As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 4, 2019December 9, 2020

RegistrationNo. 333-233148333-249438

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

PRE-EFFECTIVE

AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

FORMS-4

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 

 

BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Virginia 6021 54-1470908

(State or other jurisdiction of

Incorporation or organization)

 

(Primary Standard Industrial

Classification Code Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

17 West Main Street

1807 Seminole Trail

Luray,Charlottesville, Virginia 2283522901

Telephone:(540) 743-6521

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

 

 

Brian K. Plum

President and Chief Executive Officer

17 West Main Street

Luray, Virginia 22835

Telephone:(540) 743-6521

(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)

 

 

Copies to:

 

Scott H. Richter

Benjamin A. McCallLee G. Lester

Williams Mullen

200 South 10th10th Street, Suite 1600

Richmond, Virginia 23219

(804)420-6000

 

Brian L. HagerMark W. Jones

Lawton B. Way

Hunton Andrews KurthTroutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP

Riverfront Plaza, East TowerTroutman Pepper Building

951 East Byrd Street1001 Haxall Point

Richmond, Virginia 23219

(804)788-8200697-1200

 

 

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale of the securities to the public: As soon as practicable after this registration statement becomes effective and upon completion of the merger described herein.

If the securities being registered on this Form are being offered in connection with the formation of a holding company and there is compliance with General Instruction G, check the following box:  ☐

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ☐

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, anon-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or emerging growth company. See the definitions 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 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act.  ☐

If applicable, place an  ☒ in the box to designate the appropriate rule provision relied upon in conducting this transaction:

Exchange Act Rule13e-4(i) (Cross-Border Issuer Tender Offer)  ☐

Exchange Act Rule 13e-4(i) (Cross-Border Issuer Tender Offer)

Exchange Act Rule 14d-1(d) (Cross-Border Third-Party Tender Offer)

Exchange Act Rule14d-1(d) (Cross-Border Third-Party Tender Offer)  ☐

 

 

The registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission acting pursuant to Section 8(a) of the Securities Act, may determine.

 

 

 


The information in this joint proxy statement/prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not issue these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This joint proxy statement/prospectus is not an offer to sell or otherwise issue these securities and is not soliciting offers to buy these securities in any state or jurisdiction where such offer or sale is not permitted.

 

PRELIMINARY JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED OCTOBER 4, 2019DECEMBER 9, 2020

 

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MERGER PROPOSED – PROPOSED—YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

The boards of directors of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (“Blue Ridge”) and Bay Banks of Virginia, Community Bankshares, Inc. (“VCB”Bay Banks”) have unanimously approved a strategic merger in which VCBBay Banks will merge with and into Blue Ridge. After the merger, Blue Ridge is expected to have approximately $969.2 million$2.8 billion in assets, $719.4 million$2.0 billion in deposits, and $629.5 million$2.0 billion in loans. We are sending you this document to ask you, as a Blue Ridge and/or VCBBay Banks shareholder, to approve the merger.

In the merger, each share of VCBBay Banks common stock will be converted into the right to receive at the holder’s election, either:

$58.00 per share in cash (the “cash consideration”); or

3.050.5000 shares of Blue Ridge common stock, (the “stock consideration”).

If you are a VCB shareholder, you will haveplus cash in lieu of any fractional shares. Although the opportunity to elect the formnumber of consideration to be received for all shares of VCBBlue Ridge common stock held by you, subject to allocation and proration procedures set forth inthat Bay Banks’ shareholders will receive is fixed, the merger agreement and described in this joint proxy statement/prospectus. These allocation procedures are intended to ensure that 60% of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock will be converted into the right to receive the stock consideration and 40% of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock will be converted into the right to receive the cash consideration. If you are a VCB shareholder, the form of the consideration ultimately received by you will depend upon the election, allocation and proration procedures described in this joint proxy statement/prospectus and the choices of other VCB shareholders, and may be different from what you elect.

The market value of the stockmerger consideration that VCBBay Banks shareholders will receive will fluctuate with the market price of Blue Ridge stock and will not be known at the time the Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks shareholders vote on the merger. Based on the closing price of $14.45 per share Blue Ridge common stock on May 13, 2019,August 12, 2020, the date preceding the public announcement of the merger, the stockmerger consideration represented approximately $64.96$7.23 in value for each share of VCBBay Banks common stock, for merger consideration of $44.6or $96.4 million on an aggregate basis. Based on the closing price of Blue Ridge common stock on [●], 2019,December 8, 2020, the last practicable date before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, the stockmerger consideration represented approximately $[●]$8.06 in value for each share of VCBBay Banks common stock, for merger consideration of $[●]or $107.4 million on an aggregate basis.We urge you to obtain current market quotations for Blue Ridge common stock, which is quoted on the OTC Markets Group’s Pink marketplaceNYSE American (trading symbol “BRBS”BRBS) and VCBBay Banks common stock, which is quoted on the OTC Markets Group’s PinkGroups OTCQB marketplace (trading symbol “VCBS”BAYK).

Based on the current number of shares of VCBBay Banks common stock outstanding, Blue Ridge expects to issue 1,312,970approximately 6,664,848 shares of common stock in the aggregate upon completion of the merger, with current Blue Ridge shareholders owning approximately 76.7%46.2% of Blue Ridge’s outstanding common stock and former shareholders of VCBBay Banks owning approximately 23.3%53.8% of Blue Ridge’s outstanding common stock immediately following the merger.

Your vote is very important. We are holding special meetings of our respective shareholders to obtain approval of the merger agreement and related plan of merger as described in this joint proxy statement/prospectus. Approval of the merger agreement and related plan of merger requires the affirmative vote of the holders of more thantwo-thirds of the outstanding shares of Blue Ridge common stock and at leasttwo-thirds 60% of the outstanding shares of VCBBay Banks common stock.

Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and in support of the health of our shareholders, directors and employees, the special meetings will be held in a virtual meeting format via online live webcast. Please follow the instructions in this joint proxy statement/prospectus and your proxy card to attend the respective virtual meetings online.

Whether or not you plan to attend the Blue Ridge or VCBBay Banks special meeting online, it is important that your shares be represented at the applicable meeting and your vote recorded. Please take the time to vote by completing and mailing the enclosed proxy card or by voting via the Internet or telephone using the instructions given on the proxy card. Even if you return the proxy card, you may attend the Blue Ridge or VCBBay Banks special meeting via the Internet and vote your shares in person.online during the meeting. The boards of directors of Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks unanimously recommend that you vote “FOR” approval of the merger agreement and related plan of merger and “FOR” the other matters to be considered at each shareholder meeting.

 

 

This document, which serves as a joint proxy statement for the special meetings of Blue Ridge and VCB,Bay Banks, and as a prospectus for the shares of Blue Ridge common stock to be issued to VCBBay Banks shareholders in the merger, describes the special meetings, the merger, the documents related to the merger and other related matters. Please carefully read this entire joint proxy statement/prospectus, including the information in the “Risk Factors” section beginning on page25 31 for a discussion of the risks relating to the proposed merger.

Thank you for your support.

 

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LOGO
Brian K. Plum

 

A. Preston Moore, Jr.

Randal R. Greene

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

 

Bay Banks of Virginia, Community Bankshares, Inc.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this joint proxy statement/prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

The shares of Blue Ridge common stock are not savings or deposit accounts or other obligations of any bank or savings association, and are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency.

The date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus is [●], 2019,2020, and it is first being mailed or otherwise delivered to the shareholders of Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks on or about [●], 2019.

2020.


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BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

TO BE HELD ON [], 2019JANUARY 21, 2021

A special meeting of shareholders of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“Blue Ridge”), will be held on [●], [●], 2019Thursday, January 21, 2021 at [●] [●].m.11:00 a.m., local time, at [●], for the purpose of considering and voting upon the following:

 

 1.

A proposal to approve the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of May 13, 2019,August 12, 2020, as amended on November 6, 2020, between Blue Ridge and Bay Banks of Virginia, Community Bankshares, Inc. (“VCB”Bay Banks”), including the related Plan of Merger (together, the “merger agreement”), pursuant to which VCBBay Banks will merge with and into Blue Ridge, as more fully described in the accompanying joint proxy statement/prospectus (the “Blue Ridge merger proposal”). A copy of the merger agreement is attached asAppendix A to the accompanying joint proxy statement/prospectus.

 

 2.

A proposal to adjourn the special meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary to solicit additional proxies to approve the Blue Ridge merger proposal (the “Blue Ridge adjournment proposal”).

 

 3.

To act upon any other matter that may properly come before the special meeting or any adjournment thereof.

Only holders of record of Blue Ridge common stock at the close of business on [●], 2019December 8, 2020 will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the special meeting or any adjournment thereof.

Blue Ridge’s board of directors unanimously recommends that Blue Ridge shareholders vote “FOR” the Blue Ridge merger proposal and “FOR” the Blue Ridge adjournment proposal.

Due to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and in support of the health of its shareholders, directors and employees, Blue Ridge’s board of directors has determined that the special meeting will be conducted as a virtual meeting of shareholders via online live webcast. You are cordially invitedwill be able to attend and participate in the special meeting online, vote your shares electronically and submit your questions prior to and during the meeting in person. However, even if you expect to attendby visiting www.meetingcenter.io/205738032.

You may vote your shares through the meeting, you are requested to complete, sign, and date the enclosed appointment of proxy and return it in the envelope provided for that purpose to ensure that a quorum is presentInternet, by telephone, by regular mail, or virtually at the special meeting. You mayIf you receive a proxy card, it also contains instructions regarding how to vote viathrough the Internet, orby telephone, by followingregular mail, or virtually at the instructions on the proxy card.special meeting. If your shares are held in the name of a broker, trust, bank or other fiduciary,nominee, please follow the instructions on the voting instruction card provided by such person.

You may revoke your proxy at any time prior to or at the meeting by providing written notice to Blue Ridge, by executing a proxy bearing a later date, or by attending the meeting via the Internet and voting in person.during the meeting. If you wish to attend the meeting via the Internet and vote in personduring the meeting and your shares are held in the name of a broker, trust, bank or other nominee, you must bring with youregister in advance to attend the special meeting a legalvirtually via the Internet. Additional instructions are included in this joint proxy from the broker, trust, bank or other nominee to confirm your beneficial ownership of the shares.statement/prospectus.

 

By Order of the Board of Directors,
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Amanda G. Story
Corporate Secretary

Luray,Charlottesville, Virginia

[●], 20192020


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BAY BANKS OF VIRGINIA, COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

TO BE HELD ON [], 2019JANUARY 21, 2021

A special meeting of shareholders of Bay Banks of Virginia, Community Bankshares, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“VCB”Bay Banks”), will be held on [●], [●], 2019Thursday, January 21, 2021, at [●] [●].m.10:00 a.m., local time,time. The special meeting will be held in a virtual meeting format via online live webcast at [●], forhttps://www.cstproxy.com/baybanks/2021. At the purpose of consideringmeeting, you will be asked to consider and votingvote upon the following:

 

 1.

A proposal to approve the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of May 13, 2019,August 12, 2020, as amended on November 6, 2020, between Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (“Blue Ridge”) and VCB,Bay Banks, including the related Plan of Merger (together, the “merger agreement”), pursuant to which VCBBay Banks will merge with and into Blue Ridge, as more fully described in the accompanying joint proxy statement/prospectus (the “VCB“Bay Banks merger proposal”). A copy of the merger agreement is attached asAppendix A to the accompanying joint proxy statement/prospectus.

 

 2.

A proposal to approve, on a nonbinding advisory basis, specified compensation that may become payable to the named executive officers of Bay Banks in connection with the merger (the “Bay Banks compensation proposal”).

3.

A proposal to adjourn the special meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary to solicit additional proxies to approve the VCBBay Banks merger proposal (the “VCB“Bay Banks adjournment proposal”).

 

 3.4.

To act upon any other matter that may properly come before the special meeting or any adjournment thereof.

Only holders of record of VCBBay Banks common stock at the close of business on [●], 2019November 30, 2020 will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the special meeting or any adjournment thereof.

VCB’sBay Banks’ board of directors unanimously recommends that VCBBay Banks shareholders vote “FOR” the VCBBay Banks merger proposal, “FOR” the Bay Banks compensation proposal and “FOR” the VCBBay Banks adjournment proposal.

You are cordially invited to attend the virtual meeting online. To attend and participate in person. However, eventhe meeting, visit https://www.cstproxy.com/baybanks/2021 and enter the 12 digit control number included on your proxy card. If you hold your shares through a broker, trust, bank or other nominee and wish to attend the meeting and vote during online during the meeting, you will need to take additional steps to participate in the meeting, as described in this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

Even if you expect to attend the virtual meeting, you are requested to complete, sign, and date the enclosed appointment of proxy and return it in the envelope provided for that purpose to ensure that a quorum is present at the meeting. You may also vote via the Internet, smartphone or telephonetablet by following the instructions on the proxy card. If your shares are held in the name of a broker, trust, bank or other fiduciary,nominee, please follow the instructions on the voting instruction card provided by such person.

You have the right to assert appraisal rights with respect to the merger and demand in writing that Blue Ridge pay the fair value of your shares of VCBBay Banks common stock under applicable provisions of Virginia law. Any shareholder who wishes to exercise and perfect appraisal rights must strictly comply with the procedures set forth in Article 15 of Title 13.1 of the Virginia Stock Corporation Act, a copy of which is included asAppendix D to the joint proxy statement/prospectus. A description of these procedures is included in the “The Merger – Merger—Appraisal Rights” section beginning on page [●].101.

You may revoke your proxy at any time prior to or at the virtual meeting by providing written notice to VCB,Bay Banks, by executing a proxy bearing a later date, or by attending the virtual meeting and voting in person.online during the meeting. If you wish to attend the meeting and vote in person and your shares are held in the name ofthrough a through a broker, trust, bank or other nominee and you must bring withwish to revoke your proxy or change your vote, you to the meeting a legal proxy from the broker, trust, bank or other nominee to confirm your beneficial ownership of the shares.should contact that organization.

 

By Order of the Board of Directors,
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Amy M. SchickPamela A. Varnier
Corporate Secretary

Louisa,Richmond, Virginia

[●], 20192020


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This joint proxy statement/prospectus is part of a registration statement filed by Blue Ridge with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) that registers the shares of Blue Ridge common stock to be issued to shareholders of VCBBay Banks in the merger. The registration statement, including the attached exhibits and schedules, contains additional relevant information about Blue Ridge and its common stock, VCBBay Banks and the combined company. The rules and regulations of the SEC allow Blue Ridge to omit some information included in the registration statement from this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

The SEC maintains a website that contains information about issuers, like Blue Ridge and Bay Banks, that file electronically with the SEC. The address of that site iswww.sec.gov. Following effectiveness of the registration statement of which this joint proxy statement/prospectus is a part, Blue Ridge will becomeand Bay Banks are each subject to the informational and reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and, in accordance with those requirements, will filefiles reports and proxy statements with the SEC. You will be able tomay inspect and obtain copies of these reports and proxy statements and other information on the SEC’s website at the address set forth above.

Blue Ridge’s website iswww.mybrb.com. and Bay Banks’ website is www.baybanks.com. Blue Ridge and Bay Banks will make available on its website, itstheir respective websites, their respective annual reports on Form10-K, quarterly reports on Form10-Q, current reports on Form8-K and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after itthey electronically filesfile such materials with, or furnishesfurnish them to, the SEC. TheNeither the information on Blue Ridge’s website nor Bay Banks’ website is not a part of, andor is not incorporated into, this joint proxy statement/prospectus. VCB’s website iswww.virginiacommunitybank.com. The information on VCB’s website is not a part of, and is not incorporated into, this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

Additional information about Blue Ridge may be obtained by contacting Amanda G. Story, Chief Financial Officer, Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc., 17 West Main Street, Luray, Virginia 22835, at (540)743-6521, and additional information about VCBBay Banks may be obtained by contacting Thomas M. Crowder, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, 114 Industrial Drive, Louisa,Pamela A. Varnier, Corporate Secretary, at Bay Banks of Virginia, 23093,Inc., 1801 Bayberry Court, Suite 101, Richmond, Virginia 23226, at (540)(757) 967-2111.414-9808, ext. 5756. To obtain timely delivery, you must request the information no later than [], 2019.January 13, 2021.In addition, financial information about Blue Ridge Bank and Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank is available through financial reports that they file with their regulators on a quarterly basis. This information is available through the website maintained by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council at http://www.ffiec.gov. The information on, or that can be accessed through, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s website is not part of, and is not incorporated into, this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

Blue Ridge has supplied all information contained in this joint proxy statement/prospectus relating to Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank, and VCBBay Banks has supplied all information contained in or incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus relating to VCBBay Banks and Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank.

You should rely only on the information contained in or incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus relating to the offered securities. We have notsecurities and the merger. Neither Blue Ridge nor Bay Banks has authorized anyone to provide you with different information. We are not offering to sell the securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should not assume that the information which appears in, or is incorporated by reference to another document into, this joint proxy statement/prospectus is accurate as of any date other than the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus. Ourprospectus or the date of such other document, as applicable. The business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects of Blue Ridge or Bay Banks may have changed since that date.

Unless otherwise specified in this joint proxy statement/prospectus or the context otherwise requires:

 

references to “Blue Ridge” are to the registrant, Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.;

 

references to “Blue Ridge Board” are to the board of directors of Blue Ridge;

 

references to “Blue Ridge Bank” are to Blue Ridge Bank, National Association, a national bank and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge;

 

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references to “VCB”“Bay Banks” are to Bay Banks of Virginia, Community Bankshares, Inc.;

 

references to “VCB“Bay Banks Board” are to the board of directors of VCB;Bay Banks;

 

references to “Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank” are to Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank, a Virginia chartered bank and a wholly-owned subsidiary of VCB;Bay Banks;

 

ireferences to “VCB Financial Group” are to VCB Financial Group, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bay Banks;


  

references to the “merger agreement” are to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of May 13, 2019,August 12, 2020, between Blue Ridge and VCB,Bay Banks, as amended on November 6, 2020, including the related Plan of Merger, a copy of which attached to this joint proxy statement/prospectus asAppendix A;

 

references to the “merger” are to the proposed merger of VCBBay Banks with and into Blue Ridge pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, as more fully described in the “The Merger” section beginning on page [●];66; and

 

references to the “shareholder meetings” are to the special meeting of shareholders of Blue Ridge and the special meeting of shareholders of VCB,Bay Banks, collectively.

INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE

iiThe SEC allows Bay Banks to incorporate certain information into this document by reference to other information that has been filed with the SEC. The information incorporated by reference is deemed to be part of this document, except to the extent any information is superseded by information in this document. The documents that are incorporated by reference contain important information about Bay Banks and you should read this document together with any other documents incorporated by reference in this document.

This document incorporates by reference the following documents that have previously been filed with the SEC by Bay Banks (File No. 0-22955):

Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019;

Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2020, June  30, 2020 and September 30, 2020; and

Current Reports on Form 8-K filed on January 2, 2020, January  29, 2020, June 15, 2020(two reports), August 13, 2020, August  17, 2020, September  21, 2020 and November 13, 2020.

Bay Banks also incorporates by reference any future documents it may file with the SEC pursuant to Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, excluding any document or portion thereof that has been furnished to the SEC rather than filed, during the period between the filing of the registration statement and its effectiveness.

In addition, Bay Banks is incorporating by reference any documents it may file under Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus and prior to the date of the special meetings of the Bay Banks and Blue Ridge shareholders, provided, however, that Bay Banks is not incorporating by reference any information furnished (but not filed), except as otherwise specified herein.

Bay Banks files annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other business and financial information with the SEC. You may obtain the information incorporated by reference and any other materials Bay Banks files with the SEC without charge by following the instructions in the section entitled “Additional Information.”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

   Page Number 

Questions and Answers about the Merger and the Shareholder MeetingsADDITIONAL INFORMATION

i

INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE

ii

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE MERGER AND THE SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS

   1 

SummarySUMMARY

   78 

Selected Historical Consolidated Financial Data of Blue RidgeSELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA OF BLUE RIDGE

   1418 

Selected Historical Consolidated Financial Data of VCBSELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA OF BAY BANKS

   1520 

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial InformationUNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

   1622 

Comparative Historical and Unaudited Pro Forma Per Share DataCOMPARATIVE HISTORICAL AND UNAUDITED PRO FORMA PER SHARE DATA

   2329 

Comparative Market Prices of Common StockCOMPARATIVE MARKET PRICES OF COMMON STOCK

   2430 

Risk FactorsRISK FACTORS

   2531 

Risks Related to the Merger

   2531 

Risks Related to Blue Ridge’s Business

   2836 

Risks Related to Blue Ridge’s Common StockCAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

   3754 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsBLUE RIDGE SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

   40

Blue Ridge Special Meeting of Shareholders

4157 

General

   4157 

Matters to be Considered

   4157 

Recommendations of the Blue Ridge Board

   4157 

Record Date and Voting Rights

   4157 

Votes Required

   41

Stock Ownership of Blue Ridge Directors and Executive Officers

4258 

Voting of Proxies

   4258 

Revocation of Proxies

   4259 

Solicitation of Proxies

   4360 

Blue Ridge ProposalsBLUE RIDGE PROPOSALS

   4460 

Proposal No. 1 – Approval of the Merger

   4460 

Proposal No. 2 – Adjournment of the Special Meeting

   4460 

VCB Special Meeting of ShareholdersBAY BANKS SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

   4561 

General

   4561 

Matters to be Considered

   4561 

Recommendations of the VCBBay Banks Board

   4561 

Record Date and Voting Rights

   4561 

Votes Required

   4562 

Stock Ownership of VCBBay Banks Directors and Executive Officers

   4662 

Voting of Proxies

   4662 

Revocation of Proxies

   4663 

Solicitation of Proxies

   4764 

Appraisal Rights

   4764 

VCB ProposalsBAY BANKS PROPOSALS

   4864 

Proposal No. 1 – Approval of the Merger

   4864 

Proposal No. 2 – Approval of Compensation Proposal

64

Proposal No. 3 – Adjournment of the Special Meeting

   4865 

The MergerTHE MERGER

   4966 

Background of the Merger

   4966 

Blue Ridge’s Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Blue Ridge Board

   5273 

Opinion of Blue Ridge’s Financial Advisor

   5375 

VCB’sBay Banks’ Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the VCBBay Banks Board

   5982 

Opinion of VCB’sBay Banks’ Financial Advisor

   6185 

Certain Unaudited Prospective Financial Information

   7094 

VCB’sInterests of Bay Banks’ Directors and Officers Have Financial Interests in the Merger

   7297

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Page

Potential Payments and Benefits to Bay Banks Named Executive Officers in Connection with a Change in Control

99 

Blue Ridge’s Board of Directors and Management Following Completion of the Merger

   74100

Amendments to Blue Ridge Bylaws

101 

Public Trading Markets

   74102 

Appraisal Rights

   74102 

Regulatory Approvals Required for the Merger

   76104 

Accounting Treatment

   76

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Page Number105 

Resales of Blue Ridge Common Stock

   77105 

Material United States Federal Income Tax Consequences

   77105 

The Merger AgreementTHE MERGER AGREEMENT

   81109 

Structure of the Merger

   81109 

Merger Consideration

   81109 

Closing and Effective Time of the Merger

   81

Cash or Stock Election for VCB Shareholders

81

Allocation Procedures

82109 

Procedures for Exchanging VCBBay Banks Stock Certificates

   83109 

Representations and Warranties

   83111 

Covenants and Agreements

   84112 

Required Shareholder Votes

   86114 

Agreement Not to Solicit Other Offers

   87114 

Expenses and Fees

   88116 

Indemnification and Insurance

   88116 

Conditions to Complete the Merger

   88116 

Termination of the Merger Agreement

   88117 

Termination Fees

   89118 

Amendment and Waiver of the Merger Agreement

   90119 

Affiliate and Director Noncompetition Agreements

   90119 

Information about Blue RidgeINFORMATION ABOUT BLUE RIDGE

   92120 

General Description of Blue Ridge’s Business

   92120 

Properties

   94123 

Employees

   94124 

Legal Proceedings

   94124 

Supervision and Regulation

   94124 

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

   101135 

Board of Directors and Director Compensation

   101135 

Executive Officers of Blue Ridge

   104140 

Executive Compensation

   105140 

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

109

Information about VCBMANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF BLUE RIDGE

   126145 

General Description of VCB’s BusinessCritical Accounting Policies

   126145 

CompetitionComparison of Financial Condition at September  30, 2020 and Market AreaDecember 31, 2019

   126148 

Regulatory ConsiderationsComparison of Results of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

   127148 

PropertiesComparison of Results of Operations for the Years Ended December  31, 2019 and 2018

   127152 

Common and Preferred StockAnalysis of Financial Condition

   127156 

Market for Common StockOff-Balance Sheet Activities

   127166 

EmployeesInterest Rate Risk Management

   127167 

Legal ProceedingsINFORMATION ABOUT BAY BANKS

   127169

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Certain Relationships and Related TransactionsDESCRIPTION OF BLUE RIDGE CAPITAL STOCK

   127

Board of Directors and Director Compensation

128

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

130

Description of Blue Ridge Capital Stock

147171 

General

   147171 

Common Stock

   147171 

Preferred Stock

   147172 

Liability and Indemnification of Directors and Officers

   148172 

Blue Ridge Common Stock Not Insured by the FDIC

   148172 

Antitakeover Provisions of Blue Ridge’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Virginia Law

   148172 

Comparison of Shareholders’COMPARISON OF SHAREHOLDERS’ RIGHTS

176

Authorized Capital Stock

176

Voting Rights

   151177 

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management of Blue RidgeDividend Rights

   155177 

Security OwnershipDirectors and Classes of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management of VCBDirectors

   157178 

ExpertsAntitakeover Provisions

   158178 

Legal MattersAmendments to Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws

   158

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Submission of Future Blue RidgeDirector and VCB Shareholder ProposalsOfficer Exculpation

   158181 

Index to Blue Ridge Financial StatementsIndemnification

181

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT OF BLUE RIDGE

183

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT OF BAY BANKS

185

EXPERTS

187

LEGAL MATTERS

187

SUBMISSION OF FUTURE BLUE RIDGE AND BAY BANKS SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS

187

INDEX TO BLUE RIDGE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Index to VCB Financial StatementsAPPENDIX A—AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION, DATED AS OF AUGUST 12, 2020, BETWEEN BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC. AND BAY BANKS OF VIRGINIA, INC. AND FIRST AMENDMENT, DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 6, 2020

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APPENDIX B—OPINION OF RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

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Appendices

Appendix A

Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of May  13, 2019, between Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. and Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.APPENDIX C—OPINION OF PIPER SANDLER & CO.

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Appendix B

Opinion of Raymond James & Associates, Inc.APPENDIX D—ARTICLE 15 OF TITLE 13.1 OF THE VIRGINIA STOCK CORPORATION ACT

  

Appendix C

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Opinion of Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P.

Appendix D

Article 15 of Title 13.1 of the Virginia Stock Corporation Act

 

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE MERGER AND THE SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS

The following are answers to certain questions that you may have regarding the merger and the meetings of the shareholders of Blue Ridge and VCB.Bay Banks. You should carefully read this entire joint proxy statement/prospectus because the information in this section may not provide all the information that might be important to you in determining how to vote. Additional important information is also contained in the appendices to and other documents referred to in this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

 

Q:

Why am I receiving this document?

 

A:

Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks have entered into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of May 13, 2019,August 12, 2020, as amended on November 6, 2020, under which VCBBay Banks will merge with and into Blue Ridge, with Blue Ridge as the surviving corporation. If the merger is completed, it is expected that Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank, VCB’sBay Banks’ wholly-owned bank subsidiary, will merge with and into Blue Ridge Bank, Blue Ridge’s wholly-owned bank subsidiary. A copy of the merger agreement is included in this joint proxy statement/prospectus asAppendix A.

You are receiving this document because Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks are each holding a special meeting of shareholders to vote on the proposals necessary to complete the merger. The merger cannot be completed unless, among other things:

 

the holders of more thantwo-thirds of the shares of Blue Ridge’s outstanding common stock entitled to vote at Blue Ridge’s special meeting vote in favor of the merger; and

 

the holders of not less thantwo-thirds 60% of the shares of VCB’sBay Banks’ outstanding common stock entitled to vote at VCB’sBay Banks’ special meeting vote in favor of the merger.

Each of the Blue Ridge Board and the VCBBay Banks Board has unanimously determined that the merger is in the best interest of its shareholders, approved the merger and recommended that its shareholders vote “FOR” the merger proposals. Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks will hold separate shareholder meetings to obtain these approvals.

This joint proxy statement/prospectus contains important information about the merger and the other proposals being voted on at the shareholder meetings, and you should read it carefully. It is a joint proxy statement because both the Blue Ridge Board and the VCBBay Banks Board are soliciting proxies from their respective shareholders. It is a prospectus because it registers the shares of Blue Ridge common stock that Blue Ridge will issue to holders of VCBBay Banks common stock in connection with the merger. The enclosed materials allow you to have your shares voted by proxy without attending your respective shareholder meeting. Your vote is important. We encourage you to submit your proxy as soon as possible.

 

Q:

Why do Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks want to merge?

 

A:

Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks are merging to create one of the premierleading community banks in central Virginia. With the addition of VCB’s seven branches to Blue Ridge’s existing footprint, theThe combined organization is expected to benefit from scale of nearly $1approximately $2.8 billion in assets, low cost fundingcreating the fourth largest community bank headquartered in Virginia, based on deposit market share of community banks with total assets under $10.0 billion. When combined, Blue Ridge will operate across seven attractive Virginia and North Carolina metropolitan areas, including Richmond, Charlottesville, Hampton Roads and the Piedmont Triad. The combined company is also expected to support future growth,benefit from diversified revenue composition and further growthexpanded opportunities for lending and fee income, as well as accelerated investment in complementary lines of business, including purchase and credit cards, payroll, insurance, mortgage, and qualified intermediary services.technology. In connection with the merger, Blue Ridge Bank is planning to relocate its headquarters to Charlottesville,Richmond, Virginia, to continue its expansion into high growth markets.

In addition, shareholders of the combined company could benefit from greater potential for increased liquidity in the market for Blue Ridge’s common stock and higher trading multiples than either company could achieve independently. Blue Ridge also plans to apply to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange in connection with the merger.

Each of the Blue Ridge Board and the VCBBay Banks Board has unanimously determined that the merger is fair and in the best interest of its respective shareholders and recommends that its shareholders vote for their respective proposals. You should review the reasons for the merger described in greater detail under the

sections entitled “The Merger – Merger—Blue Ridge’s Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Blue Ridge Board” and “The Merger – VCB’s“—Bay Banks’ Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the VCBBay Banks Board,” beginning on pages [●]73 and [●],82, respectively.

 

Q:

What will VCBBay Banks shareholders receive in the merger?

 

A:

VCB shareholders will haveAt the opportunity to elect to receive cash or Blue Ridge common stock, or a combinationeffective time of cash and Blue Ridge common stock, for their shares of VCB common stock, subject to allocation and proration procedures set forth in the merger, agreementeach issued and described in this joint proxy statement/prospectus. In the proposed merger, eachoutstanding share of VCBBay Banks common stock will be converted into the right to receive at the election0.5000 shares (the “exchange ratio”) of the holder, either:Blue Ridge common stock.

$58.00 per share in cash (the “cash consideration”); or

3.05 shares of Blue Ridge common stock (the “stock consideration”).

The allocation and proration procedures are intended to ensure that 60% of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock will be converted into the right to receive shares of Blue Ridge common stock and 40% of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock will be converted into the right to receive cash. Because of these procedures, the actual allocation of Blue Ridge common stock and/or cash VCB shareholders receive will depend on the elections of other VCB shareholders and may be different from what each VCB shareholder elects. For more information, see “The Merger Agreement – Merger Consideration” on page [●], “– Cash or Stock Election for VCB Shareholders” on page [●] and “ – Allocation Procedures” on page [●].

The stock consideration exchange ratio of 3.05 shares of Blue Ridge common stock is fixed and will not be adjusted to reflect stock price changes prior to the closing of the merger.

In lieu of fractional shares, Blue Ridge will issue cash to holders of Bay Banks common stock in an amount based upon the closing prices of Blue Ridge common stock preceding the effective time of the merger.

Blue Ridge shareholders will continue to own their existing shares, which will not be affected by the merger.

 

Q:

How do I elect the form of consideration that I prefer?

A:

If you are a VCB shareholder, you also will receive a separate mailing that will allow you to make an election to receive the stock consideration, cash consideration, a mixture thereof, or to indicate that you have no preference. These forms must be returned separately no later than the deadline stated in the election materials. If you hold your shares in “street name” through a bank or broker, your bank or broker will separately provide instructions for making your election with respect to such shares. For more information, see “The Merger Agreement – Merger Consideration” on page [●], “– Cash or Stock Election for VCB Shareholders” on page [●] and “ – Allocation Procedures” on page [●].

Q:

When and where are the shareholder meetings?

 

A:

Blue Ridge: TheA special meeting of shareholders of Blue Ridge special meeting is scheduled to take placewill be held on [●], [●], 2019Thursday, January 21, 2021, at [●] [●].m.11:00 a.m., local time, as a virtual meeting of shareholders via online live webcast at the [●].www.meetingcenter.io/205738032.

VCBBay Banks: The VCBA special meeting is scheduled to take placeof shareholders of Bay Banks will be held on [●], [●], 2019Thursday, January 21, 2021, at [●] [●].m.10:00 a.m., local time, in a virtual meeting format at the [●].https://www.cstproxy.com/baybanks/2021.

 

Q:

Who can vote at the shareholder meetings?

 

A:

Blue Ridge: HoldersOnly holders of record of Blue Ridge common stock at the close of business on [●], 2019, which is the date that the Blue Ridge Board has fixed as the record date for the Blue Ridge special meeting, areDecember 8, 2020 will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the Blue Ridge special meeting.meeting or any adjournment thereof.

VCBBay Banks: HoldersOnly holders of record of VCBBay Banks common stock at the close of business on [●], 2019, which is the date that the VCB Board has fixed as the record date for the VCB special meeting, areNovember 30, 2020 will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the VCB special meeting.meeting or any adjournment thereof.

 

Q:

In addition to the Blue Ridge merger proposal, what are Blue Ridge’s shareholders voting on at the Blue Ridge special meeting?

 

A:

A proposal to adjourn the special meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary to solicit additional proxies to approve the Blue Ridge merger proposal (the “Blue Ridge adjournment proposal”).

 

Q:

How does the Blue Ridge Board recommend that Blue Ridge shareholders vote at the Blue Ridge special meeting?

 

A:

The Blue Ridge Board unanimously recommends that Blue Ridge shareholders vote“FOR” the Blue Ridge merger proposal and “FOR” the Blue Ridge adjournment proposal.

 

Q:

In addition to the VCBBay Banks merger proposal, what are VCB’sBay Banks’ shareholders voting on at the VCBBay Banks special meeting?

 

A:

A proposal to approve, on a nonbinding advisory basis, specified compensation that may become payable to the named executive officers of Bay Banks in connection with the merger (the “Bay Banks compensation proposal”), and a proposal to adjourn the special meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary to solicit additional proxies to approve the VCBBay Banks merger proposal (the “VCB“Bay Banks adjournment proposal”).

Q:

How does the VCBBay Banks Board recommend that VCBBay Banks shareholders vote at the VCBBay Banks special meeting?

 

A:

The VCBBay Banks Board unanimously recommends that VCBBay Banks shareholders vote“FOR” the VCBBay Banks merger proposal, “FOR” the Bay Banks compensation proposal and “FOR” the VCBBay Banks adjournment proposal.

Q:

What do I need to do now?

 

A:

After you have carefully read this joint proxy statement/prospectus and have decided how you wish to vote your shares, please vote your shares promptly so that your shares are represented and voted at the Blue Ridge special meeting or VCBBay Banks special meeting, as applicable. If you hold your shares in your name as a shareholder of record, you must complete, sign, date and mail your proxy card in the enclosed postage-paid return envelope, or follow the telephone or Internet voting procedures, as applicable, described on the proxy card, as soon as possible. If you hold your shares in “street name” through a bank or broker, you must direct your bank or broker how to vote in accordance with the instructions you have received from your bank or broker. You may also cast your vote in person atvia the Internet during the Blue Ridge special meeting or VCBBay Banks special meeting, as applicable. “Street name” shareholders who wish to vote in person atvia the Internet during the Blue Ridge special meeting or VCBBay Banks special meeting, as applicable, will need to obtain a legal proxy form from the institution that holds their shares.shares and take additional steps as described in this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

If you are a VCB shareholder, you also will receive a separate mailing that will allow you to make an election to receive the stock consideration, cash consideration, a mixture thereof, or to indicate that you have no preference. These forms must be returned separately no later than the deadline stated in the election materials.

 

Q:

What constitutes a quorum for the shareholder meetings?

 

A:

Blue Ridge: The presence at the Blue Ridge special meeting, in person via the Internet or by proxy, of holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Blue Ridge common stock entitled to vote at the Blue Ridge special meeting will constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Abstentions will be included in determining the number of shares present at the Blue Ridge special meeting for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum. If a Blue Ridge shareholder holds shares in “street name” through a bank, broker or other nominee, those shares will not be counted for purposes of determining the presence of a quorum unless the bank, broker or other nominee has been instructed to vote on at least one of the proposals at the Blue Ridge special meeting.

VCBBay Banks: The presence at the VCBBay Banks special meeting, in person via the Internet or by proxy, of holders of a majorityat least 60% of the outstanding shares of VCBBay Banks common stock entitled to vote at the VCBBay Banks special meeting will constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Abstentions will be included in determining the number of shares present at the VCBBay Banks special meeting for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum. If a VCBBay Banks shareholder holds shares in “street name” through a bank, broker or other nominee, those shares will not be counted for purposes of determining the presence of a quorum unless the bank, broker or other nominee has been instructed to vote on at least one of the proposals at the VCBBay Banks special meeting.

 

Q:

What is the vote required to approve each proposal?

 

A:

Blue Ridge: Approval of the Blue Ridge merger proposal requires the affirmative vote of more thantwo-thirds of the outstanding shares of Blue Ridge common stock entitled to vote on the merger as of the close of business on [●], 2019,December 8, 2020, the record date for the Blue Ridge special meeting. If you (1) fail to submit a proxy or vote in person atduring the Blue Ridge special meeting, (2) mark “ABSTAIN” on your proxy or (3) fail to instruct your bank or broker how to vote with respect to the Blue Ridge merger proposal, it will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the proposal.

Approval of the Blue Ridge adjournment proposal requires that the votes cast for such proposal exceed the votes cast against such proposal. If you (1) fail to submit a proxy or vote in person at the Blue Ridge special meeting, (2) mark “ABSTAIN” on your proxy or (3) fail to instruct your bank or broker how to vote with respect to the Blue Ridge adjournment proposal, it will have no effect on the outcome of the vote on that proposal.

VCB: Approval of the VCB merger proposal requires the affirmative vote of not less thantwo-thirds of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock entitled to vote on the merger as of the close of business on [●], 2019, the record date for the VCB special meeting. If you (1) fail to submit a proxy or vote in person at the VCB special meeting, (2) mark “ABSTAIN” on your proxy or (3) fail to instruct your bank or broker how to vote with respect to the VCB merger proposal, it will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the proposal. Approval of the VCB adjournment proposal requires that the votes cast for such proposal exceed the votes cast against such proposal. If you (1) fail to submit a proxy or vote in person atduring the VCBBlue Ridge special meeting, (2) mark “ABSTAIN” on your proxy or (3) fail to instruct your bank or broker how to vote with respect to the VCBBlue Ridge adjournment proposal, it will have no effect on the outcome of the vote on that proposal.

Bay Banks: Approval of the Bay Banks merger proposal requires the affirmative vote of not less than 60% of the outstanding shares of Bay Banks common stock entitled to vote on the merger as of the close of business on November 30, 2020, the record date for the Bay Banks special meeting. If you (1) fail to submit a proxy or vote during the Bay Banks special meeting, (2) mark “ABSTAIN” on your proxy or (3) fail to instruct your bank or broker how to vote with respect to the Bay Banks merger proposal, it will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the proposal.

Approval of the Bay Banks compensation proposal requires the affirmative vote of more than 60% of the shares represented at the Bay Banks special meeting. If you (1) fail to submit a proxy or vote during the Bay Banks special meeting or (2) fail to instruct your bank or broker how to vote with respect to the Bay Banks compensation proposal, it will have no effect on the outcome of the proposal. If you mark “ABSTAIN” on your proxy, it will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the proposal.

Approval of the Bay Banks adjournment proposal requires the affirmative vote of more than 60% of the shares represented at the Bay Banks special meeting, whether or not a quorum is present. If you (1) fail to submit a proxy or vote during the Bay Banks special meeting or (2) fail to instruct your bank or broker how to vote with respect to the Bay Banks adjournment proposal, it will have no effect on the outcome of the proposal. If you mark “ABSTAIN” on your proxy, it will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the proposal.

 

Q:

Why is my vote important?

 

A:

If you do not submit a proxy or vote in person,during the meeting, it may be more difficult for Blue Ridge or VCBBay Banks to obtain the necessary quorum to hold their respective shareholder meetings. In addition, your failure to submit a proxy or vote in person,during the meeting, failure to instruct your bank or broker how to vote, or abstention will have the same effect as a vote against approval of the applicable merger proposal. The Blue Ridge merger proposal must be approved by the affirmative vote of more thantwo-thirds of Blue Ridge’s outstanding shares, and the VCBBay Banks merger proposal must be approved by the affirmative vote of not less thantwo-thirds 60% of VCB’sBay Banks’ outstanding shares.

