.94%5.35% during the current quarter.

Approximately 23% of the Company's loans are tied to the prime interest rate.

Interest and fees on loans held for sale increaseddecreased by $9$169 thousand related to an increasea decrease in average balance of $0.6$13.0 million from $8.0$15.8 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 to $8.6$2.8 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022.

 

Interest on investment securities increased by $896 thousand$1.4 million from the secondthird quarter of 2021, related to an increase in average total investment securities of $112$133 million to $337$388 million and an increase in yield on the investment portfolio from 1.86%1.80% during the secondthird quarter of 2021 to 2.31%2.61% during the current quarter. Interest on cash balances increased by $609 thousand$1.7 million related to both an increase in the rate paid on these balances and an increase in average cash balances.  The rate paid on cash balances increased from 0.10%0.16% during the secondthird quarter of 2021 to 0.84%2.29% during the current quarter mostly related to an increase in the rate paid on balances held at the Federal Reserve Bank.  The average rate paid on Federal Reserve balances was 0.11%0.15% during the secondthird quarter of 2021 and 0.84%2.25% during the current quarter.

 

Net interest margin for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 increased 1817 basis points to 3.58%4.0%, up from 3.40%3.83% for the same period in 2021.

 


 

The following table presents for the three-month periods indicated the distribution of consolidated average assets, liabilities and shareholders' equity. It also presents the amounts of interest income from interest earning assets and the resultant annualized yields expressed in both dollars and annualized yield percentages, as well as the amounts of interest expense on interest bearing liabilities and the resultant cost expressed in both dollars and annualized rate percentages. Average balances are based on daily averages. Nonaccrual loans are included in the calculation of average loans while nonaccrued interest thereon is excluded from the computation of yields earned:

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Three Months Ended

  

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Three Months Ended

 
 

June 30, 2022

  

June 30, 2021

  

September 30, 2022

  

September 30, 2021

 
 

Average

       

Average

       

Average

       

Average

      
 

Balance

 

Interest

 

Yield/

 

Balance

 

Interest

 

Yield/

  

Balance

 

Interest

 

Yield/

 

Balance

 

Interest

 

Yield/

 
 

(in thousands)

  

(in thousands)

  

Rate

  

(in thousands)

  

(in thousands)

  

Rate

  

(in thousands)

  

(in thousands)

  

Rate

  

(in thousands)

  

(in thousands)

  

Rate

 

Interest-earning assets:

                                    

Loans (2) (3)

 $846,358  $10,992  5.21% $734,662  $8,972  4.90% $863,132  $11,637  5.35% $860,980  $12,384  5.71%

Loans held for sale

 8,600 123 5.74% 7,964 114 5.74% 2,814 50 7.05% 15,846 219 5.48%

Taxable investment securities

 238,477  1,315  2.21% 154,664  650  1.69% 279,342  1,811  2.57% 173,039  714  1.64%

Non-taxable investment securities (1)

 98,552  626  2.55% 70,586  395  2.24% 108,508  741  2.71% 81,995  443  2.14%

Interest-bearing deposits

  314,289   661  0.84%  202,365   52  0.10%  305,526   1,766  2.29%  270,655   109  0.16%

Total interest-earning assets

 1,506,276   13,717  3.65% 1,170,241   10,183  3.49% 1,559,322   16,005  4.07% 1,402,515   13,869  3.92%

Cash and due from banks

 48,852      29,517       32,934      61,373      

Other assets

  68,522       37,658        70,665       59,386      

Total assets

 $1,623,650      $1,237,416       $1,662,921      $1,523,274      
                          

Interest-bearing liabilities:

                                    

Money market deposits

 $255,088  $56  0.09% $197,020  $59  0.12% $251,427  $55  0.09% $250,034  $95  0.15%

Savings deposits

 396,868  85  0.09% 281,828  70  0.10% 410,496  89  0.09% 326,097  67  0.08%

Time deposits

  61,955   42  0.27%  41,308   36  0.35%  58,179   39  0.27%  67,505   66  0.39%

Total deposits

 713,911  183  0.10% 520,156  165  0.13% 720,102  183  0.09% 643,636  228  0.14%

Junior subordinated debentures

 10,310  90  3.50% 10,310  86  3.35% 10,310  89  3.42% 10,310  90  3.46%

Repurchase agreements & other

  10,135   16  0.63%  12,576   1  0.03%  10,842   17  0.62%  13,575   1  0.03%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 734,356   289  0.16% 543,042   252  0.19% 741,254   289  0.15% 667,521   319  0.19%

Non-interest-bearing deposits

 757,655      581,263       789,218      709,896      

Other liabilities

 11,935      8,669       11,635      12,862      

Shareholders' equity

  119,704       104,442        120,814       132,995      

Total liabilities & equity

 $1,623,650      $1,237,416       $1,662,921      $1,523,274      

Cost of funding interest-earning assets (4)

      0.08%      0.09%      0.07%      0.09%

Net interest income and margin (5)

   $13,428  3.57%   $9,931  3.40%   $15,716  4.00%   $13,550  3.83%

 


(1)

Not computed on a tax-equivalent basis.

(2)

Average nonaccrual loan balances of $3.4$1.6 million for 2022 and $3.9$6.2 million for 2021 are included in average loan balances for computational purposes.

(3)

Net fees included in loan interest income for the three-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 were $200$50 thousand and $728 thousand,$2.2 million, respectively.

(4)

Total annualized interest expense divided by the average balance of total earning assets.

(5)

Annualized net interest income divided by the average balance of total earning assets.

 


 

The following table sets forth changes in interest income and interest expense for the three-month periods indicated and the amount of change attributable to variances in volume, rates and the combination of volume and rates based on the relative changes of volume and rates:

 

 

2022 over 2021 change in net interest income

  

2022 over 2021 change in net interest income

 
 

for the three months ended June 30,

  

for the three months ended September 30,

 
 

(in thousands)

  

(in thousands)

 
 

Volume (1)

  

Rate (2)

  

Mix (3)

  

Total

  

Volume (1)

  

Rate (2)

  

Mix (3)

  

Total

 
  

Interest-earning assets:

                        

Loans

 $1,364  $569  $87  $2,020  $31  $(776) $(2) $(747)

Loans held for sale

 9   0 9  (180) 63 (52) (169)

Taxable investment securities

 352  203  110  665  439  408  250  1,097 

Non-taxable investment securities

 157  53  21  231  143  117  38  298 

Interest-bearing deposits

  29   374   206   609   14   1,455   188   1,657 

Total interest income

  1,911   1,199   424   3,534   447   1,267   422   2,136 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

                        

Money market deposits

 17  (16) (4) (3) -  (40) 0  (40)

Savings deposits

 29  (10) (4) 15  17  4  1  22 

Time deposits

 18  (8) (4) 6  (9) (21) 3  (27)

Junior subordinated debentures

 -  4  -  4  -  (1) -  (1)

Repurchase agreements & other

  -   19   (4)  15   -   20   (4)  16 

Total interest expense

  64   (11)  (16)  37   8   (38)  -   (30)

Net interest income

 $1,847  $1,210  $440  $3,497  $439  $1,305  $422  $2,166 

 


 

(1)

The volume change in net interest income represents the change in average balance divided by the previous year’s rate.