Q:

If my shares are held in “street name” by my bank or broker, will my bank or broker automatically vote my shares for me?

 

A:

If your shares are held in “street name” in a stock brokerage account or by a bank or other nominee, you should provide the record holder of your shares with instructions on how to vote your shares. Please follow the voting instructions provided by your broker, bank or other nominee. Please note that you may not vote shares held in street name by returning a proxy card directly to Blue Ridge or VCBBay Banks or by voting in person atduring your respective company’s shareholder meeting unless you provide a “legal proxy,” which you must obtain fromfollow the instructions provided by your broker, bank or other nominee.nominee, and take other additional steps as described in this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

Under the rules of applicable securities exchanges, brokers who hold shares in street name for a beneficial owner of those shares typically have the authority to vote in their discretion on “routine” proposals when they have not received instructions from the beneficial owners. However, brokers are not allowed to exercise their voting discretion with respect to the approval of matters that the securities exchanges determine to be“non-routine” without specific instructions from the beneficial owner. We believe that all proposals to be voted on at the shareholder meetings are“non-routine” matters. Brokernon-votes occur when a broker or nominee is not instructed by the beneficial owner of shares to vote on a particular proposal for which the broker does not have discretionary voting power.

Blue Ridge: If you are a Blue Ridge shareholder and you do not instruct your broker, bank or other nominee on how to vote your shares:

 

your broker, bank or other nominee may not vote your shares on the Blue Ridge merger proposal, which will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” such proposal; and

your broker, bank or other nominee may not vote your shares on the Blue Ridge adjournment proposal, which will have no effect on the outcome of the vote on such proposal.

VCBBay Banks: If you are a VCBBay Banks shareholder and you do not instruct your broker, bank or other nominee on how to vote your shares:

 

your broker, bank or other nominee may not vote your shares on the VCBBay Banks merger proposal, which will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” such proposal; and

 

your broker, bank or other nominee may not vote your shares on the VCBBay Banks adjournment proposal or the Bay Banks compensation proposal, which will have no effect on the outcome of the vote on such proposal.proposals.

 

Q:

What if I fail to vote or abstain from voting?

 

A:

Blue Ridge: With respect to the Blue Ridge merger proposal, if you fail to submit a proxy or vote in person atduring the Blue Ridge special meeting, or you mark “ABSTAIN” on your proxy, it will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the proposal. With respect to the Blue Ridge adjournment proposal, if you fail to submit a proxy or vote in person atduring the Blue Ridge special meeting, or you mark “ABSTAIN” on your proxy, it will have no effect on the outcome of the vote on such proposal.

VCBBay Banks: With respect to the VCBBay Banks merger proposal, if you fail to submit a proxy or vote in person atduring the VCBBay Banks special meeting, or you mark “ABSTAIN” on your proxy, it will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the proposal. With respect to the VCBBay Banks adjournment proposal and the Bay Banks compensation proposal, if you fail to submit a proxy or vote in person atduring the VCBBay Banks special meeting, or you mark “ABSTAIN” on your proxy, it will have no effect on the outcome of the vote on such proposal.proposals. If you mark “ABSTAIN” on your proxy, it will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” such proposals.

 

Q:

Can I attend the shareholder meeting and vote my shares in person?

 

A:

Yes. All shareholders of Blue Ridge and VCB, including shareholders of record and shareholders who hold their shares through banks, brokers, nominees or any other holder of record, are invited to attend their respective shareholder meeting. Holders of record of Blue Ridge common stock and holders of record of VCB common stock can vote in person at theThe Blue Ridge special meeting and Bay Banks special meetings will be conducted exclusively as virtual meetings of shareholders via online live webcast.

Blue Ridge: All shareholders of Blue Ridge, including shareholders of record and shareholders who hold their shares through banks, brokers, nominees or any other holder of record will be able to attend and participate in the Blue Ridge special meeting online, vote their shares electronically and submit their questions prior to and during the meeting by visiting at www.meetingcenter.io/205738032.

If you are not a shareholder of record, you must register in advance to attend the special meeting virtually on the Internet. To register to attend the Blue Ridge special meeting, you must submit proof of your proxy power (legal proxy) reflecting your holdings along with your name and email address to Blue Ridge’s transfer agent, Computershare, Inc. Requests for registration must be labeled as “Legal Proxy” and be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on January 15, 2021.

You will receive a confirmation of your registration by email after Computershare, Inc. receives your registration materials. Requests for registration should be directed to Computershare, Inc. at the following:

By email:

Forward the email from your broker or VCB special meeting, respectively. If you are not a shareholder other custodian, or attach an image

of record, you must obtain ayour legal proxy, executed in your favor, from the record holder of your shares, such as a broker, bank or other nominee, to be able to vote in person at the shareholder meetings. If you plan to attend your shareholder meeting, you must hold your shares in your own name or have a letter from the record holder of your shares confirming your ownership.legalproxy@computershare.com

By mail:

Computershare, Inc.

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. Legal Proxy

P.O. Box 43001

Providence, RI 02940-3001

Bay Banks: Holders of record of Bay Banks common stock can attend and participate in the Bay Banks special meeting, submit questions and vote shares electronically during the meeting by visiting https://www.cstproxy.com/baybanks/2021 and entering the 12 digit control number included on your proxy

card. You may pre-register to attend the special meeting and to vote and submit questions. If you hold your shares in street name and wish to attend the special meeting, you must contact Bay Banks’ transfer agent, Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, at the telephone number or e-mail address below for specific instructions on how to receive a control number and access the meeting. If you hold your shares in street name and wish to vote during the meeting, you also must obtain a legal proxy, executed in your favor, from the record holder of your shares, such as a broker, bank or other nominee, to be able to vote during the meeting. Please allow up to 48 hours prior to the special meeting to process your control number.

If you are a Bay Banks shareholder of record and do not have a control number, or if you hold your shares in street name and wish to receive a control number to access the Bay Banks special meeting, please contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company at (917) 262-2373 or proxy@continentalstock.com.

 

Q:

Can I change my vote?

 

A:

Blue Ridge: Yes. If you are a holder of record of Blue Ridge common stock, you may revoke any proxy at any time before it is voted by (1) signing and returning a proxy card with a later date, (2) timely submitting a later proxy via the telephone or Internet, (3) delivering a written revocation letter to Blue Ridge’s Corporate Secretary or (4) attending the Blue Ridge special meeting in person, notifyingvia the Corporate SecretaryInternet and voting by ballot atduring the Blue Ridge special meeting. Attendance at the Blue Ridge special meeting alone will not automatically revoke your proxy. A revocation or later-dated proxy received by Blue Ridge after the Blue Ridge special meeting will be ineffective. Blue Ridge’s Corporate Secretary’s mailing address is: 17 West Main Street, Luray, Virginia 22835, Attention: Corporate Secretary. If you hold your shares in “street name” through a bank or broker, you should contact your bank or broker if you want to revoke or change your voting instructions.

VCBBay Banks: Yes. If you are a holder of record of VCBBay Banks common stock, you may revoke any proxy at any time before it is voted by (1) signing and returning a proxy card with a later date, (2) timely submitting a later proxy via telephonethe Internet, smartphone or the Internet,tablet, (3) delivering a written revocation letter to VCB’sBay Banks’ Corporate Secretary or (4) attending the VCBBay Banks special meeting in person, notifying the Corporate Secretaryonline and voting by ballotduring the Bay Banks special meeting. Virtual attendance at the VCB special meeting. Attendance at the VCBBay Banks special meeting alone will not automatically revoke your proxy. A revocation or later-dated proxy received by VCBBay Banks after the VCBBay Banks special meeting will be ineffective. VCB’sBay Banks’ Corporate Secretary’s mailing address is: 114 Industrial Drive, Louisa,1801 Bayberry Court, Suite 101, Richmond, Virginia 23093,23226, Attention: Corporate Secretary. If you hold your shares in “street name” through a bank or broker, you should contact your bank or broker if you want to revoke or change your voting instructions.

 

Q:

What are the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the merger to VCBBay Banks shareholders?

 

A:

As structured, the merger will qualify as atax-free “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Code”). Accordingly, holders of VCBBay Banks common stock generally will not, except with respect to cash received in lieu of a fractional share interest in Blue Ridge common stock, recognize any gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes on the exchange of VCBBay Banks common stock solely for Blue Ridge common stock in the merger. A holder of VCB common stock who elects to receive a combination of cash and Blue Ridge common stock will generally not recognize any loss but will recognize gain, if any, in an amount equal to the lesser of (1) the excess, if any, of the sum of the cash received and the fair market value of the shares of Blue Ridge common stock received pursuant to the merger over that shareholder’s adjusted tax basis in his, her, or its shares of VCB common stock surrendered, and (2) the amount of cash received by that shareholder in exchange for their shares of VCB common stock pursuant to the merger. Holders of VCB common stock who elect to receive solely cash pursuant to the merger or who receive solely cash pursuant to a valid election of such holder’s appraisal rights will recognize gain or loss on the exchange in an amount equal to the difference between the cash received and that shareholder’s adjusted basis in the shares of VCB common stock exchanged therefor. For further information, see “The Merger—Material United States Federal Income Tax Consequences” beginning on page [●].

Holders of Bay Banks common stock who receive solely cash pursuant to a valid election of such holder’s appraisal rights will recognize gain or loss on the exchange in an amount equal to the difference between the cash received and that shareholder’s adjusted basis in the shares of Bay Banks common stock exchanged therefor. For further information, see “The Merger—Material United States Federal Income Tax Consequences” beginning on page 105.

The U.S. federal income tax consequences described above may not apply to all holders of VCBBay Banks common stock. Your tax consequences will depend on your individual situation. Accordingly, we strongly urge you to consult your own tax advisor to determine the particular tax consequences of the merger to you.

Q:

Are VCBBay Banks shareholders entitled to dissenters’ or appraisal rights?

 

A:

Yes. VCBBay Banks shareholders are entitled to appraisal rights in connection with the merger. For information on how to exercise and perfect your appraisal rights, please see “The Merger – Merger—Appraisal Rights” beginning on page [●].101.

 

Q:

If I am a VCBBay Banks shareholder, should I send in my VCBBay Banks stock certificates now?

 

A:

No. Please do not send in your VCBBay Banks stock certificates with your proxy. After the merger is completed, theThe exchange agent, Computershare, will send you instructions for exchanging your VCBBay Banks stock certificates for the merger consideration. See “The Merger Agreement – Agreement—Procedures for Exchanging VCBBay Banks Stock Certificates” beginning on page [●].108.

 

Q:

Whom may I contact if I cannot locate my VCBBay Banks stock certificate(s)?

 

A:

If you are unable to locate your original VCBBay Banks stock certificate(s), you should contact VCB’sBay Banks’ transfer agent, Issuer Direct,Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, at 500 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite D, Morrisville, North Carolina 27560,1 State Street, 30th Floor, New York, New York 10004, or at (919)(212) 481-4000.509-4000.

Following the merger, any inquiries should be directed to Blue Ridge’s transfer agent, Computershare, at 250 Royall Street, Canton, Massachusetts 02021, or at (800)368-5948.

 

Q:

When do you expect to complete the merger?

 

A:

Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks expect to complete the merger in the fourthfirst quarter of 2019;2021; however, neither Blue Ridge nor VCBBay Banks can assure you when or if the merger will occur. In addition to other customary closing conditions provided in the merger agreement, Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks must first obtain regulatory approvals and the approval of Blue Ridge shareholders and VCBBay Banks shareholders for the merger.

 

Q:

Who may solicit proxies on behalf of Blue Ridge or VCB?Bay Banks?

 

A:

Blue Ridge: In addition to solicitation of proxies by Blue Ridge by mail, proxies may also be solicited by Blue Ridge’s directors and employees personally, and by telephone, facsimile or other means. Blue Ridge has also retained Regan & Associates, Inc. to assist in soliciting proxies for a fee of approximately $11,000.$20,000. For more information on solicitation of proxies in connection with the Blue Ridge special meeting, see “Blue Ridge Special Meeting of Shareholders—Solicitation of Proxies” beginning on page [●].57.

VCBBay Banks: In addition to solicitation of proxies by VCBBay Banks by mail, proxies may also be solicited by VCB’sBay Banks’ directors and employees personally, and by telephone, facsimile or other means. VCBBay Banks has also retained Regan & Associates, Inc. to assist in soliciting proxies for a fee of approximately $4,500.$20,000. For more information on solicitation of proxies in connection with the VCBBay Banks special meeting, see “VCB“Bay Banks Special Meeting of Shareholders—Solicitation of Proxies” beginning on page [●].61.

 

Q:

Whom should I call with questions?

 

A:

Blue Ridge: If you have any questions concerning the merger or this joint proxy statement/prospectus, would like additional copies of this joint proxy statement/prospectus or need help voting your shares of Blue Ridge common stock, please contact: Amanda G. Story, Chief Financial Officer, 17 West Main Street, Luray, Virginia 22835, at (540)743-6521. You may also obtain more information about the merger and the proxy materials by contacting Regan & Associates, Inc., Blue Ridge’s proxy solicitor, at (800)737-3426.

VCBBay Banks: If you have any questions concerning the merger or this joint proxy statement/prospectus, would like additional copies of this joint proxy statement/prospectus or need help voting your shares of VCBBay Banks common stock, please contact: Thomas M. Crowder, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, 114 Industrial Drive, Louisa,Pamela A. Varnier, Corporate Secretary, at Bay Banks of Virginia, 23093,Inc., 1801 Bayberry Court, Suite 101, Richmond, Virginia 23226, at (540)(804) 967-2111.404-9668. You may also obtain more information about the merger and the proxy materials by contacting Regan & Associates, Inc., VCB’sBay Banks’ proxy solicitor, at (800)737-3426.

SUMMARY

This summary highlights selected information from this joint proxy statement/prospectus. It does not contain all of the information that may be important to you. We urge you to read carefully the entire document and the other documents we refer you to so that you may fully understand the merger and the related transactions. Each item in this summary refers to the page of this joint proxy statement/prospectus on which that subject is discussed in more detail.

The Parties

Blue Ridge(see (see page [])120)

Blue Ridge is a bank holding company headquartered in Luray, Virginia, providing a wide array ofCharlottesville, Virginia. It provides commercial and consumer banking and financial services through its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Blue Ridge Bank, a national banking association,National Association, and itsnon-bank financial financial services affiliates. Blue Ridge was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in July 1988 in connection with the holding company reorganization of Blue Ridge Bank, which was completed in July 1988.

Blue Ridge Bank is a federally chartered national bank headquartered in Martinsville, Virginia that traces its roots to Page Valley Bank of Virginia, which opened for business in 1893. Blue Ridge Bank currently operates nine14 full-service banking offices in central Virginia and one in north-central North Carolina.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, Blue Ridge had total consolidated assets of approximately $721.8 million,$1.5 billion, total consolidated loans of approximately $514.2 million,$1.23 billion, total consolidated deposits of approximately $499.0$915.3 million and consolidated stockholders’shareholders’ equity of approximately $64.1$99.9 million.

The principal executive offices of Blue Ridge are located at 17 West Main Street, Luray,1807 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, Virginia 22835, and its telephone number is(540) 743-6521. Blue Ridge’s website can be accessed atwww.mybrb.com. Information contained on Blue Ridge’s website does not constitute part of, and is not incorporated into, this joint proxy statement/prospectus. Blue Ridge’s common stock is tradedlisted on the OTC Markets Group’s Pink marketplaceNYSE American under the symbol “BRBS.”

VCBBay Banks (see page [])169)

VCBBay Banks is a Virginia corporation and bank holding company that conducts substantially all of its operations through its subsidiaries, Virginia Commonwealth Bank and VCB Financial Group. Virginia Commonwealth Bank opened for business in 1930 as Bank of Lancaster and partners with the communities it serves to deliver banking and other financial services.

Virginia Commonwealth Bank is a state-chartered bank, headquartered in Louisa,Richmond, Virginia, providingand a member of the Federal Reserve System. Virginia Commonwealth Bank has 17 banking offices located throughout the greater Richmond region of Virginia, the Northern Neck region of Virginia, Middlesex County, and the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. Virginia Commonwealth Bank serves businesses, professionals, and consumers with a wide arrayvariety of financial services, including retail and commercial banking, services through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Virginia Community Bank, a Virginia-chartered commercial bank. VCB currently has seven branch offices in Louisa, Orange, Mineral, Culpeper, Troy, Fredericksburg and Gordonsville, Virginia and its commercial office in Charlottesville, Virginia. mortgage banking.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, VCB reported $247.3 million2020, Bay Banks had total assets of assets, $178.8 million$1.25 billion, deposits of loans, $221.0 million$1.03 billion, and shareholders’ equity of deposits, and $24.9 million of stockholders’ equity.$121.4 million.



The principal executive offices of VCBBay Banks are located at 114 Industrial Drive, Louisa,1801 Bayberry Court, Suite 101, Richmond, Virginia 23093,23226 and its telephone number is (804) (540) 967-2111.404-9668. VCB’sBay Banks’ website can be accessed atiswww.virginiacommunitybank.com www.baybanks.com. Information contained on VCB’sBay Banks’ website doesis not constitutea part of and is notor incorporated into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. VCB’sreport or any other filing Bay Banks makes with the SEC. Bay Banks’ common stock is tradedquoted on the OTC Markets Group’s PinkOTCQB marketplace under the symbol “VCBS.“BAYK.

The Merger (see page [])66)

The terms and conditions of the merger are contained in the merger agreement, which is attached to this joint proxy statement/prospectus asAppendix A, and is incorporated in this joint proxy statement/prospectus by reference. You should read the merger agreement carefully and in its entirety, as it, along with its ancillary documents, is the legal document that governs the merger.

Under the terms ofThe merger agreement provides for the merger agreement, each share of VCB common stock will be converted into the right to receive, at the election of the holder, either $58.00 in cash or 3.05 shares of Blue Ridge common stock, with cash paid in lieu of any fractional shares of Blue Ridge common stock. Upon the closing of the merger, VCB will mergeBay Banks with and into Blue Ridge, with Blue Ridge as the surviving corporation. The separate existence of Bay Banks shall cease upon completion of the merger, agreement also calls forand Blue Ridge will continue to exist as a Virginia Communitycorporation. As soon as practicable after the merger, Virginia Commonwealth Bank towill be merged with and into Blue Ridge Bank, with Blue Ridge Bank as soonthe surviving bank. Blue Ridge Bank will continue to exist as practicable after the mergera national banking association and a wholly-owned subsidiary of VCB into Blue Ridge.

Closing and Effective Time of the Merger (see page [])109)

The merger is currently expected to close in the fourthfirst quarter of 2019.2021. The merger will close on either the fifth business day following the completion of the conditions to closing set forth in the merger agreement, or another mutually agreed upon date. The merger will become effective upon the issuance of a certificate of merger by the Virginia State Corporation Commission, or such other date and time as may be set forth in the articles of merger filed with the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Neither Blue Ridge nor VCBBay Banks can predict, however, the actual date on which the merger will be completed because it is subject to factors beyond each company’s control, including whether or when the parties’ respective shareholders’ approvals and outstanding regulatory approvalsapproval will be received, if at all.



Merger Consideration (see page [])109)

IfUnder the terms of the merger is completed,agreement, at the effective time of the merger, each issued and outstanding share of VCBBay Banks common stock will be converted into the right to receive at0.5000 shares (the “exchange ratio”) of Blue Ridge common stock. The exchange ratio is fixed and will not be adjusted to reflect stock price changes prior to the electionclosing of the holder, either:merger.

$58.00 per shareIn lieu of fractional shares, Blue Ridge will issue cash to holders of Bay Banks common stock in cash (the “cash consideration”); or

3.05 sharesan amount based upon the closing prices of Blue Ridge common stock (the “stock consideration”).

The cash consideration andpreceding the stock consideration are sometimes together referred to in this joint proxy statement/prospectus as the “merger consideration.”

If you are a VCB shareholder, you have the opportunity to elect the form of consideration to be received for all shares of VCB common stock held by you, subject to allocation and proration procedures set forth in the merger agreement and described in this joint proxy statement/prospectus. These allocation procedures are intended to ensure that 60%effective time of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock will be converted into the right to receive shares of Blue Ridge common stock and 40% of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock will be converted into the right to receive cash. If you are a VCB shareholder, the form of the consideration ultimately received by you will depend upon the election, allocation and proration procedures described below and the choices of other VCB shareholders, and may be different from what you elect.merger.

Blue Ridge’s shareholders will continue to own their existing shares of Blue Ridge common stock. Each sharestock, which will not be affected by the merger.

Treatment of Bay Banks Stock Options and Other Equity-Based Awards (see page 110)

As of November 30, 2020, Bay Banks had stock options to purchase an aggregate of 219,960 shares of Bay Banks common stock, of which 195,793 were exercisable. At the effective time of the merger, each Bay Banks stock option, whether vested or unvested, then issued and outstanding under an equity or equity-based compensation plan of Bay Banks (a “Bay Banks stock plan”) will be converted into a stock option to purchase,



on the same terms and conditions as were applicable under such Bay Banks stock option, shares of Blue Ridge common stock will continuein a number equal to represent onethe shares subject to such Bay Banks stock option multiplied by the exchange ratio, with any fractional shares rounded down to the next lower whole number of shares. The exercise price per share of each newly issued Blue Ridge stock option will be equal to the exercise price per share of Bay Banks common stock subject to such Bay Banks stock option divided by the exchange ratio, rounded up to the next whole cent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Bay Banks stock option that is intended to qualify as an “incentive stock option” will be adjusted if necessary in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.424-1(a) and all other Bay Banks stock options will be adjusted if necessary in a manner that maintains the option’s exemption from Section 409A of Blue Ridge following the merger.Code.

Based onAs of November 30, 2020, Bay Banks had 133,673 restricted stock awards granted under a Bay Banks stock plan that was unvested or contingent. At the current number of shares of VCB common stock outstanding, Blue Ridge expects to issue 1,312,970 shares of common stock in the aggregate upon completioneffective time of the merger, with current Blue Ridge shareholders owning approximately 76.7% of Blue Ridge’seach Bay Banks restricted stock award that is unvested or contingent and outstanding common stock and former shareholders of VCB owning approximately 23.3% of Blue Ridge’s outstanding common stock immediately following the merger.

Election of Cash or Stock Consideration by VCB Shareholders (see page [])

If you are a VCB shareholder, an election form is being sent to you in a separate mailing so that you can indicate whether your preference is to receive cash, Blue Ridge common stock or a combination of cash and Blue Ridge common stock (a mixed election), in exchange for your shares of VCB common stock, or whether you have no preference. The VCB shares in these three categories are referred to herein as stock election shares, cash election shares and no election shares. In order to make an effective election, you must send in your properly completed election form to Computershare, the exchange agent for the merger, no later than[], Eastern time, on[], 2019.

All elections by VCB shareholders are subjectprior to the allocationeffective time will vest fully and proration procedures described in the merger agreement that are intended to ensure that 60% of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock will be converted into the right to receive the merger consideration with respect to each share of Bay Banks common stock underlying such Bay Banks restricted stock award.

At the effective time of the merger, Blue Ridge commonwill assume the Bay Banks stock plans, and will have the remaining 40%right, but not the obligation to make additional grants or awards under the Bay Banks stock plans. For a more complete description of the outstanding sharestreatment of VCB commonBay Banks stock will be converted into the right to receive cash. It is unlikely that elections will be made in the exact proportions provided for in the merger agreement. As a result, the merger agreement describes procedures to be followed if VCB shareholders in the aggregate elect to receive stock consideration in exchange for more or fewer than 60%options and other equity-based awards, please see “The Merger—Treatment of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock. These procedures are summarized below.Bay Banks Stock Options and Other Equity-Based Awards” beginning on page 109.

If stock consideration is oversubscribed. If the total number of stock election shares (including stock election shares that are part of mixed elections) is more than 60% of the outstanding shares of VCBcommon stock, then each cash election share and no election share will be converted into the right to receive the cash consideration and a sufficient number of shares from among the holders of stock election shares will be converted on a pro rata basis into cash election shares to ensure that 60% of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock will be converted into the right to receive Blue Ridge common stock (taking into account dissenting shares described under “The Merger– Appraisal Rights”). This proration will reflect the proportion that the number of stock election shares of each holder of stock election shares bears to the total number of stock election shares.

If stock consideration is undersubscribed. If the total number of stock election shares (including stock election shares that are part of mixed elections) is less than 60% of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock, then each stock election share will be converted into the right to receive the stock consideration and a sufficient number of other shares will be converted into stock election shares, first from among the holders of no election shares and then, if necessary, from among the holders of cash election shares, on a pro rata basis, to ensure that 60% of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock will be converted into the right to receive Blue Ridge common stock. This proration will reflect the proportion that the number of no election shares of each holder of no election shares bears to the total number of no election shares and the number of cash election shares of each holder of cash election shares bears to the total number of cash election shares, as the case may be.



The above-described allocation will be made by Blue Ridge’s exchange agent within five business days after the completion of the merger.

Blue Ridge Board Recommendations (see page [])57)

After careful consideration, the Blue Ridge Board unanimously recommends that Blue Ridge shareholders vote “FOR” the Blue Ridge merger proposal and “FOR” the Blue Ridge adjournment proposal.

For a more complete description of Blue Ridge’s reasons for the merger and the recommendation of the Blue Ridge Board, please see “The Merger – Merger—Blue Ridge’s Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Blue Ridge Board” beginning on page [●].57.

VCBBay Banks Board Recommendations (see page [])61)

After careful consideration, the VCBBay Banks Board unanimously recommends that VCBBay Banks shareholders vote “FOR” the VCBBay Banks merger proposal, FOR” the Bay Banks compensation proposal and “FOR” the VCBBay Banks adjournment proposal.

For a more complete description of VCB’sBay Banks’ reasons for the merger and the recommendation of the VCBBay Banks Board, please see “The Merger – VCB’sMerger—Bay Banks’ Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the VCBBay Banks Board” beginning on page [●].61.

Opinion of Blue Ridge’s Financial Advisor (see page []75 andAppendix B)

In connection withAt the merger,August 12, 2020 meeting of the Blue Ridge’s financial advisor,Ridge Board, representatives of Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (“Raymond James”) delivered its oralrendered Raymond James’ opinion dated August 12, 2020 to the Blue Ridge Board, which was subsequently confirmed in writing,board (in its capacity as such), as to the fairness, as of May 13, 2019, andsuch date, from a financial point of view, to Blue Ridge of the exchange ratio in the merger pursuant to the merger agreement, based upon and subject to the assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and qualifications and limitations on the scope of the review undertaken by Raymond James in preparingconnection with the opinion, as to the fairnesspreparation of its opinion.



The full text of the merger consideration, from a financial pointwritten opinion of view,Raymond James, dated August 12, 2020, which sets forth, among other things, the various assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and qualifications and limitations on the scope of the review undertaken by Raymond James, is attached as Appendix B to Blue Ridge.

this joint proxy statement/prospectus. Raymond James provided its opinion for the information and assistance of the Blue Ridge Board (in its capacity as such) in connection with, and for purposes of, its consideration of the financial terms of the merger and its opinion only addresses whether the opinion relates onlyexchange ratio in the merger pursuant to the fairness of the merger consideration,agreement was fair, from a financial point of view, to Blue Ridge. The opinion of Raymond James’ opinion doesJames did not address any other term or aspect of the merger agreement or the merger contemplated thereby, the underlying business decisions of Blue Ridge to engage in the merger, the form or structure of the merger, the relative merits of the merger as compared to any other alternative business strategies that might exist for Blue Ridge, or the effect of any other transaction in which Blue Ridge might engage. The full text of Raymond James’ opinion, dated May 13, 2019, which sets forth the assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and limitations and qualifications on the review undertaken by Raymond James is included asAppendix B to this joint proxy statement/prospectus. The description of the opinion is qualified inits entirety by reference to the full text of the opinion. Blue Ridge shareholders are urged to read the entire opinion carefully in connection with their consideration of the approval ofBlue Ridge share issuance. Neither the merger agreement. However, neither Raymond James’James opinion nor the summary of its opinion and the related analyses set forth in this joint proxy statement/prospectus areis intended to be and do notor constitute advice or a recommendation to the Blue Ridge Board or any shareholderholder of Blue Ridge common stock as to how tothe Blue Ridge Board, such shareholder or any other person should vote or otherwise act or vote with respect to the merger or related matters.

For further information, please see “The Merger – Opinion of Blue Ridge’s Financial Advisor” beginning on page [●].any other matter.

Opinion of VCB’sBay Banks’ Financial Advisor (see page []85 andAppendix C)

VCB retainedAt the August 12, 2020 meeting of the Bay Banks Board, representatives of Piper Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P.Co. (“Sandler O’Neill”Piper Sandler”) to act as financial advisorrendered its opinion, dated August 12, 2020, to the VCBBay Banks Board in connection with VCB’s consideration of a possible business combination. Sandler O’Neill is a nationally recognized investment banking firm whose principal business specialty is financial institutions. In the ordinary course of(in its investment banking business, Sandler O’Neill is regularly engaged in the valuation of financial institutions and their securities in connection with mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.

In connection with the merger, Sandler O’Neill delivered to the VCB Board its oral opinion on May 13, 2019, which it subsequently confirmed in writingcapacity as of the same date,such), to the effect that, as of such date, and based upon and subject to the procedures followed, assumptions made, matters considered and qualifications and limitations set forth in the opinion, the merger consideration provided for in the merger agreementexchange ratio was fair to the holders of VCBBay Banks common stock from a financial point of view. The full text of Sandler O’Neill’sPiper Sandler’s opinion is attached asAppendix C to this joint proxy statement/prospectus.The opinion outlines the procedures followed, assumptions made, matters considered and qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken by Piper Sandler O’Neill in rendering its opinion.

Sandler O’Neill’s opinion speaks only as The description of the dateopinion set forth herein is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the opinion. TheHolders of Bay Banks common stock are urged to read the entire opinion carefully in connection with their consideration of the proposed merger.

Piper Sandler’s opinion was directed to the VCBBay Banks Board in connection with its consideration of the merger agreement and the merger agreement and does not constitute a recommendation to any shareholder of VCBBay Banks as to how any such shareholder should vote at any meeting of shareholders called to consider and vote upon the approval of the merger agreement and the merger. Sandler O’Neill’smerger agreement. Piper Sandler’s opinion was directed only as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the



merger consideration exchange ratio to the holders of VCBBay Banks common stock and doesdid not address the underlying business decision of VCBBay Banks to engage in the merger, the form or structure of the merger or any other transactions contemplated in the merger agreement, the relative merits of the merger as compared to any other alternative transactions or business strategies that might exist for VCBBay Banks or the effect of any other transaction in which VCBBay Banks might engage.

For further information, please see “The Merger—Opinion of VCB’sBay Banks’ Financial Advisor” beginning on page [●].85.

Interests of VCBBay Banks Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger (see page [])97)

In addition to the receipt of merger consideration on the same terms as all other VCBBay Banks shareholders, twoBlue Ridge will appoint seven of VCB’sBay Banks’ directors (in addition to A. Pierce Stone, its former(including C. Frank Scott, III, the Chairman of the Bay Banks Board, and Randal R. Greene, Bay Banks’ President and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman) will be appointed to serve on theOfficer) as directors of Blue Ridge Board and Blue Ridge Bank board, VCB’s other directors will be offeredeffective upon consummation of the opportunity to serve on an advisory board of Blue Ridge,merger, certain of VCB’sBay Banks’ directors and executive officers hold stock options and restricted stock awards that will vest upon completion of the merger, certain of Bay Banks’ executive officers are expected to continue with Blue Ridge following completion of the merger and two



four of VCB’sBay Banks’ executive officers have entered into employment agreements with Blue Ridge that will be effective at the closing of the merger and, in addition, theycertain officers will receive cash severance payments related to change in control provisions in existing transaction bonusemployment agreements. The VCBBay Banks Board was aware of these interests and considered them, among other matters, in approving the merger agreement and making its recommendation on the VCBBay Banks merger proposal.

These interests are discussed in more detail in the “The Merger – VCB’sMerger—Interests of Bay Banks’ Directors and Officers Have Financial Interests in the Merger” section beginning on page [●].97.

Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger (see page [])105)

As structured, the merger will qualify as atax-free “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368 of the Code. Accordingly, holders of VCBBay Banks common stock generally will not, except with respect to cash received in lieu of a fractional share interest in Blue Ridge common stock, recognize any gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes on the exchange of VCBBay Banks common stock solely for Blue Ridge common stock in the merger. A holder of VCB common stock who elects to receive a combination of cash and Blue Ridge common stock will generally not recognize any loss but will recognize gain, if any, in an amount equal to the lesser of (1) the excess, if any, of the sum of the cash received and the fair market value of the shares of Blue Ridge common stock received pursuant to the merger over that shareholder’s adjusted tax basis in his, her, or its shares of VCB common stock surrendered, and (2) the amount of cash received by that shareholder in exchange for their shares of VCB common stock pursuant to the merger.

Holders of VCBBay Banks common stock who elect to receive solely cash pursuant to the merger or who receive solely cash pursuant to a valid election of such holder’s appraisal rights will recognize gain or loss on the exchange in an amount equal to the difference between the cash received and that shareholder’s adjusted basis in the shares of VCBBay Banks common stock exchanged therefor. For further information, see “The Merger—Material United States Federal Income Tax Consequences” beginning on page 105.

The U.S. federal income tax consequences described above may not apply to all VCB shareholders.holders of Bay Banks common stock. Your tax consequences will depend on your individual situation. Accordingly, we strongly urge you to consult your own tax advisor to determine the particular tax consequences of the merger to you.

For further information, please see “The Merger – Material United States Federal Income Tax Consequences” beginning on page [●].

VCB’sBay Banks’ Shareholders Have Appraisal Rights in the Merger (see page []102 andAppendix D)

If the merger is completed, Virginia law gives holders of VCBBay Banks common stock the right to assert appraisal rights with respect to the merger and demand in writing that Blue Ridge pay the fair value of yourtheir shares of VCBBay Banks common stock, instead of accepting the consideration offered in the merger. Any VCBBay Banks shareholder who wishes to exercise and perfect appraisal rights must strictly comply with the procedures set forth in Article 15 of Title 13.1 of the Virginia Stock Corporation Act (the “VSCA”), a copy of which is included asAppendix D to the joint proxy statement/prospectus. A description of these procedures is included in the “The Merger – Merger—Appraisal Rights” section beginning on page [●]. 101.

Blue Ridge shareholders do not have the right to dissent and assert appraisal rights.

Accounting Treatment (see page [])105)

The merger will be accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Regulatory Approvals (see page [])104)

The merger requires various approvals or waivers from bank regulatory authorities, including the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”) and the Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions. ApprovalAs of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, we have received approvals from the Federal Reserve and the Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions regarding the merger. As of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, we have not yet received approval from the OCC regarding the bank merger.



Any approval of the regulators doeswill not constitute an endorsement of the merger or a determination that the terms of the merger are fair to Blue Ridge shareholders or VCBBay Banks shareholders. As of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, we have filed applications with the regulatory authorities but have not yet received the required regulatory approvals. While we do not know of any reason why we would not be able to obtain the



necessary regulatory approvals in a timely manner, we cannot be certain when or if we will receive them or, if obtained, whether they will contain terms, conditions or restrictions not currently contemplated that will be detrimental to the combined company after completion of the merger.

For a more complete description of the regulatory approvals, please see “The Merger – Merger—Regulatory Approvals Required for the Merger” beginning on page [●].104.

Conditions to Complete the Merger (see page [])116)

Blue Ridge’s and VCB’sBay Banks’ respective obligations to complete the merger are subject to the fulfillment or waiver of certain conditions, including the following:

 

approval of the Blue Ridge merger proposal and the VCBBay Banks merger proposal by Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks shareholders, respectively;

 

approval of the merger by the necessary federal and state regulatory authorities;

 

the effectiveness of Blue Ridge’s registration statement on FormS-4, of which this joint proxy statement/prospectus is a part;

 

the absence of any order, decree or injunction of a court or regulatory agency that enjoins or prohibits the completion of the merger;

approval for listing on the NYSE American market of the shares of Blue Ridge common stock to be issued to Bay Banks shareholders upon consummation of the merger;

 

the accuracy of the other party’s representations and warranties in the merger agreement, subject to the material adverse effect standard in the merger agreement;

 

the other party’s performance in all material respects of its obligations under the merger agreement; and

 

the receipt by each party from its respective outside legal counsel of a written legal opinion to the effect that the merger will be treated as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code;Code.

no material adverse effect with respect to the other party shall have occurred; and

the aggregate number of VCB shares held by VCB shareholders who perfect their appraisal rights under the VSCA shall not represent 10% or more of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock.

In addition, Blue Ridge’s obligation to complete the merger is subject to VCB having minimum tangible equity (as defined in the merger agreement) of at least $23.5 million as of the last date of the month ended prior to the completion of the merger. As of June 30, 2019, VCB had tangible equity (measured as defined in the merger agreement) of $25.8 million.

Where the merger agreement and/or law permits, Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks could choose to waive a condition to its obligation to complete the merger even if that condition has not been satisfied. Any determination whether to waive any condition to the merger or whether to amend this joint proxy statement/prospectus and resolicit shareholder approval as a result of any such waiver (for example, in the case of a waiver of a material condition such that disclosure previously provided would be materially misleading) will be made by Blue Ridge or VCB,Bay Banks, as applicable, at the time of such waiver based on the facts and circumstances as they exist at that time. We cannot be certain when, or if, the conditions to the merger will be satisfied or waived or that the merger will be completed.

No Solicitation (see page [])114)

VCB hasBlue Ridge and Bay Banks have each agreed that it will not directly or indirectly:

 

initiate, solicit, endorse or knowingly encourage or knowingly facilitate any inquiries, proposals or offers with respect to, or any inquiry, proposal or offer that is reasonably likely to lead to, an “acquisition proposal” (as defined in the merger agreement); or

 

furnish any confidential or nonpublic information relating to an acquisition proposal; or

engage or participate in any negotiations or discussions concerning an acquisition proposal.

The merger agreement does not, however, prohibit VCBBlue Ridge or Bay Banks from considering an unsolicited bona fide written acquisition proposal from a third party if certain specified conditions are met.



Termination of the Merger Agreement (see page [])117)

The merger agreement may be terminated, and the merger abandoned, by Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks at any time before the merger is completed if the boards of directors of both parties vote to do so. In addition, the merger agreement may be terminated, and the merger abandoned, under the following circumstances:

Termination by Blue Ridge or Bay Banks. The merger agreement may be terminated and the merger abandoned, by either party’s board of directors if:

 

by the Blue Ridge Board or the VCB Board if the merger has not been completed by March 1, 2020July 31, 2021, or such later date as agreed to by the parties in writing, unless the failure to complete the merger by such time was primarily caused by or the result of a breach or failure to perform an obligation under the merger agreement by the terminating party;



approval of the merger by any necessary federal or state regulatory authority has been denied by such regulatory authority and the denial has become final and nonappealable, or any regulatory authority has issued a final, nonappealable injunction permanently enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Blue Ridge Boardmerger agreement, unless the denial of such regulatory approval is due to, or materially contributed to by, the VCB Board if failure of the terminating party to perform or observe the covenants or agreements of such party set forth in the merger agreement;

there is a breach by the other party of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement contained in the merger agreement that would cause the failure of the closing conditions described above, and the breach cannot be or is not cured within 30 days following written notice to the breaching party; or

 

by the Blue Ridge Board shareholders do not approve the Blue Ridge merger proposal or the Bay Banks shareholders do not approve the Bay Banks merger proposal.

Termination by Blue Ridge. Blue Ridge may terminate the merger agreement if:

at any time before VCB obtains shareholder approval ifthe Bay Banks special meeting, the Bay Banks Board (i) the VCB Board (a) fails to recommend to the VCBBay Banks shareholders that they approve the VCBBay Banks merger proposal, or (b)(ii) withdraws, modifies or changes suchits recommendation in any manner adverse to Blue Ridge;Ridge, or (ii) VCB(iii) approves, adopts, endorses or recommends any acquisition proposal;

at any time before the Bay Banks special meeting, Bay Banks fails to comply in all material respects with its obligations inunder the merger agreement requiring the calling and holding of a meeting of shareholders to consider the VCBBay Banks merger proposal or its obligations regarding thenon-solicitation of other competing offers for certain corporate transactions;offers; or

 

the Blue Ridge Board determines to enter into a definitive agreement to accept a “superior proposal” (as defined in the merger agreement) which has been received and considered by the Blue Ridge Board orin accordance with the VCB Board if VCB shareholders do not approveapplicable terms of the VCB merger proposal;agreement.

Termination by Bay Banks. Bay Banks may terminate the merger agreement if:

 

by the VCB Board at any time before the Blue Ridge obtains shareholder approval if (i)special meeting, the Blue Ridge Board (a)(i) fails to recommend to the Blue Ridge shareholders that they approve the Blue Ridge merger proposal, or (b)(ii) withdraws, modifies or changes suchits recommendation in any manner adverse to VCB;Bay Banks, (iii) approves, adopts, endorses or (ii)recommends any acquisition proposal;

at any time before the Blue Ridge special meeting, Blue Ridge fails to comply in all material respects with its obligations inunder the merger agreement requiring the calling and holding of a meeting of shareholders to consider the VCB merger proposal;

by the Blue Ridge Board or the VCB Board if Blue Ridge shareholders do not approve the Blue Ridge merger proposal;

byproposal or its obligations regarding the Blue Ridge Board, if (i) VCB enters into an agreement with any person to merge or consolidate with or acquire VCB, or purchase, lease or otherwise acquire all or substantially allnon-solicitation of the assets of VCB, or purchase or otherwise acquire from VCB securities representing 10% or more of the voting power of VCB or (ii) a tender or exchange offer is commenced for 10% or more of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock, and the VCB Board recommends that VCB’s shareholders tender their shares or otherwise fails to recommend that shareholders reject such offer;other competing offers; or



by the VCBBay Banks Board at any time before VCB obtains shareholder approvaldetermines to change, modify or withdraw its recommendation to the VCB shareholders that they approve the merger agreement and enter into ana definitive agreement with respect to accept a “superior proposal” (as defined in the merger agreement), which has been received and considered by VCBthe Bay Banks Board in complianceaccordance with the applicable terms of the merger agreement.

Termination Fees and Expenses (see page [])118)

VCB must payIf either Blue Ridge a termination feeor Bay Banks takes any of $1.5 million ifcertain specified, limited actions and the merger agreement is terminated by eitheron that basis, that party under certain specified, limited circumstances.will immediately owe the other party a $4.0 million termination fee. In addition, Blue Ridge must pay VCB a $4.0 million termination fee of $500,000 and reimburse VCB for up to $500,000 of reasonable expenses incurred by VCBis payable in connection with the mergercertain other circumstances if (i) the merger agreement is terminated by VCB underfor certain specified, limited circumstances.reasons and (ii) within 12 months of such termination one of the parties enters into a definitive agreement with respect to an acquisition proposal. The termination and payment circumstances are more fully described elsewhere in this joint proxy statement/prospectus. See “The Merger Agreement – Agreement—Termination Fees” beginning on page [●] and in Article 7 of the merger agreement.117.

In general, whether or not the merger is completed, Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks will each pay its respective expenses incident to preparing, entering into and carrying out the terms of the merger agreement. The parties will share the costs of printing this joint proxy statement/prospectus and Blue Ridge will pay all filing fees to the SEC and other governmental authorities.

Amendments to Blue Ridge Bylaws (page 101)

In connection with entering into the merger agreement and to facilitate the addition of certain Bay Banks directors to the Blue Ridge Board at the time of the merger, Blue Ridge has agreed to amend its bylaws prior to the merger so that the number of directors that will comprise the full Blue Ridge Board is to be fixed at such number, not to exceed 15 directors, consisting of (i) eight current Blue Ridge directors to be designated by Blue Ridge (after consultation with Bay Banks), including Larry Dees, the Chairman of the Blue Ridge Board, and Brian K. Plum, Blue Ridge’s President and Chief Executive Officer (the “Blue Ridge Directors”), and (ii) seven current Bay Banks directors to be designated by Bay Banks (after consultation with Blue Ridge), including C. Frank Scott, III, the Chairman of the Bay Banks Board, and Randal R. Greene, Bay Banks’ President and Chief Executive Officer (the “Bay Banks Directors”).

The Blue Ridge Directors and the Bay Banks Directors will be split as equally as possible among the three classes of directors to serve staggered terms; provided, however, that Mr. Greene will be designated to serve in the class of directors for a term expiring in 2024. Until the third anniversary of the merger, all vacancies on the Blue Ridge Board created by the cessation of service of a Blue Ridge Director must be filled by a nominee proposed to the nominating committee of the Blue Ridge Board by a majority of the remaining Blue Ridge Directors, and all vacancies on the Blue Ridge Board created by the cessation of service of a Bay Banks Director shall be filled by a nominee proposed to the nominating committee of the Blue Ridge Board by a majority of the remaining Bay Banks Directors. Such bylaw provision may not be modified, amended or repealed during such three-year period other than by a majority of the Bay Banks Directors and a majority of the Blue Ridge Directors.

The forms of the above-described bylaw amendments are set forth in their entirety in Exhibit 1.4(a) to the merger agreement, which is attached to this joint proxy statement/prospectus as Appendix A.

Blue Ridge Special Meeting (see page [])57)

The Blue Ridge special meeting is scheduled to take place on [●], [●], 2019Thursday, January 21, 2021 at [●] [●].m.,11:00 a.m. local time, at the [●], [●], [●], Virginia.as a virtual meeting. At the special meeting, Blue Ridge shareholders will be asked to vote on:

 

the Blue Ridge merger proposal; and

 

the Blue Ridge adjournment proposal.



Holders of Blue Ridge common stock as of the close of business on [●], 2019,December 8, 2020 are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Blue Ridge special meeting. As of the record date, there were [●]5,718,621 shares of Blue Ridge common stock outstanding and entitled to vote held by approximately [●]650 holders of record. Each Blue Ridge shareholder can cast one vote for each share of Blue Ridge common stock owned on the record date.

Each of Blue Ridge’s directors has agreed, subject to several conditions and exceptions, to vote all of his or her shares of Blue Ridge common stock in favor of the Blue Ridge merger proposal. As of the record date, directors of Blue Ridge and their affiliates beneficially owned and are entitled to vote [●]830,055 shares of Blue Ridge common stock, or approximately [●]%14.51% of the total voting power of the shares of Blue Ridge common stock outstanding on that date.



VCBBay Banks Special Meeting (see page [])61)

The VCBBay Banks special meeting is scheduled to take place on [●], [●], 2019Thursday, January 21, 2021, at [●] [●].m.10:00 a.m., local time, in a virtual meeting format at the [●], [●], [●], Virginia.https://www.cstproxy.com/baybanks/2021. At the special meeting, VCBBay Banks shareholders will be asked to vote on:

 

the VCBBay Banks merger proposal;

the Bay Banks compensation proposal; and

 

the VCBBay Banks adjournment proposal.

Holders of VCBBay Banks common stock as of the close of business on [●], 2019,November 30, 2020, are entitled to notice of and to vote at the VCBBay Banks special meeting. As of the record date, there were [●]13,329,695 shares of VCBBay Banks common stock outstanding and entitled to vote held by approximately [●]703 holders of record. Each VCBBay Banks shareholder can cast one vote for each share of VCBBay Banks common stock owned on the record date.

Each of VCB’sBay Banks’ directors has agreed, subject to several conditions and exceptions, to vote all of his or her shares of VCBBay Banks common stock in favor of the VCBBay Banks merger proposal. As of the record date, directors of VCBBay Banks and their affiliates beneficially owned and are entitled to vote [●]961,863 shares of VCBBay Banks common stock, or approximately [●]%7.16% of the total voting power of the shares of VCBBay Banks common stock outstanding on that date.date, of which 855,959 shares, or approximately 6.42% of the total voting power of the shares of Bay Banks common stock outstanding on that date, are subject to an affiliate agreement.

Required Shareholder Votes (see pages []58 and [])62)

Approval of the Blue Ridge merger proposal requires the affirmative vote of more thantwo-thirds of the outstanding shares of Blue Ridge common stock entitled to vote on the merger as of the close of business on [●], 2019,December 8, 2020, the record date for the Blue Ridge special meeting. If you (1) fail to submit a proxy or vote in person atduring the Blue Ridge special meeting, (2) mark “ABSTAIN” on your proxy or (3) fail to instruct your bank or broker how to vote with respect to the proposal to approve the merger agreement, it will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the proposal.

Approval of the Blue Ridge adjournment proposal requires that the votes cast for such proposal exceed the votes cast against such proposal. If you (1) fail to submit a proxy or vote in person atduring the Blue Ridge special meeting, (2) mark “ABSTAIN” on your proxy or (3) fail to instruct your bank or broker how to vote with respect to the Blue Ridge adjournment proposal, it will have no effect on the outcome of the vote on such proposals.

Approval of the VCBBay Banks merger proposal requires the affirmative vote of not less thantwo-thirds 60% of the outstanding shares of VCBBay Banks common stock entitled to vote on the merger as of the close of business on [●], 2019,November 30, 2020, the record date for the VCBBay Banks special meeting. If you (1) fail to submit a proxy or vote in person atduring the VCBBay Banks special meeting, (2) mark “ABSTAIN” on your proxy or (3) fail to instruct your bank or broker how to vote with respect to the proposal to approve the merger agreement, it will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the proposal.



Approval of the VCB adjournmentBay Banks compensation proposal requires that the votes cast for such proposal exceedaffirmative vote of more than 60% of the votes cast against such proposal.shares represented at the Bay Banks special meeting. If you (1) fail to submit a proxy or vote in person atduring the VCBBay Banks special meeting (2) mark “ABSTAIN” on your proxy or (3)(2) fail to instruct your bank or broker how to vote with respect to the VCBBay Banks compensation proposal, it will have no effect on the outcome of the proposal. If you mark “ABSTAIN” on your proxy, it will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the proposal.

Approval of the Bay Banks adjournment proposal requires the affirmative vote of more than 60% of the shares represented at the Bay Banks special meeting, whether or not a quorum is present. If you (1) fail to submit a proxy or vote during the Bay Banks special meeting or (2) fail to instruct your bank or broker how to vote with respect to the Bay Banks adjournment proposal, it will have no effect on the outcome of the proposal. If you mark “ABSTAIN” on your proxy, it will have the same effect as a vote on that“AGAINST” the proposal.

No Restrictions on Resale of Blue Ridge Common Stock Received by VCBBay Banks Shareholders (see page [])105)

All shares of Blue Ridge common stock received by VCBBay Banks shareholders in the merger will be freely tradable, except that shares of Blue Ridge received by persons who are or become affiliates of Blue Ridge for purposes of Rule 144 under the Securities Act may be resold by them only in transactions permitted by Rule 144, or as otherwise permitted under the Securities Act.

Comparative Rights of Shareholders (see page [])176)

The rights of VCBBay Banks shareholders who continue as Blue Ridge shareholders after the merger will be governed by Virginia law and the articles of incorporation and bylaws of Blue Ridge, which are different from VCB’sBay Banks’ existing articles of incorporation and bylaws. For more information, please see “Comparison of Shareholders’ Rights” beginning on page [●].174.

Risk Factors (see page [])31)

Before voting at the shareholder meetings, you should carefully consider all of the information contained in this joint proxy statement/prospectus, including the risk factors set forth in the “Risk Factors” section beginning on page [●].31.



SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA OF BLUE RIDGE

The following table sets forth certain of Blue Ridge’s consolidated financial data as of the end of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 20182019 and 20172018 and as of and for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and 2018.2019. The historical consolidated financial information as of the end of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 20182019 and 20172018 is derived from Blue Ridge’s audited consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial information as of and for the six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and 20182019 is derived from Blue Ridge’s unaudited consolidated financial statements. In Blue Ridge’s opinion, such unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of its financial position and results of operations for such periods. Interim results for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 are not necessarily indicative of, and are not projections for, the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2019.2020.

The selected historical financial data below is only a summary and should be read in conjunction with Blue Ridge’s consolidated financial statements and their accompanying notes that are included elsewhere in this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

 

  Six Months Ended
June 30,
(Unaudited)
 Year Ended
December 31,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(Unaudited)
 Year Ended
December 31,
 
  2019 2018 2018 2017   2020 2019 2019 2018 
  (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)   (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) 

Results of Operations:

     

Results of Operations:

     

Interest income

  $14,313  $10,291  $22,437  $18,481   $38,034  $22,430  $30,888  $22,437 

Interest expense

   4,261  2,229  5,152  3,931    7,537  6,943  9,520  5,152 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net interest income

   10,052  8,062  17,285  14,550    30,497  15,487  21,368  17,285 

Provision for loan losses

   895  415  1,225  1,095    8,075  1,465  1,742  1,225 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

   9,157  7,647  16,060  13,455    22,422  14,022  19,626  16,060 

Noninterest income

   9,282  3,918  10,123  7,799    39,270  14,255  18,796  10,123 

Noninterest expenses

   15,011  8,634  20,463  15,847    45,958  23,217  32,845  20,463 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income before income taxes

   3,428  2,931  5,720  5,407    15,734  5,060  5,577  5,720 

Income tax expense

   610  614  1,147  2,057    3,618  989  973  1,147 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

  $2,818  $2,317  $4,573  $3,350   $12,116  $4,071  $4,604  $4,573 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Financial Condition:

          

Assets

  $721,784  $460,918  $539,590  $424,122   $1,523,299  $736,238  $960,811  $539,590 

Loans, net of unearned income

   514,206  377,257  444,101  348,024    1,232,302  460,878  702,480  444,101 

Deposits

   498,982  362,778  415,027  339,290    915,266  520,280  722,030  415,027 

Stockholders’ equity

   63,916  37,730  39,407  36,242    99,930  65,596  92,337  39,621 

Ratios:

     

Ratios:

     

Return on average assets

   0.95% 1.07% 0.95% 0.80%   1.30 0.85 0.61 0.95

Return on average equity

   11.04% 12.66% 12.02% 9.56%   16.80 10.26 6.94 12.02

Efficiency ratio

   72.07% 67.02% 69.78% 66.27%   74.49 82.11 85.48 78.16

Common equity to total assets

   8.86% 8.19% 7.30% 8.55%   6.56 8.91 9.61 7.34

Tangible common equity / tangible assets

   8.25% 7.45% 6.61% 7.69%

Asset Quality:

     

Asset Quality:

     

Allowance for loan losses

  $4,054  $3,118  $3,580  $2,802   $12,123  $4,404  $4,572  $3,580 

Non-accrual loans

  $4,920  $6,019  $5,530  $7,513   $3,732  $5,141  $4,790  $5,515 

Other real estate owned

  $243  $134  $134  $207   $—    $—    $—    $134 

ALLL / total outstanding loans

   0.79% 0.83% 0.81% 0.81%   0.98 0.81 0.65 0.81

ALLL /non-performing loans

   76.36% 49.18% 63.21% 35.43%

NPAs / total outstanding loans

   1.03% 1.68% 1.28% 2.28%

Net charge-offs / total average outstanding loans

   0.18% 0.06% 0.12% 0.09%

Provision / total outstanding loans

   0.20% 0.12% 0.30% 0.33%

Per Share Data:

     

Earnings per share, basic

  $0.73  $0.84  $1.64  $1.22 

Earnings per share, diluted

   0.73  0.84  1.64  1.22 

Cash dividends paid

   0.2850  0.2600  0.5400  0.3200 

Book value per common share

   14.77  13.66  14.11  13.10 

Price to earnings ratio, diluted

   14.73  10.71  10.52  13.93 

Price to book value ratio

   1.46  1.32  1.22  1.30 

Dividend payout ratio

   39.04 30.95 32.93 26.23

Weighted average shares outstanding, basic

   3,821,079  2,763,837  2,779,090  2,751,503 

Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted

   3,821,079  2,763,837  2,779,090  2,751,503 


ALLL / non-performing loans

   269.52  75.29  88.62  47.61

NPAs / total outstanding loans

   0.37  1.08  0.73  1.72

Net charge-offs / total average outstanding loans

   0.06  0.05  0.02  0.12

Provision / total outstanding loans

   0.66  0.27  0.25  0.28

Per Share Data:

     

Earnings per share, basic

  $2.13  $1.01  $1.10  $1.64 

Earnings per share, diluted

   2.13   1.01   1.10   1.64 

Cash dividends paid

   0.4275   0.4275   0.5700   0.5400 

Book value per common share

   17.47   15.09   16.32   14.11 

Price to earnings ratio, diluted

   6.36   20.30   18.51   10.37 

Price to book value ratio

   0.78   1.36   1.25   1.21 

Dividend payout ratio

   13.38  42.33  51.82  32.93

Weighted average shares outstanding, basic

   5,680,930   3,998,267   4,146,980   2,779,090 

Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted

   5,680,930   3,998,267   4,146,980   2,779,090 


SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA OF VCBBAY BANKS

The following table sets forth certain of VCB’sBay Banks’ consolidated financial data as of the end of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 20182019 and 20172018 and as of and for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and 2018.2019. The historical consolidated financial information as of the end of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 20182019 and 20172018 is derived from VCB’sBay Banks’ audited consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial information as of and for the six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and 20182019 is derived from VCB’sBay Banks’ unaudited consolidated financial statements. In VCB’sBay Banks’ opinion, such unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of its financial position and results of operations for such periods. Interim results for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 are not necessarily indicative of, and are not projections for, the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2019.2020. Financial data for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 includes a goodwill impairment charge of $10.4 million (pre-tax) resulting from a second quarter assessment triggered by the adverse effect the deterioration of the macroeconomic environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the market value of Bay Banks’ common stock and, in particular, Bay Banks’ stock valuation pursuant to the merger. This impairment charge was reported in noninterest expense. Financial data for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 also includes $1.5 million of expenses incurred in connection with the merger.

The selected historical financial data below is only a summary and should be read in conjunction with VCB’sBay Banks’ consolidated financial statements and their accompanying notes that are included elsewhere inincorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

 

   Six Months Ended
June 30,
(Unaudited)
  December 31, 
   2019  2018  2018  2017 
   (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) 

Results of Operations:

     

Interest income

  $5,918  $5,689  $11,540  $10,418 

Interest expense

   475   442   876   800 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net interest income

   5,443   5,247   10,664   9,618 

Provision for loan losses

   —     (500  (484  (600
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

   5,443   5,747   11,148   10,218 

Noninterest income

   659   726   1,409   1,538 

Noninterest expenses

   4,945   4,880   9,689   9,072 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

   1,157   1,593   2,868   2,684 

Income tax expense

   348   347   618   971 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

  $809  $1,246  $2,250  $1,713 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Financial Condition:

     

Assets

  $247,284  $250,357  $245,665  $248,406 

Loans, net of unearned income

   178,804   171,641   168,202   181,712 

Deposits

   220,953   220,687   211,218   208,474 

Stockholders’ equity

   24,877   25,131   23,615   24,407 

Ratios:

     

Return on average assets

   0.47%  0.70%  0.90%  0.71%

Return on average equity

   3.17%  4.87%  8.74%  6.89%

Efficiency ratio

   75.19%  76.07%  80.19%  77.16%

Common equity to total assets

   10.06%  10.04%  9.61%  9.82%

Tangible common equity / tangible assets

   10.06%  10.04%  9.61%  9.82%

Asset Quality:

     

Allowance for loan losses

  $1,542  $1,659  $1,521  $2,126 

Non-accrual loans

  $74  $310  $284  $486 

Other real estate owned

  $87  $147  $147  $141 

ALL / total outstanding loans

   0.86%  0.97%  0.90%  1.17%

ALL /non-performing loans

   2083.8%  535.2%  535.5%  437.4%

NPAs / total outstanding loans

   0.09%  0.27%  0.26%  0.34%

Net charge-offs / total outstanding loans

   0.01%  0.01%  0.07%  0.07%

Provision / total outstanding loans

   0.00%  -0.29%  0.00%  0.00%

Per Share Data:

     

Earnings per share, basic

  $1.13  $1.66  $3.04  $2.28 

Earnings per share, diluted

   1.13   1.66   3.04   2.28 

Cash dividends paid

   0.00   0.00   0.50   0.35 

Book value per common share

  $34.67  $33.51   32.84   32.54 

Price to earnings ratio, diluted

   25.33   9.64  11.57  15.35

Price to book value ratio

   1.65  0.95   106%  107

Dividend payout ratio

   0.00%  0.00%  15.9%  15.30%

Weighted average shares outstanding, basic

   717,471   750,000   739,667   750,000 

Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted

   717,471   750,000   739,667   750,000 
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
December 31,
 
   2020  2019  2019  2018 
   (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) 

Results of Operations:

     

Interest income

  $36,262  $37,421 $50,418 $43,803

Interest expense

   9,321   11,231   15,085   10,225 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net interest income

   26,941   26,190  35,333   33,578 

Provision for loan losses

   5,673   871   1,182   1,351 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

   21,268   25,319  34,151   32,227 

Noninterest income

   5,870   3,585   4,958   4,303 

Noninterest expenses

   33,408   22,668   30,402   32,119 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(Loss) income before income taxes

   (6,270  6,236   8,707   4,411 

Income tax expense

   378   1,180   1,649   533 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

  $(6,648)  $5,056  $7,058  $3,878 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Financial Condition:

     

Assets

  $1,251,582  $1,112,219  $1,131,923  $1,080,617 

Loans, net of unearned income

   1,054,610   931,763   925,421   902,461 

Deposits

   1,027,681   893,688   910,440   842,192 

Stockholders’ equity

   121,429   124,857   126,185   117,476 

Ratios:

     

(Loss) return on average assets

   (0.73)%   0.61  0.64  0.39

(Loss) return on average equity

   (7.08)%   5.65  5.79  3.36

Efficiency ratio

   101.8  76.1  75.5  82.6

Common equity to total assets

   9.70  11.23  11.15  10.87


Asset Quality:

     

Allowance for loan losses

  $12,899  $7,495  $7,562  $7,902 

Non-accrual loans

   17,198  $7,194   4,476   5,206 

Other real estate owned

   1,113  $2,178   1,916   3,597 

ALLL / total outstanding loans

   1.22  0.80  0.82  0.88

ALLL / non-performing loans

   75.0  104.2  168.9  151.8

Nonperforming loans / total outstanding loans

   1.63  0.77  0.48  0.58

Net charge-offs / total average outstanding loans

   0.14  0.19  0.17  0.15

Provision for loan losses / total outstanding loans

   0.54  0.09  0.13  0.15

Per Share Data:

     

(Loss) earnings per share, basic

  $(0.51 $0.39  $0.54  $0.30 

(Loss) earnings per share, diluted

   (0.51  0.39   0.54   0.30 

Cash dividends paid

   —     —     —     —   

Book value per common share

   9.10   9.36   9.51   8.90 

Price to earnings ratio, diluted

   (13.1  21.1   16.0   24.5 

Price to book value ratio

   73.6  87.9  91.0  82.6

Dividend payout ratio

   —    —    —    —  

Weighted average shares outstanding, basic

   13,075,761   13,046,694   13,053,080   13,057,537 

Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted

   13,075,761   13,092,367   13,111,853   13,122,136 


UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information combines the historical consolidated financial position and results of operations of Blue Ridge and VCB,Bay Banks, as an acquisition by Blue Ridge of VCBBay Banks using the acquisition method of accounting and giving effect to the related pro forma adjustments described in the accompanying notes. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the assets and liabilities of VCBBay Banks will be recorded by Blue Ridge at their respective fair values as of the date the merger is completed. Certain reclassifications have been made to the historical financial statements of VCBBay Banks to conform to the presentation in Blue Ridge’s financial statements.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet gives effect to the merger as if the transaction had occurred on JuneSeptember 30, 2019.2020. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined income statements for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and the year ended December 31, 20182019 give effect to the merger as if the transaction had occurred on January 1, 2018.2019.

A final determination of the fair values of VCB’sBay Banks’ assets and liabilities, which cannot be made prior to the completion of the merger, will be based on the actual net tangible and intangible assets of VCBBay Banks that exist as of the date of completion of the transaction. Consequently, fair value adjustments and amounts preliminarily allocated to a bargain purchase value or goodwill and identifiable intangibles could change significantly from those allocations used in the unaudited pro forma combined condensed combined consolidated financial statements presented herein and could result in a material change in amortization of acquired intangible assets.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information included herein is presented for informational purposes only and does not necessarily reflect the financial results of the combined companies had the companies actually been combined at the beginning of the periods presented. The adjustments included in this unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information are preliminary and may be revised and may not agree to actual amounts recorded by Blue Ridge upon consummation of the merger. This financial information does not reflect the benefits of the expected cost savings and expense efficiencies, opportunities to earn additional revenue, or potential impacts of current market conditions on revenues or asset dispositions, among other factors, and includes various preliminary estimates and expectations that may not materialize and may not necessarily be indicative of the financial position or results of operations that would have occurred if the merger had been consummated on the date or at the beginning of the period indicated or which may be attained in the future.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information should be read in conjunction with and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the historical consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto of Blue Ridge and its subsidiaries, which are included elsewhere in this joint proxy statement/prospectus, and the historical consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto of VCBBay Banks and its subsidiaries, which are also included elsewhere inincorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus.



BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC. AND BAY BANKS OF VIRGINIA, COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

As of JuneSeptember 30, 20192020

(Dollars in thousands)

 

(Dollars in thousands)    Virginia     
  Blue Ridge Community Merger   
  Bankshares, Inc. Bankshares, Inc. Pro Forma Pro Forma  Blue Ridge
Bankshares, Inc.
(As Reported)
 Bay Banks of
Virginia, Inc.
(As Reported)
 Merger
Pro Forma
Adjustments
 Pro Forma
Combined
 
  (As Reported) (As Reported) Adjustments Combined 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

ASSETS

         

Cash and cash equivalents

  $22,046  $5,834  $(16,998)(a)  $10,882  $77,596  $60,811  $—    $138,407 

Securities available for sale, at fair value

   130,283  49,355  (429)(b)  179,209  113,889  87,853   —    201,742 

Securities held to maturity

   15,204   —     —    15,204 

Restricted stock, at cost

   8,277  847   —    9,124  9,441  5,022   —    14,463 

Loans held for sale

   61,976  118   —    62,094  193,122  2,687   —    195,809 

Loans, net of unearned income

   452,229  178,804  (1,542)(c)  629,491  1,039,180  1,054,610  (34,837)(a)  2,058,953 

Less allowance for loan losses

   (4,054 (1,542 1,542(d)  (4,054 (12,123 (12,899 12,899(b)  (12,123
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net loans

   448,175  177,262   —    625,437  1,027,057  1,041,711  (21,938 2,046,830 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Bank premises and equipment, net

   3,367  5,039  2,708(e)  11,114  14,947  17,859   —    32,806 

Bank owned life insurance

   8,812  6,314   —    15,126  15,013  20,103   —    35,116 

Other real estate owned, net of valuation allowance

   243  87   —    330   —    1,113  (956)(c)  157 

Core deposit intangibles, net

   317   —    3,933(f)  4,250  1,538  1,094  2,956(d)  5,588 

Goodwill

   3,307   —    12,287(g)  15,594  19,892   —     —    19,892 

Other intangibles

   1,168   —     —    1,168 

Other intangible assets

 4,725  845   —    5,570 

Other assets

   18,609  2,428  (1,417)(h)  19,620  46,079  12,484  4,187(e)  62,750 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total assets

  $721,784  $247,284  $84  $969,152  $1,523,299  $1,251,582  $(15,751 $2,759,130 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

LIABILITIES

         

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

   88,342  75,805     164,147  278,584  190,843   —    469,427 

Interest-bearing deposits

   410,641  145,148  (537)(i)  555,252  636,682  836,838   —    1,473,520 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total deposits

   498,983  220,953  (537 719,399  915,266  1,027,681   —    1,942,947 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other borrowed funds

   138,200  1,000   —    139,200  459,611  58,754   —    518,365 

Subordinated debt, net of issuance costs

   9,783   —     —    9,783  24,489  31,083   —    55,572 

Other liabilities

   10,684  454   —    11,138  24,003  12,635   —    36,638 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities

   657,650  222,407  (537 879,520  1,423,369  1,130,153   —    2,553,522 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

         

Common stock and surplus

   38,942  3,702  21,796(j) (k)  64,440  66,807  102,201  3,477(f)(g)(h)  172,485 

Retained earnings

   24,886  21,921  (21,921)(j)  24,886  35,107  18,012  (18,012)(f)  35,107 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

   88  (746 746(j)  88 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 (2,210 1,216  (1,216)(f)  (2,210
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
   63,916  24,877  621  89,414  99,704  121,429  (15,751 205,382 

Noncontrolling interest

   218   —     —    218  226   —     —    226 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

   64,134  24,877  621  89,632  99,930  121,429  (15,751 205,608 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $721,784  $247,284  $84  $969,152  $1,523,299  $1,251,582  $(15,751 $2,759,130 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.



BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC. AND BAY BANKS OF VIRGINIA, COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

For the SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 20192020

(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)      Virginia       
  Blue Ridge   Community   Merger Pro 
  Bankshares, Inc.   Bankshares, Inc.   Pro Forma Forma 
  (As Reported)   (As Reported)   Adjustments Combined  Blue Ridge
Bankshares, Inc.
(As Reported)
 Bay Banks of
Virginia, Inc.
(As Reported)
 Merger
Pro Forma
Adjustments
 Pro Forma
Combined
 

Interest and dividend income:

           

Interest and fees on loans

  $12,713   $4,854   $—    $17,567  $35,766  $34,013  $—    $69,779 

Other interest income

   1,599    1,064    —    2,663  2,268  2,249   —    4,517 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total interest and dividend income

   14,312    5,918    —    20,230  38,034  36,262   —    74,296 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Interest expense:

           

Interest on deposits

   2,728    435    (90)(l)  3,074  4,889  7,364   —    12,253 

Other interest expense

   1,533    40    72(m)  1,645  2,648  1,957   —    4,605 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total interest expense

   4,261    475    (18 4,718  7,537  9,321   —    16,858 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net interest income

   10,051    5,443    18  15,512  30,497  26,941   —    57,438 

Provision for loan losses

   895    —      —    895  8,075  5,673   —    13,748 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

   9,156    5,443    18  14,617  22,422  21,268   —    43,690 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Noninterest income:

           

Service charges on deposit accounts

   288    443    731  669  529   —    1,198 

Other service charges, commissions and fees

   1,863    —      —    1,863  132  94   —    226 

Gains on sales of mortgage loans, net of commissions

   5,161    63    —    5,224 

Mortgage income

 35,210  2,015   —    37,225 

Other operating income

   1,970    153    —    2,123  3,259  3,232   —    6,491 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total noninterest income

   9,282    659    —    9,941  39,270  5,870   —    45,140 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Noninterest expenses:

           

Salaries and benefits

   9,070    2,244    —    11,314  30,141  11,532   —    41,673 

Occupancy expenses

   931    315    —    1,246  2,653  2,510   —    5,163 

Furniture and equipment expenses

   310    136    —    446 

Amortization expense for other intangible assets

 608  425  900(i)  1,933 

Other expenses

   4,700    2,250    358(n)  7,308  12,555  18,941   —    31,496 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total noninterest expenses

   15,011    4,945    358  20,314  45,957  33,408  900  80,265 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income before income taxes

   3,427    1,157    (340 4,245  15,735  (6,270 (900 8,565 

Income tax expense

   609    348    (71 886  3,618  378  (189 3,807 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

  $2,818   $809   $(268 $3,359  $12,117  $(6,648 $(711 $4,758 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Earnings per common share, basic

  $0.74   $1.13    $0.65  $2.13  $(0.51  $0.39 
  

 

   

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Earnings per common share, diluted

  $0.74   $1.13    $0.65  $2.13  $(0.51  $0.39 
  

 

   

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic

   3,821    717    596(p)  5,134  5,681  13,081  (6,540)(k)  12,221 

Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted

   3,821    717    596(p)  5,134  5,681  13,081  (6,540)(k)  12,221 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.



BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC. AND BAY BANKS OF VIRGINIA, COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

For the Year Ended December 31, 20182019

(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)    Virginia     
  Blue Ridge Community Merger Pro 
  Bankshares, Inc. Bankshares, Inc. Pro Forma Forma 
  (As Reported) (As Reported) Adjustments Combined  Blue Ridge
Bankshares, Inc.
(As Reported)
 Bay Banks
of Virginia, Inc.
(As Reported)
 Merger
Pro Forma
Adjustments
 Pro Forma
Combined
 

Interest and dividend income:

         

Interest and fees on loans

  $20,479  $9,441  $—    $29,920  $27,090  $46,998  $—    $74,088 

Other interest income

   1,958  2,099   —    4,057  3,797  3,420   —    7,217 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total interest and dividend income

   22,437  11,540   —    33,977  30,887  50,418   —    81,305 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Interest expense:

         

Interest on deposits

   3,513  812  (179)(l)  4,146  6,209  12,075   —    18,284 

Other interest expense

   1,639  64  143(m)  1,846  3,310  3,011   —    6,321 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total interest expense

   5,152  876  (36 5,992  9,519  15,085   —    24,604 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net interest income

   17,285  10,664  36  27,985  21,368  35,333   —    56,701 

Provision for (recovery of) loan losses

   1,225  (484  —    741  1,742  1,182   —    2,924 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

   16,060  11,148  36  27,244  19,626  34,151   —    53,777 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Noninterest income:

         

Service charges on deposit accounts

   635  946   —    1,581  651  977   —    1,628 

Other service charges, commissions and fees

   2,724   —     —    2,724  4,046  115   —    4,161 

Gains on sales of mortgage loans, net of commissions

   4,541  164   —    4,705  10,387  941   —    11,328 

Other operating income

   2,223  299   —    2,522  3,712  2,925   —    6,637 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total noninterest income

   10,123  1,409   —    11,532  18,796  4,958   —    23,754 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Noninterest expenses:

         

Salaries and benefits

   11,843  4,967   —    16,810  19,328  15,597   —    34,925 

Occupancy expenses

   1,126  590   —    1,716  2,538  3,319   —    5,857 

Furniture and equipment expenses

   488  265   —    753 

Amortization expense for other intangible assets

 455  674  537(i)  1,667 

Other expenses

   7,006  3,867  4,609(n) (o)  15,482  10,524  10,813  17,256(j)  38,593 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total noninterest expenses

   20,463  9,689  4,609  34,761  32,845  30,402  17,793  81,041 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income before income taxes

   5,720  2,868  (4,573 4,015  5,577  8,706  (17,793 (3,510

Income tax expense

   1,147  618  (960 805  973  1,649  (3,737 (1,115

Net (Income) fromnon-controlling interests

   (13  —     —    (13 (24  —     (24
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

  $4,560  $2,250  $(3,613 $3,197  $4,580  $7,057  $(14,057 $(2,395
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Earnings per common share, basic

  $1.64  $3.04   $0.78  $1.09  $0.54   $(0.22
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Earnings per common share, diluted

  $1.64  $3.04   $0.78  $1.09  $0.54   $(0.22
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic

   2,779  740  596(p)  4,115  4,147  13,053  (6,527)(k)  10,674 

Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted

   2,779  740  596(p)  4,115  4,147  13,112  (6,556)(k)  10,703 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.



Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information

NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

On May 14, 2019,August 12, 2020, Blue Ridge entered into the merger agreement with VCB.BAYK, as amended on November 6, 2020. The merger agreement provides that at the effective date of the merger, each outstanding share of common stock of VCBBAYK will be converted into the right to receive at the election of the holder, either $58.00 per share in cash, or 3.050.500 shares of Blue Ridge common stock, no par value, subject to allocation and proration procedures set forth in the merger agreement. These allocation procedures are intended to ensure that 60% of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock will be converted into the right to receive shares of Blue Ridge common stock and 40% of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock will be converted into the right to receive cash.value.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information of Blue Ridge’sBRBS’s financial condition and results of operations, including per share data, are presented after giving effect to the merger. The pro forma financial information assumes that the merger with VCBBAYK was consummated on January 1, 20182019 for purposes of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of income and on JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 for purposes of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet and gives effect to the merger, for purposes of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of income, as if it had been effective during the entire period presented.

The merger will be accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting; accordingly, the difference between the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the assets acquired (including identifiable intangible assets) and liabilities assumed will be recorded as goodwill.goodwill, or the difference between the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed over the purchase price will be recorded as a bargain purchase.

The pro forma financial information includes estimated adjustments to record the assets and liabilities of VCBBAYK at their respective fair values and represents management’s estimates based on available information. The pro forma adjustments included herein may be revised as additional information becomes available and as additional analysis is performed. The final allocation of the purchase price will be determined after the merger is completed and after completion of a final analysis to determine the fair values of VCB’sBAYK’s tangible, and identifiable intangible, assets and liabilities as of the effective time of the merger.

NOTE B – PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS

The following pro forma adjustments have been reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information. All adjustments are based on current valuations, estimates, and assumptions. Subsequent to the completion of the merger, Blue Ridge will engage an independent third-party valuation firm to determine the fair value of thecertain assets acquired and liabilities assumed which could significantly change the amount of the estimated fair values used in pro forma financial information presented.

 

(a)

Estimated cash portion of transaction, which represents 40% of the total purchase price.

(b)

Estimated fair value adjustment of acquired securities as of acquisition date. The discount of $429,000 represents 0.87% of VCB’s securities available for sale.

(c)

Estimated adjustment for credit deterioration of the acquired portfolio in the amount of $1.5$34.8 million which represented a mark of 0.86%3.3% on VCB’sBAYK’s outstanding loan portfolio. In order to determine the adjustment related to credit deterioration, BRBS engaged an independent third-party loan review team to review and perform analytics on BAYK’s loan portfolio.

 

(d)(b)

Elimination of VCB’sBAYK’s allowance for loan losses. Purchased loans acquired in a business combination are recorded at fair value and the recorded allowance of the acquired company is not carried over.

 

(e)(c)

Estimated fair value adjustmentsadjustment on other real estate owned (“OREO”), which represented a mark of acquired fixed assets as of acquisition date. The premium of $2,708,000 represents 53.7% of VCB’s fixed assets.85.9% on BAYK’s outstanding OREO balance.

 

(f)(d)

Blue Ridge’sBRBS’s estimate of the fair value of the core deposit intangible asset ($3,933,000).in the amount of $2.9 million. This will be amortized over ten years using sum-of-yearsthe sum of years digits method. This estimate represents a 2.0%0.50% premium on VCB’sBAYK’s core deposits based on current market data for similar transactions.

 

(g)

Addition of goodwill generated as a result of the total purchase price and the fair value of assets acquired exceeding the fair value of liabilities assumed. (See Note C).

(h)(e)

Estimated deferred tax liabilitytaxes related to merger adjustments.

 

(i)

Estimated fair value adjustment on deposits at current market rates and spreads for similar products.



(j)(f)

Elimination of VCB’sBAYK’s stockholders’ equity representing conversion of all of VCB’sBAYK’s common shares into Blue RidgeBRBS common shares.

 

(k)(g)

Recognition of the equity portion of the merger consideration. The adjustment to common stock and surplus represents 60%100% of the total purchase price to effect the transaction.

 

(l)(h)

Represents premium amortization on deposits assumedBargain purchase gain generated as parta result of the merger (seefair value of net assets acquired exceeding the total purchase price. (See Note D)C). Premium will be amortized over three years using the straight-line method.

 

(m)

Represents amortization of securities mark.

(n)(i)

Represents amortization of core deposit premium (see Note D). Premium will be amortized over ten years using the sum-of-years digits method.

 

(o)(j)

Represents estimated one-time transaction related costs of $3,894,000$17.3 million.

 

(p)(k)

Weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding were adjusted to effect the transaction.

NOTE C – PRO FORMA ALLOCATION OF PURCHASE PRICE

The following table shows the pro forma allocation of the consideration paid for VCB’sBAYK’s common equity to the acquired identifiable assets and liabilities assumed and the pro forma goodwill generated from the transaction (unaudited, dollars in thousands):

 

(In thousands)

        

Purchase Price:

    

Fair value of consideration

    $42,496 
    

 

 

 

Total pro forma purchase price

    $42,496 

Fair value of assets acquired:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

  $5,834   

Securities available for sale

   48,926   

Restricted stock, at cost

   847   

Net loans

   177,380   

Bank premise and equipment

   7,747   

Bank owned life insurance

   6,314   

OREO, net of valuation allowance

   87   

Core deposit intangible

   3,933   

Other assets

   1,011   
  

 

 

   

Total assets

   252,079   

Fair value of liabilities assumed:

    

Deposits

   220,416   

Long-term borrowings

   1,000   

Other liabilities

   454   
  

 

 

   

Total liabilities

   221,870   

Net assets acquired

    $30,209 
    

 

 

 

Preliminary pro forma goodwill

    $12,287 
    

 

 

 

(In thousands)

    

Purchase Price:

    

Fair value of consideration(1)

    $100,414 
    

 

 

 

Total pro forma purchase price

    $100,414 

Fair value of assets acquired:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

  $60,811   

Securities available for sale

   87,853   

Restricted stock, at cost

   5,022   

Net loans

   1,022,460   

Bank premise and equipment

   17,859   

Bank owned life insurance

   20,103   

OREO, net of valuation allowance

   157   

Core deposit intangible

   4,050   

Other assets

   16,671   
  

 

 

   

Total assets

   1,234,986   

Fair value of liabilities assumed:

    

Deposits

   1,027,681   

Long-term borrowings

   89,837   

Other liabilities

   12,635   
  

 

 

   

Total liabilities

   1,130,153   

Net assets acquired

    $104,833 
    

 

 

 

Preliminary pro forma goodwill (bargain purchase)

    $(4,419
    

 

 

 

(1)

Based on 13,344,104 of Bay Banks’ common stock outstanding as of August 5, 2020 and Blue Ridge’s common stock price of $15.05, the 20-day volume weighted average price of Blue Ridge common stock as of August 10, 2020.