 

(2)

The rate change in net interest income represents the change in rate divided by the previous year’s average balance.

 

(3)

The mix change in net interest income represents the change in average balance multiplied by the change in rate.

 

Provision for loan losses. During the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 we recorded a provision for loan losses of $400$300 thousand and $250 thousand, respectively. See “Analysis of Asset Quality and Allowance for Loan Losses” for a discussion of loan quality trends and the provision for loan losses.

 

Non-interest income. Non-interest income increased by $784$553 thousand to $2.7$2.6 million during the current quarter up from $1.9$2.0 million during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021. The largest component of this increase was an increase in gain on sale of SBA loans of $634$353 thousand. We did not sell SBA loans during the  second and third quartersquarter of 2021 resulting in an inventory of loans held for sale of $31.3 million at December 31, 2021.  During the current quarter we sold $14.1$10.7 million in guaranteed portions of SBA loans and ended the quarter with loans held for sale totaling $4.6 million.$434 thousand.

 

 


 

The following table describes the components of non-interest income for the three-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, dollars in thousands: 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

       

For the Three Months Ended

      
 

June 30,

       

September 30,

      
 

2022

  

2021

  

Dollar Change

  

Percentage Change

  

2022

  

2021

  

Dollar Change

  

Percentage Change

 

Interchange income

 $853  $813  $40  4.9% $864  $839  $25  3.0%

Service charges on deposit accounts

  666   636   30  4.7%

Gain on sale of loans, net

 634  -  634  100.0% 353  -  353  100.0%

Service charges on deposit accounts

  604   567   37  6.5%

Loan servicing fees

 212  196  16  8.2% 220  200  20  10.0%

Earnings on life insurance policies

 93  84  9  10.7% 99  104  (5) (4.8)%

Other

  268   220   48  21.8%  352   222   130  58.6%

Total non-interest income

 $2,664  $1,880  $784  41.7% $2,554  $2,001  $553  27.6%

 

Non-interest expense. During the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, total non-interest expense increased by $2.7$1.6 million from $5.3$6.6 million during the secondthird quarter of 2021 to $8.0$8.2 million during the current quarter. The largest component of this increase was an increase in salary and benefit expense of $2.0 million.$1.4 million primary related to a $1.2 million ERC received during the third quarter of 2021. Occupancy and equipment costs increased by $207$177 thousand the largest component of which $163 thousandthis increase relates to the Yuba City branch.

The largest increasesan increased investment in salary and benefit expense were $1.1 millionsoftware primarily related to our lending platform. During the ERC, $625current quarter we made a one-time adjustment to accrued deposit insurance expense resulting in an $80 thousand reduction in salarythis expense and $266 thousand in bonus expense. The increase in salary expense includesfrom the effectthird quarter of the acquisition of Bank of Feather River as well as other additions to personnel and merit and promotional increases. Full time equivalent employees increased by 22 to 172 at June 30, 2022. The increase in bonus expense is consistent with the increase in income during the comparable quarters.2021.

 

The following table describes the components of non-interest expense for the three-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, dollars in thousands: 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

       

For the Three Months Ended

      
 

June 30,

       

September 30,

      
 

2022

  

2021

  

Dollar Change

  

Percentage Change

  

2022

  

2021

  

Dollar Change

  

Percentage Change

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 $4,238  $2,231  $2,007  90.0% $4,380  $2,940  $1,440  49.0%

Occupancy and equipment

 1,111  904  207  22.9% 1,220  1,043  177  17.0%

Outside service fees

 1,022  875  147  16.8% 1,007  1,101  (94) (8.5)%

Professional fees

 337  451  (114) (25.3)% 314  246  68  27.6%

Advertising and shareholder relations

 194  154  40  26.0%

Telephone and data communication

 191  175  16  9.1% 190  206  (16) (7.8)%

Advertising and shareholder relations

 190  103  87  84.5%

Deposit insurance

 175  88  87  98.9%

Armored car and courier

 167  117  50  42.7% 183  130  53  40.8%

Director compensation and expense

 134  106  28  26.4% 154  132  22  16.7%

Business development

 127  61  66  108.2% 130  95  35  36.8%

Amortization of Core Deposit Intangible

 72  83  (11) (13.3)%

Loan collection expenses

 75  45  30  66.7% 56  113  (57) (50.4)%

Amortization of Core Deposit Intangible

 72  42  30  71.4%

Deposit insurance

 48  128  (80) (62.5)%

Other

  194   134   60  44.8%  250   230   20  8.7%

Total non-interest expense

 $8,033  $5,332  $2,701  50.7% $8,198  $6,601  $1,597  24.2%

 

Provision for income taxes. The Company recorded an income tax provision of $2.0$2.5 million, or 25.7%26.0% of pre-tax income for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022. This compares to an income tax provision of $1.7$2.1 million, or 27.9%24.4% of pre-tax income for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021. The percentages for 2022 and 2021 differ from statutory rates as tax exempt items of income such as earnings on Bank owned life insurance and municipal loan and securities interest decrease taxable income and during 2021 nondeductible merger expenses which increase taxable income. The decrease in the effective tax rate in the 2021 quarter is primarily related to the ERC which is not taxable for state income tax.

 


 

 

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

Total assets at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 were $1.6$1.7 billion, an increase of $7$39 million from December 31, 2021. Net loans increased by $24.0$20.3 million from $829.4 million at December 31, 2021 to $853.4$849.7 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2022. Loans held for sale decreased by $26.7$30.8 million from $31.3 million at December 31, 2021 to $4.6 million$434 thousand at JuneSeptember 30, 2022. Investment securities increased by $59.3$77.3 million from $305.9 million at December 31, 2021 to $365.2$383.2 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2022. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $317.7$334.1 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 down $62.9$46.5 million from $380.6 million at December 31, 2021. 

Deposits totaled $1.5 billion at JuneSeptember 30, 2022, an increase of $33.6$72.2 million from December 31, 2021. Mostly related to a $27.8$43.9 million decrease in other comprehensive income from income of $1.6 million at December 31, 2021 to a loss of $42.3 million at September 30, 2022, shareholders’ equity decreased by $17.9$27.6 million from $134.1 million at December 31, 2021 to $116.2$106.5 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2022.

 

Loan Portfolio. Gross loans totaled $862.2$858.0 million, an increase of $23.6$19.4 million from December 31, 2021. PPP loans declined by $26.6$33.4 million from $34.6 million at December 31, 2021 to $8.0$1.2 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2022.  Unearned fees, net of costs, on PPP loans declined by $993 thousand$1.2 million from $1.3 million at December 31, 2021 to $279$52 thousand at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 .2022. 