The following table depicts the sensitivity of the purchase price and resulting goodwill or bargain purchase to changes in the price of Blue Ridge’s common stock at a price of $20.50$15.05, the 20 day volume weighted average price of Blue Ridge common stock as of June 30, 2019:August 10, 2020:

 

Share Price Sensitivity (unaudited, dollars in thousands)

 
   Purchase Price   Estimated Goodwill 

Up 20%

  $50,995   $20,786 

Up 10%

  $46,746   $16,537 

As presented in proforma

  $42,496   $12,287 

Down 10%

  $38,246   $8,038 

Down 20%

  $33,997   $3,788 


Share Price Sensitivity (unaudited, dollars in thousands)

 
   Purchase Price   Estimated Goodwill 

Up 20%

  $120,497   $15,664 

Up 10%

  $110,455   $5,622 

As presented in proforma

  $100,414   $(4,419

Down 10%

  $90,373   $(14,460

Down 20%

  $80,331   $(24,502

NOTE D – ESTIMATED AMORTIZATION/ACCRETION OF ACQUISITION ACCOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS

The following table sets forth an estimate of the expected effects of the estimated aggregate acquisition accounting adjustments reflected in the pro forma combined financial statements on the future pre-tax net income of Blue Ridge after the merger with VCB BAYK(unaudited, (unaudited, dollars in thousands):

 

   Discount Accretion (Premium Amortization) 
   For the Years Ended December 31, 
   2020  2021  2022  2023  2024  Thereafter  Total 

Securities

  $143  $143  $143   —     —     —    $429 

Deposits

   (179)  (179)  (179)  —     —     —     (537)

Core Deposit Intangible

   (715)  (644)  (572)  (501)  (429)  (1,072)  (3,933)
   Discount Accretion (Premium Amortization) 
   For the Years Ended December 31, 
   2021  2022  2023  2024  2025  Thereafter  Total 

Core Deposit Intangible

  (537)   (484  (430  (376  (322  (807  (2,956

The actual effect of purchase accounting adjustments on the future pre-tax income of Blue Ridge will differ from these estimates based on the closing date estimates of fair values and the use of different amortization methods than assumed above.

NOTE E– ESTIMATED COST SAVINGS

Estimated cost savings, expected to approximate 41.1%28.0% of VCB’sBAYK’s annualized pre-tax non-interest expenses, are excluded from the pro forma analysis. Cost savings are estimated to be realized at 100%.



COMPARATIVE HISTORICAL AND UNAUDITED PRO FORMA PER SHARE DATA

The following table shows per common share data regarding basic and diluted net income, book value and cash dividends per share for (1) Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks on a historical basis, (2) Blue Ridge after giving effect to the merger and (3) VCBBay Banks on a pro forma equivalent basis. The pro forma basic and diluted net income per share information was computed as if the merger had been completed on January 1, 2018.2019. The pro forma book value per share information was computed as if the merger had been completed on JuneSeptember 30, 2019.2020. The pro forma dividends per share represent Blue Ridge’s historical dividends per share.

The VCBBay Banks pro forma equivalent per share amounts are calculated by multiplying the pro forma combined per share amounts by the exchange ratio of 3.050.5000 for the stockmerger consideration so that the per share amounts equate to the respective values for one share of VCBBay Banks common stock.

The following pro forma information has been derived from and should be read in conjunction with Blue Ridge’s consolidated financial statements and VCB’sBay Banks’ consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 20182019 and the six-monthnine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, included elsewhere in, or incorporated by reference into, this joint proxy statement/prospectus. This information is presented for illustrative purposes only. You should not place undue reliance on the pro forma combined or pro forma equivalent amounts as they are not necessarily indicative of the net income per share, book value per share, operating results or financial position that would have occurred if the merger had been completed as of the dates indicated, nor are they necessarily indicative of the future net income per share, book value per share, operating results or financial position of the combined company. The pro forma information, although helpful in illustrating the financial characteristics of Blue Ridge as the surviving company under one set of assumptions, does not reflect the benefits of expected cost savings, opportunities to earn additional revenue, the impact of restructuring and merger-related costs, or other factors that may result as a consequence of the merger and, accordingly, does not attempt to predict or suggest future results. The information below should be read in conjunction with the “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information” section beginning on page [●]22 and the historical financial information and the notes thereto for Blue Ridge and VCB,Bay Banks, included elsewhere in, or incorporated by reference into, this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

 

 As of and for the
six months ended
June 30, 2019
 As of and for the
year ended
December 31, 2018
   As of and for the
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2020
   As of and for the
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
 

Blue Ridge Historical

      

Net income per common share (basic and diluted)

 $0.74  $1.64   $2.13   $1.10 

Book value per common share (basic and diluted)

 14.77  14.11    17.47    16.32 

Cash dividends declared per share

 0.29  0.54    0.4275    0.5700 

VCB Historical

  

Bay Banks Historical

    

Net income per common share (basic and diluted)

 $1.13  $3.04   $(0.51  $0.54 

Book value per common share (basic and diluted)

 34.67  32.84    9.10    9.51 

Cash dividends declared per share

 0.00  0.50    —      —   

Pro Forma Combined

      

Net income per common share (basic and diluted)

 $0.65  $0.78   $0.39   $(0.22

Book value per common share (basic and diluted)

 17.46  21.78    16.82    19.26 

Cash dividends declared per share

 0.29  0.54    0.4275    0.5700 

Pro Forma VCB Equivalent

  

Net income per common share (basic and diluted)

 $2.00  $2.37 

Book value per common share (basic and diluted)

 53.25  66.43 

Cash dividends declared per share

 0.87  1.65 


Pro Forma Bay Banks Equivalent

    

Net income per common share (basic and diluted)

  $0.19   $(0.11

Book value per common share (basic and diluted)

   8.41    9.29 

Cash dividends declared per share

   0.21    0.29 

COMPARATIVE MARKET PRICES OF COMMON STOCK

Blue Ridge common stock is listed on the NYSE American under the symbol “BRBS.” Bay Banks common stock is quoted on the OTC Markets Group’s PinkOTCQB marketplace under the symbol “BRBS.“BAYK.” As of [●], 2019,December 8, 2020, there were [●]5,718,621 shares of Blue Ridge common stock outstanding held by [●]approximately 650 holders of record and there were 13,329,695 shares of Bay Banks common stock outstanding held by approximately 703 holders of record. The

As of August 12, 2020, the date preceding the public announcement of the merger, the closing priceprices of Blue Ridge common stock on or before May 13, 2019, the last trading day before the public announcementand Bay Banks common stock were $14.45 and $5.95 per share, respectively. As of the signing of the merger agreement, and [●], 2019,December 8, 2020, the latest practicable date before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, was $21.30 and $[●], respectively. These market quotations reflect inter-dealerthe closing prices without retailmark-up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.

of Blue Ridge plans to apply to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange in connection with the merger. Blue Ridge will be required to meet the initial listing requirements of such exchange to be listed. Blue Ridge may not be able to meet those initial requirements, and even if Blue Ridge’sBay Banks common stock is so listed, Blue Ridge may be unable to maintain the listing of its common stock in the future. There can be no assurance that a liquid trading market for Blue Ridge’s common stock will develop or be sustained after the merger.

VCB common stock is quoted on the OTC Markets Group’s Pink marketplace under the symbol “VCBS.” As of [●], 2019, there were [●] shares of VCB common stock outstanding held by [●] holders of record. The closing price of VCB common stock on May 13, 2019, the last trading day before the public announcement of the signing of the merger agreement,$16.11 and on [●], 2019, the latest practicable date before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, was $39.00 and $[●],$8.20 per share, respectively. These market quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retailmark-up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions. After the completion of the merger, there will be no further trading in VCB common stock.

The following table sets forth the closing prices per share of Blue Ridge common stock, as reported on the NYSE American, and of Bay Banks common stock, as reported on the OTC Markets Group’s PinkOTCQB marketplace on May 13, 2019,as of August 12, 2020, the last trading day before Blue Ridge and VCB announceddate preceding the signingpublic announcement of the merger, agreement, and [●], 2019,as of December 8, 2020, the last trading daylatest practicable date before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, respectively. The table also sets forth the closing prices per share of VCB common stock OTC Markets Group’s Pink marketplace on May 13, 2019 and [●], 2019, respectively.prospectus. The following table also includes the equivalent price per share of VCBBay Banks common stock on those dates. The equivalent per share pricedates, which reflects the value on each date of the Blue Ridge common stock that would have been received by VCBBay Banks shareholders with respect to each share of VCBBay Banks common stock converted into the right to receive stockmerger consideration, if the merger had been completed on those dates, based on the exchange ratio of 3.050.5000 and the closing prices of Blue Ridge common stock.

 

   Blue Ridge
Common Stock
   VCB
Common Stock
   Equivalent Market
Value per Share of
VCB Common Stock
 

May 13, 2019

  $21.30   $39.00   $64.96 

[●], 2019

   [●   [●   [●
   Blue Ridge
Common Stock
   Bay Banks
Common Stock
   Equivalent Market
Value per Share of
Bay
Banks Common Stock
 

August 12, 2020

  $14.45   $5.95   $7.23 

December 8, 2020

  $16.11   $8.20   $8.06 

The market quotations for Bay Banks’ common stock reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.

Bay Banks shareholders are advised to obtain current market quotations for Blue Ridge common stock and Bay Banks common stock. The market value for Blue Ridge common stock will fluctuate between the time the merger agreement was executed, the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, the date of the shareholder meetings and the completion of the merger. No assurance can be given concerning the market price of Blue Ridge common stock before or after the effective time of the merger. Changes in the market price of Blue Ridge common stock prior to the completion of the merger may affect the market value of the merger consideration that Bay Banks shareholders will receive. Because the stock consideration exchange ratio is fixed, however, the number of Blue Ridge shares that VCBBay Banks shareholders receive with respect to each share of Bay Banks common stock that is converted into the stock consideration inright to receive the merger consideration will not change. You are advised to obtain current market quotations for Blue Ridge common stock and VCB

After the completion of the merger, there will be no further trading in Bay Banks common stock.



RISK FACTORS

The merger, including the issuance of Blue Ridge common stock and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, involves significant risks. Blue Ridge shareholders and VCBBay Banks shareholders should carefully read and consider the following factors in deciding whether to vote for the merger proposals.

Risks Related to the Merger

The form of merger consideration that VCB shareholders ultimately receive could be different from the form elected depending on the form of merger consideration elected by other VCB shareholders.

All VCB shareholders will be permitted to make an election as to the form of consideration they wish to receive. The exchange agent will be allowed, subject to limitations set forth in the merger agreement, to adjust the form of consideration that a VCB shareholder will receive in order to ensure that 60% of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock are converted into shares of Blue Ridge common stock and 40% of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock are converted into cash. Consequently, if either the stock consideration or the cash consideration is oversubscribed, VCB shareholders could receive a different form of consideration from the form they elect, which could result in different tax consequences than they had anticipated (including the recognition of gain for federal income tax purposes with respect to the cash received). If VCB shareholders do not make an election, they will receive the merger consideration in cash, shares or a combination of cash and shares as provided for in the merger agreement.

Because the market price of Blue Ridge common stock will fluctuate, VCBBay Banks shareholders cannot be certain of the market value of the stockmerger consideration that they will receive.

Upon completion of the merger, each share of VCBBay Banks common stock will be converted into the right to receive at the election of the holder, either the cash consideration or the stockmerger consideration. The stock consideration exchange ratio of 3.050.5000 shares of Blue Ridge common stock for each share of VCBBay Banks common stock is fixed and will not be adjusted to reflect changes in the market price of either the shares of Blue Ridge common stock or the shares of VCBBay Banks common stock prior to the closing of the merger. As a result, the market value of the stockmerger consideration received by VCBBay Banks shareholders will vary with the market price of Blue Ridge common stock. Blue Ridge’s stock price changes daily as a result of a variety of other factors in addition to the business and relative prospects of Blue Ridge, including general market and economic conditions, industry trends, market assessment of the likelihood that the merger will be completed as anticipated or at all, and the regulatory environment. These factors are beyond Blue Ridge’s control. Therefore, at the time of the VCBBay Banks special meeting, holders of VCBBay Banks common stock will not know or be able to calculate the precise market value of the stockmerger consideration they may receive upon completion of the merger, which could be significantly less than the current market value of Blue Ridge common stock.

Combining Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks may be more difficult, costly or time-consuming than we expect.

The success of the merger will depend, in part, on Blue Ridge’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits and cost savings from combining the businesses of Blue Ridge and VCB.Bay Banks. To realize such anticipated benefits and cost savings, Blue Ridge must successfully combine the businesses of Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks in a manner that permits growth opportunities and cost savings to be realized without materially disrupting the existing customer relationships of VCBBay Banks or Blue Ridge or decreasing revenues due to loss of customers. However, to realize these anticipated benefits and cost savings, Blue Ridge must successfully combine the businesses of Blue Ridge and VCB. If Blue Ridge is not able to achieve these objectives, the anticipated benefits and cost savings of the merger may not be realized fully, or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected.

Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks have operated, and, until the completion of the merger, will continue to operate, independently. To realize anticipated benefits from the merger,independently, and after the completion of the merger, Blue Ridge will integrate VCB’sBay Banks’ business into its own. The integration process in the merger could result in the loss of key employees, the disruption of each party’s ongoing business, inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies that may adversely affect adversely either party’s ability to maintain relationships with customers and employees or achieve the anticipated benefits of the merger. The loss of key employees could adversely affect Blue Ridge’s ability to successfully conduct its business in the markets in which VCBBay Banks now operates, which could have an adverse effect on Blue Ridge’s financial results and the value of its common stock. If Blue Ridge experiences difficulties with the integration process, the anticipated benefits of the merger may not be realized, fully or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected. As with any merger of financial institutions, there also may be disruptions that cause Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks to lose customers or cause customers to withdraw their deposits from VCB’sBlue Ridge’s or Blue Ridge’sBay Banks’ banking subsidiaries, or other unintended consequences that could have a material adverse effect on Blue Ridge’s results of operations or financial condition after the merger. These integration matters could have an adverse effect on each of VCBBlue Ridge and Blue RidgeBay Banks during this transition period and for an undetermined period after consummation of the merger.

The COVID-19 pandemic could have a material adverse effect on the merger.

The spread of COVID-19 throughout the United States, and the measures taken by national, state and local governmental authorities in the United States attempting to contain the spread and impact of COVID-19, such as travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, shelter-in-place orders, and limitations on business activity, including closures, are, among other things, restricting economic activity in the United States and the banking markets in which Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks operate. These measures have disrupted national and regional supply chains and resulted in declines in asset valuations, increases in unemployment and underemployment levels, declines in liquidity in markets for certain securities, and increases in volatility and periods of disruption in the financial markets, and may continue to have similar effects in the future. It is difficult to predict the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the businesses of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks, and there is no guarantee that efforts by Blue Ridge or Bay Banks to address the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic will be effective. The extent of such impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the continued severity of COVID-19 and actions taken to contain COVID-19 or its impact, among others.

The COVID-19 pandemic could delay and adversely affect the completion of the merger. Each of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks may be required to incur additional costs to remedy disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional time may be required to process Blue Ridge’s outstanding OCC regulatory application, and the federal bank regulatory agencies may impose additional requirements on Blue Ridge or Bay Banks that must be satisfied prior to completion of the merger.

In addition, some economists and major investment banks have expressed concern that the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to a significant economic recession in the United States. Such a recession and other disruptions in economic and financial markets caused by the COVID-19 pandemic may negatively affect financial institutions for an extended period of time. If such conditions or disruptions continue following completion of the merger, the business, results of operation, financial condition, liquidity and prospects of Blue Ridge as the surviving corporation in the merger may be adversely affected.

Blue Ridge may not be able to effectively integrate the operations of Bay Banks into the operations of Blue Ridge.

The future operating performance of Blue Ridge Bank as the continuing bank following the bank merger will depend, in part, on the success of the bank merger, which is expected to occur as soon as practicable after the merger. The success of the bank merger will, in turn, depend on a number of factors, including Blue Ridge’s ability to (i) integrate the operations and branches of Virginia Commonwealth Bank and Blue Ridge Bank, (ii) retain the deposits and customers of Virginia Commonwealth Bank and Blue Ridge Bank, (iii) control the incremental increase in noninterest expense arising from the merger in a manner that enables Blue Ridge Bank as the continuing bank to improve its overall operating efficiencies and (iv) retain and integrate the appropriate personnel of Bay Banks within the operations of Blue Ridge. The integration of Virginia Commonwealth Bank into Blue Ridge Bank following the bank merger will require the dedication of the time and resources of the banks’ management teams and may temporarily distract the management teams’ attention from the day-to-day business of the banks. If Blue Ridge Bank and Virginia Commonwealth Bank are unable to successfully integrate, Blue Ridge may not be able to realize expected operating efficiencies and eliminate redundant costs.

Blue Ridge and Bay Banks will incur significant transaction and merger-related integration costs in connection with the merger.

Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks expect to incur significant costs associated with completing the merger and integrating the operations of the two companies. Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks are continuing to assess the impact of these costs. Although Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks believe that the elimination of duplicate costs, as well as the realization of other efficiencies related to the integration of the businesses, will offset incremental transaction and

merger-related costs over time, this net benefit may not be achieved in the near term, or at all.

Blue Ridge may If the merger is not be ablecompleted, the parties would have to effectively integrate the operations of Virginia Community Bank and Blue Ridge Bank.

The future operating performance of Blue Ridge and the continuing bank will depend, in part, on the successrecognize these expenses without realizing any of the merger of Virginia Community Bank and Blue Ridge Bank, which is expected to occur as soon as practicable after the merger. The successbenefits of the merger of the banks will, in turn, depend on a number of factors, including Blue Ridge’s ability to (i) integrate the operations and branches of Virginia Community Bank and Blue Ridge Bank, (ii) retain the deposits and customers of Virginia Community Bank and Blue Ridge Bank, (iii) control the incremental increase in noninterest expense arising from the merger in a manner that enables the continuing bank to improve its overall operating efficiencies and (iv) retain and integrate the appropriate personnel of Virginia Community Bank with the operations of Blue Ridge Bank, particularly with regard to VCB’s mortgage operation, as well as reducing overlapping bank personnel. The integration of Virginia Community Bank and Blue Ridge Bank following the subsidiary bank merger will require the dedication of the time and resources of the banks’ management team and may temporarily distract the management teams’ attention from theday-to-day business of the banks. If Blue Ridge Bank and Virginia Community Bank are unable to successfully integrate, Blue Ridge may not be able to realize expected operating efficiencies and eliminate redundant costs.merger.

Regulatory approvals may not be received, may take longer than expected or may impose conditions that are burdensome on Blue Ridge or Bay Banks, not presently anticipated or cannot be met.

Before the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement may be completed, various approvals or waivers must be obtained from bank regulatory authorities, including the Federal Reserve, the OCC, and the Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions. In determining whether to grant these approvals, the applicable regulatory agencies consider a variety of factors, including the competitive impact of the proposal in the relevant geographic and banking markets; financial, managerial and other supervisory considerations of each party; convenience and needs of the communities to be served and the record of insured depository institution subsidiaries under the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 and related regulations (the “Community Reinvestment Act”); and the effectiveness of the parties in combating money laundering activities. These regulators may impose conditions on the granting of such approvals or request changes to the terms of the merger. Such conditions or changes and the process of obtaining regulatory approvals or waivers could have the effect of delaying completion of the merger or of imposing additional costs or limitations on Blue Ridge following the merger. TheAs of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, Blue Ridge has received regulatory approvalsapproval from the Federal Reserve and the Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions for the merger. However, the regulatory approval or waiversa waiver from the OCC for the bank merger has not been received as of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus. Regulatory approval or a waiver from the OCC for the bank merger may not be received at all, may not be received in a timely fashion or may contain conditions on the completion of the merger that are burdensome,onerous on Blue Ridge or Bay Banks, not anticipated or cannot be met. If the remaining necessary governmental approvalsapproval or waivers containwaiver contains such conditions, the business, financial condition and results of operations of Blue Ridge following the merger may be materially adversely affected. If the consummation of the merger is delayed, including by a delay in receipt of the remaining necessary regulatory approval or a waiver, the business, financial condition and results of operations of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks may be materially adversely affected.

AFailure of the merger to be completed, the termination of the merger agreement, or a significant delay in the completion ofcompleting the merger could negatively impact Blue Ridge and VCB as a combined company.Bay Banks.

The merger agreement is subject to a number of conditions thatwhich must be fulfilled in order to complete the merger. ThoseThese conditions include, among others: (1) approvalto the consummation of the merger may not be fulfilled and, accordingly, the merger may not be completed. In addition, if the merger is not completed by July 31, 2021, either Blue Ridge or Bay Banks may terminate the merger agreement at any time after that date if the failure of the effective time to occur on or before that date is not caused by any breach of the merger agreement by Blue Ridge shareholders and VCB shareholders, (2) receipt of all required approvals from bank regulatory authorities and expiration of all applicable waiting periods, (3) absence of any statute, rule, regulation, judgment, decree, injunctionthe party electing to terminate the merger agreement, before or other order prohibiting theafter shareholder approval.

Any delay in completion of the merger may have a material adverse effect on Blue Ridge’s and (4) effectiveness ofBay Banks’ business during the registration statement of which this joint proxy statement/prospectus is a part.

If these conditions to the completionpendency of the merger, are not fulfilled when expected and accordingly, the completionon Blue Ridge’s business and results of operations following the merger, is delayed, thedue to potential diversion of management attention from pursuing other opportunities, the constraints contained in the merger agreement on the ability to make significant changes to each company’s ongoing businessBay Banks’ and Blue Ridge’s respective businesses during the pendency of the merger, the incurrence of additional merger-related expenses, and negative reactions by markets and customers. If the merger is not completed, the ongoing business, financial condition and results of operations of each party may be materially adversely affected and the market price of each party’s common stock may decline significantly, particularly to the extent that the current market price reflects a market assumption that the merger will be completed.

In addition, Blue Ridge’s or Bay Banks’ business may have been adversely impacted by the failure to pursue other marketbeneficial opportunities due to the focus of management on the merger, without realizing any of the anticipated benefits of completing the merger. If the merger agreement is terminated and economic factorsa party’s board of directors seeks another merger or business combination, such party’s shareholders cannot be certain that such party will be able to find another company willing to engage in a merger or business combination on more attractive terms than the merger.

Blue Ridge and Bay Banks will be subject to business uncertainties and contractual restrictions while the merger is pending.

Uncertainty about the effect of the merger on employees, customers (including depositors and borrowers), suppliers and vendors may have an adverse effect on the business, financial condition and results of operations of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks. These uncertainties may impair Blue Ridge’s or Bay Banks’ ability to attract, retain and motivate key personnel and customers (including depositors and borrowers) pending the completion of the merger, as such personnel and customers may experience uncertainty about their future roles and relationships with Blue Ridge or Blue Ridge Bank following the merger and the bank merger. Additionally, these uncertainties could cause customers (including depositors and borrowers) to seek to change existing business relationships with Bay Banks or Blue Ridge or fail to extend an existing relationship with Bay Banks or Blue Ridge. Further, competitors may target each party’s existing customers by highlighting potential uncertainties and integration difficulties that may result from the merger and the bank merger.

The merger agreement restricts Blue Ridge and Bay Banks from taking certain actions without the other party’s consent while the merger is pending. These restrictions could have a material adverse effect on the combined company’seach party’s business, financial condition and results of operations.operations, including by limiting the actions that Blue Ridge or Bay Banks may take to address a business uncertainty while the merger is pending.

The fairness opinions received byof Raymond James and Piper Sandler delivered to the respective boards of directors of Blue Ridge and VCB in connection withBay Banks prior to the signing of the amendment to the merger haveagreement will not been, and are not expected to be, updated to reflect changes in circumstances betweenafter the dates of the opinionsopinions.

Prior to the execution of the merger agreement, each of the Blue Ridge Board and the completionBay Banks Board, received an opinion, dated August 12, 2020, as to the fairness of the merger.

The fairnessexchange ratio from a financial point of view. Such opinions rendered by Raymond James, financial advisor to Blue Ridge, and by Sandler O’Neill, financial advisor to VCB, on May 13, 2019, were based upon information available as of that date. Neither opinion reflectstheir respective dates and subject to the limitations and assumptions contained therein. Subsequent changes that may occur or may have occurred after the date on which each respective opinion was delivered, including changes toin the operations and prospects of Blue Ridge or VCB, changes inBay Banks, general market and economic conditions and other factors beyond the control of Blue Ridge or other changes. Any such changesBay Banks, may significantly alter the relative value of Blue Ridge or VCB orBay Banks, including the market prices of shares of Blue Ridgeeach party’s common stock, or VCB common stock by the timevalue of the merger is completed.consideration at the effective time of the merger. The opinions do not speak as of the date the merger will be completedeffective time or as of any date other than the date of such opinions. For a description of the opinion that the Blue Ridge Board received from Blue Ridge’s financial advisor, please see “The Merger – Opinion of Blue Ridge’s Financial Advisor” beginning on page [●]. For a description of the opinion that the VCB Board received from VCB’s financial advisor, please see “The Merger – Opinion of VCB’s Financial Advisor” beginning on page [●].

VCB’sBay Banks’ directors and executive officers have interests in the merger that differ from the interests of VCB’sBay Banks’ other shareholders.

VCBBay Banks shareholders should be aware that certain of VCB’sBay Banks’ directors and executive officers have interests in the merger that are different from, or in addition to, those of VCBBay Banks shareholders generally. The VCBBay Banks Board was fully informed of these interests and thoroughly considered these interests, among other matters, when making its decision to approve the merger agreement and recommend that VCB’sBay Banks’ shareholders vote in favor of approving the VCBBay Banks merger proposal. Among other things, twoBlue Ridge will appoint seven of VCB’sBay Banks’ directors (in addition to A. Pierce Stone, its former(including C. Frank Scott, III, the Chairman of the Bay Banks Board, and Randal R. Greene, Bay Banks’ President and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman) will be appointed to serve on theOfficer) as directors of Blue Ridge Board and the Blue Ridge Bank, board, VCB’s other directors will be offered the opportunity to serve on an advisory board of Blue Ridge, certain of VCB’sBay Banks directors and executive officers hold stock options and restricted stock awards that will vest upon completion of the merger, certain of Bay Banks’ executive officers are expected to continue with Blue Ridge following completion of the merger and twofour of VCB’sBay Banks’ executive officers have entered into employment agreements with Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank that will be effective at the closing of the merger and, in addition, theycertain officers will receive cash severance payments related to change in control provisions in existing transaction bonusemployment agreements. For a more complete description of these interests, see “The Merger – VCB’sMerger—Interests of Bay Banks’ Directors and Officers Have Financial Interests in the Merger” beginning on page [●].97.

The merger agreement limits the ability of VCBBay Banks and Blue Ridge to pursue alternatives to the merger and might discourage competing offers for a higher price or premium.

The merger agreement contains“no-shop” provisions that, subject to limited exceptions, limit the ability of VCBeach of Bay Banks and Blue Ridge to discuss, solicit, facilitate or commit to competing third-party proposals to acquire all or a significant part of VCBBay Banks or Virginia Community Bank.Blue Ridge. In addition, under certain circumstances, if the merger agreement is terminated and VCB,either party, subject to certain restrictions, consummates a similar transaction other than the merger, VCBthat party must pay to Blue Ridgethe other party a termination fee of $1.5$4.00 million. These provisions might discourage a potential competing acquiror that might have an interest

Each of the members of the Blue Ridge Board and the Bay Banks Board, in acquiring alltheir capacities as shareholders of Blue Ridge or a significant percentageBay Banks, respectively, entered into affiliate agreements and agreed to vote their shares of ownershipBlue Ridge common stock and Bay Banks common stock, as applicable, in favor of VCB from considering or proposing the acquisition even if it were prepared to pay consideration with a higher per share market price than that proposedBlue Ridge merger proposal, in the merger. See “The Merger Agreement – Termination Fees” beginning on page [●].

case of Blue Ridge, and VCB will bein favor of the Bay Banks merger proposal, in the case of Bay Banks, and in each case against alternative transactions. As of the close of business on December 8, 2020, the record date for the Blue Ridge special meeting and November 30, 2020, the record date for the Bay Banks special meeting, shares constituting approximately 11.88% of Blue Ridge common stock and 6.42% of the Bay Banks common stock are subject to business uncertainties and contractual restrictions while the merger is pending.affiliate agreements.

Uncertainty about the effect of the merger on employees and customers may have an adverse effect on Blue Ridge and VCB. These uncertainties may impair Blue Ridge’s and VCB’s ability to attract, retain and motivate key personnel until the merger is completed, and could cause customers and others that deal with Blue Ridge and VCB to seek to change existing business relationships with Blue Ridge and VCB. Retention of certain employees by Blue Ridge and VCB may be challenging while the merger is pending, as certain employees may experience uncertainty about their future roles withLitigation against Bay Banks or Blue Ridge, or VCB. If key employees depart becausethe members of issues relating to the uncertainty and difficulty of integrationBay Banks Board or a desire not to remain with Blue Ridge Board, could prevent or VCB, Blue Ridge’s or VCB’s business, ordelay the business of the combined company following the merger, could be harmed. In addition, subject to certain exceptions, Blue Ridge and VCB have each agreed to operate its business in the ordinary course prior to closing and refrain from taking certain specified actions until the merger occurs, which may prevent Blue Ridge or VCB from pursuing attractive business opportunities that may arise prior to completion of the merger. See “The Merger Agreement – Covenants

Purported shareholder plaintiffs may assert legal claims related to the merger. The results of any such potential legal proceeding would be difficult to predict and Agreements” beginning on page [●] forsuch legal proceedings could delay or prevent the merger from being completed in a descriptiontimely manner. The existence of litigation related to the merger could affect the likelihood of obtaining the required approval from Blue Ridge’s and Bay Banks’ shareholders. Moreover, any litigation could be time consuming and expensive, and could divert attention of Blue Ridge’s and Bay Banks’ respective management teams away from their companies’ regular business. Any lawsuit adversely resolved against Bay Banks, Blue Ridge or members of the restrictive covenants applicable toBay Banks Board or Blue Ridge Board, could have a material adverse effect on each party’s business, financial condition and VCB.results of operations.

One of the conditions to the consummation of the merger is the absence of any law, order, decree or injunction (whether temporary, preliminary or permanent) or other action taken by the governmental authority of competent jurisdiction that restricts, enjoins or prohibits or makes illegal the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, including the merger. Consequently, if a settlement or other resolution is not reached in any lawsuit that is filed or any regulatory proceeding and a claimant secures injunctive or other relief or a governmental authority issues an order or other directive restricting, prohibiting or making illegal the completion of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, including the merger, then such injunctive or other relief may prevent the merger from being completed in a timely manner or at all.

If the merger is completed, VCBBlue Ridge and Bay Banks shareholders will have less influence on the management and policies of Blue Ridge following the merger than they had on VCB beforeBlue Ridge and Bay Banks, respectively, prior to the merger.

After the merger is complete, it is anticipated that approximately 23.3%56% of the shares of Blue Ridge common stock will be held by former shareholders of VCB.Bay Banks. In addition, the Blue Ridge Board currently consists of 15 members, and, upon consummation of the merger, Blue Ridge will add three additional members that are current orhave 15 directors, seven of whom will be former directors of VCB.Bay Banks. Consequently, shareholders of VCBBlue Ridge and Bay Banks will have significantly less influence on the management and policies of Blue Ridge after the merger than they now have on the management and policies of VCB.

The merger may distract management of Blue Ridge and VCB from their other responsibilities.

The merger could cause the respective management groups of Blue Ridge and VCB to focus their time and energies on matters related to the transaction that otherwise would be directed to their business and operations. Any such distraction on the part of either company’s management could affect its ability to service existing business and develop new business and adversely affect the business and earnings of Blue Ridge or VCB before the merger, or the business and earnings of Blue Ridge after the merger.

If the merger does not qualify as a reorganization under Section 368 of the Code, then certain holders of VCB common stock may incur additional U.S. income taxes related to the merger.

As structured, the merger will qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368 of the Code. However, if the United States Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) determines that the merger does not qualify as a reorganization under Section 368 of the Code, then the exchange of VCB common stock pursuant to the merger would be a taxable transaction, regardless of whether a holder of VCB receives cash or Blue Ridge common stock in exchange for that shareholder’s shares of VCB common stock. For holders of VCB common stock that elect to receive solely cash in exchange for their shares of VCB commonBay Banks, respectively.

stock pursuant to the merger (or who receive cash in exchange for their shares of VCB common stock pursuant to a valid exercise of their appraisal rights), the tax consequences will not be different. Each such holder of VCB common stock will recognize gain or loss on the exchange in an amount equal to the difference between the cash received and that holder’s adjusted tax basis in the shares of VCB common stock exchanged therefor. Holders of VCB common stock who elect to receive solely Blue Ridge common stock or a combination of cash and Blue Ridge common stock in the merger, however, may incur additional U.S. income taxes as a result of that exchange. In that case, each such holder of VCB common stock will recognize a gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between the (i) the sum of the fair market value of cash and the Blue Ridge common stock received by such shareholder in the merger and (ii) such shareholder’s adjusted tax basis in the shares of VCB common stock exchanged therefor.

Risks Related to Blue Ridge’s Business

An investmentThe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and measures intended to prevent its spread may adversely affect Blue Ridge’s business, financial condition and operations; the extent of such impacts are highly uncertain and difficult to predict.

Global health and economic concerns relating to the COVID-19 outbreak and government actions taken to reduce the spread of the virus have had a material adverse impact on the macroeconomic environment, and the outbreak has significantly increased economic uncertainty. The pandemic has resulted in federal, state and local authorities, including those who govern the markets in which Blue Ridge operates, implementing numerous measures to try to contain the virus. These measures, including shelter in place orders and business limitations and shutdowns, have significantly contributed to rising unemployment and negatively impacted consumer and business spending.

The COVID-19 outbreak has adversely impacted and is likely to continue to adversely impact Blue Ridge’s workforce and operations and the operations of Blue Ridge’s customers and business partners. In particular, Blue Ridge may experience adverse effects due to a number of operational factors impacting it or its customers or business partners, including but not limited to:

loan losses resulting from financial stress experienced by Blue Ridge’s borrowers, especially those operating in industries hardest hit by government measures to contain the spread of the virus;

collateral for loans, especially real estate, may decline in value, which could cause loan losses to increase;

as a result of the decline in the Federal Reserve’s target federal funds rate, the yield on Blue Ridge’s assets may decline to a greater extent than the decline in Blue Ridge’s common stock involves certain risks, including those described below. The risks discussed below are substantially similarcost of interest-bearing liabilities, reducing Blue Ridge’s net interest margin and spread, and reducing net income;

operational failures, disruptions or inefficiencies due to those which VCB currently faceschanges in Blue Ridge’s normal business practices necessitated by Blue Ridge’s internal measures to protect its employees and government-mandated measures intended to slow the spread of the virus;

possible business disruptions experienced by Blue Ridge’s vendors and business partners in carrying out work that supports Blue Ridge’s operations;

decreased demand for Blue Ridge’s products and services due to economic uncertainty, volatile market conditions and temporary business closures;

potential financial liability, loan losses, litigation costs or reputational damage resulting from Blue Ridge’s origination of loans as an independent companya participating lender in the banking industry. Unless otherwise indicatedPaycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) as administered through the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”); and

heightened levels of cyber and payment fraud, as cyber criminals try to take advantage of the disruption and increased online activity brought about by the pandemic.

The extent to which the pandemic impacts Blue Ridge’s business, liquidity, financial condition and operations will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and are difficult to predict, including, but not limited to, its duration and severity, the actions to contain it or treat its impact, and how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume. In addition, the rapidly changing and unprecedented nature of COVID-19 heightens the inherent uncertainty of forecasting future economic conditions and their impact on Blue Ridge’s loan portfolio, thereby increasing the risk that the assumptions, judgments and estimates used to determine the allowance for loan losses and other estimates are incorrect. Further, Blue Ridge’s loan deferral program could delay or make it difficult to identify the extent of asset quality deterioration during the 90-day deferral period. As a result of these and other conditions, the ultimate impact of the pandemic is highly uncertain and subject to change, and Blue Ridge cannot predict the full extent of the impacts on its

business, Blue Ridge’s operations or the global economy as a whole. To the context requires, all referencesextent any of the foregoing risks or other factors that develop as a result of COVID-19 materialize, it could exacerbate the other risk factors discussed in this sectionjoint proxy statement/prospectus, or otherwise materially and adversely affect Blue Ridge’s business, liquidity, financial condition and results of operations.

The outbreak of COVID-19, or the outbreak of another highly infectious or contagious disease, could adversely affect Blue Ridge’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Blue Ridge’s business is dependent upon the willingness and ability of its customers to “we,” “us”conduct banking and “our” referother financial transactions. Since the beginning of January 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak has caused significant disruption in the financial markets both globally and in the United States. The continuing spread of COVID-19 and the related government actions to mandate or encourage quarantines and social distancing has resulted in a significant decrease in commercial activity nationally and in the Blue Ridge’s markets, and may cause customers, vendors, and counterparties to be unable to meet existing payment or other obligations to Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank.

The national public health crisis arising from the COVID-19 pandemic (and public expectations about it), combined with certain pre-existing factors, including, but not limited to, international trade disputes, inflation risks, and oil price volatility, could further destabilize the financial markets and the markets in which Blue Ridge operates. The resulting impacts on consumers, including the sudden increase in the unemployment rate, is expected to cause changes in consumer and business spending, borrowing needs and saving habits, which will likely affect the demand for loans and other products and services Blue Ridge offers, as well as the creditworthiness of potential and current borrowers. Borrower loan defaults that adversely affect Blue Ridge’s earnings correlate with deteriorating economic conditions, which, in turn, may impact borrowers’ creditworthiness and Blue Ridge Bank’s ability to make loans.

The use of quarantines and social distancing methods to curtail the spread of COVID-19—whether mandated by governmental authorities or recommended as a public health practice—may adversely affect Blue Ridge’s operations as key personnel, employees and customers avoid physical interaction. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Blue Ridge Bank as appropriate.has been directing branch customers to use drive-thru windows and online banking services, and many employees are telecommuting. It is not yet known what impact these operational changes may have on Blue Ridge’s financial performance. The continued spread of COVID-19 (or an outbreak of a similar highly contagious disease) could also negatively impact the business and operations of third-party service providers who perform critical services for Blue Ridge’s business.

As a result, if COVID-19 continues to spread or the response to contain the COVID-19 pandemic is unsuccessful, Blue Ridge could experience a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Blue Ridge’s credit standards and itson-going credit credit assessment processes might not protect it from significant credit losses.

Blue Ridge assumes credit risk by virtue of making loans and extending loan commitments and letters of credit. Blue Ridge manages credit risk through a program of underwriting standards, the review of certain credit decisions and a continuous quality assessment process of credit already extended. Blue Ridge’s exposure to credit risk is managed through the use of consistent underwriting standards that emphasize local lending while avoiding highly leveraged transactions, as well as excessive industry and other concentrations. Blue Ridge’s credit administration function employs risk management techniques to help ensure that problem loans and leases are promptly identified. While these procedures are designed to provide Blue Ridge with the information needed to implement policy adjustments where necessary and to take appropriate corrective actions, there can be no assurance that such measures will be effective in avoiding undue credit risk.

Blue Ridge’sRidge Bank’s allowance for loan losses may be insufficient and any increases in the allowance for loan losses may have a material adverse effect on Blue Ridge’s financial condition and results of operations.

Blue Ridge Bank maintains an allowance for loan losses, which is a reserve established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense, that represents Blue Ridge’sRidge Bank’s best estimate of probable losses that have been incurred within the existing portfolio of loans. The allowance, in the judgment of management, is necessary to reserve for estimated loan losses and risks inherent in the loan portfolio.

The level of the allowance reflects management’s evaluation of the level of loans outstanding, the level ofnon-performing loans, loans, historical loan loss experience, delinquency trends, underlying collateral values, the amount of actual losses charged to the reserve in a given period and assessment of present and anticipated economic conditions. The determination of the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses inherently involves a high degree of subjectivity and requires Blue Ridge Bank to make significant estimates of current credit risks and future trends, all of which may undergo material changes. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the unprecedented governmental response have made these subjective judgements even more difficult. Although Blue Ridge Bank believes the allowance for loan losses is a reasonable estimate of known and inherent losses in the loan portfolio, it cannot precisely predict such losses or be certain that the loan loss allowance will be adequate in the future. Deterioration of economic conditions affecting borrowers, new information regarding existing loans, identification of additional problem loans and other factors, both within and outside Blue Ridge’sRidge Bank’s control, may require an increase in the allowance for loan losses. In addition, bank regulatory agencies and Blue Ridge’sRidge Bank’s auditors periodically review its allowance for loan losses and may require an increase in the provision for loan losses or the recognition of further loan charge-offs, based on judgments different than those of management. Further, if charge-offs in future periods exceed the allowance for loan losses, Blue Ridge Bank will need additional provisions to increase the allowance for loan losses.

Non-performing assets assets take significant time to resolve and adversely affect Blue Ridge’s results of operations and financial condition.

Blue Ridge’snon-performing assets assets adversely affect its net income in various ways.Non-performing assets, assets, which includenon-accrual loans loans and other real estate owned, were $5.6$4.5 million, or 0.74%0.30% of total assets, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019.2020. When Blue Ridge receives collateral through foreclosures and similar proceedings, it is required to mark the related loan to the then fair market value of the collateral less estimated selling costs, which may result in a loss. An increased level ofnon-performing assets assets also increases Blue Ridge’s risk profile and may impact the capital levels regulators believe are appropriate in light of such risks. Blue Ridge utilizes various techniques such as workouts, restructurings and loan sales to manage problem assets. Increases in, or negative changes in, the value of these problem assets, the underlying collateral, or in the borrowers’ performance or financial condition, could adversely affect Blue Ridge’s business, results of operations and financial condition. In addition, the resolution ofnon-performing assets assets requires significant commitments of time from management and staff, which can be detrimental to the performance of their other responsibilities, including generation of new loans. There can be no assurance that Blue Ridge will avoid increases innon-performing loans loans in the future.

Blue Ridge’s focus on lending to small tomid-sized community-based community-based businesses may increase its credit risk.