 

The  largest areas of growth in the Company’s loan portfolio were $29.4$39.0 million in commercial real estate loans and $9.4$4.0 million in construction loans.  The largest declinesdecline in loan balances was $15.4$26.6 million in commercial loans, resulting from the $26.6$33.4 million decline in PPP loans discussed above. Although the Company offers a broad array of financing options, it continues to concentrate its focus on small to medium sized commercial businesses. These loans offer diversification as to industries and types of businesses, thus limiting material exposure in any industry concentrations. The Company offers both fixed and floating rate loans and obtains collateral in the form of real property, business assets and deposit accounts, but looks to business and personal cash flows as its primary source of repayment. 

 

As shown in the following table the Company's largest lending categories are commercial real estate loans, agricultural loans, commercial loans and auto loans.  

 

   

Percent of

   

Percent of

    

Percent of

   

Percent of

 
   

Loans in Each

   

Loans in Each

    

Loans in Each

   

Loans in Each

 
 

Balance at End

 

Category to

 

Balance at End

 

Category to

  

Balance at End

 

Category to

 

Balance at End

 

Category to

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

of Period

 

Total Loans

 

of Period

 

Total Loans

  

of Period

 

Total Loans

 

of Period

 

Total Loans

 
 

06/30/2022

 

06/30/2022

 

12/31/2021

 

12/31/2021

  

09/30/2022

 

09/30/2022

 

12/31/2021

 

12/31/2021

 

Commercial

 $84,378  9.8% $99,804  11.9% $73,227  8.5% $99,804  11.9%

Agricultural

 125,807  14.6% 126,456  15.1% 124,894  14.6% 126,456  15.1%

Real estate – residential

 15,867  1.8% 15,837  1.9% 15,999  1.9% 15,837  1.9%

Real estate – commercial

 447,980  52.0% 418,609  49.9% 457,624  53.3% 418,609  49.9%

Real estate – construction & land

 60,891  7.1% 51,526  6.1% 55,511  6.5% 51,526  6.1%

Equity Lines of Credit

 34,745  4.0% 32,793  3.9% 34,568  4.0% 32,793  3.9%

Auto

 87,907  10.2% 89,046  10.6% 91,425  10.7% 89,046  10.6%

Other

  4,577   0.5%  4,516   0.6%  4,728   0.5%  4,516   0.6%

Total Gross Loans

 $862,152   100% $838,587   100% $857,976   100% $838,587   100%

 

The Company’s real estate related loans, including real estate mortgage loans, real estate construction and land development loans, consumer equity lines of credit, and agricultural loans secured by real estate, comprised 75%76% of the total loan portfolio at JuneSeptember 30, 2022. Moreover, the business activities of the Company currently are focused in the California counties of Plumas, Nevada, Placer, Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Sierra, and Sutter and in Washoe and Carson City Counties in Northern Nevada. Consequently, the results of operations and financial condition of the Company are dependent upon the general trends in these economies and, in particular, the commercial real estate markets. In addition, the concentration of the Company's operations in these areas of Northeastern California and Northwestern Nevada exposes it to greater risk than other banking companies with a wider geographic base in the event of catastrophes, such as earthquakes, fires and floods in these regions.

 

The rates of interest charged on variable rate loans are set at specific increments in relation to the Company's lending rate or other indexes such as the published prime interest rate or U.S. Treasury rates and vary with changes in these indexes. The frequency in which variable rate loans reprice can vary from one day to several years. At JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, approximately 78%79% and 76%, respectively of the Company's loan portfolio was comprised of variable rate loans. Loans indexed to the prime interest rate were approximately 23% of the Company’s loan portfolio; these loans reprice within one day to three months of a change in the prime rate. At JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, 53%52% and 55%, respectively of the variable loans were at their respective floor rate. While real estate mortgage, agricultural, commercial and consumer lending remain the foundation of the Company's historical loan mix, some changes in the mix have occurred due to the changing economic environment and the resulting change in demand for certain loan types.

 


 

Analysis of Asset Quality and Allowance for Loan Losses. The Company attempts to minimize credit risk through its underwriting and credit review policies. The Company’s credit review process includes internally prepared credit reviews as well as contracting with an outside firm to conduct periodic credit reviews. The Company’s management and lending officers evaluate the loss exposure of classified and impaired loans on a quarterly basis, or more frequently as loan conditions change. The Management Asset Resolution Committee (MARC) reviews the asset quality of criticized and past due loans monthly and reports the findings to the full Board of Directors. In management's opinion, this loan review system helps facilitate the early identification of potential criticized loans. MARC also provides guidance for the maintenance and timely disposition of OREO properties including developing financing and marketing programs to incent individuals to purchase OREO. MARC consists of the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Credit Officer, and the activities are governed by a formal written charter. The MARC meets monthly and reports to the Board of Directors.

 

The allowance for loan losses is established through charges to earnings in the form of the provision for loan losses. Loan losses are charged to, and recoveries are credited to the allowance for loan losses. The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level deemed appropriate by management to provide for known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio. The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based upon management's continuing assessment of various factors affecting the collectability of loans including current economic conditions, maturity of the portfolio, size of the portfolio, industry concentrations, borrower credit history, collateral, the existing allowance for loan losses, independent credit reviews, current charges and recoveries to the allowance for loan losses and the overall quality of the portfolio as determined by management, regulatory agencies, and independent credit review consultants retained by the Company. There is no precise method of predicting specific losses or amounts which may ultimately be charged off on particular segments of the loan portfolio. The collectability of a loan is subjective to some degree, but must relate to the borrower’s financial condition, cash flow, quality of the borrower’s management expertise, collateral and guarantees, and state of the local economy.

 

Formula allocations are calculated by applying loss factors to outstanding loans with similar characteristics. Loss factors are based on the Company’s historical loss experience as adjusted for changes in the business cycle and may be adjusted for significant factors that, in management's judgment, affect the collectability of the portfolio as of the evaluation date. Historical loss data from the beginning of the latest business cycle are incorporated in the loss factors. 

 

The discretionary allocation is based upon management’s evaluation of various loan segment conditions that are not directly measured in the determination of the formula and specific allowances. The conditions may include, but are not limited to, general economic and business conditions affecting the key lending areas of the Company, credit quality trends, collateral values, loan volumes and concentrations, and other business conditions.   We added a pandemic qualitative factor to our allowance for loan loss calculation during 2020.