Most of Blue Ridge’s commercial business and commercial real estate loans are made to small business or middle market customers. These businesses generally have fewer financial resources in terms of capital or borrowing capacity than larger entities and have a heightened vulnerability to economic conditions. If general economic conditions in the market areas in which Blue Ridge operates negatively impact this important customer sector, Blue Ridge’s results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected. Moreover, a portion of these loans have been made by Blue Ridge in recent years and the borrowers may not have experienced a complete business or economic cycle. Any deterioration of the borrowers’ businesses may hinder their ability to repay their loans with Blue Ridge, which could have a material adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations.

Blue Ridge’s concentration in loans secured by real estate may increase its future credit losses, which would negatively affect Blue Ridge’s financial results.

Blue Ridge offers a variety of secured loans, including commercial lines of credit, commercial term loans, real estate, construction, home equity, consumer and other loans. Credit risk and credit losses can increase if its loans are concentrated to borrowers who, as a group, may be uniquely or disproportionately affected by economic or market conditions. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, approximately 81.1%53.55% of Blue Ridge’s loans and approximately 76.45% of Bay Banks’ loans are secured by real estate, both residential and commercial, substantially all of which are located in itstheir respective market area.areas. A major change in the region’s real estate market in the regions in which Blue Ridge and Bay Banks operate, resulting in a deterioration in real estate values, or in the local or national economy, including changes caused by rising interest rates,the COVID-19 pandemic, could adversely affect Blue RidgeRidge’s or Bay Banks’ customers’ ability to pay these loans, which in turn could adversely impact Blue Ridge.Ridge or Bay Banks. Risk of loan defaults and foreclosures are inherent in the banking industry, and Blue Ridge tries to limit its exposure to this risk by carefully underwriting and monitoring its extensions of credit. Blue Ridge cannot fully eliminate credit risk, and as a result credit losses may occur in the future.

Blue Ridge has a moderate concentration of credit exposure in commercial real estate and loans with this type of collateral are viewed as having more risk of default.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, Blue Ridge had approximately $182.5$251.2 million in loans secured by commercial real estate, representing approximately 40.4%20.4% of total loans outstanding at that date. As of September 30, 2020, Bay Banks had approximately $358.6 million in loans secured by commercial real estate, representing approximately 34.0% of total loans outstanding at that date. The real estate consists primarily ofnon-owner-operated properties properties and other commercial properties. These types of loans are generally viewed as having more risk of default than residential real estate loans. They are also typically larger than residential real estate loans and consumer loans and depend on cash flows from the owner’s business or the property to service the debt. It may be more difficult for commercial real estate borrowers to repay their loans in a timely manner, as commercial real estate borrowers’ abilities to repay their loans frequently depends on the successful rental of their properties. Cash flows may be affected significantly by general economic conditions, and a sustained downturn in the local economy or in occupancy rates in the local economy where the property is located could increase the likelihood of default. Because Blue Ridge’s loan portfolio contains a number of commercial real estate loans with relatively large balances, the deterioration of one or a few of these loans could cause a significant increase in its percentage ofnon-performing loans. loans. An increase innon-performing loans loans could result in a loss of earnings from these loans, an increase in the provision for loan losses and an increase in charge-offs, all of which could have a material adverse effect on Blue Ridge’s financial condition.

Blue Ridge’s banking regulators generally give commercial real estate lending greater scrutiny, and may require banks with higher levels of commercial real estate loans to implement improved underwriting, internal controls, risk management policies and portfolio stress testing, as well as possibly higher levels of allowances for losses and capital as a result of commercial real estate lending growth and exposures, which could have a material adverse effect on Blue Ridge’s results of operations.

A portion of Blue Ridge’s loan portfolio consists of construction and land development loans, and a decline in real estate values and economic conditions would adversely affect the value of the collateral securing the loans and have an adverse effect on Blue Ridge’s financial condition.

At JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, approximately 7.2%5.60% of Blue Ridge’s loan portfolio, or $32.7$68.9 million, and approximately 12.56% of Bay Banks’ loan portfolio, or $132.5 million, consisted of construction and land development loans. Construction financing typically involves a higher degree of credit risk than financing on improved, owner-occupied real estate and improved, income producing real estate. Risk of loss on a construction or land development loan is largely dependent upon the accuracy of the initial estimate of the property’s value at completion of construction or development, the marketability of the property, and the bid price and estimated cost (including interest) of construction or development. If the estimate of construction or development costs

proves to be inaccurate, Blue Ridge may be required to advance funds beyond the amount originally committed to permit completion of the project. If the estimate of the value proves to be inaccurate, it may be confronted, at or prior to the maturity of the loan, with a project whose value is insufficient to assure full repayment. When lending to builders and developers, the cost breakdown of construction or development is provided by the builder or developer. Although Blue Ridge’s underwriting criteria are designed to evaluate and minimize the risks of each construction or land development loan, there can be no guarantee that these practices will have safeguarded against material delinquencies and losses to Blue Ridge’s operations. In addition, construction and land development loans are dependent on the successful completion of the projects they finance. Loans secured by vacant or unimproved land are generally riskier than loans secured by improved property. These loans are more susceptible to adverse conditions in the real estate market and local economy.

Blue Ridge’s results of operations are significantly affected by the ability of borrowers to repay their loans.

A significant source of risk for Blue Ridge is the possibility that losses will be sustained because borrowers, guarantors and related parties may fail to perform in accordance with the terms of their loan agreements. Most of Blue Ridge’s loans are secured but some loans are unsecured. With respect to the secured loans, the collateral securing the repayment of these loans may be insufficient to cover the obligations owed under such loans. Collateral values may be adversely affected by changes in economic, environmental and other conditions, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, declines in the value of real estate, changes in interest rates, changes in monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government, terrorist activity, environmental contamination and other external events. In addition, collateral appraisals that are out of date or that do not meet industry recognized standards may create the impression that a loan is adequately collateralized when it is not. Blue Ridge has adopted underwriting and credit monitoring procedures and policies, including regular reviews of appraisals and borrower financial statements, that management believes are appropriate to mitigate the risk of loss. An increase innon-performing loans loans could result in a net loss of earnings from these loans, an increase in the provision for loan losses and an increase in loan charge-offs, all of which could have a material adverse effect on Blue Ridge’s financial condition and results of operations.

Changes in economic conditions, especially in the areas in which Blue Ridge conducts operations, could materially and negatively affect its business.

Blue Ridge’s business is directly impacted by economic conditions, legislative and regulatory changes, changes in government monetary and fiscal policies, and inflation, all of which are beyond its control. A deterioration in economic conditions, whether caused by global, national or local concerns (including the COVID-19 pandemic), especially within Blue Ridge’s market area, could result in the following potentially material consequences: loan delinquencies increasing; problem assets and foreclosures increasing; demand for products and services decreasing; low cost ornon-interest bearing bearing deposits decreasing; and collateral for loans, especially real estate, declining in value, in turn reducing customers’ borrowing power, and reducing the value of assets and collateral associated with existing loans. AnA continued economic downturn could result in losses that materially and adversely affect Blue Ridge’s business.

Blue Ridge may be adversely impacted by changes in market conditions.

Blue Ridge is directly and indirectly affected by changes in market conditions. Market risk generally represents the risk that values of assets and liabilities or revenues will be adversely affected by changes in market conditions. As a financial institution, market risk is inherent in the financial instruments associated with Blue Ridge’s operations and activities, including loans, deposits, securities, short-term borrowings, long-term debt and trading account assets and liabilities. A few of the market conditions that may shift from time to time, thereby exposing Blue Ridge to market risk, include fluctuations in interest rates, equity and futures prices, and price deterioration or changes in value due to changes in market perception or actual credit quality of issuers. Blue Ridge’s investment securities portfolio, in particular, may be impacted by market conditions beyond its control,

including rating agency downgrades of the securities, defaults of the issuers of the securities, lack of market pricing of the securities, and inactivity or instability in the credit markets. Any changes in these conditions, in current accounting principles or interpretations of these principles could impact Blue Ridge’s assessment of fair value and thus the determination of other-than-temporary impairment of the securities in the investment securities portfolio, which could adversely affect Blue Ridge’s earnings and capital ratios.

Blue Ridge’s business is subject to interest rate risk, and variations in interest rates and inadequate management of interest rate risk may negatively affect financial performance.

Changes in the interest rate environment may reduce Blue Ridge’s profits. It is expected that Blue Ridge will continue to realize income from the differential or “spread” between the interest earned on loans, securities, and other interest-earninginterest earning assets, and interest paid on deposits, borrowings and other interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest spreads are affected by the difference between the maturities and repricing characteristics of interest-earninginterest earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. In addition, loan volume and yields are affected by market interest rates on loans, and risingthe current interest rates generally are associated with a lower volume ofrate environment encourages extreme competition for new loan originations.originations from qualified borrowers. Blue Ridge’s management cannot ensure that it can minimize interest rate risk. While an increase inIf the general level of interest rates maypaid on deposits and other borrowings increase at a faster rate than the loan yieldinterest rates received on loans and theother investments, Blue Ridge’s net interest margin, it mayincome, and therefore earnings, could be adversely affect the ability of certain borrowers with variable rate loans to payaffected. Earnings could also be adversely affected if the interest rates received on loans and principal of their obligations. Also, whenother investments fall more quickly than the difference between long-term interest rates paid on deposits and short-term interest rates is small or when short-term interest rates exceed long-term interest rates, Blue Ridge’s margins may decline and its earnings may be adversely affected.other borrowings. Accordingly, changes in levels of market interest rates could materially and adversely affect the net interest spread, asset quality, loan origination volume and Blue Ridge’s overall profitability.

Following the COVID-19 outbreak, market interest rates have declined significantly, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond falling below 1.00% on March 3, 2020 for the first time. Such events also may adversely affect business and consumer confidence, generally, and Blue Ridge and its customers, and their respective suppliers, vendors and processors may be adversely affected. On March 3, 2020, the Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) reduced the target federal funds rate by 50 basis points to 1.00% to 1.25%. Subsequently, on March 16, 2020, the FOMC further reduced the target federal funds rate by an additional 100 basis points to 0.00% to 0.25%. These reductions in interest rates and related actions in response to the COVID-19 outbreak may adversely affect Blue Ridge’s financial condition and results of operations.

Blue Ridge’s mortgage banking revenue is cyclical and is sensitive to the level of interest rates, changes in economic conditions, decreased economic activity, and slowdowns in the housing market, any of which could adversely impact Blue Ridge’s profits.

Mortgage banking income, net of commissions, represented approximately 52.8%50.1% of Blue Ridge’s total noninterest income for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019, and approximately 68.5% of Blue Ridge’s total noninterest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The success of Blue Ridge’s mortgage companydivision is dependent upon its ability to originate loans and sell them to investors at or near current volumes. Loan production levels are sensitive to changes in the level of interest rates and

changes in economic conditions. During the recovery from the financial crisis, revenues from mortgage banking increased due to a lowering interest rate environment that resulted in a high volume of mortgage loan refinancing activity. More recently,Subsequently, revenues have beenwere adversely affected by rising interest rates, home affordability and inventory issues, and changing incentives for homeownership. Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, mortgage rates have generally fallen, creating the potential for renewed refinancing activity, but economic conditions have also deteriorated. Loan production levels may also suffer if Blue Ridge experiencesthere is a sustained slowdown in the housing markets in which itBlue Ridge conducts business or tightening credit conditions. Any sustained period of decreased activity caused by an economic downturn, fewer refinancing transactions, higher interest rates, housing price pressure or loan underwriting restrictions would adversely affect Blue Ridge’s mortgage originations and, consequently, could significantly reduce its income from mortgage banking activities. As a result, these conditions would also adversely affect Blue Ridge’s results of operations.

Blue Ridge’s liquidity needs could adversely affect results of operations and financial condition.

Blue Ridge’s primary sources of funds are deposits and loan repayments. While scheduled loan repayments are a relatively stable source of funds, they are subject to the ability of borrowers to repay the loans. The ability of borrowers to repay loans can be adversely affected by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, changes in economic conditions, adverse trends or events affecting business industry groups, reductions in real estate values or markets, availability of, and/or access to, sources of refinancing, business closings orlay-offs, pandemics or endemics, inclement weather, natural disasters and international instability. Additionally, deposit levels may be affected by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, rates paid by competitors, general interest rate levels, regulatory capital requirements, returns available to customers on alternative investments and general economic conditions. Accordingly, Blue Ridge may be required from time to time to rely on secondary sources of liquidity to meet withdrawal demands or otherwise fund operations. Such sources include Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (“FHLB”) advances, sales of securities and loans, federal funds lines of credit from correspondent banks and borrowings from the Federal Reserve Discount Window, as well as additionalout-of-market time time deposits and brokered deposits. While Blue Ridge believes that these sources are currently adequate, there can be no assurance they will be sufficient to meet future liquidity demands, particularly if Blue Ridge continues to grow and experiences increasing loan demand. Blue Ridge may be required to slow or discontinue loan growth, capital expenditures or other investments or liquidate assets should such sources not be adequate.

Blue Ridge may need to raise additional capital in the future and may not be able to do so on acceptable terms, or at all.

Access to sufficient capital is critical in order to enable Blue Ridge to implement its business plan, support its business, expand its operations and meet applicable capital requirements. The inability to have sufficient capital, whether internally generated through earnings or raised in the capital markets, could adversely impact Blue Ridge’s ability to support and to grow its operations. If Blue Ridge grows its operations faster than it generates capital internally, it will need to access the capital markets. Blue Ridge may not be able to raise additional capital in the form of additional debt or equity on acceptable terms, or at all. Blue Ridge’s ability to raise additional capital, if needed, will depend on, among other things, conditions in the capital markets at that time, Blue Ridge’s financial condition and its results of operations. Economic conditions and a loss of confidence in financial institutions may increase Blue Ridge’s cost of capital and limit access to some sources of capital. Further, if Blue Ridge needs to raise capital in the future, it may have to do so when many other financial institutions are also seeking to raise capital and would then have to compete with those institutions for investors. An inability to raise additional capital on acceptable terms when needed could have a material adverse impact on Blue Ridge’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Future issuances of Blue Ridge’s common stock could adversely affect the market price of the common stock and could be dilutive.

The Blue Ridge Board, without the approval of shareholders, could from time to time decide to issue additional shares of common stock or shares of preferred stock, which may adversely affect the market price of the shares of common stock and could be dilutive to Blue Ridge’s shareholders. Any sale of additional shares of Blue Ridge’s common stock may be at prices lower than the current market value of Blue Ridge’s shares. In addition, new investors may have rights, preferences and privileges that are senior to, and that could adversely affect, Blue Ridge’s existing shareholders. For example, preferred stock would be senior to common stock in right of dividends and as to distributions in liquidation. Blue Ridge cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing, or nature of its future offerings of equity securities. Thus, Blue Ridge’s shareholders bear the risk of future offerings diluting their stock holdings, adversely affecting their rights as shareholders, and/or reducing the market price of Blue Ridge’s common stock.

Blue Ridge operates in a highly regulated industry and the laws and regulations that govern Blue Ridge’s operations, corporate governance, executive compensation and financial accounting, or reporting, including changes in them or Blue Ridge’s failure to comply with them, may adversely affect Blue Ridge.

Blue Ridge is subject to extensive regulation and supervision that govern almost all aspects of its operations. These laws and regulations, among other matters, prescribe minimum capital requirements, impose limitations on Blue Ridge’s business activities, limit the dividends or distributions that it can pay, restrict the ability of institutions to guarantee its debt and impose certain specific accounting requirements that may be more restrictive and may result in greater or earlier charges to earnings or reductions in its capital than GAAP.accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Compliance with laws and regulations can be difficult and costly, and changes to laws and regulations often impose additional compliance costs.

Blue Ridge is currently facing increased regulation and supervision of its industry as a result of the financial crisis in the banking and financial markets. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) instituted major changes to the banking and financial institutions regulatory regimes. Other changes to statutes, regulations or regulatory policies or supervisory guidance, including changes in interpretation or implementation of statutes, regulations, policies or supervisory guidance, could affect Blue Ridge in substantial and unpredictable ways. Such additional regulation and supervision has increased, and may continue to increase, Blue Ridge’s costs and limit its ability to pursue business opportunities. Further, Blue Ridge’s failure to comply with these laws and regulations, even if the failure was inadvertent or reflects a difference in interpretation, could subject it to restrictions on its business activities, fines and other penalties, any of which could adversely affect Blue Ridge’s results of operations, capital base and the price of its securities. Further, any new laws, rules and regulations could make compliance more difficult or expensive or otherwise adversely affect Blue Ridge’s business and financial condition.

Recently enacted capital standards, including the rules implementing the Basel III capital framework and certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act (the “Basel III Capital Rules”),Rules, may require Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank to maintain higher levels of capital and liquid assets, which could adversely affect Blue Ridge’s profitability and return on equity.

Blue Ridge is subject to capital adequacy guidelines and other regulatory requirements specifying minimum amounts and types of capital that Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank must maintain. From time to time, regulators implement changes to these regulatory capital adequacy guidelines. If Blue Ridge fails to meet these minimum capital guidelines and/or other regulatory requirements, its financial condition would be materially and adversely affected. The rules implementing the Basel III capital framework and certain related provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act (the “Basel III Capital RulesRules”) require bank holding companies and their subsidiaries to maintain significantly more capital as a result of higher required capital levels and more demanding regulatory capital risk weightings and calculations. While Blue Ridge is exempt from these capital requirements under the Federal Reserve’s interim final rule required by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act of 2018 (the “EGRRCPA”) that expands the applicability of the Federal Reserve’s Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement (the “SBHC Policy Statement”), Blue Ridge Bank is not exempt and must comply. Blue Ridge Bank must also comply with the capital requirements set forth in the “prompt corrective action” regulations pursuant to Section 38 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act of 1950 (the “FDI Act”). Satisfying capital requirements may require Blue Ridge to limit its banking operations, retain net income or reduce dividends to improve regulatory capital levels, which could negatively affect its business, financial condition and results of operations. The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act of 2018 (the “EGRRCPA”),EGRRCPA, which became effective May 24, 2018, amended the Dodd-Frank Act to, among other things, provide relief from certain of these requirements. Although the EGRRCPA is still being implemented, Blue Ridge does not expect the EGRRCPA and the related rulemakings to materially reduce the impact of capital requirements on its business.

Regulations issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”)CFPB could adversely impact earnings due to, among other things, increased compliance costs or costs due to noncompliance.

The CFPBConsumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”) has broad rulemaking authority to administer and carry out the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act with respect to financial institutions that offer covered financial products and services to consumers. The CFPB has also been directed to write rules identifying practices or acts that are unfair, deceptive or abusive in connection with any transaction with a consumer for a consumer financial product or service, or the offering of a consumer financial product or service. For example, the CFPB issued a final rule, effective January 10, 2014, requiring mortgage lenders to make a reasonable and good faith determination based on verified and documented information that a consumer applying for a mortgage loan has a reasonable ability to repay the loan according to its terms, or to originate “qualified mortgages” that meet specific requirements with respect to terms, pricing and fees. The rule also contains additional disclosure requirements at mortgage loan origination and in monthly statements. The requirements under the CFPB’s regulations and policies could limit Blue Ridge’s ability to make certain types of loans or loans to certain borrowers, or could make it more expensive and/or time consuming to make these loans, which could adversely impact Blue Ridge’s profitability.

Blue Ridge is subject to laws regarding the privacy, information security and protection of personal information and any violation of these laws or another incident involving personal, confidential or proprietary information of individuals could damage Blue Ridge’s reputation and otherwise adversely affect its business.

Blue Ridge’s business requires the collection and retention of large volumes of customer data, including personally identifiable information (“PII”) in various information systems that Blue Ridge maintains and in those maintained by third party service providers. Blue Ridge also maintains important internal company data such as PII about its employees and information relating to its operations. Blue Ridge is subject to complex and evolving laws and regulations governing the privacy and protection of PII of individuals (including customers, employees and other third-parties). For example, Blue Ridge’s business is subject to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 (the “GLB Act”), which, among other things: (i) imposes certain limitations on Blue Ridge’s ability to share nonpublic PII about its customers with nonaffiliated third parties; (ii) requires that Blue Ridge provides certain disclosures to customers about its information collection, sharing and security practices and afford customers the right to “opt out” of any information sharing by it with nonaffiliated third parties (with certain exceptions); and (iii) requires that Blue Ridge develops, implements and maintains a written comprehensive information security program containing appropriate safeguards based on Blue Ridge’s size and complexity, the nature and scope of its activities, and the sensitivity of customer information it processes, as well as plans for responding to data security breaches. Various federal and state banking regulators and states have also enacted data breach notification requirements with varying levels of individual, consumer, regulatory or law enforcement notification in the event of a security breach. Ensuring that Blue Ridge’s collection, use, transfer and storage of PII complies with all applicable laws and regulations can increase Blue Ridge’s costs. Furthermore, Blue Ridge may not be able to ensure that customers and other third parties have appropriate controls in place to protect the confidentiality of the information that they exchange with us, particularly where such information is transmitted by electronic means. If personal, confidential or proprietary information of customers or others were to be mishandled or misused, Blue Ridge could be exposed to litigation or regulatory sanctions under privacy and data protection laws and regulations. Concerns regarding the effectiveness of Blue Ridge’s measures to safeguard PII, or even the perception that such measures are inadequate, could cause Blue Ridge to lose customers or potential customers and thereby reduce its revenues. Accordingly, any failure, or perceived failure, to comply with applicable privacy or data protection laws and regulations may subject Blue Ridge to inquiries, examinations and investigations that could result in requirements to modify or cease certain operations or practices or in significant liabilities, fines or penalties, and could damage Blue Ridge’s reputation and otherwise adversely affect its operations, financial condition and results of operations.

The obligations associated with operating as a public company following the merger will require significant resources and management attention and have caused and will continue to cause Blue Ridge to incur additional expenses, which will adversely affect its profitability.

FollowingBlue Ridge became a public company in connection with its acquisition of Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc. (“VCB”) in December 2019. Blue Ridge’s non-interest expenses have increased in 2020 and are expected to increase in the merger, Blue Ridge’snon-interest expenses will increasefuture as a result of the additional accounting, legal and various other additional expenses usually associated with operating as a public company and complying with public company disclosure obligations. As a privately held company prior to December 2019, Blue Ridge iswas not required to comply with certain corporate governance and financial reporting practices and policies required of a publicly traded company. After the merger, Blue Ridge will beis required to comply with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”), the Dodd-Frank Act, stock exchangeNYSE American listing requirements and other applicable securities rules and regulations. The Exchange Act requires, among other things, that Blue Ridge files annual, quarterly, and current reports with respect to its business and operating results with the SEC. Blue Ridge will also beis required to ensure that it has the ability to prepare financial statements that are fully compliant with all SEC reporting requirements on a timely basis. ComplianceDuring 2020, compliance with these rules and regulations will increasehave increased Blue Ridge’s legal and financial compliance costs, makemade some activities more difficult, time-consuming or costly and increaseincreased demand on Blue Ridge’s systems and resources. As a public company, Blue Ridge will, among other things:

prepare and distribute periodic public reports and other stockholder communications inSuch compliance with its obligations under the federal securities laws and applicable stock exchange rules;

create or expand the roles and duties of its board of directors and committees of the board;

institute more comprehensive financial reporting and disclosure compliance functions;

enhance its investor relations function;

establish new internal policies, including those relatingimpact is expected to disclosure controls and procedures; and

involve and retain to a greater degree outside counsel and accountantscontinue in the activities listed above.

These changes will require a significant commitment of additional resources.future. Blue Ridge might not be successful in complying with these obligations and the significant commitment of resources required for complying with them could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Blue Ridge’s business and earnings are impacted by governmental, fiscal and monetary policy over which it has no control.

Blue Ridge is affected by domestic monetary policy. The Federal Reserve regulates the supply of money and credit in the United States and its policies determine in large part Blue Ridge’s cost of funds for lending, investing and capital raising activities and the return it earns on those loans and investments, both of which affect Blue Ridge’s net interest margin. The actions of the Federal Reserve also can materially affect the value of financial instruments that Blue Ridge holds, such as loans and debt securities, and also can affect Blue Ridge’s borrowers, potentially increasing the risk that they may fail to repay their loans. Blue Ridge’s business and earnings also are affected by the fiscal or other policies that are adopted by various regulatory authorities of the United States. Changes in fiscal or monetary policy are beyond Blue Ridge’s control and hard to predict.

Changes in accounting standards could impact reported earnings.

The authorities that promulgate accounting standards, including the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), the SEC and other regulatory authorities, periodically change the financial accounting and reporting standards that govern the preparation of Blue Ridge’s consolidated financial statements. These changes are difficult to predict and can materially impact how Blue Ridge records and reports its financial condition and results of operations. In some cases, Blue Ridge could be required to apply a new or revised standard retroactively, resulting in the restatement of financial statements for prior periods. Such changes could also require Blue Ridge to incur additional personnel or technology costs. For information regarding recent accounting pronouncements and their effects on Blue Ridge, see “Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Changes”Pronouncements” in Note 262 of Blue Ridge’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 20182019 and Note 2 of Blue Ridge’s unaudited consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 included elsewhere in this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

Failure to maintain effective systems of internal and disclosure control could have a material adverse effect on Blue Ridge’s results of operation and financial condition.

Effective internal and disclosure controls are necessary for Blue Ridge to provide reliable financial reports and effectively prevent fraud and to operate successfully as a public company. Blue Ridge Bank is alreadyalso required to establish and maintain an adequate internal control structure over financial reporting pursuant to FDIC regulations.regulations of

the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). As a public company, Blue Ridge will beis required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to design and maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting and, beginning with its second annual report on Form 10-K, include management’s assessment regarding internal control over financial reporting. If Blue Ridge cannot provide reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, its reputation and operating results would be harmed. As part of Blue Ridge’s ongoing monitoring of internal control, it may discover material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in its internal control that require remediation. A “material weakness” is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of a company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

Blue Ridge’s inability to maintain the operating effectiveness of the controls described above could result in a material misstatement to Blue Ridge’s financial statements or other disclosures, which could have an adverse effect on its business, financial condition or results of operations. In addition, any failure to maintain effective controls in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and FDIC regulations or to timely effect any necessary improvement of Blue Ridge’s internal and disclosure controls could, among other things, result in losses from fraud or error, harm Blue Ridge’s reputation or cause investors to lose confidence in its reported financial information, all of which could have a material adverse effect on its results of operation and financial condition.

Blue Ridge qualifies as an “emerging growth company,” and the reduced reporting requirements applicable to emerging growth companies may make its common stock less attractive to investors.

Blue Ridge qualifies as an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the federal securities laws. For as long as it continues to be an emerging growth company, Blue Ridge may take advantage of exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies, including not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in periodic reports and proxy statements and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. In addition, as an emerging growth company Blue Ridge has elected to take advantage of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to a company that is not an issuer (as defined under Section 2(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act), if such standards apply to companies that are not issuers. This may make Blue Ridge’s financial statements not comparable with other public companies that are not emerging growth companies or that are emerging growth companies that have opted out of the extended transition period because of the potential differences in accounting standards used. Blue Ridge could be an emerging growth company for up to five years, although it could lose that status sooner if its gross revenues exceed $1.07 billion, if it issues more than $1.0 billion innon-convertible debt debt in a three-year period, or if the market value of its common stock held bynon-affiliates exceeds exceeds $700 million as of any June 30 before that time, in which case Blue Ridge would no longer be an emerging growth company as of the following December 31. Blue Ridge cannot predict if investors will find its common stock less attractive because it may rely on these exemptions, or if it chooses to rely on additional exemptions in the future. If some investors find Blue Ridge’s common stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for its common stock and its stock price may be more volatile.

Blue Ridge also qualifies as a “smaller reporting company,” and the reduced disclosure obligations applicable to smaller reporting companies may makes its common stock less attractive to investors.

Blue Ridge also is a “smaller reporting company,” as defined in federal securities laws, and will remain a smaller reporting company until the fiscal year following the determination that its voting and non-voting common shares held by non-affiliates is more than $250 million measured on the last business day of ourits second fiscal quarter, or its annual revenues are less than $100 million during the most recently completed fiscal year and its voting and non-voting common shares held by non-affiliates is more than $700 million measured on the last

business day of its second fiscal quarter. Similar to emerging growth companies, smaller reporting companies have reduced disclosure obligations, such as an exemption from providing selected financial data and an ability to provide simplified executive compensation information and only two years of audited financial statements. If Blue Ridge is a smaller reporting company at the time it ceases to be an emerging growth company, it may continue to rely on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements that are available to smaller reporting companies. If some investors find Blue Ridge’s common stock less attractive because it may rely on these reduced disclosure obligations, there may be a less active trading market for its common stock and its stock price may be more volatile.

Blue Ridge faces strong and growing competition from financial services companies and other companies that offer banking and other financial services, which could negatively affect Blue Ridge’s business.

Blue Ridge encounters substantial competition from other financial institutions in its market area and competition is increasing. Ultimately, Blue Ridge may not be able to compete successfully against current and future competitors. Many competitors offer the same banking services that Blue Ridge offers in its service area. These competitors include national, regional and community banks. Blue Ridge also faces competition from many other types of financial institutions, including finance companies, mutual and money market fund providers, brokerage firms, insurance companies, credit unions, financial subsidiaries of certain industrial corporations, financial technology companies and mortgage companies. Increased competition may result in reduced business for Blue Ridge.

Additionally, banks and other financial institutions with larger capitalization and financial intermediaries not subject to bank regulatory restrictions have larger lending limits and are thereby able to serve the credit needs of larger customers. Areas of competition include interest rates for loans and deposits, efforts to obtain loans and deposits, and range and quality of products and services provided, including new technology-driven products and services. If Blue Ridge is unable to attract and retain banking customers, it may be unable to continue to grow loan and deposit portfolios and its results of operations and financial condition may otherwise be adversely affected.

Combining Blue Ridge and VCB may be more difficult, costly or time-consuming than expected.

The success of Blue Ridge’s acquisition of VCB will depend, in part, on Blue Ridge’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits and cost savings from combining the businesses of Blue Ridge and VCB. To realize such anticipated benefits and cost savings, Blue Ridge must successfully combine the businesses of Blue Ridge and VCB in a manner that permits growth opportunities and cost savings to be realized without materially disrupting existing customer relationships or decreasing revenues due to loss of customers. If Blue Ridge is not able to achieve these objectives, the anticipated benefits and cost savings of the merger may not be realized fully, or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected.

Until the completion of the merger in December 2019, Blue Ridge and VCB operated independently. To realize anticipated benefits from the merger, Blue Ridge will continue to integrate VCB’s business into its own. The integration process could result in the loss of key employees, the disruption of Blue Ridge’s ongoing business, or inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies that affect adversely Blue Ridge’s ability to maintain relationships with customers and employees or achieve the anticipated benefits of the merger. The loss of key employees could adversely affect Blue Ridge’s ability to conduct business in the markets it entered in connection with its acquisition of VCB, which could have an adverse effect on Blue Ridge’s financial results and the value of its common stock. If Blue Ridge experiences difficulties with the integration process, the anticipated benefits of the merger may not be realized, fully or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected, which could have a material adverse effect on its results of operation and financial condition.

Blue Ridge may not be able to effectively integrate the operations of Blue Ridge Bank and Virginia Community Bank.

The future operating performance of Blue Ridge Bank will depend, in part, on the success of the merger of Blue Ridge Bank and Virginia Community Bank in December 2019. The success of the Blue Ridge Bank and Virginia Community Bank merger depends on a number of factors, including Blue Ridge’s ability to (i) integrate operations and branches, (ii) retain deposits and customers, (iii) control the incremental increase in noninterest expense arising from the merger, and (iv) retain and integrate appropriate personnel and reduce overlapping personnel. The continued integration of Blue Ridge Bank and Virginia Community Bank will require the dedication of the time and resources of Blue Ridge’s management team and may temporarily distract the management team’s attention from the day-to-day business of Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank. If Blue Ridge Bank and Virginia Community Bank are unable to successfully integrate, Blue Ridge Bank may not be able to realize expected operating efficiencies and eliminate redundant costs.

Blue Ridge may not be able to successfully manage its long-term growth, which may adversely affect its results of operations and financial condition.

A key aspect of Blue Ridge’s long-term business strategy is its continued growth and expansion. Blue Ridge’s ability to continue to grow depends, in part, upon its ability to (i) open new branch offices or acquire existing branches or other financial institutions, (ii) attract deposits to those locations, and (iii) identify attractive loan and investment opportunities.

Blue Ridge may not be able to successfully implement its growth strategy if it is unable to identify attractive markets, locations or opportunities to expand in the future, or if Blue Ridge is subject to regulatory restrictions on growth or expansion of its operations. Blue Ridge’s ability to manage its growth successfully also will depend on whether it can maintain capital levels adequate to support its growth, maintain cost controls and asset quality and successfully integrate any businesses Blue Ridge acquires into its organization. As Blue Ridge identifies opportunities to implement its growth strategy by opening new branches or acquiring branches or other banks, it may incur increased personnel, occupancy and other operating expenses. In the case of new branches, Blue Ridge must absorb those higher expenses while it begins to generate new deposits, and there is a further time lag involved in redeploying new deposits into attractively priced loans and other higher yielding assets.

Blue Ridge may consider acquiring other businesses or expanding into new product lines that it believes will help it fulfill its strategic objectives. Blue Ridge expects that other banking and financial companies, some of which have significantly greater resources, will compete with it to acquire financial services businesses. This competition could increase prices for potential acquisitions that Blue Ridge believes are attractive. Acquisitions may also be subject to various regulatory approvals. If Blue Ridge fails to receive the appropriate regulatory approvals, it will not be able to consummate acquisitions that it believes are in its best interests.

When Blue Ridge enters into new markets or new lines of business, its lack of history and familiarity with those markets, clients and lines of business may lead to unexpected challenges or difficulties that inhibit its success. Blue Ridge’s plans to expand could depress earnings in the short run, even if it efficiently executes a growth strategy leading to long-term financial benefits.

Blue Ridge depends on the accuracy and completeness of information about clients and counterparties and Blue Ridge’s financial condition could be adversely affected if it relies on misleading or incorrect information.

In deciding whether to extend credit or to enter into other transactions with clients and counterparties, Blue Ridge may rely on information furnished to it by or on behalf of clients and counterparties, including financial statements and other financial information, which it does not independently verify. Blue Ridge also may rely on representations of clients and counterparties as to the accuracy and completeness of that information and, with respect to financial statements, on reports of independent auditors. For example, in deciding whether to extend

credit to clients, Blue Ridge may assume that a client’s audited financial statements conform with GAAP and present fairly, in all material respects, the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of that client. Blue Ridge’s financial condition and results of operations could be negatively impacted to the extent it relies on financial statements that do not comply with GAAP or are materially misleading.

Blue Ridge’s success depends on its management team, and the unexpected loss of any of these personnel could adversely affect operations.

Blue Ridge’s success is, and is expected to remain, highly dependent on its management team, including current VCB officers that will join the management team in connection with the merger.team. This is particularly true because, as a community bank, Blue Ridge depends on the management team’s ties to the community and customer relationships to generate business. Blue Ridge’s growth will continue to place significant demands on management, and the loss of any such person’s services may have an adverse effect upon growth and profitability. If Blue Ridge fails to retain or continue to recruit qualified employees, growth and profitability could be adversely affected.

The success of Blue Ridge’s strategy depends on its ability to identify and retain individuals with experience and relationships in its markets.

In order to be successful, Blue Ridge must identify and retain experienced key management members and sales staff with local expertise and relationships. Competition for qualified personnel is intense and there is a limited number of qualified persons with knowledge of and experience in the community banking and mortgage industry in Blue Ridge’s chosen geographic market. Even if Blue Ridge identifies individuals that it believes could assist it in building its franchise, it may be unable to recruit these individuals away from their current employers. In addition, the process of identifying and recruiting individuals with the combination of skills and attributes required to carry out Blue Ridge’s strategy is often lengthy. Blue Ridge’s inability to identify, recruit and retain talented personnel could limit its growth and could materially adversely affect its business, financial condition and results of operations.

Blue Ridge relies on other companies to provide key components of its business infrastructure.

Third parties provide key components of Blue Ridge’s business operations such as data processing, recording and monitoring transactions, online banking interfaces and services, internet connections and network access. While Blue Ridge has selected these third-party vendors carefully, it does not control their actions. Any problem caused by these third parties, including poor performance of services, failure to provide services, disruptions in communication services provided by a vendor and failure to handle current or higher volumes, could adversely affect Blue Ridge’s ability to deliver products and services to its customers and otherwise conduct its business, and may harm its reputation. Financial or operational difficulties of a third-party vendor could also hurt Blue Ridge’s operations if those difficulties interface with the vendor’s ability to serve Blue Ridge. Replacing these third-party vendors could also create significant delay and expense. Accordingly, use of such third-parties creates an unavoidable inherent risk to Blue Ridge’s business operations.

The soundness of other financial institutions could adversely affect Blue Ridge.

Blue Ridge’s ability to engage in routine funding transactions could be adversely affected by the actions and commercial soundness of other financial institutions. Financial services institutions are interrelated as a result of trading, clearing, counterparty or other relationships. Blue Ridge has exposure to many different industries and counterparties, and routinely executes transactions with counterparties in the financial industry. As a result, defaults by, or even rumors or questions about, one or more financial services institutions, or the financial services industry generally, have led to market-wide liquidity problems and could lead to losses or defaults by Blue Ridge or by other institutions. Many of these transactions expose Blue Ridge to credit risk in the event of default of its counterparty or client. In addition, credit risk may be exacerbated when the collateral held cannot be realized upon or is liquidated at prices insufficient to recover the full amount of the financial instrument exposure due. There is no assurance that any such losses would not materially and adversely affect results of operations.

Blue Ridge is subject to a variety of operational risks, including reputational risk, legal and compliance risk, and the risk of fraud or theft by employees or outsiders.

Blue Ridge is exposed to many types of operational risks, including reputational risk, legal and compliance risk, the risk of fraud or theft by employees or outsiders, unauthorized transactions by employees, operational errors, clerical or record-keeping errors, and errors resulting from faulty or disabled computer or communications systems.

Reputational risk, or the risk to Blue Ridge’s earnings and capital from negative public opinion, could result from Blue Ridge’s actual or alleged conduct in any number of activities, including lending practices, corporate governance, and from actions taken by government regulators and community organizations in response to those activities. Negative public opinion can adversely affect Blue Ridge’s ability to attract and keep customers and employees and can expose it to litigation and regulatory action.

Further, if any of Blue Ridge’s financial, accounting, or other data processing systems fail or have other significant issues, Blue Ridge could be adversely affected. Blue Ridge depends on internal systems and outsourced technology to support these data storage and processing operations. Blue Ridge’s inability to use or access these information systems at critical points in time could unfavorably impact the timeliness and efficiency of Blue Ridge’s business operations. It could be adversely affected if one of its employees causes a significant operational break-down or failure, either as a result of human error or where an individual purposefully sabotages or fraudulently manipulates its operations or systems. Blue Ridge is also at risk of the impact of natural disasters, terrorism and international hostilities on its systems and from the effects of outages or other failures involving power or communications systems operated by others. Blue Ridge may also be subject to disruptions of its operating systems arising from events that are wholly or partially beyond its control (for example, computer viruses or electrical or communications outages), which may give rise to disruption of service to customers and to financial loss or liability. In addition, there have been instances where financial institutions have been victims of fraudulent activity in which criminals pose as customers to initiate wire and automated clearinghouse transactions out of customer accounts. Although Blue Ridge has policies and procedures in place to verify the authenticity of its customers, it cannot guarantee that such policies and procedures will prevent all fraudulent transfers. Such activity can result in financial liability and harm to Blue Ridge’s reputation. If any of the foregoing risks materialize, it could have a material adverse effect on Blue Ridge’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Pending litigation could result in a judgment against Blue Ridge resulting in the payment of damages.

On August 12, 2019, a former employee of VCB and participant in its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the “ESOP”) filed a class action complaint against VCB, Virginia Community Bank, and certain individuals associated with the ESOP in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Charlottesville Division (Case No. 3:19-cv-00045-GEC). The complaint alleges, among other things, that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties to ESOP participants in violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. The complaint alleges that the ESOP incurred damages “that approach or exceed $12 million.” Blue Ridge automatically assumed any liability of VCB in connection with this litigation as a result of Blue Ridge’s acquisition of VCB. The outcome of this litigation is uncertain, and the plaintiff and other individuals may file additional lawsuits related to the ESOP. The defense, settlement, or adverse outcome of any such lawsuit or claim could have a material adverse financial impact on Blue Ridge.

Blue Ridge may be required to transition from the use of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”)LIBOR index in the future.

Blue Ridge has certain variable-rate loans indexed to LIBOR to calculate the loan interest rate. The United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, has announced that the continued availability of the LIBOR on the current basis is not guaranteed after 2021. It is impossible to predict whether and to what extent banks will continue to provide LIBOR submissions to the administrator of LIBOR or whether any additional

reforms to LIBOR may be enacted in the United Kingdom or elsewhere. At this time, no consensus exists as to what rate or rates may become acceptable alternatives to LIBOR, and it is impossible to predict the effect of any such alternatives on the value of LIBOR-based variable-rate loans, as well as LIBOR-based securities, subordinated notes, trust preferred securities, or other securities or financial arrangements. The implementation of a substitute index or indices for the calculation of interest rates under Blue Ridge’s loan agreements with borrowers, subordinated notes that it has issued, or other financial arrangements may cause Blue Ridge to incur significant expenses in effecting the transition, may result in reduced loan balances if borrowers do not accept the substitute index or indices, and may result in disputes or litigation with customers or other counter-parties over the appropriateness or comparability to LIBOR of the substitute index or indices, any of which could have a material adverse effect on Blue Ridge’s results of operations.

Blue Ridge’s operations may be adversely affected by cyber security risks.

In the ordinary course of business, Blue Ridge collects and stores sensitive data, including proprietary business information and personally identifiable information of its customers and employees in systems and on networks. The secure processing, maintenance, and use of this information is critical to operations and Blue Ridge’s business strategy. Blue Ridge has invested in accepted technologies, and continually reviews processes and practices that are designed to protect its networks, computers, and data from damage or unauthorized access. Despite these security measures, Blue Ridge’s computer systems and infrastructure may be vulnerable to attacks by hackers or breached due to employee error, malfeasance or other disruptions. A breach of any kind could compromise systems and the information stored there could be accessed, damaged or disclosed. A breach in security could result in legal claims, regulatory penalties, disruption in operations, and damage to Blue Ridge’s reputation, which could adversely affect its business and financial condition. Furthermore, as cyber threats continue to evolve and increase, Blue Ridge may be required to expend significant additional financial and operational resources to modify or enhance its protective measures, or to investigate and remediate any identified information security vulnerabilities.

In addition, multiple major U.S. retailers have experienced data systems incursions reportedly resulting in the thefts of credit and debit card information, online account information and other financial or privileged data. Retailer incursions affect cards issued and deposit accounts maintained by many banks, including Blue Ridge.Ridge Bank. Although Blue Ridge’s systems are not breached in retailer

incursions, these events can cause it to reissue a significant number of cards and take other costly steps to avoid significant theft loss to Blue Ridge and its customers. In some cases, Blue Ridge may be required to reimburse customers for the losses they incur. Other possible points of intrusion or disruption not within Blue Ridge’s control include internet service providers, electronic mail portal providers, social media portals, distant-server (cloud) service providers, electronic data security providers, telecommunications companies, and smart phone manufacturers.

Consumers may increasingly decide not to use banks to complete their financial transactions, which would have a material adverse impact on Blue Ridge’s financial condition and operations.

Technology and other changes are allowing parties to complete financial transactions through alternative methods that historically have involved banks. For example, consumers can now maintain funds that would have historically been held as bank deposits in brokerage accounts, mutual funds or general-purpose reloadable prepaid cards. Consumers can also complete transactions such as paying bills or transferring funds directly without the assistance of banks. The process of eliminating banks as intermediaries, known as “disintermediation,” could result in the loss of fee income, as well as the loss of customer deposits and the related income generated from those deposits. The loss of these revenue streams and the lower cost of deposits as a source of funds could have a material adverse effect on Blue Ridge’s financial condition and results of operations.

Blue Ridge’s ability to operate profitably may be dependent on its ability to integrate or introduce various technologies into its operations.

The market for financial services, including banking and consumer finance services, is increasingly affected by advances in technology, including developments in telecommunications, data processing, computers, automation, online banking and tele-banking. Blue Ridge’s ability to compete successfully in its market may depend on the extent to which it is able to implement or exploit such technological changes. If Blue Ridge is not able to afford such technologies, properly or timely anticipate or implement such technologies, or effectively train its staff to use such technologies, its business, financial condition or operating results could be adversely affected.

Blue Ridge relies upon independent appraisals to determine the value of the real estate that secures a significant portion of its loans and the value of foreclosed properties carried on its books, and the values indicated by such appraisals may not be realizable if it is forced to foreclose upon such loans or liquidate such foreclosed property.

As indicated above, a significant portion of Blue Ridge’s loan portfolio consists of loans secured by real estate and it also holds a portfolio of foreclosed properties. Blue Ridge relies upon independent appraisers to estimate the value of such real estate. Appraisals are only estimates of value and the independent appraisers may make mistakes of fact or judgment that adversely affect the reliability of their appraisals. In addition, events occurring after the initial appraisal may cause the value of the real estate to increase or decrease. As a result of any of these factors, the real estate securing some of Blue Ridge’s loans and the foreclosed properties held by Blue Ridge may be more or less valuable than anticipated. If a default occurs on a loan secured by real estate that is less valuable than originally estimated, Blue Ridge may not be able to recover the outstanding balance of the loan. It may also be unable to sell its foreclosed properties for the values estimated by their appraisals.

Blue Ridge is exposed to risk of environmental liabilities with respect to properties to which it takes title.

In the course of its business, Blue Ridge may foreclose and take title to real estate, potentially becoming subject to environmental liabilities associated with the properties. Blue Ridge may be held liable to a governmental entity or to third parties for property damage, personal injury, investigation andclean-up costs costs or Blue Ridge may be required to investigate or clean up hazardous or toxic substances or chemical releases at a property. Costs associated with investigation or remediation activities can be substantial. If Blue Ridge is the owner or former owner of a contaminated site, it may be subject to common law claims by third parties based on damages and costs resulting from environmental contamination emanating from the property. These costs and claims could adversely affect Blue Ridge’s business.

Risks Related to Blue Ridge’s Common Stock

Blue Ridge is not obligated to pay dividends and its ability to pay dividends is limited.

Blue Ridge’s ability to make dividend payments on its common stock depends primarily on certain regulatory considerations and the receipt of dividends and other distributions from Blue Ridge Bank. There are various regulatory restrictions on the ability of banks, such as Blue Ridge Bank, to pay dividends or make other payments to their holding companies. Blue Ridge is currently paying a quarterly cash dividend to holders of its common stock at a rate of $0.1425 per share. Although Blue Ridge has historically paid a cash dividend to the holders of its common stock, holders of its common stock are not entitled to receive dividends, and Blue Ridge is not obligated to pay dividends in any particular amounts or at any particular times. Regulatory, economic and other factors may cause the Blue Ridge BoardRidge’s board to consider, among other things, the reduction of dividends paid on its common stock. See “Description of Blue Ridge Capital Stock” on page [●] and “Market for Common Stock and Dividends” on page [●].

Future issuances of Blue Ridge’s common stock could adversely affect the market price of the common stock and could be dilutive.

Following the completion of the merger, the Blue Ridge Board, without the approval of shareholders, could from time to time decide to issue additional shares of common stock or shares of preferred stock, which may adversely affect the market price of the shares of common stock and could be dilutive to Blue Ridge shareholders. Any sale of additional shares of Blue Ridge common stock may be at prices lower than the market value of the shares to be issued in the merger or on terms better than those of the shares to be issued in the merger. In addition, new investors may have rights, preferences and privileges that are senior to, and that could adversely affect, Blue Ridge’s existing shareholders. For example, preferred stock would be senior to common stock in right of dividends and as to distributions in liquidation. Blue Ridge cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing, or nature of its future offerings of equity securities. Thus, Blue Ridge shareholders bear the risk of future offerings diluting their stock holdings, adversely affecting their rights as shareholders, and/or reducing the market price of Blue Ridge common stock.

Blue Ridge common stock currently has a limited trading market and is thinly traded, and a more liquid market for its common stock may not develop, after the merger, which may limit the ability of shareholders to sell their shares and may increase price volatility.

Blue Ridge’s common stock is quotedlisted on the OTC Markets Group’s Pink marketplaceNYSE American market under the symbol “BRBS.” Blue RidgeRidge’s common stock is thinly traded and has substantially less liquidity than the trading markets for many other bank holding companies. Although Blue Ridge intends to apply to listrecently listed its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange in connection with the merger,NYSE American market, Blue Ridge will be required to meet the initial listing requirements of such exchange to be listed. Blue Ridge may not be able to meet those initial listing requirements, and even if Blue Ridge’s common stock is so listed, Blue

Ridge may be unable to maintain the listing of its common stock in the future. In addition, there can be no assurance that an active trading market for shares of Blue Ridge’s common stock will develop or if one develops, that it can be sustained following the merger.sustained. The development of a liquid public market depends on the existence of willing buyers and sellers, the presence of which is not within Blue Ridge’s control. Therefore, Blue Ridge’s shareholders may not be able to sell their shares at the volume, prices, or times that they desire. Shareholders should be financially prepared and able to hold shares for an indefinite period.

In addition, thinly traded stocks can be more volatile than more widely traded stocks. Blue Ridge’s stock price has been volatile in the past and several factors could cause the price to fluctuate substantially in the future. These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in analysts’ recommendations or projections, developments related to Blue Ridge’s business and operations, stock performance of other companies deemed to be peers, news reports of trends, concerns, irrational exuberance on the part of investors, and other issues related to the financial services industry. Blue Ridge’s stock price may fluctuate significantly in the future, and these fluctuations may be unrelated to its performance. General market declines or market volatility in the future, especially in the financial institutions sector of the economy, could adversely affect the price of Blue Ridge’s common stock, and the current market price may not be indicative of future market prices.

Blue Ridge’s governing documents and Virginia law contain provisions that may discourage or delay an acquisition of Blue Ridge even if such acquisition or transaction is supported by shareholders.

Certain provisions of Blue Ridge’s articles of incorporation could delay or make a merger, tender offer or proxy contest involving Blue Ridge more difficult, even in instances where the shareholders deem the proposed transaction to be beneficial to their interests. One provision, among others, provides that a plan of merger, share exchange, sale of all or substantially all of Blue Ridge’s assets, or similar transaction must be approved and recommended by the affirmative vote of 80% of the outstanding capital stock of Blue Ridge entitled to vote on the transaction if the transaction is with a corporation, person or entity that is a beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of more than 5% of the shares of capital stock of Blue Ridge. In addition, certain provisions of state and federal law may also have the effect of discouraging or prohibiting a future takeover attempt in which Blue RidgeRidge’s shareholders might otherwise receive a substantial premium for their shares over then-current market prices. To the extent that these provisions discourage or prevent takeover attempts, they may tend to reduce the market price for Blue Ridge’s common stock.

The rights of holders of Blue RidgeRidge’s common stock are subordinate in some respects to the rights of holders of Blue Ridge’s debt securities.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, Blue Ridge had $10.0$25.0 million of subordinated notes outstanding and may issue more debt securities or otherwise incur debt in the future. The rights of holders of Blue Ridge’s debt to receive payments are superior to the rights of the holders of Blue Ridge’s common stock to receive payments of dividends and payments upon a sale or liquidation of Blue Ridge. In addition, the agreements under which the subordinated notes were issued prohibit Blue Ridge from paying any dividends on its common stock or making any other distributions to its shareholders upon its failure to make any required payment of principal or interest or during the continuance of an event of default under the applicable agreement. Events of default generally consist of,

among other things, certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or liquidation relating to Blue Ridge. If Blue Ridge were to fail to make a required payment of principal or interest on its subordinated notes, it could have a material adverse effect on the market value of Blue Ridge’s common stock.

An investment in Blue RidgeRidge’s common stock is not an insured deposit.

Blue Ridge’s common stock is not a bank deposit and, therefore, it is not insured against loss by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”)FDIC or by any other public or private entity. An investment in Blue RidgeRidge’s common stock is inherently risky for the reasons described in this “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in this joint proxy statement/prospectusreport and is subject to the same market forces that affect the price of common stock in any company and, as a result, shareholders may lose some or all of their investment.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This joint proxy statement/prospectus contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This joint proxy statement/prospectus reflects the current views and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance, and financial results of the management of Blue Ridge and VCB.Bay Banks. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of factorsrisks and uncertainties which could cause Blue Ridge’s or VCB’sBay Banks’ actual results and experience to differ from the anticipated results and expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements, and such differences may be material. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks do not assume any duty to update forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about (i) the expected benefits of the transactionmerger between Blue Ridge and VCB,Bay Banks, including future financial and operating results, cost savings, enhanced revenues and the expected market position of the combined company that may be realized from the transaction,merger, and (ii) Blue Ridge’s and VCB’sBay Banks’ plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in this joint proxy statement/prospectus that are not historical facts. Other statements identified by words such asincluding, but not limited to, “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “targets,” “projects,” “predicts,” “potential,” “possible,” “should,” “would,” “will,” “goal,” “target” or words of similar meaning generally are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Blue Ridge’s and VCB’sBay Banks’ management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond their respective control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. Actual results may differ from those indicated or implied in the forward-looking statements and such differences may be material.

The following risks, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:

 

fluctuations in the market price of Blue Ridge common stock and the related effect on the market value of the stockmerger consideration that VCBBay Banks shareholders maywill receive upon completion of the merger;

 

the expected cost savings from the transactionmerger may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected;

 

the integration of the businesses of Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks may be more difficult, costly or time-consuming than expected, and could result in the loss of customers;

 

regulatory approvals may not be received, may take longer than expected or may impose conditions that are not presently anticipated or cannot be met;

 

a significant delay in the completion of the merger could negatively affect Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks as a combined company;

 

the fairness opinions of Blue Ridge’s and VCB’sBay Banks’ advisors have not been, and are not expected to be, updated to reflect changes in circumstances between the date of the opinions and the shareholder meetings or the completion of the merger;

if the merger is completed, VCBBlue Ridge and Bay Banks shareholders will have less influence on the management and policies of Blue Ridge than they had on VCBBlue Ridge and Bay Banks, respectively, independently before the merger;

 

business uncertainties and contractual restrictions while the merger is pending;

 

distraction of VCBBay Banks and Blue Ridge management as a result of the merger;

 

changesthe strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which we conduct operations;

geopolitical conditions, including acts or threats of terrorism, or actions taken by the United States or other governments in response to acts or threats of terrorism and/or military conflicts, which could impact business and economic conditions in the United States and abroad;

the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the adverse impact on Blue Ridge’s and Bay Banks’ business and operations and on their customers which may result, among other things, in increased delinquencies, defaults, foreclosures and losses on loans;

the occurrence of significant natural disasters, including severe weather conditions, floods, health related issues, and other catastrophic events;

the management of risks inherent in the real estate loan portfolio of Bay Banks and Blue Ridge, and the risk of a prolonged downturn in the real estate market, conditions;which could impair the value of both companies’ collateral and ability to sell collateral upon any foreclosure;

 

changes in fiscalconsumer spending and savings habits; technological and social media changes;

the effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve, inflation, interest rate, market and regulations;monetary fluctuations;

changing bank regulatory conditions, policies or programs, whether arising as new legislation or regulatory initiatives, that could lead to restrictions on activities of banks generally, or Blue Ridge Bank or Virginia Commonwealth Bank in particular, more restrictive regulatory capital requirements, increased costs, including deposit insurance premiums, regulation or prohibition of certain income producing activities or changes in the secondary market for loans and other products;

the impact of changes in financial services policies, laws and regulations, including laws, regulations and policies concerning taxes, banking, securities and insurance, and the application thereof by regulatory bodies;

the impact of changes in laws, regulations and policies affecting the real estate industry;

the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted from time to time by bank regulatory agencies, the SEC, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) or other accounting standards setting bodies;

the timely development of competitive new products and services and the acceptance of these products and services by new and existing customers;

the willingness of users to substitute competitors’ products and services for products and services of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks;

the effect of acquisitions we may make, including, without limitation, the failure to achieve the expected revenue growth and/or expense savings from such acquisitions;

 

changes in interest rates, deposit flows, loan demandthe level of nonperforming assets and real estate values;charge-offs of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks;

 

deteriorationour involvement, from time to time, in asset quality and/orlegal proceedings and examination and remedial actions by regulators;

potential exposure to fraud, negligence, computer theft and cyber-crime;

Blue Ridge’s ability to pay dividends;

Blue Ridge’s involvement as a reduced demand for, or supply of, credit;participating lender in the PPP as administered through the SBA; and

 

increased information security risk, including cyber security risk, which may lead to potential business disruptions or financial losses;

 

volatility in the securities markets generally or in the market price of Blue Ridge’s stock specifically; and

Blue Ridge’s limited ability to pay dividends;

other risks and factors identified in this joint proxy statement/prospectus in the “Risk Factors” section beginning on page [●].31.

On December 15, 2019, Blue Ridge completed its acquisition of VCB. In addition to the factors described above, Blue Ridge’s operations, performance, business strategy and results may be affected by the following factors:

cost savings from the acquisition may not be fully realized or realized within the expected timeframe;

the businesses of Blue Ridge and/or VCB may not be integrated successfully or such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or more costly than expected;

revenues following the acquisition may be lower than expected; and

customer and employee relationships and business operations may be disrupted by the acquisition.

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a swift and seismic impact on the economy. Recognizing this impact, in March 2020, Blue Ridge quickly pivoted to an aggressive borrower outreach campaign to discuss immediate and foreseeable effects on businesses in its market areas, and these efforts continued throughout the second quarter of 2020. The significant uncertainty surrounding the duration of shutdowns and a return to normal consumer and business behavior make the ultimate outcomes difficult to predict, but Blue Ridge is managing its efforts around a worst-case scenario. Blue Ridge has undertaken substantial efforts to reduce noninterest expense levels, including personnel costs, where feasible. Blue Ridge is also performing a deep review of market and division line profitability. Blue Ridge took advantage of the decline in interest rates triggered by COVID-19 to reduce cost of funds and to restructure and extend liability pricing. Branch operations were redirected to drive-thru and digital channels across the bank in mid-March and resumed normalized branch operations, following appropriate hygienic and distancing guidelines, in early July 2020. Lending focus shifted from loan originations to portfolio maintenance and protection, which includes working with borrowers on loan deferrals.

Blue Ridge is evaluating the possible long-term implications of the response to COVID-19 to its operations, and to the financial services industry as a whole. Blue Ridge believes that the sudden then sustained shift in the conduct of banking business away from branch locations will accelerate the move to digital channels by users of financial services. The potential direction of this consumer behavior will likely generate a substantive impact on Blue Ridge’s strategic planning, and it is reasonable to expect that the value of bricks and mortar locations will likely decline as preferences shift in a world impacted by social distancing.

The foregoing factors should not be considered exhaustive and should be read together with other cautionary statements that are included in this joint proxy statement/prospectus. We caution you not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking information and statements. We will not update the forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in the factors affecting the forward-looking statements. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict their occurrence or how they will affect us.

BLUE RIDGE SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

General

This section contains information about the Blue Ridge special meeting that has been called to vote upon the matters described below.

Blue Ridge is mailing this joint proxy statement/prospectus on or about [●], 2019,2020, to holders of shares of Blue Ridge common stock at the close of business on [●], 2019,December 8, 2020, which is the record date for the Blue Ridge special meeting. Together with this joint proxy statement/prospectus, Blue Ridge is also sending a notice of the Blue Ridge special meeting and a form of proxy that is solicited by the Blue Ridge Board for use at the Blue Ridge special meeting to be held on [●], 2019Thursday, January 21, 2021 at [●] [●].m.11:00 a.m., local time, at the [●],as a virtual meeting, and at any adjournment or postponement of that meeting.

Matters to be Considered

At the special meeting, Blue Ridge shareholders will be asked to:

 

 1.

Approve the Blue Ridge merger proposal (see “Blue Ridge Proposals – Proposals—Proposal No. 1 – 1—Approval of the Merger” beginning on page [●]);60; and

 

 2.

Approve any motion to adjourn the Blue Ridge special meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes at the time of the special meeting to achieve a quorum or to approve the Blue Ridge merger proposal (see “Blue Ridge Proposals – Proposals—Proposal No. 2 – 2—Adjournment of the Special Meeting” beginning on page [●])60).

Recommendations of the Blue Ridge Board

The Blue Ridge Board unanimously (1) determined that the merger agreement is in the best interests of Blue Ridge and its shareholders, (2) approved and adopted the merger agreement and (3) recommends that Blue Ridge shareholders vote “FOR” the Blue Ridge merger proposal. The Blue Ridge Board also unanimously recommends that Blue Ridge shareholders vote “FOR” the Blue Ridge adjournment proposal.

Record Date and Voting Rights

The Blue Ridge Board has fixed the close of business on [●], 2019December 8, 2020 as the record date for determining the shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Blue Ridge special meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof. Accordingly, Blue Ridge shareholders are only entitled to notice of and to vote at the Blue Ridge special meeting if they were record holders of Blue Ridge common stock at the close of business on the record date. On the record date, there were [●]5,718,621 shares of Blue Ridge common stock outstanding, held by approximately [●]650 holders of record.

To have a quorum that permits Blue Ridge to conduct business at the Blue Ridge special meeting, it needs the presence, whether in person via the Internet or by proxy, of the holders of Blue Ridge common stock representing a majority of the shares outstanding on the record date and entitled to vote. Each Blue Ridge shareholder is entitled to one vote for each outstanding share of Blue Ridge common stock held by such shareholder as of the close of business on the record date.

Holders of shares of Blue Ridge common stock present in person via the Internet at the Blue Ridge special meeting but not voting, and shares of Blue Ridge common stock for which Blue Ridge has received proxies indicating that its holders have abstained, will be counted as present at the Blue Ridge special meeting for purposes of determining whether there is a quorum for transacting business. With respect to shares held in “street name,” the holders of record have the authority to vote shares for which their customers do not provide voting

instructions only on certain “routine” items. In the case of“non-routine” items, the institution holding street name shares cannot vote the shares if it has not received voting instructions. These are considered to be “brokernon-votes.” Since there are no “routine” items to be voted on at the Blue Ridge special meeting, nominee record holders of Blue Ridge common stock that do not receive voting instructions from the beneficial owners of such shares will not be able to return a proxy card with respect to such shares; as a result, these shares will not be considered present at the Blue Ridge special meeting and will not count towards the satisfaction of a quorum.

Votes Required

Vote Required for the Blue Ridge Merger Proposal (Proposal No. 1)

Approval of the Blue Ridge merger proposal requires the affirmative vote of more thantwo-thirds of the shares of Blue Ridge common stock outstanding on the record date and entitled to vote.Accordingly, abstentions and brokernon-votes will have the same effect as votes against the Blue Ridge merger proposal. In addition, a failure to vote Blue Ridge shares by proxy or in person will have the same effect as a vote against the Blue Ridge merger proposal.

Vote Required for the Adjournment Proposal (Proposal No. 2)

The approval of the adjournment proposal requires that the votes cast for the proposal exceed the votes cast against the proposal, whether or not a quorum is present.

Abstentions and brokernon-votes will not count as votes cast and will have no effect for purposes of determining whether the adjournment proposal has been approved.

Stock Ownership of Blue Ridge Directors and Executive Officers

As of the record date, directors and executive officers of Blue Ridge and their affiliates beneficially owned [●]830,055 shares of Blue Ridge common stock, representing approximately [●]%14.51% of the aggregate voting power of Blue Ridge shares entitled to vote at the Blue Ridge special meeting. All of Blue Ridge’s directors have entered into affiliate agreements pursuant to which, subject to certain exceptions, they have agreed to vote their shares of Blue Ridge common stock in favor of the Blue Ridge merger proposal. As of the close of business on December 8, 2020, the record date for the Blue Ridge special meeting, shares constituting  11.88% of Blue Ridge common stock were subject to the affiliate agreements.

Voting of Proxies

By Mail

A proxy card is enclosed for the use of Blue Ridge shareholders. To submit a proxy by mail, complete, sign, and date the enclosed proxy card and, if the Blue Ridge shareholder is a shareholder of record, return it as soon as possible in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. Street name shareholders should refer to the information card provided by his or her bank, broker, or other nominee. When the enclosed proxy card is returned properly executed, the shares of Blue Ridge common stock represented by it will be voted at the Blue Ridge special meeting in accordance with the instructions contained therein.

If the accompanying proxy card is returned properly executed without an indication as to how to vote, the Blue Ridge common stock represented by each such proxy will be voted at the Blue Ridge special meeting as follows: (1) “FOR” the Blue Ridge merger proposal (Proposal No. 1) and (2) “FOR” the Blue Ridge adjournment proposal (Proposal No. 2).

If the Blue Ridge special meeting is postponed or adjourned, all proxies will be voted at the postponed or adjourned Blue Ridge special meeting in the same manner as they would have been voted at the originally scheduled Blue Ridge special meeting except for any proxies that have been properly withdrawn or revoked.

By Internet or Telephone

You may vote your shares via the Internet, by accessing the site listed on the enclosed proxy card and following the instructions, or by telephone, by calling the toll-free number listed on the enclosed proxy card on a touch-tone phone and following the recorded instructions.

Street name shareholders may also be eligible to vote their shares over the Internet or by telephone, by following the voting instructions provided by the bank, broker or other nominee that holds the shares, using the Internet address or telephone number provided on the voting instruction card (if the bank, broker or other nominee provides this voting method).

Your vote is important! Please complete, sign, date, and return promptly the proxy card in the enclosed postage-paid envelope (or follow the instructions to vote your shares via the Internet or by telephone) whether or not you plan to attend the Blue Ridge special meeting in person.via the Internet.

Voting in PersonElectronically During the Meeting

If a Blue Ridge shareholder wishes to vote in person atduring the Blue Ridge special meeting, a ballot will be provided at the meeting.such shareholder should visit www.meetingcenter.io/205738032. However, street name shareholders must obtain a legal proxy, executed in such shareholder’s favor, fromfollow the instructions provided by the holder of record to be able to vote those shares at the meeting.

If you are not a shareholder of record, you must register in advance to attend the special meeting virtually on the Internet. To register to attend the Blue Ridge special meeting, you must submit proof of your proxy power (legal proxy) reflecting your holdings along with your name and email address to Blue Ridge’s transfer agent, Computershare, Inc. Requests for registration must be labeled as “Legal Proxy” and be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on January 15, 2021.

You will receive a confirmation of your registration by email after Computershare, Inc. receives your registration materials. Requests for registration should be directed to Computershare, Inc. at the following:

By email:

Forward the email from your broker or other custodian, or attach an image of your legal proxy, to legalproxy@computershare.com

By mail:

Computershare, Inc.

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. Legal Proxy

P.O. Box 43001

Providence, RI 02940-3001

Revocation of Proxies

Any Blue Ridge shareholder giving a proxy may change or revoke it at any time before the polls are closed for voting at the Blue Ridge special meeting. If a Blue Ridge shareholder grants a proxy with respect to the shareholder’s Blue Ridge shares and then attends the Blue Ridge special meeting in person via the Internet, such attendance at the Blue Ridge special meeting or at any adjournment or

postponement of the Blue Ridge special meeting will not automatically revoke the proxy. A Blue Ridge shareholder of record may change or revoke a proxy by:

 

timely delivering a later-dated proxy or a written notice of revocation;

 

voting via the Internet or telephone as of a date subsequent to the initial Internet or telephone vote; or

 

attending the Blue Ridge special meeting and voting in personduring the meeting (attendance at the Blue Ridge special meeting will not itself revoke a proxy).

If a Blue Ridge shareholder chooses the first method, he or she must submit the new proxy or notice of revocation to the Corporate Secretary of Blue Ridge, 17 West Main Street, Luray, Virginia 22835, so that it is received by the Corporate Secretary no later than the beginning of the Blue Ridge special meeting or, if the Blue Ridge special meeting is adjourned or postponed, before the adjourned or postponed meeting is actually held.

If a Blue Ridge shareholder is a street name shareholder, he or she must follow the instructions found on the voting instruction card provided by his or her bank, broker, or other nominee, or contact his or her bank, broker, or other nominee, in order to change or revoke a previously given voting instruction.

If assistance is needed in changing or revoking a proxy, please contact Amanda G. Story, Blue Ridge’s Corporate Secretary, at 17 West Main Street, Luray, Virginia 22835, or at (540)743-6521.

Solicitation of Proxies

This solicitation is made on behalf of the Blue Ridge Board, and Blue Ridge will pay the costs of soliciting and obtaining proxies, including the cost of reimbursing brokers and other custodians, nominees, and fiduciaries for their expenses incurred in forwarding these proxy materials to Blue Ridge shareholders. Proxies may be solicited, without extra compensation, by Blue Ridge’s directors, officers, and employees in person or by mail, telephone or other electronic means. In addition, Blue Ridge has engaged Regan & Associates, Inc. to assist it in the distribution and solicitation of proxies for a fee of approximately $11,000.$20,000.

BLUE RIDGE PROPOSALS

Proposal No. 1 – 1—Approval of the Merger

At the Blue Ridge special meeting, Blue Ridge shareholders will be asked to approve the Blue Ridge merger proposal providing for the merger of VCBBay Banks with and into Blue Ridge. Blue Ridge shareholders should read this joint proxy statement/prospectus carefully and in its entirety, including the appendices, for more detailed information concerning the merger agreement and the merger. A copy of the merger agreement is attached to this joint proxy statement/prospectus asAppendix A.

After careful consideration, the Blue Ridge Board, by a unanimous vote of all directors, approved the merger agreement and the merger, and determined that the merger is advisable and in the best interests of Blue Ridge and its shareholders. See “The Merger – Merger—Blue Ridge’s Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Blue Ridge Board” for a more detailed discussion of the recommendation of the Blue Ridge Board.

THE BLUE RIDGE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT BLUE RIDGE SHAREHOLDERS

VOTE “FOR” THE BLUE RIDGE MERGER PROPOSAL.

Proposal No. 2 – 2—Adjournment of the Special Meeting

If Blue Ridge does not receive a sufficient number of votes to constitute a quorum of the Blue Ridge common stock or approve the Blue Ridge merger proposal, it may propose to adjourn the special meeting for the purpose of soliciting additional proxies to establish such quorum or approve the merger agreement. Blue Ridge does not currently intend to propose adjournment of the special meeting if there are sufficient votes to approve such proposal. If approval of the proposal to adjourn the special meeting for the purpose of soliciting additional proxies is submitted to the Blue Ridge shareholders for approval, the approval requires that the votes cast for the proposal exceed the votes cast against the proposal, whether or not a quorum is present.

THE BLUE RIDGE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT BLUE RIDGE SHAREHOLDERS

VOTE “FOR” THE BLUE RIDGE ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL.

VCBBAY BANKS SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

General

This section contains information about the VCBBay Banks special meeting that has been called to vote upon the matters described below.

VCBBay Banks is mailing this joint proxy statement/prospectus on or about [●], 2019,2020, to holders of shares of VCBBay Banks common stock at the close of business on [●], 2019,November 30, 2020, which is the record date for the VCBBay Banks special meeting. Together with this joint proxy statement/prospectus, VCBBay Banks is also sending a notice of the VCBBay Banks special meeting and a form of proxy that is solicited by the VCBBay Banks Board for use at the VCBBay Banks special meeting to be held on [●], 2019Thursday, January 21, 2021, at [●]:10:00 [●].m.a.m., local time, in a virtual meeting format at [●],https://www.cstproxy.com/baybanks/2021, and at any adjournment or postponement of that meeting.

Matters to be Considered

At the special meeting, VCBBay Banks shareholders will be asked to:

 

 1.

Approve the VCBBay Banks merger proposal (see “VCB Proposals – “Bay Banks Proposals–Proposal No. 1 – 1–Approval of the Merger” beginning on page [●])64); and

 

 2.

Approve the Bay Banks compensation proposal (see “Bay Banks Proposals—Proposal No. 2—Approval of the Compensation Proposal” on page 64); and

3.

Approve any motion to adjourn the VCBBay Banks special meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes at the time of the special meeting to achieve a quorum or to approve the VCBBay Banks merger proposal (see “VCB Proposals – “Bay Banks Proposals–Proposal No. 2 – 3–Adjournment of the Special Meeting” beginning on page [●])65).

Recommendations of the VCBBay Banks Board

The VCBBay Banks Board unanimously (1) determined that the merger agreement is in the best interests of VCBBay Banks and its shareholders, (2) approved and adopted the merger agreement and (3) recommends that VCBBay Banks shareholders vote “FOR” the VCBBay Banks merger proposal. The VCBBay Banks Board also unanimously recommends that VCBBay Banks shareholders vote “FOR” the VCBBay Banks compensation proposal and “FOR” Bay Banks adjournment proposal.

Record Date and Voting Rights

The VCBBay Banks Board has fixed the close of business on [●], 2019November 30, 2020 as the record date for determining the shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the VCBBay Banks special meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof. Accordingly, VCBBay Banks shareholders are only entitled to notice of and to vote at the VCBBay Banks special meeting if they were record holders of VCBBay Banks common stock at the close of business on the record date. On the record date, there were [●]13,329,695 shares of VCBBay Banks common stock outstanding, held by approximately [●]703 holders of record.

To have a quorum that permits VCBBay Banks to conduct business at the VCBBay Banks special meeting, it needs the presence, whether in person via the Internet or by proxy, of the holders of VCBBay Banks common stock representing a majority60% of the shares outstanding on the record date and entitled to vote. A VCBBay Banks shareholder is entitled to one vote for each outstanding share of VCBBay Banks common stock held as of the close of business on the record date.

Holders of shares of VCBBay Banks common stock present in person atattending the VCBvirtual Bay Banks special meeting but not voting, and shares of VCBBay Banks common stock for which VCBBay Banks has received proxies indicating that its holders have abstained, will be counted as present at the VCBBay Banks special meeting for purposes of determining

whether there is a quorum for transacting business. With respect to shares held in “street name,” the holders of record have the authority to vote shares for which their customers do not provide voting instructions only on certain routine items. In the case ofnon-routine items, items, the institution holding street name shares cannot vote the shares if it has not received voting instructions. These are considered to be “broker“broker non-votes.” Since there are no routine items to be voted on at the VCBBay Banks special meeting, nominee record holders of VCBBay Banks common stock that do not receive voting instructions from the beneficial owners of such shares will not be able to return a proxy card with respect to such shares; as a result, these shares will not be considered present at the VCBBay Banks special meeting and will not count towards the satisfaction of a quorum.

Votes Required

Vote Required for the VCBBay Banks Merger Proposal (Proposal No. 1)

Approval of the VCBBay Banks merger proposal requires the affirmative vote of not less thantwo-thirds 60% of the shares of VCBBay Banks common stock outstanding on the record date and entitled to vote.Accordingly, abstentions and brokernon-votes will have the same effect as votes against the VCBBay Banks merger proposal. In addition, a failure to vote VCBBay Banks shares by proxy or in personduring the meeting will have the same effect as a vote against the VCBBay Banks merger proposal.

Vote Required for the AdjournmentBay Banks Compensation Proposal (Proposal No. 2)

The approvalApproval of the adjournmentBay Banks compensation proposal requires that the votes cast foraffirmative vote of more than 60% of the proposal exceedshares represented at the Bay Banks special meeting. Abstentions will be counted as present at the Bay Banks special meeting and, accordingly, will have the same effect as votes cast against the Bay Banks compensation proposal.

Abstentions and broker Broker non-votes will not count as votes cast forand a failure to vote Bay Banks shares by proxy or againstduring the adjournment proposal andmeeting will have no effect for purposes of determining whether the Bay Banks compensation proposal has been approved.

Vote Required for the Adjournment Proposal (Proposal No. 3)

The approval of the Bay Banks adjournment proposal requires the affirmative vote of more than 60% of the shares represented at the Bay Banks special meeting, whether or not a quorum is present. Abstentions will be counted as present at the Bay Banks special meeting and, accordingly, will have the same effect as votes against the Bay Banks adjournment proposal. Broker non-votes and a failure to vote Bay Banks shares by proxy or during the meeting will have no effect for purposes of determining whether the Bay Banks adjournment proposal has been approved.

Stock Ownership of VCBBay Banks Directors and Executive Officers

As of the record date, directors and executive officers of VCBBay Banks and their affiliates beneficially owned [●]1,025,742 shares of VCBBay Banks common stock, representing approximately [●]%7.63% of the aggregate voting power of VCBBay Banks shares entitled to vote at the VCBBay Banks special meeting. All of VCB’sBay Banks’ directors have entered into affiliate agreements pursuant to which, subject to certain exceptions, they have agreed to vote their shares of VCBBay Banks common stock in favor of the VCBBay Banks merger proposal. As of the close of business on November 30, 2020, the record date for the Bay Banks special meeting, shares constituting approximately 6.42% of Bay Banks common stock were subject to the affiliate agreements.

Voting of Proxies

By Mail

A proxy card is enclosed for the use of VCBBay Banks shareholders. To submit a proxy by mail, complete, sign, and date the enclosed proxy card and, if the VCBBay Banks shareholder is a shareholder of record, return it as soon as possible in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. Street name shareholders should refer to the information card provided by his or her bank, broker, or other nominee. When the enclosed proxy card is returned properly executed, the shares of VCBBay Banks common stock represented by it will be voted at the VCBBay Banks special meeting in accordance with the instructions contained therein.

If the accompanying proxy card is returned properly executed without an indication as to how to vote, the VCBBay Banks common stock represented by each such proxy will be voted at the VCBBay Banks special meeting as follows: (1) “FOR” the VCBBay Banks merger proposal (Proposal No. 1), (2) “FOR” the Bay Banks compensation proposal (Proposal No. 2) and (2)(3) “FOR” the VCBBay Banks adjournment proposal (Proposal No. 2)3).

If the VCBBay Banks special meeting is postponed or adjourned, all proxies will be voted at the postponed or adjourned VCBBay Banks special meeting in the same manner as they would have been voted at the originally scheduled VCBBay Banks special meeting except for any proxies that have been properly withdrawn or revoked.

By Internet, Smartphone or TelephoneTablet

You may vote your shares via the Internet, by accessing the site listed on the enclosed proxy card and following the instructions, or by telephone,smartphone or tablet, by callingscanning the toll-free number listedQR code on the enclosed proxy card on a touch-tone phone and following the recorded instructions.

Street name shareholders may also be eligible to vote their shares over the Internet or by telephone or other electronic means, by following the voting instructions provided by the bank, broker or other nominee that holds the shares using the Internet address or telephone number provided on the voting instruction card (if the bank, broker or other nominee provides this voting method).

Your vote is important! Please complete, sign, date, and return promptly the proxy card in the enclosed postage-paid envelope (or follow the instructions to vote your shares via the Internet or by telephone)smartphone or tablet) whether or not you plan to attend the VCBBay Banks special meeting in person.online.

Voting in Person during the Meeting

IfBay Banks shareholders of record may attend the Bay Banks special meeting online and vote electronically during the meeting by visiting https://www.cstproxy.com/baybanks/2021 and entering the 12 digit control number included on the enclosed proxy card.

Street name shareholders must contact Bay Banks’ transfer agent, Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, at the telephone number or e-mail address below for specific instructions on how to receive a VCB shareholder wishescontrol number and access the meeting online. To be able to vote in person atelectronically during the VCB special meeting, a ballot will be provided at the meeting. However, street name shareholders also must obtain a legal proxy, executed in such shareholder’s favor, from the holder of record, such as a broker, bank or other nominee. Please allow up to be able48 hours prior to vote those sharesthe special meeting to process a control number.

Shareholders of record who do not have a control number, or street name shareholders who wish to receive a control number to access the Bay Banks special meeting, should contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company at the meeting.(917) 262-2373 or proxy@continentalstock.com.

Revocation of Proxies

Any VCBBay Banks shareholder giving a proxy may change or revoke it at any time before the polls are closed for voting at the VCBBay Banks special meeting. If a VCBBay Banks shareholder grants a proxy with respect to the shareholder’s VCBBay Banks shares and then attends the VCBBay Banks special meeting in person,online, such attendance at the VCBBay Banks special meeting or at any adjournment or postponement of the VCBBay Banks special meeting will not automatically revoke the proxy. A VCBBay Banks shareholder of record may change or revoke a proxy by:

 

timely delivering a later-dated proxy or a written notice of revocation;

voting via Internet, smartphone or telephonetablet as of a date subsequent to the initial Internet, smartphone or telephonetablet vote; or

 

attending the VCBBay Banks special meeting online and voting in person (attendanceduring the meeting (virtual attendance at the VCBBay Banks special meeting will not itself revoke a proxy).

If a VCBBay Banks shareholder chooses the first method, he or she must submit the new proxy or notice of revocation to the Corporate Secretary of VCBBay Banks at 114 Industrial Drive, Louisa,1801 Bayberry Court, Suite 101, Richmond, Virginia 23093,23226, so that it is received by the Corporate Secretary no later than the beginning of the VCBBay Banks special meeting or, if the VCBBay Banks special meeting is adjourned or postponed, before the adjourned or postponed meeting is actually held.

If a VCBBay Banks shareholder is a street name shareholder, he or she must follow the instructions found on the voting instruction card provided by his or her bank, broker, or other nominee, or contact his or her bank, broker, or other nominee, in order to change or revoke a previously given voting instruction.

If assistance is needed in changing or revoking a proxy, please contact Amy M. Schick,Pamela A. Varnier, Corporate Secretary, at 114 Industrial Drive, Louisa,1801 Bayberry Court, Suite 101, Richmond, Virginia 23093, bye-mail at amy.schick@vacmbk.com,23226, or by telephone at (540)(757) 967-2111.414-9808, ext. 5756.

Solicitation of Proxies

This solicitation is made on behalf of the VCBBay Banks Board, and VCBBay Banks will pay the costs of soliciting and obtaining proxies, including the cost of reimbursing brokers and other custodians, nominees, and fiduciaries for their expenses incurred in forwarding these proxy materials to VCBBay Banks shareholders. Proxies may be solicited, without extra compensation, by VCB’sBay Banks’ directors, officers, and employees in person or by mail, telephone or other electronic means. In addition, VCBBay Banks has engaged Regan & Associates, Inc. to assist it in the distribution and solicitation of proxies for a fee of approximately $4,500.$20,000.

Appraisal Rights

VCBBay Banks shareholders are entitled to appraisal rights under Virginia law in connection with the merger. For information on how to exercise and perfect your appraisal rights, please see “The Merger – Merger–Appraisal Rights” beginning on page [●].101.