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU No. 2016-13 significantly changes how entities will measure credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments that aren’t measured at fair value through net income. The standard will replace today’s “incurred loss” approach with an “expected loss” model. The new model, referred to as the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model, will apply to: (1) financial assets subject to credit losses and measured at amortized cost, and (2) certain off-balance sheet credit exposures. This includes, but is not limited to, loans, leases, held-to- maturity securities, loan commitments, and financial guarantees. The CECL model does not apply to available-for-sale (“AFS”) debt securities. For AFS debt securities with unrealized losses, entities will measure credit losses in a manner similar to what they do today, except that the losses will be recognized as allowances rather than reductions in the amortized cost of the securities. The ASU also simplifies the accounting model for purchased credit-impaired debt securities and loans. ASU No. 2016- 13 also expands the disclosure requirements regarding an entity’s assumptions, models, and methods for estimating the allowance for loan and lease losses. On October 16, 2019, the FASB approved a proposal to change the effective date of ASU No. 2016-13 for smaller reporting companies, as defined by the SEC, and other non-SEC reporting entities, delaying the effective date to fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal periods. As the Company is a smaller reporting company and has not adopted provisions of the standard early, the delay is applicable to the Company. The Company has begun its implementation efforts by establishing an implementation team chaired by the Company’s Chief Credit Officer and composed of members of the Company’s credit administration and accounting departments. We have purchased software to support the CECL calculation of the allowance for loan losses under ASU No 2016-13. During the secondthird quarter of 2021 we engaged a consultant to perform a model validation of our CECL model and to assist us in documenting all aspects of the CECL model. The Company’s preliminary evaluation indicates the provisions of ASU No. 2016-13 are expected to impact the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements, in particular the level of the reserve for credit losses. However, the Company continues to evaluate the extent of the potential impact.

 


 

The following table provides certain information for the dates indicated with respect to the Company's allowance for loan losses as well as charge-off and recovery activity.

 

 

For the Six Months Ended

 

For the Year Ended

  

For the Nine Months Ended

 

For the Year Ended

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

June 30,

  

December 31,

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

2021

  

2020

  

2019

  

2022

  

2021

  

2021

  

2020

  

2019

 

Balance at beginning of period

 $10,352  $9,902  $9,902  $7,243  $6,958  $10,352  $9,902  $9,902  $7,243  $6,958 

Charge-offs:

                      

Commercial

 19 161 188 131 587  169 189 188 131 587 

Agricultural

 - - - - -  - - - - - 

Real estate – residential

 - - - - -  - - - - - 

Real estate – commercial

 - - - - -  19 - - - - 

Real estate – construction & land

 -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  - 

Equity Lines of Credit

 -  -  -  -  6  -  -  -  -  6 

Auto

 419  346  703  574  867  632  459  703  574  867 

Other

  31   37   47   82   61   35   44   47   82   61 

Total charge-offs

  469   544   938   787   1,521   855   692   938   787   1,521 

Recoveries:

                      

Commercial

 17 47 72 34 26  23 56 72 34 26 

Agricultural

 - - - - -  - - - - - 

Real estate – residential

 2 1 3 15 3  2 3 3 15 3 

Real estate – commercial

 - 4 8 8 4  1 6 8 8 4 

Real estate – construction & land

 -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  - 

Equity Lines of Credit

 -  2  4  4  5  -  2  4  4  5 

Auto

 311  77  136  200  258  388  120  136  200  258 

Other

 6  14  40  10  10   9   33   40   10   10 

Total recoveries

  336   145   263   271   306   423   220   263   271   306 

Net charge-offs

 133  399  675  516  1,215  432  472  675  516  1,215 

Provision for loan losses

  700   625   1,125   3,175   1,500   1,000   875   1,125   3,175   1,500 

Balance at end of period

 $10,919  $10,128  $10,352  $9,902  $7,243  $10,920  $10,305  $10,352  $9,902  $7,243 

Net charge-offs during the period to average loans (annualized for the six-month periods)

 0.03% 0.11% 0.09% 0.07% 0.21%

Net charge-offs during the period to average loans (annualized for the nine-month periods)

 0.07% 0.08% 0.09% 0.07% 0.21%

Allowance for loan losses to total loans

 1.27% 1.40% 1.23% 1.40% 1.17% 1.27% 1.23% 1.23% 1.40% 1.17%

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 we recorded a provision for loan losses of $700 thousand$1 million and $625$875 thousand, respectively. Net charge-offs totaled $133$432 thousand during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, a decrease of $266$40 thousand from $399$472 thousand during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021.

 

The following table provides a breakdown of the allowance for loan losses at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

   

Percent of

   

Percent of

    

Percent of

   

Percent of

 
   

Loans in Each

   

Loans in Each

    

Loans in Each

   

Loans in Each

 
 

Balance at End

 

Category to

 

Balance at End

 

Category to

  

Balance at End

 

Category to

 

Balance at End

 

Category to

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

of Period

 

Total Loans

 

of Period

 

Total Loans

  

of Period

 

Total Loans

 

of Period

 

Total Loans

 
 

6/30/2022

 

6/30/2022

 

12/31/2021

 

12/31/2021

  

9/30/2022

 

9/30/2022

 

12/31/2021

 

12/31/2021

 

Commercial

 $902 9.8% $1,074 11.9% $824 8.5% $1,074 11.9%

Agricultural

 1,094 14.6% 791 15.1% 1,006 14.6% 791 15.1%

Real estate – residential

 139 1.8% 168 1.9% 134 1.9% 168 1.9%

Real estate – commercial

 4,395 52.0% 4,549 49.9% 4,206 53.3% 4,549 49.9%

Real estate – construction & land development

 1,759 7.1% 1,325 6.1% 1,900 6.5% 1,325 6.1%

Equity Lines of Credit

 593 4.0% 426 3.9% 642 4.0% 426 3.9%

Auto

 1,900 10.2% 1,911 10.6% 2,069 10.7% 1,911 10.6%

Other

  137  0.5%  108  0.6%  139  0.5%  108  0.6%

Total

 $10,919   100% $10,352   100% $10,920   100% $10,352   100%

 

The allowance for loan losses totaled $10.9 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2022  and $10.4 million at  December 31, 2021. At least quarterly, the Company evaluates each specific reserve and if it determines that the loss represented by the specific reserve is uncollectable it records a charge-off for the uncollectable portion. Specific reserves related to impaired loans totaled $38$21 thousand at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and $28 thousand at December 31, 2021.  The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was 1.27% at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 1.23% at December 31, 2021.

 

The Company places loans 90 days or more past due on nonaccrual status unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection. A loan is considered to be in the process of collection if, based on a probable specific event, it is expected that the loan will be repaid or brought current. Generally, this collection period would not exceed 90 days. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status the Company's general policy is to reverse and charge against current income previously accrued but unpaid interest. Interest income on such loans is subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash is received, and future collection of principal is deemed by management to be probable. Where the collectability of the principal or interest on a loan is considered to be doubtful by management, it is placed on nonaccrual status prior to becoming 90 days delinquent.