VCBBAY BANKS PROPOSALS

Proposal No. 1 – 1—Approval of the Merger

At the VCBBay Banks special meeting, VCBBay Banks shareholders will be asked to approve the merger agreement proposal providing for the merger of VCBBay Banks with and into Blue Ridge. VCBBay Banks shareholders should read this joint proxy statement/prospectus carefully and in its entirety, including the appendices, for more detailed information concerning the merger agreement and the merger. A copy of the merger agreement is attached to this joint proxy statement/prospectus asAppendix A.

After careful consideration, the VCBBay Banks Board, by a unanimous vote of all directors, approved the merger agreement and the merger, and determined that the merger is advisable and in the best interests of VCBBay Banks and its shareholders. See “The Merger – VCB’sMerger–Bay Banks’ Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the VCBBay Banks Board” for a more detailed discussion of the recommendation of the VCBBay Banks Board.

THE VCBBAY BANKS BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT VCBBAY BANKS SHAREHOLDERS

VOTE “FOR” THE VCBBAY BANKS MERGER PROPOSAL.

Proposal No. 2 – 2—Compensation Proposal

In accordance with Section 14A of the Exchange Act, Bay Banks is providing its shareholders with the opportunity to cast a nonbinding advisory vote on the compensation that may be payable to its named executive officers in connection with the merger, the value of which is set forth in the table included in the section of this joint proxy statement/prospectus captioned “The Merger - Potential Payments and Benefits to Bay Banks Named

Executive Officers in Connection with a Change in Control.” As required by Section 14A of the Exchange Act, Bay Banks is asking its shareholders to vote on the adoption of the following resolution:

“RESOLVED, that the compensation that may be paid to Bay Banks’ named executive officers in connection with the merger, as disclosed in the table in the section of the joint proxy statement/prospectus statement captioned “The Merger—Potential Payments and Benefits to Bay Banks Named Executive Officers in Connection with a Change in Control,” including the associated narrative discussion, are hereby APPROVED.”

The vote on specified compensation that may be payable in connection with the merger is a vote separate and apart from the vote to approve the merger agreement. Accordingly, a shareholder may vote to approve such specified compensation and vote not to approve the merger agreement and vice versa. Because the vote to approve such specified compensation is advisory in nature only, it will not be binding on either Bay Banks or Blue Ridge. Accordingly, because Bay Banks may be contractually obligated to pay the compensation, the compensation will be payable, subject only to the conditions applicable thereto, if the merger agreement is approved and the merger is consummated and regardless of the outcome of the advisory vote.

Bay Banks shareholders should carefully review the section entitled “The Merger—Interests of Bay Banks’ Directors and Officers in the Merger” for information regarding changes that may occur to certain merger-related compensation of Bay Banks’ executive officers.

THE BAY BANKS BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT BAY BANKS SHAREHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” THE BAY BANKS COMPENSATION PROPOSAL.

Proposal No. 3—Adjournment of the Special Meeting

If VCBBay Banks does not receive a sufficient number of votes to constitute a quorum of the VCBBay Banks common stock or approve the Bay Banks merger agreement,proposal, it may propose to adjourn the special meeting for the purpose of soliciting additional proxies to establish such quorum or approve the Bay Banks merger agreement. VCBproposal. Bay Banks does not currently intend to propose adjournment of the special meeting if there are sufficient votes to approve the Bay Banks merger agreement. If approval of the proposal to adjourn the special meeting for the purpose of soliciting additional proxies is submitted to the VCB shareholders for approval, the approval requires that the votes cast for such proposal exceed the votes cast against such proposal.

THE VCBBAY BANKS BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT VCBBAY BANKS SHAREHOLDERS

VOTE “FOR” THE VCBBAY BANKS ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL.

THE MERGER

The following is a discussion of the merger. This summary may not contain all of the information about the merger that is important to you. Holders of Blue Ridge common stock and VCBBay Banks common stock should read carefully this joint proxy statement/prospectus in its entirety, including the appendices, for more detailed information concerning the merger and the merger agreement. In particular, you are directed to the merger agreement, including the exhibits thereto, copies of which are attached asAppendix A and are incorporated in this joint proxy statement/prospectus by reference.

Background of the Merger

As partThe Bay Banks Board and management of have periodically explored and discussed strategic options available to Bay Banks for maintaining its considerationcompetitiveness and assessment of VCB’s long-term alternatives, prospects and strategies, the VCB Board has periodically discussed and reviewed strategic opportunities to maximize value for its shareholders.increasing shareholder value. These opportunitiesdiscussions have included, among other alternatives, continuing as an independent institution, growing internally or affiliatingthings, exploring the merger and acquisition environment for financial institutions and a potential business combination involving Bay Banks. In April 2017, Bay Banks completed a “mergers of equals” transaction with another institution.Virginia BanCorp, Inc. After the acquisition and integration of Virginia BanCorp, from time to time Randal R. Greene, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Bay Banks, was contacted by representatives of larger financial institutions to inquire about Bay Banks’ interest in a merger transaction. Mr. Greene informed the Bay Banks Board of these preliminary inquiries, but such discussions did not result in any proposals that the Bay Banks Board could recommend to Bay Banks’ shareholders.

Similarly, the Blue Ridge Board and management have, from time to time, engaged in long-term strategic reviews and considered ways to enhance shareholder value and Blue Ridge’s performance in light of industry and market conditions, including through potential strategic transactions such as an acquisition of another financial institution.

With an understanding that size and scale may provide increased long-term shareholder value, the VCB Board and management continued in 2017 to evaluate strategic options, includingOn January 8, 2020, a possible merger or other strategic combination with anotherlarger financial institution or financial industry partner. Among other benefits, the VCB Board believed that a potential merger or strategic combination would likely achieve economies(“Company A”) submitted an unsolicited written nonbinding indication of scaleinterest to absorb increased regulatory compliance costs and additional operating costs. From time to time, VCB had been approached by other financial institutions and other financial industry firms looking to enter or expand in and around the central Virginia market. In consideration of these factors, in April 2017, VCB began exploring a strategic transaction with Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group L.L.C. (“Atlantic Bay”), a privately owned national mortgage lender. In July 2017, VCB announced plans to merge with Atlantic Bay in anall-stock deal. The deal initially was expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017; however, in August 2018 the time frame for closing the transaction remained unclear, and the parties mutually decided to withdraw their merger applications and terminate the transaction. Following the terminationacquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Bay Banks’ common stock at a value of $10.00 per share, or approximately $134.0 million in aggregate merger consideration. The merger consideration offered consisted of a choice of cash, Company A’s common stock or preferred stock, or a mix of cash and stock. Such offer was based on Company A’s limited preliminary assessment of Bay Banks and subject to its due diligence investigation of the company and its operations. On the date the indication of interest was delivered, the closing price of Bay Banks’ common stock was $8.96 per share. Bay Banks’ management shared the indication of interest with Atlantic Bay, managementlegal counsel at Williams Mullen and the VCB Board focused on building value by remaining independent; however, VCB continued to be approached by other financial institutions looking to enter or expand in and around the central Virginia market. The VCB Board continued reviewing and assessing the company’s long-term strategic goals and opportunities, all with a focus on enhancing shareholder value.

To assist the VCB Board in its continuing review of strategic goals and opportunities (including potential strategic alternatives), on February 7, 2019, the VCB Board invited representatives of Piper Sandler O’Neill,& Co., a nationally known and experienced investment banking firm focused on financial institutions.

On January 23, 2020, the Bay Banks Board held a special meeting at which Company A’s indication of interest was discussed. Representatives of Piper Sandler and Williams Mullen were present. Representatives of Piper Sandler provided information on the then current market conditions in the banking industry, recent merger and acquisition activity, a possible valuation of Bay Banks’ franchise in a business combination transaction, and a list of other financial institutions that it believed may have an interest in a transaction with Bay Banks. Representatives of Williams Mullen provided an overview of director fiduciary duties and standards of director conduct under Virginia law in the context of Company A’s unsolicited offer, specifically, and strategic alternatives available to Bay Banks from a legal perspective. Following discussion, the Bay Banks Board determined that Company A’s indication of interest should be reviewed and considered carefully. The Bay Banks Board also determined that it was in the best interest of Bay Banks and its shareholders for the Bay Banks Board to receive information from other financial institutions that may be interested in a business combination with Bay Banks, and authorized Mr. Greene and C. Frank Scott, III, the Chairman of the Bay Banks Board, to have exploratory discussions with certain financial institutions concerning a business combination transaction. The Bay Banks Board approved the engagement of Piper Sandler to serve as financial advisor in connection with exploring a potential transaction, including with Company A, and authorized management to work with Piper Sandler towards obtaining pertinent information from parties interested in combining with Bay Banks. Bay Banks executed an engagement letter with Piper Sandler on January 28, 2020.

Over the following weeks, Messrs. Greene and Scott contacted and held initial and high-level discussions with representatives of several financial institutions, including Blue Ridge, regarding their institutions and the possibility of a business combination with Bay Banks.

At a February 5, 2020 special meeting of the Bay Banks Board, Mr. Greene informed the board that he and Mr. Scott had been in contact with several potential merger candidates. Representatives of Piper Sandler were asked to attend the VCB Board’smeeting, and provided and reviewed an updated presentation on peer banks and stock trading metrics, a net present value analysis of Bay Banks’ common stock, a summary of recent merger transactions of banks with asset sizes ranging from $750.0 million to $1.25 billion, and an overview of Company A and its January 8 offer. In addition, the Bay Banks Board reviewed an initial list of other potential merger partners that representatives of Piper Sandler and management had begun to develop. During the Piper Sandler presentation, the Bay Banks Board discussed with representatives of Piper Sandler the bank merger environment in general, certain potential merger partners and Company A’s offer. The meeting concluded with the Bay Banks Board supporting management continuing to have exploratory discussions with certain financial institutions, with the assistance of Piper Sandler.

On February 19, 2020, Mr. Greene met with Brian K. Plum, President and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Ridge. The two had a high-level discussion about the banking landscape and how a strategic planning meeting. Overcombination could be advantageous to the past several years, VCB has worked withshareholders of both organizations.

On February 20, 2020, the Bay Banks Board held a regular meeting at which representatives of Piper Sandler O’Neill on a variety of strategic initiatives, including reviewing capital and analyzing strategic alternatives. Sandler O’Neill also served as financial advisor to VCB in the terminated Atlantic Bay transaction.Williams Mullen were present. During the meeting, the VCBBay Banks Board and representatives of Piper Sandler O’Neill discussed updates to the then current banking environment and recent merger transactions in the banking and financial services industry. The VCBBay Banks Board also reviewed an updated list of potential merger partners developed by management and representatives of Piper Sandler using certain criteria including (i) the ability and flexibility to pay a varietypremium to the then current stock price of strategic alternatives, including VCB’s prospects for organic growth on a stand-alone basisBay Banks, (ii) interest in the market areas in which Bay Banks does business, and a strategic merger with another financial institution. Following this discussion and in consideration of many(iii) potential operating synergies. At the conclusion of the same factors that leddiscussion, the VCBBay Banks Board authorized representatives of Piper Sandler to enter intosolicit the Atlanticfinancial institutions on the list regarding a potential business combination with Bay transaction, the VCBBanks. The Bay Banks Board formally engaged Sandler O’Neill and directed executivealso instructed management, in coordination with Piper Sandler, O’Neill, to prepare a confidential information memorandum that could be used to provide information about VCBBay Banks to potential merger partners and to populate an onlineelectronic data room to facilitate the performance of due diligence by potential merger partners.

The VCBAlso at the February 20, 2020 meeting, the Bay Banks Board noted that it was not under any obligation to proceed with a transaction should the distribution of the confidential information memorandum not generate the desired results in terms of valuation and other factors that it determined to be in the best interests of VCBBay Banks and its shareholders. From late February 2020 through mid-March 2020, representatives of Piper Sandler O’Neill contacted 1838 financial institutions regarding their interest in a potential strategic transaction. FifteenBecause Bay Banks already had received an indication of interest from Company A, Bay Banks determined not to include Company A in this additional outreach process. Of those institutions contacted, 16 candidates, including Blue Ridge, entered into confidentiality agreements and then obtainedin order to access to athe virtual data room containing the confidential information memorandum and extensive financial and operating information on VCB. TenBay Banks. Out of thosethe 16 candidates includingwho signed confidentiality agreements, four actually accessed the data room. Blue Ridge submittedsigned a non-bindingnon-disclosure agreement on February 25, 2020 and on February 26, 2020 received the confidential information memorandum and was granted access to the electronic data room. The confidential information memorandum provided that indications of interest were due to VCBPiper Sandler by March 22, 2019.18, 2020.

On March 6, 2020, Messrs. Greene and Plum met as a follow up to prior discussions and to deepen an understanding about business lines, leadership, opportunities, and strategies for the future, and how a potential combination may facilitate the attainment of key goals of both companies. Both agreed to set another meeting for additional discussion and the introduction of the Chairman of each company to meet.

On March 9, 2020, Messrs. Greene and Scott met with Mr. Plum and Larry Dees, Chairman of the Blue Ridge Board. The parties held a high-level discussion around backgrounds and philosophies, prospects for the future and the banking market generally, as well as the general attractiveness of a potential combination of the two banks.

During the course of the foregoing process, the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic increased significantly in the United States. In the first two weeks of March, states of emergency were declared by certain governors, including Virginia, and President Trump declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020. Interest rates fell dramatically as the Federal Reserve reduced the target federal funds rate by 150 basis points. The stock markets experienced extreme volatility, and most publicly-traded companies suffered significant decreases in their stock prices. From the launch date of the process on February 25 to March 18, when indications of interest were due, the SNP 500 fell 25.7%, the Nasdaq Bank Stock Index decreased 37.6% and Bay Banks’ common stock was down 34.5%.

At a regular meeting of the Blue Ridge Board on March 20, 2019,18, 2020, the Blue Ridge Board discussed a potential transaction with VCBBay Banks with Blue Ridge management and representatives of Raymond James, a nationally recognized investment banking firm. At the meeting, the Blue Ridge Board reviewed and discussed a draft of anon-binding nonbinding indication of interest to acquire VCB and a pro forma analysis of the combined companies, both of which were provided to the Blue Ridge Board in advance of the meeting. Representatives of Raymond James were present by telephone and reviewed the financial analysis of the key terms of the potential acquisition, including a discussion of the financial modeling and underlying assumptions of the transaction. Blue Ridge management discussed the benefits of a partnership between Blue Ridge and VCB,Bay Banks, the culture of both companies, the purchase

price and form of consideration, corporate structure, contingencies, board of directors and employee matters, executive officer retention, timing, and required approvals. Following thorough discussion, the Blue Ridge Board authorized Blue Ridge management to submit thenon-binding nonbinding indication of interest to the VCBBay Banks Board and, if selected by Bay Banks to do so, proceed with additional due diligence of VCB.Bay Banks.

AOn March 18, 2020, Bay Banks received preliminary written nonbinding indications of interest from three of the 16 financial institutions that signed a confidentiality agreement. Blue Ridge and another financial institution (“Company B”) provided indications of interest that included a range of exchange ratios, and the third financial institution (“Company C”) presented a specific exchange ratio. The indications of interest also outlined non-financial terms for a merger transaction. All were subject to further due diligence by the potential merger partners.

On March 20, 2020, a special meeting of the VCBBay Banks Board was held on March 26, 2019, with representatives of Sandler O’Neill present by telephone and with representatives from the law firm Hunton Andrews Kurth, LLP (“Hunton”), legal counsel for VCB, also present by telephone, to review all of the indications of interest. Representatives of HuntonPiper Sandler and Williams Mullen were present at the meeting. Representatives of Piper Sandler provided the Bay Banks Board with an overview of the proposal process, and presented an analysis of the three indications of interest received on March 18 from a financial point of view. Representatives of Piper Sandler then reviewed with the board its fiduciary duties under Virginia law in the context of a proposed merger. The VCB Board reviewed the proposals in detail with extensive discussion regarding the history of the interested partiesfinancial institutions and their stock performance,pro-forma and a preliminary pro forma impact analysis of the combined companies, and opportunities and risks for VCB shareholderscertain financial measures under each of the 10 proposals. Oneindications of interest if a transaction was completed. The Blue Ridge proposal consisted of 100% stock consideration with a range of exchange ratios of 0.4440 to 0.4813 and nine of the proposals consisted of mixed cash and stock consideration, with percentages ranging from 50% stock to 90% stock and withan implied per share consideration ranging from $51.25$7.15 to $60.00.

The VCB Board, after discussions with representatives of Sandler O’Neill, identified the top four proposals primarily$7.75, based on their aggregate value, the history of the interested parties and theirits closing stock performance and pro forma analyses of the combined companies. The Blue Ridge proposal consisted of mixed consideration with 60% stock and 40% cash. The cash portion of the consideration was fixed at $53.00 per shareprice on March 18, 2020, with an aggregate valueconsideration ranging from approximately $94.8 million to $102.8 million. Company B offered consideration of $38 million. The other institutions that submitted the leading non-binding indications of interest to VCB are referred to as Institution A, Institution B and Institution C. Institution A’s proposal consisted of mixed consideration with 70%80-100% stock and 30% cash. The cash portion per share ranged from $53.00 - $56.00 with an aggregate value of $38 to $40.2 million. Institution B’s proposal consisted of mixed consideration with 80% stock and 20% cash. The cash portion per share was fixed at $60.00 with an aggregate value of $43 million. Institution C’s proposal consisted of mixed consideration with 50% stock and 50% cash. The cash portion per share ranged from $53.00 - $58.00 with an aggregate value of $38 to 41.6 million. The VCB Board also evaluated a variety of factors for each proposal, including the (a) implied per share consideration (b) ratioranging from $5.43 to $6.04 based on its closing stock price on March 18, 2020, with an aggregate consideration ranging from approximately $72.0 million to $80.0 million. The proposal from Company C consisted of 100% stock consideration and an implied per share consideration to VCB’s tangible equity value, (c) ratio of $6.08 based on its closing stock price to last twelve months earningson March 18, 2020, with an aggregate consideration of approximately $80.6 million. The per share (d) core deposit premium, (e) ownership percentageclosing price of Bay Banks’ common stock on March 18, 2020 was $5.76. Although Company A’s indication of interest had expired in accordance with its terms and the combined companystock markets had suffered dramatic declines since January 8, for comparative purposes Piper Sandler also included information on a possible range of values that VCB shareholders would maintain, (f) pro forma dividends per share, (g) ratio of buyer’s stock price to its tangible book value, (h) VCB’s familiarity with buyer and any existing commercial relationships and (i) perceived ability to complete the transactionit believed

Company A could propose if it was still interested in acquiring Bay Banks. The Bay Banks Board engaged in a timely manner.

After consideringhigh level discussion on the merits of each ofthe three offers and determined to give the proposals and after discussions with representatives of Sandler O’Neill and of Hunton,additional consideration over the VCBMarch 20 weekend.

At a March 23, 2020 special meeting, the Bay Banks Board instructed Sandler O’Neill to invite Blue Ridge, Institution A, Institution B and Institution C to conduct additional due diligencecontinued its discussion on VCB, includingon-site due diligence visits with VCB’s management, and to submit revisednon-bindingthe indications of interest the company received on March 18. A representative from Williams Mullen was present at the meeting. Given the unprecedented and rapidly changing nature of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Bay Banks Board also invited a representative from a second financial advisory firm serving the community bank industry (not Piper Sandler) to VCB byattend this meeting and provide another perspective on COVID-19’s impact on the market and the financial industry. The financial advisor stated that the effect on the stock market was substantial, with significant declines across all industries, and that bank stocks were hit particularly hard as investors became concerned about borrowers’ ability to pay and low interest rates further reducing earnings. The advisor also noted that most merger activity had been suspended as companies were focused on assessing the impact of COVID-19 on their own operations and implementing business continuity plans, and that parties who were in merger discussions may also be pausing due to concerns about credit quality given the current unsettled environment. The financial advisor then left the board meeting.

The Bay Banks Board further considered the March 18 indications of interest and Company A’s interest in Bay Banks, as well as the significant market changes and unsettled business environment as a result of COVID-19. Due primarily to the distressed business environment and unprecedented operating conditions in dealing with the pandemic, including rising unemployment, increasing requests for loan deferrals and complying with stay at home orders, the Bay Banks Board determined that it would not be in the best interest of shareholders to further pursue a transaction at that time.

On April 26, 2019.8, 2020, Company A submitted another unsolicited written nonbinding indication of interest to acquire Bay Banks. The offer was essentially the same as the January 8 indication of interest except that Company A had reduced its offer to $6.75 for each Bay Banks share, or approximately $90.0 million in aggregate merger consideration. Bay Banks’ management shared the indication of interest with Piper Sandler and Williams Mullen.

From March 26, 2019, toOn April 26, 2019,21, 2020, the four financial institutions conductedBay Banks Board held a comprehensive due diligence review of VCB, including meetings with executive management of VCBspecial meeting to discuss various matters. During this time, Blue Ridge management conducted additional diligenceCompany A’s April 8 indication of VCB, continued its financial analysisinterest. Representatives of a transaction with VCBPiper Sandler and determined thatWilliams Mullen were present at the benefitsmeeting. Representatives of such a transaction warranted moving forward in the process. At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Blue Ridge Board and strategic planning committee on April 17, 2019, managementPiper Sandler provided an update on the statusthen current market conditions, reporting that there was still volatility and uncertainty in the markets, and bank stocks had continued to perform poorly since the last time the board had met. Representatives of Piper Sandler also reviewed Company A’s April 8 offer and noted that it was basically within the same valuation range as the January 8 offer, based on the current stock prices of Company A and Bay Banks. Representatives of Williams Mullen reminded the Bay Banks Board of the fiduciary duties’ discussion during the January 23 board meeting, and again provided information on the standards of director conduct under Virginia law when evaluating merger offers. The Bay Banks Board engaged in a thorough discussion of market conditions and Company A’s revised offer. Among other things, the board discussed the prolonged uncertainty, volatility and business impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Bay Banks and its customers, as well as the significant management attention required to be devoted to the company’s operations from a business continuity perspective due to COVID-19. In light of these conditions, the Bay Banks Board instructed management to update the company’s strategic financial plan to address the current environment and determined that more time and information would be needed to assess Company A’s offer. The Bay Banks Board also directed management to contact Company A to request an extension of its offer deadline.

On May 8, 2020, Messrs. Greene and Scott contacted a representative of Company A, who agreed to such extension. Mr. Greene also suggested that an in-person meeting with the Company A representative may be an appropriate next step, and Company A’s representative tentatively agreed and informed Messrs. Greene and Scott that he would contact them at a later time with open dates for a meeting. The representative of Company A did not contact Messrs. Greene and Scott after this conversation to suggest meeting dates and a meeting never occurred.

Also during May 2020, Mr. Plum contacted Mr. Greene by phone. The two discussed the current state of the banking market and their banks and determined to remain in contact to continue informal discussions regarding a combination.

At a June 3, 2020 special meeting of the Bay Banks Board, management presented an updated three-year strategic financial plan and projected outlook for the company, and members of the board asked questions of and received answers from management on the financial plan. The Bay Banks Board also reviewed the actions taken since receiving Company A’s January 8 indication of interest, including the process in February and March of soliciting interest from other financial institutions and the results of such process. The Bay Banks Board and management also engaged in a substantial review and discussion of strategic alternatives, including Bay Banks’ prospects for organic growth on a stand-alone basis and a combination with another financial institution. The review included a discussion of Company A’s April 8 indication of interest and the nonbinding indication of interest submitted by Blue Ridge, which was the proposal with the highest offer in mid-March. Mr. Greene also provided information to the Bay Banks Board about several preliminary conversations he had recently with Mr. Plum. In addition, representatives of Piper Sandler were present at the meeting and presented an update on the banking market, a net present value analysis of Bay Banks, and a high-level analysis of a potential transactioncombination with Blue Ridge. The Bay Banks Board and its due diligence of VCB.management discussed how the business operating environment for banks during the COVID-19 pandemic, while still challenging, had become more settled since the board meeting on March 23. Following thatsubstantial discussion, the Blue RidgeBay Banks Board authorized Blue Ridge management to work toward preparingexplore negotiations with Blue Ridge’s management for the purpose of entering into a revisednon-bindingnonbinding indication of interest between the companies relating to submit to VCB by April 26, 2019.a merger transaction.

On April 26, 2019,June 8, 2020, Messrs. Greene and Plum met to discuss the state of matters in the macroeconomy and the impact of COVID-19 on their respective companies. The two agreed that based on market conditions and the impact of COVID-19 it made sense to continue conversations around a strategic combination to provide additional scale and resources.

On June 18, 2020, the Bay Banks Board held a regular meeting at which representatives of Piper Sandler and Williams Mullen were present. The following significant terms of the March 18, 2020 nonbinding indication of interest from Blue Ridge were again reviewed: (i) the exchange ratio range of 0.4440 to 0.4813 would result in an implied per share consideration of $7.06 to $7.66 based on Blue Ridge’s stock price on June 18, 2020; (ii) Bay Banks shareholders would own 51-53% of the combined company; (iii) the board of directors of the combined company would consist of seven Blue Ridge directors and five Bay Banks directors; (iv) the change in control arrangements in place for Bay Banks officers would be honored; and (v) the combined bank headquarters would be in Richmond. Representatives of Piper Sandler presented and reviewed stand-alone projections for Bay Banks and Blue Ridge and a pro forma financial model for a combination of Bay Banks and Blue Ridge, based on publicly available information and other information obtained from the companies. The representatives of Piper Sandler discussed with the Bay Banks Board that the transaction would likely be considered a merger of equals and, although Bay Banks is larger in terms of asset size and its shareholders would own more than 50% of the combined company, based on the financial information available, including that Blue Ridge’s stock was then trading at higher multiples, the acquirer would likely be Blue Ridge. The representatives of Piper Sandler informed the Bay Banks Board that this structure is not unusual, and similar transactions were reviewed. Representatives of Piper Sandler noted that Piper Sandler does not as a matter of practice provide any legal or accounting advice. The business advantages of the transaction were also highlighted, such as a more significant Virginia franchise, a combined company with total assets of over $2 billion providing greater economies of scale, opportunities for increased non-interest income, and a strengthened capital position providing the opportunity for future growth. Upon completion of the Piper Sandler presentation and after management discussion, the Bay Banks Board determined that it needed additional time to review the materials and information presented and discussed in order to make a more informed decision. The Bay Banks Board also directed management and Piper Sandler to request that Blue Ridge increase and fix the exchange ratio at 0.5200 and that the combined board be increased to 13 directors, with Bay Banks having six director representatives.

On June 29, 2020, a special meeting of the Blue Ridge Board was held with representatives of Raymond James present by telephone. Representatives of Raymond James reviewed updated financial aspects of the proposed transaction and an updated non-bindingnonbinding indication of interest. Blue Ridge management discussed with the Blue Ridge Board the results of due diligence performed to date and the changes from the initial indication of interest that had been submitted to VCB. Blue Ridge’s revised indication of interest increased the cash portion of the merger consideration to $58.00 per share.Bay Banks. Following thorough discussion, the Blue Ridge Board authorized Blue Ridge management to submit thea revisednon-binding nonbinding indication of interest to the VCBBay Banks Board on the terms discussed during the meeting.

OfAt a June 29, 2020 special meeting, the four candidates invited to perform additional due diligence and submit aBay Banks Board reviewed the revisednon-binding indication of interest three candidates, includingthat Blue Ridge submittednon-binding indicationsdelivered on June 29, 2020. Mr. Greene updated the Bay Banks Board on discussions regarding the proposed terms of the transaction that he had with Mr. Plum since the last board meeting. Representatives of Piper Sandler attended the meeting and reviewed the changes of Blue Ridge’s offer from its March 18, 2020 nonbinding indication of interest, to VCB on April 26, 2019. Institution C elected not to continue withwhich were as follows: (i) the process. The three revised proposals consisted of mixed cash and stock consideration, with percentages ranging from 60% stock to 80% stock and with aggregate implied per share consideration ranging from $55.00 to $60.68. The Blue Ridge revised proposal consisted of mixed consideration with 60% stock and 40% cash, with cash consideration of $58.00 per share and a fixed exchange ratio (withoutincreased from a cap or collar)range of 0.4440-0.4813 to 0.5000 (no range), which increased the post-merger ownership for Bay Banks shareholders from 52-53% to 54%; (ii) the representation of Bay Banks directors on the combined company’s board of directors was increased from five to six; and (iii) director and officer “tail” insurance coverage was increased from five to six years. The Bay Banks Board was informed by representatives of Piper Sandler that resultedthe new exchange ratio was essentially 5-10% higher in price and represented an aggregate implied purchase price of $60.68 per share and an aggregate value of $43.5 million$7.76 based on the closing price of Blue Ridge’s common stock on AprilJune 26, 2019. Institution A’s aggregate2020. Representatives of Piper Sandler also noted that the offered merger consideration was approximately a 28-30% premium over the recent trading prices of Bay Banks common stock and implied purchase price was $57.98a $0.29 per share resultingdividend. Representatives of Williams Mullen were present at the meeting and provided certain publicly available information on a lawsuit regarding the employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”) of VCB that Blue Ridge inherited as a result of its acquisition of VCB in an aggregate valueDecember 2019. Representatives of $41.6 million basedWilliams Mullen also informed the board that it had represented Blue Ridge in that merger, had a conflict of interest with respect to advising Bay Banks about ESOP litigation and that it was advisable for Bay Banks to seek independent legal representation relating to the litigation. After discussion, the Bay Banks Board approved and accepted the terms of Blue Ridge’s June 26 nonbinding indication of interest and authorized management to execute the same. The Bay Banks Board also instructed management to move forward with thorough due diligence on Blue Ridge, including with respect to Blue Ridge’s loan portfolio and the closing priceESOP lawsuit.

Throughout the month of Institution A’s stockJuly 2020, Blue Ridge conducted a comprehensive due diligence review of Bay Banks, including meetings with executive management of Bay Banks to discuss various matters, continued financial analysis of a transaction with Bay Banks, and review of third-party consultant’s report on April 26, 2019. Institution B’s aggregate implied purchase price was $55.00 per share resulting in an aggregate value of $39.5 million based on the closing price of Institution B’s stock on April 26, 2019.Bay Bank’s loan portfolio.

AOn July 16, 2020, Bay Banks held a special meeting of the VCBBay Banks Board. Representatives of Piper Sandler, Williams Mullen and the law firm of Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. (“K&C”) were present. Mr. Greene informed the Bay Banks Board that Bay Banks’ due diligence on Blue Ridge commenced after the indication of interest was heldexecuted. He also mentioned that Bay Banks and Blue Ridge hired an independent third-party consultant to conduct a review of each company’s loan portfolio, and that the review should be completed within two weeks. Representatives of Williams Mullen provided an overview of employment agreements between Bay Banks and certain officers and the impact the merger may have on April 30, 2019those arrangements. Mr. Greene stated that in response to the Bay Banks Board’s request for outside legal counsel to assist with due diligence related to the litigation involving Virginia Community’s ESOP, K&C was engaged. The representatives of Sandler O’Neill and of HuntonK&C then reviewed the present to review the revised indications of interest. A representative of Sandler O’Neill presented a financial analysis of Blue Ridge, Institution A and Institution B, andstatus of the proposed merger consideration described incase, each of their proposals.the allegations in the lawsuit, what K&C believed to be potential and factual defenses with respect to each allegation, insurance coverage, and its assessment of the lawsuit and potential damages. The Sandler O’Neill representative also presented a net present value analysisBay Banks Board asked questions of, VCB on a stand-alone basis utilizing internal financial projections for VCB forand received answers from, K&C with respect to the year ending December 31, 2019, as well as an estimated long-term annual earnings per share growth rate forESOP lawsuit. At the years thereafter, as provided by senior managementconclusion of VCB. Hunton representatives discussed the purpose for the meeting, and the legal standards and responsibilities of the directors with regard to matters before them. The VCBBay Banks Board considered at length whether or notauthorized management to move forward with the negotiation of a merger transaction, the merits of stock versus cash and percentages of mixed consideration, and the risks and benefits of continuing the process with only one of the parties. The VCB Board determined that the Blue Ridge proposal represented the best combination of high valuation and low execution risk relative to the other proposals because (a) the Blue Ridge proposal had the highest aggregate implied purchase price and aggregate value, (b) Blue Ridge required a relatively short 30-day exclusivity period, (c) Blue Ridge projected that the transaction would close in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2019 and (d) VCB management’s familiarityagreement with Blue Ridge’s management based on their existing purchasing card commercial relationship. Following this discussion, the VCB BoardRidge.

authorized management to advance the merger discussions withOn July 21, 2020, representatives of Blue Ridge and to grant Blue Ridge aBay Banks met 30-dayin-person period of exclusivity to conduct additional due diligence of, and negotiate a definitive merger agreement with VCB. On May 3, 2019, VCBask questions regarding, each party’s loan portfolio and Blue Ridge entered into a letter of intent containing a30-day exclusivity period.lending operations.

On May 4, 2019, Williams Mullen,July 27, 2020, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP (“Troutman Pepper”), legal counsel for Blue Ridge, delivered a draft of a proposed definitive merger agreement containing the proposed complete terms of the transaction. During the period from May 4, 2019 through May 13, 2019,August 12, 2020, the parties and their legal counsel exchanged drafts and negotiated changes to the draft merger agreement in an effort to resolve all open issues and to reach a final definitive merger agreement. The parties engaged in discussions regarding various transaction terms, including the composition of the board of directors of the combined company, the circumstances under which the VCB Board would have the right to entertain superior third-party offers prior to the closing of the merger, the circumstances under which each of the VCB Board and the Blue Ridge Board can change their recommendations to their respective shareholders that they approve the merger, the termination fee that would be payable by each of VCB and Blue Ridge if the merger agreement is terminated under certain circumstances, the period of time that Blue Ridge commits to maintain the compensation for continuing VCB employees at no less than pre-merger levels, the circumstances under which certain former VCB employees are entitled to severance from the combined company, the threshold for the VCB minimum tangible equity value closing condition, the affirmative and negative covenants that would be applicable to each of VCB and Blue Ridge prior to the closing of the merger and the customary representations and warranties of each of VCB and Blue Ridge. During this time, management of the parties and their respective financial advisors continued discussions and additional due diligence on both VCBBay Banks and Blue Ridge was performed. Among other things, Blue Ridge populated a virtual data room to facilitate the performance of due diligence of it by VCB. The parties also provided drafts of their respective disclosure schedules to the merger agreement and discussed other aspects of the proposed transaction and merger integration issues. During this period, Blue Ridge also negotiated the terms of the employment agreements to be entered into between Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank and each of A. Preston Moore Jr., VCB’sRandal R. Greene, Bay Banks’ President and Chief Executive Officer, and Thomas M. Crowder, VCB’sJudy C. Gavant, Bay Banks’ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer,Susan S. Pittman, Executive Vice President of Virginia Commonwealth Bank, each to be effective upon the consummation of the proposed merger. Messrs. MooreMr. Greene, Ms. Gavant and CrowderMs. Pittman, as well as other Bay Banks officers with employment or change in control agreements with Bay Banks, were advised by separate independent counsel in connection with the employment agreements.

Also on July 27, 2020, the Bay Banks Board held a special meeting at which management provided an update on the status of the merger negotiations and Bay Banks’ due diligence review of Blue Ridge to date. Representatives from the independent third-party consulting firm engaged by Bay Banks’ management to conduct a review and analysis on Blue Ridge’s loan portfolio were present and reported its findings to the Bay Banks Board. Management commented on Blue Ridge’s loan portfolio and reviewed a comparison of the loan portfolios of the two companies. A report on Blue Ridge’s mortgage operations was also provided to the Bay Banks Board.

On May 10, 2019,July 28, 2020, representatives of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks, with the VCBassistance of their respective financial and legal advisors, gathered by phone to review business, financial and other information regarding each company. During these meetings, members of management of each of the companies, with the assistance of their advisors, engaged in a series of discussions and asked and answered questions regarding, each company’s respective businesses.

At an August 3, 2020 special meeting of the Bay Banks Board, management provided an update on the status of the merger negotiations and Bay Banks’ continued due diligence investigation of Blue Ridge’s operations.

On the afternoon of August 12, 2020, the Bay Banks Board held a special meeting to discussconsider the draft merger agreement and related issues. Also present were representativesterms of Sandler O’Neill and Hunton. Hunton representatives discussed the purpose for the meeting and the legal standards and responsibilities of the directors with regard to the matters before them. The purpose of the meeting was to provide the VCB Board with an opportunity to review, consider, and discuss the potential merger. Hunton representatives reviewed the draft merger agreement and related ancillary documents with the VCB Board, copies of which were delivered to each director prior to the meeting, and responded to questions, and engaged in discussion, regarding various transaction terms, including the circumstances under which the VCB Board would have the right to entertain superior third-party offers prior to the closing of the merger, the termination fee that would be payable by VCB if the merger agreement were terminated under certain circumstances, and the affirmative and negative covenants that would be applicable to VCB and Virginia Community Bank prior to the closing of the merger. Hunton representatives also walked the VCB Board through the remaining open points in the draft merger agreement and related ancillary documents and received guidance on those items from management and the VCB Board. VCB management and representatives of Hunton also reported on the status of their due diligence review of Blue Ridge. A Sandler O’Neill representative reviewed with the VCB Board the background of the process which had been undertaken to that point, and presented a financial analysis of Blue Ridge and of the proposed merger consideration.

On the afternoon of May 13, 2019, the VCB Board held a special telephonic meeting to further consider the proposed merger with Blue Ridge. Representatives of Sandler O’Neill and Hunton also joinedAt the meeting, by telephone. Representativesrepresentatives of Piper Sandler O’Neill deliveredreviewed and discussed with the Bay Banks Board its financial analyses of Bay Banks, Blue Ridge and the proposed merger. Piper Sandler rendered its oral opinion to the VCBBay Banks Board, its oral opinion, which was subsequently confirmed in writing by delivery of Piper Sandler’s written opinion dated August 12, 2020, to the effect that, based onas of August 12, 2020 and subject to the procedures followed, assumptions limitations,made, matters considered and qualifications and conditions set forth inlimitations on the review undertaken by Piper Sandler, O’Neill written opinion, as of that date, the merger consideration to be receivedexchange ratio in the proposed merger by VCB common shareholders was fair, from a financial point of view, to such holders. Hunton representatives then requestedthe holders of Bay Banks common stock. See ��—Opinion of Bay Banks’ Financial Advisor.”

Representatives of Williams Mullen also were present at the meeting and received confirmation fromdiscussed with the directors that eachBay Banks Board the legal standards applicable to its decisions and actions with respect to its consideration of the directors present hadproposed merger. Williams Mullen reviewed in detail the draftproposed merger agreement resolutions and other ancillary material providedrelated transaction documents, copies of which were delivered to each director before the directors prior to the special meeting, and addressed additional questions. Hunton representatives also reiteratedinformed the Bay Banks Board that pursuant tothe terms of the merger agreement,had been finalized between the directors would need to sign shareholder support agreements, which would require them to vote their shares in favorparties. Following extensive review, discussion and consideration of the merger. Thereafter,presentations from Piper Sandler and Williams Mullen, and after considering the VCB Board received and considered resolutions concerning the transaction. The membersproposed terms of the VCB Board unanimously approved the merger agreement and transactions set forth thereinother transaction documents, the Bay Banks Board unanimously voted to approve the merger, approve and authorized Mr. Moore to execute and deliveradopt the merger agreement, and takedirected Mr. Greene to finalize and execute a definitive merger agreement on the other actions necessary to effectterms presented at the transaction.meeting.

On

Also on the afternoon of May 13, 2019,August 12, 2020, the Blue Ridge Board held a special meeting to consider the proposed merger with VCB. The purpose of the meeting was to provide the Blue Ridge Board with an opportunity to review, consider, and discuss the potential merger and the merger agreement. Management reviewed for the Blue Ridge Board the progress of its negotiations with VCBBay Banks and reported on the status of its due diligence review of VCB.Bay Banks. Representatives from Raymond James and Williams MullenTroutman Pepper also joined this meeting and provided an update on the status of merger discussions. Also atFollowing discussion, the meeting, representatives of Raymond James reviewed itspresented their financial analysis ofwith respect to the terms ofexchange ratio in the proposed merger pursuant to the merger includingagreement and rendered the merger consideration, and deliveredoral opinion of Raymond James to the Blue Ridge Board (in its oral opinion (which was subsequently confirmed in writing)capacity as such), to the effect that, as of August 12, 2020 and based onupon and subject to the various assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered, and qualifications and limitations describedon the scope of the review undertaken by Raymond James as set forth in its opinion, the exchange ratio in the opinion,proposed merger pursuant to the merger considerationagreement was fair, from a financial point of view, to Blue Ridge. See “—Opinion of Blue Ridge’s Financial Advisor.”

Representatives of Williams MullenTroutman Pepper also discussed with the Blue Ridge Board the legal standards of conduct applicable to its deliberations, decisions and actions with respect to its consideration of the proposed merger and reviewed in detail the proposed merger agreement and related agreements, copies of which were delivered to each director before the meeting. Following extensive review and discussion and consideration of the presentations from Raymond James and Williams Mullen,Troutman Pepper, the Blue Ridge Board unanimously voted to approve the merger, approve and adopt the merger agreement and directed Brian K. Plum, President and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Ridge, to finalize and execute a definitive merger agreement on the terms presented at the meeting.

VCBBay Banks and Blue Ridge executed the merger agreement the evening of May 13, 2019August 12, 2020 and publicly announced the transaction before the stock markets opened on the morning of May 14, 2019August 13, 2020 in a press release issued jointly by Blue Ridge and VCB.Bay Banks.