 


 

Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. The amount of impaired loans is not directly comparable to the amount of nonperforming loans disclosed later in this section. The primary difference between impaired loans and nonperforming loans is that impaired loan recognition considers not only loans 90 days or more past due, restructured loans and nonaccrual loans but also may include identified problem loans other than delinquent loans where it is considered probable that we will not collect all amounts due to us (including both principal and interest) in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement.

 

A restructuring of a debt constitutes a troubled debt restructuring (TDR) if the Company, for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor's financial difficulties, grants a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider. Restructured workout loans typically present an elevated level of credit risk as the borrowers are not able to perform according to the original contractual terms. Loans that are reported as TDRs are considered impaired and measured for impairment as described above.

 

Loans restructured (TDRs) not included in nonperforming loans in the following table totaled $0.8 million at September 30, 2022 and $0.9 million at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019. For additional information related to restructured loans see Note 4 to the condensed consolidated financial statements contained within this Form 10-Q.

The following table sets forth the amount of the Company's nonperforming assets as of the dates indicated.

 

 

At

          

At

         
 

June 30,

 

At December 31,

  

September 30,

 

At December 31,

 
 

2022

 

2021

 

2020

 

2019

  

2022

 

2021

 

2020

 

2019

 
 

(dollars in thousands)

  

(dollars in thousands)

 
  

Nonaccrual loans

 $1,551  $4,863  $2,536  $2,050  $1,485  $4,863  $2,536  $2,050 

Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing

  -   -  -  -   -   -  -  - 

Total nonperforming loans

 1,551  4,863  2,536  2,050  1,485  4,863  2,536  2,050 

Other real estate owned

 369  487  403  707  369  487  403  707 

Other vehicles owned

  40   47  31  56   18   47  31  56 

Total nonperforming assets

 $1,960  $5,397  $2,970  $2,813  $1,872  $5,397  $2,970  $2,813 

Interest income forgone on nonaccrual loans

 $151  $381  $119  $158  $169  $381  $119  $158 

Interest income recorded on a cash basis on nonaccrual loans

 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

Nonperforming loans to total loans

 0.18% 0.58% 0.36% 0.33% 0.17% 0.58% 0.36% 0.33%

Nonperforming assets to total assets

 0.12% 0.33% 0.27% 0.33% 0.11% 0.33% 0.27% 0.33%

 

Nonperforming loans at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 were $1.6$1.5 million, a decrease of $3.3$3.4 million from $4.9 million at December 31, 2021.   SpecificThere were no specific reserves on nonaccrual loans totaled $16 thousand at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and $0 ator December 31, 2021.  Performing loans past due thirty to eighty-nine days were $3.4$3.0 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 down slightly from $3.5 million at December 31, 2021. Of the loans past due thirty to eighty-nine days at JuneSeptember 30, 2022, $1.9$1.8 million were automobile loans.

 

A substandard loan is not adequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the borrower or the value of the collateral pledged, if any. Total substandard loans decreased by $2.6$2.7 million from $5.5 million at December 31, 2021 to $2.9$2.8 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2022. Loans classified as special mention increased by $4.2$2.5 million from $5.0 million at December 31, 2021 to $9.2$7.5 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2022. 

 

At JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company's recorded investment in impaired loans totaled $1.4 million and $4.9 million, respectively. The specific allowance for loan losses related to impaired loans totaled $38$21 thousand and $28 thousand at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

It is the policy of management to make additions to the allowance for loan losses so that it remains appropriate to absorb the inherent risk of loss in the portfolio. Management believes that the allowance at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 is appropriate. However, the determination of the amount of the allowance is judgmental and subject to economic conditions which cannot be predicted with certainty. Accordingly, the Company cannot predict whether charge-offs of loans in excess of the allowance may occur in future periods.

 

Loans Held for Sale. Included in the loan portfolio are loans which are 75% to 90% guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA), US Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Service (RBS) and Farm Services Agency (FSA). The guaranteed portion of these loans may be sold to a third party, with the Bank retaining the unguaranteed portion. The Company can receive a premium in excess of the adjusted carrying value of the loan at the time of sale.

 

As of  JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 the Company had $4.6 million$434 thousand and $31.3 million, respectively in SBA government guaranteed loans held for sale. Loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value and therefore may be reported at fair value on a non-recurring basis. The fair values for loans held for sale are based on either observable transactions of similar instruments or formally committed loan sale prices.

 


 

OREO represents real property acquired by the Bank either through foreclosure or through a deed in lieu thereof from the borrower. Repossessed assets include vehicles and other commercial assets acquired under agreements with delinquent borrowers. OREO holdings represented 2 properties totaling $369 thousand at  JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 3 properties totaling $487 thousand at  December 31, 2021. Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets were 0.12%0.11% at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 0.33% at December 31, 2021.

 

The following table provides a summary of the change in the number and balance of OREO properties for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 (dollars in thousands): 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
 

#

 

2022

 

#

 

2021

  

#

 

2022

 

#

 

2021

 

Beginning Balance

 3  $487  3  $403  3  $487  3  $403 

Additions

 -  -  1  177  -  -  2  259 

Dispositions

  1   (118)  1   (56) 1 (118) 1 (56)

Provision from change in OREO valuation

  -  -  -  (37)

Ending Balance

  2  $369   3  $524   2  $369   4  $569 

 

Investment Portfolio and Federal Funds Sold. Total investment securities were $365$383 million as of JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and $306 million as of December 31, 2021.  Net unrealized losses on available-for-sale investment securities totaling $38.8$62.2 million were recorded, net of $11.5$18.4 million in tax benefit, as accumulated other comprehensive loss within shareholders' equity at JuneSeptember 30, 2022.   Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale investment securities totaling $1.7 million were recorded, net of $493 thousand in tax expense, as accumulated other comprehensive income within shareholders' equity at December 31, 2021. No securities were sold during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021. The change from an unrealized gain of $1.7 million  to an unrealized loss of $38.8$62.2 million is related to a significant increase in market rates. During the first quarter of 2022 the Federal Reserve began increasing the Federal Funds rate to combat inflationary pressures in the economy.  The Federal Funds rate has increased 150300 basis points during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 .

 

The investment portfolio at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 consisted of $9.9$9.7 million in U.S. Treasury securities, $183.9$190.5 million in securities of U.S. Government-sponsored agencies, $69.3$78.8 million in securities of U.S. Government-agencies and 215227 municipal securities totaling $102.1$104.2 million. The investment portfolio at December 31, 2021 consisted of $151.0 million in securities of U.S. Government-sponsored agencies, $57.2 million in securities of U.S. Government-agencies and 188 municipal securities totaling $97.7 million.

 

There were no Federal funds sold at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021; however, the Bank maintained interest earning balances at the Federal Reserve Bank totaling $277$305 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and $320 million at December 31, 2021. The balance, at JuneSeptember 30, 2022, earns interest at the rate of 1.65%3.15%.

 

The Company classifies its investment securities as available-for-sale or held-to-maturity. Currently all securities are classified as available-for-sale. Securities classified as available-for-sale may be sold to implement the Company's asset/liability management strategies and in response to changes in interest rates, prepayment rates and similar factors. 

 

Deposits. Total deposits increased by $33.6$72.2 million from $1.4 billion at December  31, 2021 to $1.5 billion at JuneSeptember 30, 2022. The increase in deposits includes increases of $28.3$59.3 million in demand deposits and $24.0$37.0 million in savings accounts.  Money market accounts declined by $14.9$15.1 million and time deposits declined by $3.8$9.0 million. 

 


 

The following table shows the distribution of deposits by type at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

   

Percent of

   

Percent of

    

Percent of

   

Percent of

 
   

Deposits in Each

   

Deposits in Each

    

Deposits in Each

   

Deposits in Each

 
 

Balance at End

 

Category to

 

Balance at End

 

Category to

  

Balance at End

 

Category to

 

Balance at End

 

Category to

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

of Period

 

Total Deposits

 

of Period

 

Total Deposits

  

of Period

 

Total Deposits

 

of Period

 

Total Deposits

 
 

06/30/2022

 

06/30/2022

 

12/31/2021

 

12/31/2021

  

09/30/2022

 

09/30/2022

 

12/31/2021

 

12/31/2021

 

Non-interest bearing

 $764,907  52.0% $736,582  51.2% $795,880  52.7% $736,582  51.2%

Money Market

 246,067  16.7% 261,005  18.1% 245,902  16.3% 261,005  18.1%

Savings

 401,091  27.2% 377,050  26.2% 414,039  27.4% 377,050  26.2%

Time

  60,537  4.1% 64,362  4.5%  55,375  3.6% 64,362  4.5%

Total Deposits

 $1,472,602  100% $1,438,999  100% $1,511,196  100% $1,438,999  100%

 

Deposits represent the Bank's primary source of funds. Deposits are primarily core deposits in that they are demand, savings and time deposits generated from local businesses and individuals. These sources are considered to be relatively stable, long-term relationships thereby enhancing steady growth of the deposit base without major fluctuations in overall deposit balances. The Company experiences, to a small degree, some seasonality with the slower growth period between November through April, and the higher growth period from May through October. To assist in meeting any funding demands, the Company maintains a secured borrowing arrangement with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLB). There were no brokered deposits at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021.

 

Short-term Borrowing Arrangements. The Company is a member of the FHLB and can borrow up to $254$266 million from the FHLB secured by commercial and residential mortgage loans with carrying values totaling $519$550 million. The Company is required to hold FHLB stock as a condition of membership. At JuneSeptember 30, 2022  the Company held $5.0 million of FHLB stock which is recorded as a component of other assets. Based on this level of stock holdings the Company can borrow up to $183.8 million. To borrow the full $254$266 million in available credit the Company would need to purchase $1.9$2.2 million in additional FHLB stock. In addition to its FHLB borrowing line, the Company has unsecured short-term borrowing agreements with two of its correspondent banks in the amounts of $50 million and $20 million. There were no outstanding borrowings to the FHLB or the correspondent banks at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. 

 

Note Payable.  During 2021 and until January 25, 2022, the Company maintained a $15 million line of credit facility with one of its correspondent banks (the "Note").  Interest on the Note was payable at the "Prime Rate".  There were no borrowings on the Note during the current quarter or during the year ended December 31, 2021. The Note was secured by 100 shares of Plumas Bank stock representing the Company's 100% ownership interest in Plumas Bank. Under the Note, the Bank was subject to several negative and affirmative covenants including, but not limited to, providing timely financial information, maintaining specified levels of capital, restrictions on additional borrowings, and meeting or exceeding certain capital and asset quality ratios.

 

On January 25, 2022 the Company replaced this facility with a $15 million Loan Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) and Promissory Note (the “Term Note”). The Term Note matures on January 25, 2035 and can be prepaid at any time.  During the initial three years of the Loan Agreement the Term Note functions as an interest only revolving line of credit.  Beginning on year four the Term Note converts into a term loan requiring semi-annual principal and interest payments and no further advances can be made. The proceeds of this lending facility shall be used by the Company for general corporation purposes, and to provide capital injections into the Bank. The Term Note bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.85% for the first 5 years and then at a floating interest rate linked to WSJ Prime Rate for the remaining eight year term. The Loan Agreement provides for a $187,500 loan fee. The Note is secured by the common stock of the Bank. The Loan Agreement contains certain financial and non-financial covenants, which include, but are not limited to, a minimum leverage ratio at the Bank, a minimum total risk-based capital ratio at the Bank, a maximum Texas Ratio at the Bank, a minimum level of Tier 1 capital at the Bank  and a return on average assets needed to generate a 1.25X debt service coverage ratio. The Loan Agreement also contains customary events of default, including, but not limited to, failure to pay principal or interest, the commencement of certain bankruptcy proceedings, and certain adverse regulatory events affecting the Company or the Bank. Upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Loan Agreement, the Company’s obligations under the Loan Agreement may be accelerated. The Company was in compliance with all covenants related to the Term Note at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and has not borrowed on the Term Note.

 

Repurchase Agreements. The Bank offers a repurchase agreement product for its larger customers which use securities sold under agreements to repurchase as an alternative to interest-bearing deposits. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaling $10.4$13.0 million and $17.3 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively are secured by U.S. Government agency securities with a carrying amount of $19.1$17.4 million and $23.0 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Interest paid on this product is similar to that which is paid on the Bank’s money market accounts; however, these are not deposits and are not FDIC insured.

 

Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures. Plumas Statutory Trust I and II are business trust subsidiaries formed by the Company with capital at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 of $368,000$371,000 and $185,000,$186,000, respectively, for the sole purpose of issuing trust preferred securities fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company.

 

During 2002, Trust I issued 6,000 Floating Rate Capital Trust Pass-Through Securities ("Trust Preferred Securities"), with a liquidation value of $1,000 per security, for gross proceeds of $6,000,000. During 2005, Trust II issued 4,000 Trust Preferred Securities with a liquidation value of $1,000 per security, for gross proceeds of $4,000,000. The entire proceeds were invested by Trust I in the amount of $6,186,000 and Trust II in the amount of $4,124,000 in Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures (the "Subordinated Debentures") issued by the Company, with identical maturity, repricing and payment terms as the Trust Preferred Securities. The Subordinated Debentures represent the sole assets of Trusts I and II.

 

Trust I’s Subordinated Debentures mature on September 26, 2032 and bear an effective interest rate of 4.15%, with  payments due quarterly. Trust II’s Subordinated Debentures mature on September 28, 2035 and bear an effective interest rate of 2.23%, with payments due quarterly. The effective interest rate includes the effect of interest rate swaps that are associated with these borrowings.  See Interest Rate Swaps below. The interest rate of the Trust Preferred Securities issued by Trust I adjust on each quarterly anniversary date to equal the 3-month LIBOR plus 3.40%. The Trust Preferred Securities issued by Trust II adjust on each quarterly anniversary date to equal the 3-month LIBOR plus 1.48%. Both Trusts I and II have the option to defer payment of the distributions for a period of up to five years, as long as the Company is not in default on the payment of interest on the Subordinated Debentures.

 

Interest expense recognized by the Company for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 related to the subordinated debentures was $179$267 thousand and $165$255 thousand, respectively.

 

 

4239

 

Interest Rate Swaps

 

From time to time, we may use interest rate swaps or other instruments to manage our interest rate exposure and reduce the impact of future interest rate changes.  These financial instruments are not used for trading or speculative purposes.  On May 26, 2020 we entered into two separate interest rate swap agreements, effectively converting the $10 million in Subordinated Debentures to fixed obligations.  The swaps have a 10 year maturity and fix the LIBOR rate on the Subordinated Debentures at approximately 75 basis points. These agreements have been designated and qualify as cash flow hedging instruments and, as such changes in the fair value are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income/loss to the extent the agreements are effective hedges.  At JuneSeptember 30, 2022  and December 31, 2021 the carrying value of the swaps, which was included in other assets, was an unrealized gain of $1.6$2.1 million and $607 thousand, respectively. 

 

Capital Resources

  

Shareholders’ equity decreased by $17.9$27.6 million from $134.1 million at December 31, 2021 to $116.2$106.5 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2022. The $17.9$27.6 million decrease was related to a reduction in accumulated other comprehensive income of $27.8$43.9 million to a loss of $42.3 million and shareholder dividends of $1.9$2.8 million partially offset by earnings during the first sixnine months of 2022 of $11.4$18.6 million and $0.4 million$439 thousand representing stock option activity.

 

It is the policy of the Company to periodically distribute excess retained earnings to the shareholders through the payment of cash dividends. Such dividends help promote shareholder value and capital adequacy by enhancing the marketability of the Company’s stock. All authority to provide a return to the shareholders in the form of a cash or stock dividend or split rests with the Board of Directors. The Board will periodically, but on no regular schedule, review the appropriateness of a cash dividend payment. Banking regulations limit the amount of dividends that may be paid without prior approval of regulatory agencies. The Company is subject to various restrictions on the payment of dividends.  Quarterly cash dividends of $0.16 were paid on August 15, 2022,  May 16, 2022 and February 15, 2022 and quarterly cash dividends of  $0.14 per share were paid on November 15, 2021,  August 16, 2021,  May 17, 2021 and February 15, 2021.

 

Capital Standards. The Company uses a variety of measures to evaluate its capital adequacy. Management reviews these capital measurements on a monthly basis and takes appropriate action to ensure that they are within established internal and external guidelines. The FDIC has promulgated risk-based capital guidelines for all state non-member banks such as the Bank. These guidelines establish a risk-adjusted ratio relating capital to different categories of assets and off-balance sheet exposures.

 

In July, 2013, the federal bank regulatory agencies adopted rules implementing the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s capital guidelines for U.S. depository organizations, sometimes called “Basel III,” that increased the minimum regulatory capital requirements for bank holding companies and depository institutions and implemented strict eligibility criteria for regulatory capital instruments. The Basel III capital rules include a minimum common equity Tier 1 ratio of 4.5%, a Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.0%, a total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0%, and a minimum leverage ratio of 4.0% (calculated as Tier 1 capital to average consolidated assets). The minimum capital levels required to be considered “well capitalized” include a common equity Tier 1 ratio of 6.5%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 8.0%, a total risk-based capital ratio of 10.0%  and a leverage ratio of 5.0%.  In addition, the Basel III capital rules require that banking organizations maintain a capital conservation buffer of 2.5% above the minimum capital requirements in order to avoid restrictions on their ability to pay dividends, repurchase stock or pay discretionary bonuses. Including the capital conservation buffer of 2.5%, the Basel III capital rules require the following minimum ratios for a bank holding company or bank to be considered well capitalized: a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 7.0%; a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5%, and a total capital ratio of 10.5%. At JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and  December 31, 2021, the Bank’s capital ratios exceeded the thresholds necessary to be considered “well capitalized” under the Basel III framework.

 

Under the FRB’s Small Bank Holding Company and Savings and Loan Holding companyCompany Policy Statement (the “Policy Statement”), qualifying bank holding companies with less than $3 billion in consolidated assets are exempt from the Basel III consolidated capital rules. The Company qualifies for treatment under the Policy Statement and is not currently subject to the Basel III consolidated capital rules at the bank holding company level. The Basel III capital rules continue to apply to the Bank.

 

In 2019, the federal bank regulators issued a rule establishing a “community bank leverage ratio” (the ratio of a bank’s tier 1 capital to average total consolidated assets) that qualifying institutions with less than $10 billion in assets may elect to use in lieu of the generally applicable leverage and risk-based capital requirements under Basel III. A qualifying banking organization that elects to use the new ratio will be considered to have met all applicable federal regulatory capital and leverage requirements, including the minimum capital levels required to be considered “well capitalized, ” if it maintains a community bank leverage ratio capital exceeding 9%.  The new rule became effective on January 1, 2020.  Plumas Bank has chosen not to opt into the community bank leverage ratio at this time.

 

The following table sets forth the Bank's actual capital amounts and ratios (dollar amounts in thousands):

 

       

Minimum Amount of Capital Required

        

Minimum Amount of Capital Required

 
             

To be Well-Capitalized

              

To be Well-Capitalized

 
       

For Capital

 

Under Prompt

        

For Capital

 

Under Prompt

 
 

Actual

 

Adequacy Purposes (1)

 

Corrective Provisions

  

Actual

 

Adequacy Purposes (1)

 

Corrective Provisions

 
 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

  

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

June 30, 2022

                  

September 30, 2022

                  

Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio

 $143,705  14.4% $44,985  4.5% $64,978  6.5% $150,194  14.8% $45,553  4.5% $65,798  6.5%

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

 143,705  8.7% 65,786  4.0% 82,232  5.0% 150,194  8.9% 67,627  4.0% 84,533  5.0%

Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio

 143,705  14.4% 59,980  6.0% 79,973  8.0% 150,194  14.8% 60,737  6.0% 80,983  8.0%

Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio

 154,964  15.5% 79,973  8.0% 99,966  10.0% 161,455  15.9% 80,983  8.0% 101,228  10.0%
                          

December 31, 2021

                                    

Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio

 $134,015  14.4% $42,024  4.5% $60,701  6.5% $134,015  14.4% $42,024  4.5% $60,701  6.5%

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

 134,015  8.4% 64,066  4.0% 80,083  5.0% 134,015  8.4% 64,066  4.0% 80,083  5.0%

Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio

 134,015  14.4% 56,032  6.0% 74,709  8.0% 134,015  14.4% 56,032  6.0% 74,709  8.0%

Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio

 144,708  15.5% 74,709  8.0% 93,387  10.0% 144,708  15.5% 74,709  8.0% 93,387  10.0%

 

(1) Does not include amounts required to maintain the capital conservation buffer under the new capital rules

 

Management believes that Plumas Bank currently meets all its capital adequacy requirements.

 

The current and projected capital positions of the Bank and the impact of capital plans and long-term strategies are reviewed regularly by management. The Company policy is to maintain the Bank’s ratios above the prescribed well-capitalized ratios at all times.

 


 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

Loan Commitments. In the normal course of business, there are various commitments outstanding to extend credits that are not reflected in the financial statements. Commitments to extend credit and letters of credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Annual review of commercial credit lines, letters of credit and ongoing monitoring of outstanding balances reduces the risk of loss associated with these commitments. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2022, the Company had $169.6$172.3 million in unfunded loan commitments and no letters of credit. This compares to $162.5 million in unfunded loan commitments and $12 thousand in letters of credit at December 31, 2021. Of the $169.6$172.3 million in unfunded loan commitments, $111.1$112.4 million and $58.5$59.9 million represented commitments to commercial and consumer customers, respectively. Of the total unfunded commitments at JuneSeptember 30, 2022, $110.2$100.4 million were secured by real estate, of which $61.4$50.1 million was secured by commercial real estate and $48.8$50.3 million was secured by residential real estate mostly in the form of equity lines of credit. The commercial loan commitments not secured by real estate primarily represent business lines of credit, while the consumer loan commitments not secured by real estate primarily represent revolving credit card lines and overdraft protection lines. Since some of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

 

Operating Leases. The Company leases three depository branches, one of which is a land lease on which we own the building, three lending offices, two administrative offices and two non-branch automated teller machine locations.  The expiration dates of the leases vary, with the first such lease expiring during 2022 and the last such lease expiring during 2044. Including variable lease expense, total rent expense was $300$457 thousand and $204$352 thousand during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

Liquidity

 

The Company manages its liquidity to provide the ability to generate funds to support asset growth, meet deposit withdrawals (both anticipated and unanticipated), fund customers' borrowing needs, satisfy maturity of short-term borrowings and maintain reserve requirements. The Company’s liquidity needs are managed using assets or liabilities, or both. On the asset side, in addition to cash and due from banks, the Company maintains an investment portfolio which includes unpledged U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities that are classified as available-for-sale. On the liability side, liquidity needs are managed by charging competitive offering rates on deposit products and the use of established lines of credit.

 

The Company is a member of the FHLB and can borrow up to $254$266 million from the FHLB secured by commercial and residential mortgage loans with carrying values totaling $519$550 million. See “Short-term Borrowing Arrangements” for additional information on our FHLB borrowing capacity. In addition to its FHLB borrowing line, the Company has unsecured short-term borrowing agreements with two of its correspondent banks in the amounts of $50 million and $20 million. There were no outstanding borrowings to the FHLB or the correspondent banks at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. 

 

Customer deposits are the Company’s primary source of funds. Total deposits increased by $33.6$72.2 million from $1.4 billion at December  31, 2021 to $1.5 billion at JuneSeptember 30, 2022.  Deposits are held in various forms with varying maturities. The Company’s securities portfolio, Federal funds sold, FHLB advances, and cash and due from banks serve as the primary sources of liquidity, providing adequate funding for loans during periods of high loan demand. During periods of decreased lending, funds obtained from the maturing or sale of investments, loan payments, and new deposits are invested in short-term earning assets, such as cash held at the FRB, Federal funds sold and investment securities, to serve as a source of funding for future loan growth. Management believes that the Company’s available sources of funds, including borrowings, will provide adequate liquidity for its operations in the foreseeable future.

 


 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Not required.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

The Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) as of JuneSeptember 30, 2022.  The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of JuneSeptember 30, 2022.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time, the Company and/or its subsidiary are a party to claims and legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of the Company's management, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to such proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company taken as a whole.

 

Item 1A RISK FACTORS

 

In addition to the other information set forth in this Form 10-Q you should carefully consider the risk factors that appeared under Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s 2021 Annual Report. There are no material changes from the risk factors included within the Company’s 2021 Annual Report.

 

 

ITEM2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

          (a) None.

 

(b) None.

 

(c) None.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 


 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

The following documents are included or incorporated by reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10Q:

 

2.1Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Merger dated as of March 10, 2021, by and between Plumas Bancorp and Feather River included as exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant’s 8-K filed on March 11, 2021, which is incorporated by this reference herein.
  

3.1

Articles of Incorporation as amended of Registrant included as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Form S-4, File No. 333-84534, which is incorporated by reference herein.

 

 

3.2

Bylaws of Registrant as amended on March 16, 2011 included as Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Form 10-K for December 31, 2010, which is incorporated by this reference herein.

  

  

3.3

Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of Registrant dated November 1, 2002, is included as Exhibit 3.3 to the Registrant’s 10-Q for September 30, 2005, which is incorporated by this reference herein.

 

 

3.4

Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of Registrant dated August 17, 2005, is included as Exhibit 3.4 to the Registrant’s 10-Q for September 30, 2005, which is incorporated by this reference herein.

 

 

4

Specimen form of certificate for Plumas Bancorp included as Exhibit 4 to the Registrant’s Form S-4, File No. 333-84534, which is incorporated by reference herein.

 

 

4.1Description of Securities of Plumas Bancorp Registered Under Section 12 of the Exchange Act, is included as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's 10-K for December 31, 2019, which is incorporated by this reference herein.
  
10.1Form of Stock Option Agreement Under Plumas Bancorp 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, is included as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's 8-K filed on June 16, 2022, which is incorporated by this reference herein.
10.2Form of Stock Option Agreement Under Plumas Bancorp 2022 Equity Incentive Plan with Post-Retirement Exercisability is included as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's 8-K filed on June 16, 2022, which is incorporated by this reference herein.
10.3Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement Under Plumas Bancorp 2022 Equity Incentive Plan is included as Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant's 8-K filed on June 16, 2022, which is incorporated by this reference herein
10.4Plumas Bancorp 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to Plumas Bancorp’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed on March 28, 2022)

31.1*

Rule 13a-14(a) [Section 302] Certification of Principal Financial Officer dated August 4.November 9. 2022.

  

  

31.2*

Rule 13a-14(a) [Section 302] Certification of Principal Executive Officer dated August 4,November 9, 2022.

  

  

32.1*

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 dated August 4,November 9, 2022.

  

32.2*

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 dated August 4,November 9, 2022.

 


 

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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.

 

PLUMAS BANCORP

 

(Registrant)

 

Date: August 4,November 9, 2022

 

 

/s/ Richard L. Belstock

 

Richard L. Belstock

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

/s/ Andrew J. Ryback

 

Andrew J. Ryback

 

Director, President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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