Blue Ridge’s Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Blue Ridge Board

In reaching its determination to approve and adopt the merger agreement, and to recommend the merger agreement to Blue Ridge shareholders, the Blue Ridge Board consulted with Blue Ridge’s management and its financial and legal advisors, and considered a number of factors, including the following:

 

its knowledge of VCB’sBay Banks’ financial condition, earnings, business operations and prospects, taking into account the results of Blue Ridge’s extensive due diligence investigation of VCBBay Banks and its loan portfolio;

 

the strategic opportunities associated with expansion into complementary geographic markets in central Virginia and the Piedmont Triad of Virginia in which VCBBay Banks operates, and the ability to leverage the relocation of Blue Ridge’s relocation of itsand Blue Ridge Bank’s headquarters to Charlottesville, Virginia and Richmond, Virginia, respectively, to continue its expansion into attractive, high growth markets;

 

the advantages of being part of a larger institution with over $800 millionnearly $2.5 billion in assets, including a better ability to leverage overhead costs and the potential for operating efficiencies and increased profitability, particularly in light of the regulatory and competitive environments and the effects of continued rapid consolidation in the financial services industry generally;

 

the compatibility of Blue Ridge’s business, operations and culture with those of VCB, including the opportunity for further growth in complementary lines of business such as purchase and credit cards, payroll, insurance, mortgage,for diversification of revenue composition, including expanded opportunities for lending and qualified intermediary services;

the attractiveness of VCB’s low cost funding base to support future growth;fee income;

 

the expectation that the combined company will be better positioned to compete and grow its business and will have superior future earnings and prospects compared to Blue Ridge on an independent basis;

 

the greater potential for increased liquidity in the market for common stock and higher trading multiples of tangible book value and earnings per share of the combined company compared to an institution of Blue Ridge’s current size;

Blue Ridge’s expectations and analyses of the financial metrics of the merger, including potential cost saving opportunities, expected earnings per share accretion and manageable dilution toprojected tangible book value accretion of approximately 3.75 years;over 7.0%;

 

the financial analyses and other information presentedanalysis prepared by Raymond James to the Blue Ridge Board with respect to the merger and the opinion delivered to the Blue Ridge Board (in its capacity as such) by Raymond James on August 12, 2020, and based upon and subject to the effect that,assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered, and qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken by Raymond James in preparing the opinion, as ofto the date of that opinion, the merger consideration was fair to Blue Ridgefairness, from a financial point of view;view, of the exchange ratio in the merger pursuant to the merger agreement to Blue Ridge, as more fully described below in the section titled “—Opinion of Blue Ridge’s Financial Advisor”;

 

the corporate governance and social aspects of the merger, including relative representation on the board of directors of the combined company and the added strength and depth of experience of the members of VCB’sBay Banks’ management team who will join Blue Ridge’s management team following the merger;

 

the proportionate equity ownership of legacy Blue Ridge shareholders in the combined company;

the anticipated impact on the communities served by Blue Ridge and VCB,Bay Banks, and the increased ability to serve the communities and its customer base with responsive commercial banking services and a larger branch network;

 

the likelihood that the merger will be completed on a timely basis, including the likelihood that the merger will receive all necessary regulatory approvals in a timely manner; and

 

the ability of Blue Ridge’s management team to successfully integrate and operate the businesses of Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks after the merger.

The Blue Ridge Board also considered a number of potential risks and uncertainties associated with the merger in connection with its deliberation of the proposed transaction, including, without limitation, the following:

 

the challenges of integrating VCB’sBay Banks’ business, operations and employees with those of Blue Ridge;

 

the risk that the benefits and cost savings sought in the merger would not be fully realized;

 

the substantial merger and integration related expenses, estimated at approximately $3.2 million after tax;

 

the risk that the merger would not be consummated;

 

the effect of the public announcement of the merger on Blue Ridge’s customer relationships and its ability to retain employees;

the unique operating challenges and risks posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing responses thereto; and

 

the risks of the type and nature described under “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors.”

In the judgment of the Blue Ridge Board, the potential benefits of the merger outweigh these considerations.

The preceding discussion of the information and factors considered by the Blue Ridge Board is not intended to be exhaustive, but, rather, includes all of the material factors considered by it in connection with its evaluation of the merger. In reaching its determination to approve and adopt the merger agreement and recommend that Blue Ridge shareholders approve the merger agreement, the Blue Ridge Board did not quantify, rank or otherwise assign any relative or specific weights to the factors considered in reaching that determination. In addition, the Blue Ridge Board did not undertake to make any specific determination as to whether any factor, or any particular aspect of any factor, supported or did not support its ultimate determination. Moreover, in considering

the information and factors described above, individual directors may have given differing weights to different factors. The Blue Ridge Board based its determination on the totality of the information presented.

The Blue Ridge Board unanimously determined that the merger agreement is in the best interests of Blue Ridge and its shareholders. Accordingly, the Blue Ridge Board unanimously approved and adopted the merger agreement and unanimously recommends that shareholders vote “FOR” the Blue Ridge merger proposal.

Opinion of Blue Ridge’s Financial Advisor

Blue Ridge retained Raymond James to act as its investment bankingfinancial advisor in connection with Blue Ridge’s consideration of a possible acquisition of VCB.on July 13, 2020. Blue Ridge selected Raymond James as a financial advisor because it is a globally-recognized investment banking firm offering a full range of investment banking services to its clients. In the ordinary course of its investment banking business, Raymond James is regularly engaged in the valuation of financial institutions and their securities in connection with mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.

Pursuant to that engagement, the Blue Ridge Board requested that Raymond James deliveredevaluate the fairness, from a financial point of view, to Blue Ridge of the exchange ratio in the merger pursuant to the merger agreement.

At the August 12, 2020 meeting of the Blue Ridge Board, representatives of Raymond James rendered its oral opinion dated August 12, 2020 to the Blue Ridge Board which was subsequently confirmed in writing,(in its capacity as such), as to the fairness, as of May 13, 2019, andsuch date, from a financial point of view, to Blue Ridge of the exchange ratio in the merger pursuant to the merger agreement, based upon and subject to the assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and qualifications and limitations on the scope of review undertaken by Raymond James in preparing the opinion, as to the fairness of the merger consideration, from a financial point of view, to Blue Ridge. Raymond James provided its opinion for the information and assistance of the Blue Ridge Board (in its capacity as such) in connection with its consideration of the financial terms of the merger and the opinion relates only to the fairness of the merger consideration, from a financial point of view, to Blue Ridge. Raymond James’ opinion does not address the underlying business decisions of Blue Ridge to engage in the merger, the form or structure of the merger, the relative merits of the merger as compared to any other alternative business strategies that might exist for Blue Ridge, or the effect of any other transaction in which Blue Ridge might engage. Neither Raymond James’ opinion nor the summarypreparation of its opinion and the related analyses set forth in this joint proxy statement/prospectus are intended to be, and do not constitute, advice or a recommendation to the Blue Ridge Board or any shareholder as to how to act or vote with respect to the merger or related matters.opinion.

The full text of the written opinion of Raymond James is attached as Appendix B to this joint proxy statement/prospectus and is incorporated by reference herein.prospectus. The summary of the opinion of Raymond James set forth in this documentjoint proxy statement/prospectus is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of thesuch written opinion. Holders of Blue Ridge common stock are urged to read thethis opinion carefully in its entirety. The opinion of Raymond James’ opinionJames speaks only as of the date of the opinion. Raymond James’ opinion and does not reflect any developments that may occur or may have occurred after the date of its opinion and prior to the completion of the merger.

Raymond James provided its opinion for the information of the Blue Ridge Board (in its capacity as such) in connection with, and for purposes of, its consideration of the exchange ratio in the merger pursuant to the merger agreement and its opinion only addresses whether the exchange ratio in the merger pursuant to the merger agreement was fair, from a financial point of view, to Blue Ridge. The opinion of Raymond James does not address any other term or aspect of the merger agreement or the merger contemplated thereby. The Raymond James opinion does not constitute a recommendation to the Blue Ridge Board or to any holder of Blue Ridge common stock as to how the Blue Ridge Board, such shareholder or any other person should vote or otherwise act with respect to the merger or any other matter. Raymond James does not express any opinion as to the likely trading range of Blue Ridge common stock following the merger, which may vary depending on numerous factors that generally impact the price of securities or on the financial condition of Blue Ridge at that time.

In connection with its review of the proposed merger and the preparation of its opinion, Raymond James, among other things:

 

reviewed the financial terms and conditions as stated in the draft dated August 8, 2020 of the merger agreement dated May 11, 2019;agreement;

reviewed certain information related to the historical condition and prospects of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks, as made available to Raymond James by or on behalf of Blue Ridge, including, but not limited to, (a) financial projections for each of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks certified by the management of Blue Ridge (together, the “Projections”) and (b) certain forecasts and estimates of potential cost savings,

operating efficiencies, revenue effects, and other pro forma financial adjustments then-expected to result from the merger, as prepared by management of Blue Ridge (the “Pro Forma Financial Adjustments”);

reviewed Blue Ridge’s and Bay Banks’ (a) audited financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017; and (b) unaudited financial statements for the six month period ended June 30, 2020;

 

reviewed Blue Ridge’s and VCB’s audited and unaudited financial statements;

reviewed Blue Ridge’s and VCB’sBay Banks’ recent public filings and certain other publicly available information regarding Blue Ridge and VCB;

reviewed certain information related to the historical, current and future operations, financial condition and prospects of VCB and Blue Ridge made available to Raymond James by Blue Ridge, including, but not limited to, (a) financial projections prepared by the management of Blue Ridge relating to VCB for the periods ending December 31, 2019 through December 31, 2023, as approved for Raymond James’ use by Blue Ridge, which are referred to in this section as the “Projections”, and (b) certain forecasts and estimates of potential cost savings, operating efficiencies, revenue effects, and other synergies expected to result from the merger, all as prepared by management of Blue Ridge, which are referred to in this section as the “Synergies”;Bay Banks;

 

reviewed the financial and operating performance of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks and those of other selected public companies that Raymond James deemed to be relevant;

 

considered the publicly available financial terms of certain transactions Raymond James deemed to be relevant;

reviewed the currentthen-current and historical market prices and trading volume for Blue Ridge’s public shares,Ridge common stock and for Bay Banks common stock, and the currentthen-current market prices of the publicly traded securities of certain other companies that Raymond James deemed to be relevant;

compared the relative contributions of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks to certain financial statistics of the combined company on a pro forma basis;

reviewed certain potential pro forma financial effects of the merger on earnings per share, capitalization and financial ratios of Blue Ridge;

 

conducted such other financial studies, analyses and inquiries and considered such other information and factors as Raymond James deemed appropriate;

 

reviewed such other financial studies, analyses and inquiries and such other information and factors as Raymond James deemed appropriate;

reviewedreceived a certificate dated May 12, 2019, addressed to Raymond James from a member of senior management of Blue Ridge regarding, among other things, the accuracy of financialthe information, data and dataother materials (financial or otherwise) provided to, or discussed with, Raymond James by or on behalf of Blue Ridge; and

 

discussed with members of the senior management of each of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks certain information relating to the aforementioned and any other matters which Raymond James deemed relevant to its inquiry forincluding, but not limited to, the purposespast and then-current business operations of its opinion.Blue Ridge and Bay Banks, respectively, and the financial condition and future prospects and operations of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks, respectively.

With Blue Ridge’sRidge’s consent, Raymond James has assumed and relied upon the accuracy and completeness of all information supplied by or on behalf ofBlue Ridge, or otherwise reviewed by or discussed with Raymond James, and Raymond James has undertaken nodid not undertake any duty or responsibility to, nor did Raymond James, independently verify any of such information. Raymond James has not made or obtained an independent appraisal of the assets, the collateral securing assets or the liabilities (contingent or otherwise) of VCB or Blue Ridge, nor has Raymond James been furnished with any such evaluations or appraisals. Raymond James is not an expert in the evaluation of loan and lease portfolios for purposes of assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses or any other reserves; accordingly Raymond James has assumed that such allowances and reserves are in the aggregate adequate to cover such losses and comply fully with applicable law, regulatory policy and sound banking practices as of May 13, 2019. Raymond James renders no opinion or evaluation on the collectability of any assets or the future performance of any loans of Blue Ridge, VCB or any of their respective subsidiaries. Furthermore, Raymond James has undertakenundertook no independent analysis of any potential or actual litigation, regulatory action, possible unasserted claims or other contingent liabilities, to which VCB or Blue Ridge isor Bay Banks was a party or may behave been subject, or of any governmental investigation of any possible unasserted claims or other contingent liabilities to which VCB or Blue Ridge isor Bay Banks was a party or may bebecome subject. With Blue Ridge’s consent, thisthe opinion makesof Raymond James made no assumption concerning, and therefore doesdid not consider, the potential effects of any such litigation, claims or investigations or possible assertionsassertions. Raymond James did not make or obtain an independent appraisal of claims, outcomesthe assets or damages arising outliabilities (contingent or otherwise) of any such matters.Blue Ridge or of Bay Banks. With respect to the Projections, Pro Forma Financial Adjustments, and any other information and data provided to or otherwise reviewed by or discussed with Raymond James, Raymond James, has, with Blue Ridge’s consent, assumed that the Projections, Pro Forma Financial Adjustments and such other information and data have beenwere reasonably prepared in good faith on bases reflecting the best currentlythen-currently available estimates and judgments of management of Blue Ridge and Raymond James has relied upon Blue Ridge to advise Raymond James promptly if any information previously provided became inaccurate or was required to be updated during the period of its review. Accordingly,With respect to the future estimates of potential cost savings, operating efficiencies, revenue effects, one-time costs and other financial adjustments expected to

result from the merger (the “Synergies”) underlying the Pro Forma Financial Adjustments, Raymond James, with Blue Ridge’s consent, assumed that they will be realized in rendering its opinion, Raymond James’ reliance upon Blue Ridge management as to the reasonablenessamounts and achievability of such information includes reliance uponat the judgments and assessments of Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge management with respect to such differences.time periods indicated thereby. Raymond James expressesexpressed no opinion with respect to the Projections, or the assumptions on which they are based. Furthermore, upon the advice of management of Blue Ridge, Raymond James has assumed that the estimated Synergies reviewed by Raymond James have been reasonably prepared in good faith on bases reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments of the management of Blue Ridge and that the Synergies will be realized in the amounts and the time periods indicated thereby, and Raymond James expresses no opinion with respect to suchPro Forma Financial Adjustments, Synergies or the assumptions on which they arewere based. Raymond James relied upon and assumed without independent verification, that the final form of the merger agreement would be substantially similar to the draft reviewed by Raymond James, and that the merger willwould be consummated in accordance with the terms of the merger agreement without waiver or amendment of any conditions thereto and without adjustment to the merger consideration.thereto. Furthermore, Raymond James has assumed, in all respects material to its analysis, that the representations and warranties of each party contained in the merger agreement arewere true and correct and that each such party willwould perform all of the covenants and agreements required to be performed by it under the merger agreement without waiver or modification.being waived. Raymond James has relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, that (i) the merger willwould be consummated in a manner that complies in all respects with all applicable international, federal and state statutes, rules and regulations, and (ii) all governmental, regulatory andor other consents and approvals necessary for the consummation of the merger willwould be obtained and that no delay, limitations, restrictions or conditions willwould be imposed or amendments, modifications or waivers made that would have an effect on the merger, VCB,Bay Banks or Blue Ridge that would be material to its analysesanalysis or this opinion.

Raymond James expressesexpressed no opinion as to the underlying business decision to effect the merger, the structure or tax consequences of the merger, or the availability or advisability of any alternatives to the merger. Raymond James provided advice to Blue Ridge with respect to the proposed merger. Raymond James did not, however, recommend any specific amount of consideration or that any specific consideration constituted the only appropriate consideration for the merger. Raymond James did not solicit indications of interest with respect to a transaction involving Blue Ridge nor did Raymond James advise Blue Ridge with respect to its strategic alternatives. The opinion of Raymond James did not express any opinion as to the likely trading range of Bay Banks common stock or Blue Ridge common stock following announcement or consummation of the merger, which have varied or may vary depending on numerous factors that generally impact the price of securities or on the financial condition of Bay Banks and Blue Ridge at that time. The Raymond James opinion iswas limited to the fairness, of the merger consideration, from a financial point of view, of the exchange ratio in the merger pursuant to the merger agreement to Blue Ridge.

Raymond James expressesexpressed no opinion with respect to any other reasons legal,(legal, business, or otherwise,otherwise) that may support the decision of the Blue Ridge Board to approve or consummate the merger. Furthermore, no opinion, counsel or interpretation iswas intended by Raymond James on matters that require legal, accounting, regulatory or tax advice. It isRaymond James assumed that such opinions, counsel or interpretations havehad been or willwould be obtained from the appropriate professional sources. Furthermore, Raymond James has relied, with the consent of Blue Ridge, on the fact that Blue Ridge has beenwas assisted by legal, accounting and tax advisors, and, Raymond James has, with the consent of Blue Ridge, relied upon and assumed the accuracy and completeness of the assessments by Blue Ridge and its advisors, as to all legal, accounting and tax matters with respect to Blue Ridge, Bay Banks and the merger, including, without limitation, that the merger willwould qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code.Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Raymond James was not an expert in the evaluation of allowances for loan and lease losses and had not independently verified such allowances or reviewed or examined any individual loan or credit files. Raymond James assumed, with Blue Ridge’s consent, that the allowance for loan and lease losses (i) set forth in the respective financial statements of each of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks were adequate to cover such losses, (ii) would be adequate on a pro forma basis for the combined entity and (iii) complied fully with applicable law, regulatory policy and sound banking practices as of the date of such financial statements.

In formulating its opinion, Raymond James has considered only what it understood to be the merger consideration to be paidreceived by Blue Ridge, and Raymond James did not consider, and it expresses nodid not express an opinion on, the fairness of the amount or nature of any compensation to be paid or payable to any of VCB’sthe officers, directors or employees of Blue Ridge, or such class of such persons, in connection with the merger whether relative to the compensation payableconsideration to be received by Blue Ridge or otherwise. Raymond James haswas not been requested to opine as to, and its opinion doesdid not

express an opinion as to or otherwise address, among other things: (i)(1) the fairness of the merger to the holders of any class of securities, creditors or other constituencies of Blue Ridge, or VCB, or to any other party, except and only to the extent expressly set forth in the last sentence of its opinion or (ii)(2) the fairness of the merger to any one class or group of Blue Ridge’s VCB’s, or any other party’s security holders or other constituenciesconstituents vis-à-vis any other class or group of Blue Ridge’s VCB’s, or such other party’s security holders or other constituents (including, without limitation, the allocation of any consideration to be received in the merger amongst or within such classes or groups of security holders or other constituents). Raymond James is not expressing anyexpressed no opinion as to the impact of the merger on the solvency or viability of Blue Ridge or VCBBay Banks or the ability of Blue Ridge VCB, or their respective subsidiariesBay Banks to pay their respective obligations when they come due.

The financial analyses summarized below include information presented in tabular format. The tables alone do not constitute a complete description of the financial analyses. Accordingly, Raymond James believes that its analyses and the summary of its analyses must be considered as a whole and that selecting portions of its analyses and factors or focusing on the information presented below in tabular format, without considering all analyses and factors or the full narrative description of the financial analyses, including the methodologies and assumptions underlying the analyses, could create an incomplete or potentially misleading view of the process underlying its analyses and opinion. Except as otherwise noted, the following quantitative information, to the extent that it is based on market data, is based on market data that existed on or before May 10, 2019, and is not necessarily indicative of current market conditions.

Material Financial Analyses

The following summarizes the material financial analyses reviewed by Raymond James with the Blue Ridge Board at its meeting on August 12, 2020, which material was considered by Raymond James in rendering its opinion. No company or transaction used in the analyses described below is identical or directly comparable to Blue Ridge VCB or Bay Banks.

Contribution Analysis. Raymond James analyzed the relative contribution of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks to certain financial and operating metrics for the pro forma combined company resulting from the merger, in each case, as provided by Blue Ridge management. The financial and operating metrics included: (i) total assets, excluding PPP loans; (ii) gross loans, excluding PPP loans; (iii) total deposits; (iv) tangible common equity; (v) shareholders equity; (vi) estimated 2020 pre-tax, pre-provision (“PTPP”) net income, excluding estimated PPP fees and excluding a $10 million pre-tax goodwill impairment in 2020 for Bay Banks (“Goodwill Impairment”); and (vii) estimated 2021 PTPP net income, excluding estimated PPP fees. The relative contribution analysis did not give effect to any Synergies as a result of the merger. The results of this analysis are summarized in the table below:

   Relative Contribution    
   Blue Ridge  Bay Banks  Implied
Exchange Ratio
 

Total Assets (Excl. PPP)

   51.3  48.7  0.41x 

Gross Loans (Excl. PPP)

   44.7  55.3  0.53x 

Total Deposits

   49.0  51.0  0.45x 

Tangible Common Equity

   37.7  62.3  0.71x 

Shareholders Equity

   44.2  55.8  0.54x 

2020E Pre-Tax, Pre-Provision Income (Excl. PPP Fees)

   54.8  45.2  0.36x 

2021E Pre-Tax, Pre-Provision Income (Excl. PPP Fees)

   52.5  47.5  0.39x 

Exchange Ratio in the Merger

     0.50x 

Discounted Cash Flow Analysis. Raymond James performed a discounted cash flow analysis of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks based on the Projections. Consistent with the periods included in the Projections, Raymond James used estimated calendar year 2025 as the final year for the analysis and applied multiples, ranging from 11.0x to 13.0x, to estimated calendar year 2025 earnings in order to derive a range of estimated terminal values for Blue Ridge and Bay Banks in 2024. Raymond James arrived at this range by using the median of the historical 2-year price to next twelve month EPS multiple for the NASDAQ Bank Index of approximately 12.0x and added 1.0x to get the high of that range and subtracted 1.0x to get the low of that range.

For Blue Ridge and Bay Banks, Raymond James used discount rates ranging from 12.50% to 15.50%. Raymond James arrived at its discount rate range by using the 2019 Duff & Phelps Valuation Handbook to estimate their respective discount rates at approximately 14.0% and then added 1.5% to get the high of that range and subtracted

1.5% to get the low of that range of estimated discount rates. Raymond James reviewed the ranges of implied per share values indicated by the discounted cash flow analysis for each of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks and calculated a range of implied exchange ratios by dividing the maximum implied per share value of Blue Ridge common stock by the minimum implied per share value of Bay Banks common stock to calculate the maximum implied exchange ratio, and by dividing the minimum implied per share value of Blue Ridge common stock by the maximum implied per share value of Bay Banks common stock to calculate the minimum implied exchange ratio. The results of the discounted cash flow analysis are summarized in the table below:

   Implied Per Share Value   Implied
Exchange Ratio
 
   Blue Ridge   Bay Banks 
   Low   High   Low   High   Low/High    High/Low 

Net Income Terminal Multiple

  $18.81   $25.02   $9.38   $11.60    0.37x  -  0.62x 

Exchange Ratio in the Merger

           0.50x 

Selected Public Companies AnalysisAnalysis. Raymond James reviewed certain data for selected companies with publicly traded equity securities that it deemed relevant for its analysis. The selected groups representgroup represents companies Raymond James believed to be relevant to VCB.each of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks. Raymond James selected certain public companies that: (i) are headquartered in the Southeastern United States (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia);North Carolina; and (ii) have total assets between $200$750 million and $400 million; (iii) have a$3.5 billion. The aforementioned financial characteristics were shown for the bank subsidiary if consolidated data was unavailable, and the financial characteristics were based on the most recent last twelve months (“LTM”month period reported as of June 30, 2020, except for Southern BancShares (N.C.)pre-tax return on average assets (“ROAA”) between 0.75%, Inc., Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust, and 1.50%; (iv) have aFirst Bancorp Inc., for which the most recent quarter (“MRQ”) tangible common equity (“TCE”) ratio greater than 8.0%; and (v) have MRQnon-performing assets (“NPAs”) / total assetsfinancial data was as of less than 2.00%.March 31, 2020. The selected group excludes targets of announced mergers. No company used in the analysis described below is identical or directly comparable to VCB.either Blue Ridge or Bay Banks. The selected public companies Raymond James deemed relevant and their corresponding multiples include the following:

Selected Companies for VCB

 

•   First Citrus Bancorp. Inc.

•   Farmers Bank of Appomattox

•   Citizens Bancorp of Virginia

•   Pinnacle Bancshares Inc.

•   CNB Financial Services Inc.

•   blueharbor bank

•   Exchange Bankshares Inc.

•   Security Bancorp Inc.

•   Oak View National Bank

•   Virginia Bank Bankshares Inc.

Raymond James calculated various financial multiples for each selected public company, including: closing price per share on May 10, 2019 compared to (i) tangible book value (“TBV”) per share at MRQ as shown by S&P Global Market Intelligence; and (ii) LTM core operating earnings per share (“core EPS”) as shown by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Raymond James reviewed the mean, median, 25th percentile, and 75th percentile relative valuation multiples of the selected public companies. The results of the selected companies analysis for VCB are summarized below:

   Price / MRQ TBV  Price / LTM Core/2020
PTPP EPS
Price /2021
PTPP EPS
 

MeanSouthern BancShares (N.C.), Inc.

   10486  11.9x—  —   

MedianBurke & Herbert Bank & Trust

   10282  11.8x—  —   

25th PercentileSouthern National Bancorp of Virginia, Inc.

   9682  10.2x3.55x4.23x 

75th PercentileFirst Community Bankshares, Inc.

   110134  13.3x—  —   

Merger ConsiderationAmerican National Bankshares, Inc.

   180113  19.6x6.43x7.85x

First Bancorp, Inc.

217—  —  

C&F Financial Corporation

75—  —  

John Marshall Bancorp, Inc.

80—  —  

FVCBankcorp, Inc.

795.55x4.86x

Community Bankers Trust Corporation

744.95x5.85x

MainStreet Bancshares, Inc.

785.21x5.44x

National Bankshares, Inc.

927.94x8.76x

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc.

74—  —  

Select Bancorp, Inc.

838.62x6.85x

Old Point Financial Corporation

70—  —  

Chesapeake Financial Shares, Inc.

80—  —  

Eagle Financial Services, Inc.

86—  —  

UB Bancorp

83—  —  

F & M Bank Corporation

76—  —  

First National Corporation

84—  —  

Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc.

71—  —   

Raymond James calculated various financial multiples for each selected public company, includingprice per share at close on August 10, 2020 compared to: (i) basic tangible book value (“TBV”) per share at June 30, 2020,

per S&P Global Market Intelligence; (ii) estimated 2020 PTPP earnings per share (“EPS”), as shown by mean street consensus estimates per S&P Global Market Intelligence; and (iii) estimated 2021 PTPP EPS, as shown by mean street consensus estimates per S&P Global Market Intelligence. All financial multiples—TBV per share, 2020E PTPP EPS, and 2021E PTPP EPS—greater than two standard deviations away from the unadjusted mean were considered not meaningful. Raymond James reviewed the 75th percentile, mean, median, and 25th percentile relative valuation multiples of the selected public companies. The results of the selected companies’ analysis for each of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks are summarized below:

   Blue Ridge Multiples  Bay Banks Multiples 
   25th Pctl.  75th Pctl.  25th Pctl.  75th Pctl. 

Tangible Book Value

   76  86  76  86

2020E PTPP EPS (Excl. PPP Fees)

   5.1  7.2  5.1  7.2

2021E PTPP EPS (Excl. PPP Fees)

   5.1  7.3  5.1  7.3

Taking into account the results of the selected public companies analysis, Raymond James applied the mean, median 25th75th and 75th25th percentiles of the price to tangible book value per share ratio and earnings per share multiples to corresponding financial data for VCB.each of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks. Raymond James reviewed the ranges of implied per share values and then compared thosecalculated a range of implied exchange ratios by dividing the higher implied per share values to the merger consideration, which was assumed to have a value of $59.23 per share based on VCB’s shareholders’ right to receive, at the election of the VCB shareholder, (i) 3.05 shares of Blue Ridge common stockby the lower implied per share value of VCB common stock or (ii) $58.00 in cashBay Banks to calculate the implied exchange ratio, and by dividing the lower implied per share value of VCB common stock with a final 60% common stock / 40% cash allocation mix. For purposesBlue Ridge by the higher implied per share value of valuingBay Banks to calculate the stock consideration, Raymond James utilized Blue Ridge’s 10 day volume weighted average price of $19.69 as of May 10, 2019.low implied exchange ratio. The results of the selected public companies analysis are summarized below:

 

   Price / MRQ TBV   Price / LTM Core EPS 

Mean

  $34.19   $35.85 

Median

  $33.55   $35.67 

25th Percentile

  $31.46   $30.67 

75th Percentile

  $36.14   $40.09 

Merger Consideration

  $59.23   $59.23 
   Implied Per Share Value   Implied
Exchange Ratio
 
   Blue Ridge   Bay Banks 
   Low   High   Low   High   Low/High  

  

  High/Low 

Tangible Book Value

  $9.67   $10.95   $6.75   $7.64    0.62x   -   0.79x 

2020E PTPP EPS (Excl. PPP Fees)

  $13.10   $18.54   $4.62   $6.54    0.25x   -   0.50x 

2021E PTPP EPS (Excl. PPP Fees)

  $14.47   $20.64   $5.61   $8.01    0.27x   -   0.55x 

Exchange Ratio in the Merger

           0.50x 

Selected Transaction Analysis. Raymond James analyzed publicly available information relating to selected transactions announced since (i) January 1, 2018 involving targets headquartered in the United States or (ii) January 1, 2017 involving targets headquartered in Southeastern United States (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia), in each case, with target assets between $200 million and $400 million, targetpre-tax ROAA between 0.75% and 1.50%, target TCE ratio greater than 8.0%, and target NPAs / total assets of less than 2.00%. Financial data for the selected targets was based on the most recent last twelve months reported prior to announcement of the respective transaction. The selected national and regional transactions (with respective transaction announcement dates shown) used in the analysis included:

Selected National Transactions

Acquisition of Partnership Community Bancshares Inc. by Bank First National Corp. (1/23/19)

Acquisition of LBC Bancshares Inc. by Colony Bankcorp Inc. (12/18/18)

Acquisition of FNB Bancshares of Central AL Inc. by BankFirst Capital Corp. (11/15/18)

Acquisition of First Prestonsburg Bancshares Inc. by Peoples Bancorp Inc. (10/29/18)

Acquisition of Merchants Holding Co. by Bank of Commerce Holdings (10/4/18)

Acquisition of Monument Bancorp Inc. by Citizens & Northern Corp. (9/28/18)

Acquisition of Comanche National Corp. by Spirit of Texas Bancshares Inc. (7/19/18)

Acquisition of Foothills Bancorp Inc. by SmartFinancial Inc. (6/27/18)

Acquisition of Richland State Bancorp Inc. by Bus. First Bancshares Inc. (6/4/18)

Acquisition of MNB Bancorp by Independent Bank Corp. (5/29/18)

Acquisition of Americas United Bank by Bank of Southern California NA (2/22/18)

Acquisition of Westbound Bank by Guaranty Bancshares Inc. (1/29/18)

Selected Regional Transactions

Acquisition of LBC Bancshares Inc. by Colony Bankcorp Inc. (12/18/18)

Acquisition of FNB Bancshares of Central AL Inc. by BankFirst Capital Corp. (11/15/18)

Acquisition of Foothills Bancorp Inc. by SmartFinancial Inc. (6/27/18)

Acquisition of Southwest Banc Shares Inc. by First Bancshares Inc. (10/24/17)

Acquisition of Mountain Valley Bancshares Inc. by Piedmont Bancorp Inc. (3/17/17)

Acquisition of Jefferson Bankshares Inc. by HCBF Holding Co. (1/20/17)

Raymond James examined valuation multiples of transaction value compared to the target companies’ (i) most recent quarter TBV per share as shown by S&P Global Market Intelligence; (ii) LTM net income; and (iii) premium to tangible book value divided by core deposits (total deposits less time deposits greater than $250,000). Raymond James reviewed the mean, median, 25th percentile and 75th percentile relative valuation multiples of the selected transactions and compared them to corresponding valuation multiples for VCB implied by the merger consideration. Furthermore, Raymond James applied the mean, median, 25th percentile and 75th percentile relative valuation multiples to VCB’s MRQ tangible book value, LTM net income, and MRQ core deposits to determine the implied equity price per share and then compared those implied equity values per share to the merger consideration, which was assumed to have a value of $59.23 per share based on VCB’s shareholders’ right to receive, at the election of the VCB shareholder, (i) 3.05 shares of Blue Ridge common stock per share of VCB common stock or (ii) $58.00 in cash per share of VCB common stock with a final 60% common stock / 40% cash allocation mix. For purposes of valuing the stock consideration, Raymond James utilized Blue Ridge’s 10 day volume weighted average price of $19.69 as of May 10, 2019. The results of the selected national and regional transactions analyses, respectively, are summarized below:

National Selected Transactions

   Price / MRQ TBV  Price / LTM Net
Income
   Prem. / Core Deposits 

Mean

   178  21.0   8.5

Median

   184  19.5   8.6

25th Percentile

   159  17.6   7.3

75th Percentile

   192  24.7   9.7

Merger Consideration

   180  18.9   9.2
   Price / MRQ TBV  Price / LTM Net
Income
   Prem. / Core Deposits 

Mean

  $58.45  $65.90   $57.43 

Median

  $60.69  $61.10   $57.65 

25th Percentile

  $52.40  $55.15   $53.90 

75th Percentile

  $63.13  $77.59   $60.83 

Merger Consideration

  $59.23  $59.23   $59.23 

Regional Selected Transactions

   Price / MRQ TBV  Price / LTM Net
Income
   Prem. / Core Deposits 

Mean

   170  22.0   7.5

Median

   171  20.6   7.7

25th Percentile

   158  18.8   5.9

75th Percentile

   186  25.0   9.3

Merger Consideration

   180  18.9   9.2

   Price / MRQ TBV   Price / LTM Net
Income
   Prem. / Core Deposits 

Mean

  $56.00   $69.10   $54.57 

Median

  $56.24   $64.59   $55.14 

25th Percentile

  $52.05   $58.91   $49.93 

75th Percentile

  $61.25   $78.26   $59.51 

Merger Consideration

  $59.23   $59.23   $59.23 

Pro Forma Discounted Cash Flow Analysis. Raymond James performed a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate an illustrative range for the implied equity value of VCB based on the Projectionspro forma combined entity, taking into account the cost savings and Synergies. Consistent withrelated expenses expected to result from the periods included in the Projections,merger as well as certain purchase accounting adjustments. In this analysis, Raymond James used calendar year 2023 as the final yearProjections for each of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks, and the Pro Forma Financial Adjustments, each of which was provided by Blue Ridge management and approved by it for the analysis and applied multiples, ranging from 11.0x to 13.0x, to calendar year 2023 earnings in order to derive a range of terminal values for VCB in 2023.

For VCB,use by Raymond James, usedand Raymond James assumed discount rates ranging from 13%12.50% to 15%15.50%. Raymond James arrived at its discount rate rangesrange by using the 20182019 Duff & Phelps Valuation Handbook.Handbook to estimate the pro forma company’s discount rate at approximately 14.0% and then added 1.5% to get the high of that range and subtracted 1.5% to get the low of that range of estimated discount rates. The range of values was derived by adding (i) the present value of the estimated excess cash flows that the pro forma combined entity could generate over the period from December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2024 and (ii) the present value of the pro forma combined entity’s implied terminal value at the end of such period, in each case applying the estimated Pro Forma Financial Adjustments. Raymond James reviewedassumed that the pro forma combined entity would maintain a tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio of 8.00% and would retain sufficient earnings to maintain that level. In calculating the terminal value of the pro forma combined entity, Raymond James applied a range of per share prices derived in11.0x to 13.0x the pro forma combined entity’s estimated 2025 earnings. Raymond James arrived at this range by using the median of the historical 2-year price to next twelve month EPS multiple for the NASDAQ Bank Index of approximately 12.0x and added 1.0x to get the high of that range and subtracted 1.0x to get the low of that range. This discounted cash flow analysis and compared themresulted in an illustrative range of implied values of $23.31 to the merger consideration, which was assumed to have a value of $59.23 per$29.98 for each share based on VCB’s shareholders’ right to receive, at the election of the VCB shareholder, (i) 3.05 shares of Blue Ridge common stock per share of VCB common stock or (ii) $58.00 in cash per share of VCB common stock with a final 60% common stock / 40% cash allocation mix. For purposes of valuing the stock consideration, Raymond James utilized Blue Ridge’s 10 day volume weighted average price of $19.69 as of May 10, 2019. proposed merger.

The results of the discounted cash flow analysis is a widely used valuation methodology, but the results of such methodology are summarized inhighly dependent on the table below:assumptions that must be made, including asset and earnings growth rates, terminal values, dividend payout rates, and discount rates. The above analysis did not purport to be indicative of the actual values or expected values of the pro forma combined entity.

Pro Forma Impact Analysis. For informational purposes only, Raymond James performed a pro forma financial impact analysis that combined projected balance sheet and 2021 and 2022 estimated EPS information of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks. Using (i) closing balance sheet estimates as of December 31, 2020 for each of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks; (ii) financial forecasts and projections of each of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks for the year ending 2021 and the year ending 2022; and (iii) pro forma assumptions (including, without limitation, the cost savings expected to result from the merger, as well as the purchase accounting adjustments), each of which were provided by Blue Ridge management. Raymond James analyzed the estimated financial impact of the merger on certain projected financial results. This analysis indicated that the merger could be accretive to Blue Ridge’s estimated tangible book value per share at December 31, 2020, and accretive to Blue Ridge’s estimated 2021 and 2022 earnings per share. For all of the above analyses, the actual results achieved by the pro forma company following the merger may vary from the projected results, and the variations may be material.

   Implied Per Share Value 
   VCB 
   Low   High 

Net Income Terminal Multiple

  $76.15   $92.28 

Merger Consideration

    $59.23 

Additional ConsiderationsConsiderations.. The preparation of ana fairness opinion regarding fairness from a financial point of view is a complex process and is not susceptible to a partial analysis or summary description. Raymond James believes that its analyses must be considered as a whole and that selecting portions of its analyses, without considering the analyses taken as a whole, would create an incomplete view of the process underlying its opinion. In addition, Raymond James considered the results of all such analyses and did not assign relative weights to any of the analyses, but rather made qualitative judgments as to significance and relevance of each analysis and factor, so the ranges of valuations resulting from any particular analysis described above should not be construedtaken to be the view of Raymond James as to the actual value of VCB.Blue Ridge.

In performing its analyses, Raymond James made numerous assumptions with respect to industry performance, general business, economic and regulatory conditions and other matters, many of which are beyond the control of Blue Ridge. The analyses performed by Raymond James are not necessarily indicative of actual values, trading values or actual future results which might be achieved, all of which may be significantly more or less favorable than suggested by such analyses. TheseSuch analyses were provided to the Blue Ridge Board (solely in each director’s(in its capacity as such) and were prepared solely as part of the analysis of Raymond James of the fairness, of the merger consideration, from a financial point of view, to Blue Ridge.Ridge of the exchange ratio in the proposed merger pursuant to the merger agreement. The analyses do not purport to be appraisals or to reflect the prices at which companies may actually be sold, and such estimates are inherently subject to uncertainty. The opinion of Raymond James was one of many factors taken into account by the Blue Ridge Board in making its determination to approve the merger. Neither Raymond James’ opinion nor the analyses described above should be viewed as determinative of the Blue Ridge Board’s noror Blue Ridge management’s views with respect to Blue Ridge, VCBBay Banks or the merger. Raymond James provided advice to Blue Ridge with respect to the proposed merger. Raymond James did not, determine the amount of consideration,however, recommend any specific amount of consideration to the Blue Ridge Board or recommend that any specific consideration constituted the only appropriate consideration for the merger. Blue Ridge placed no limits on the scope of the analysesanalysis performed, or opinion expressed, by Raymond James.

The Raymond James opinion was necessarily based upon market, economic, financial and other circumstances and conditions existing and disclosed to it as of May 10, 2019,August 12, 2020, and any material change in such circumstances and conditions may affect the

opinion of Raymond James, but Raymond James does not have any obligation to update, revise or reaffirm that opinion. As the Blue Ridge Board was aware, the credit, financial and stock markets had been experiencing unusual volatility and Raymond James expressed no opinion or view as to any potential effects of such volatility on the merger, Blue Ridge, or Bay Banks and the Raymond James opinion did not purport to address potential developments in any such markets. As the Blue Ridge Board was aware, there was significant uncertainty as to the potential direct and indirect business, financial, legal, economic and social implications and consequences of the spread of the coronavirus and associated illnesses and the actions and

measures that countries, governments, regulatory agencies, central banks, international financing and funding organizations, stock markets, businesses and individuals may take to address the spread of the coronavirus and associated illnesses including, without limitation, those actions and measures pertaining to fiscal or monetary policies, legal and regulatory matters and the credit, financial and stock markets (collectively, the “Pandemic Effects”). Raymond James expressed no opinion or view as to the potential impact of the Pandemic Effects on its opinion.analysis, its opinion, the merger, Blue Ridge or Bay Banks. Raymond James relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, that, other than as had been disclosed to Raymond James, there had been no change in the business, assets, liabilities, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or prospects of Blue Ridge or VCBof Bay Banks since the respective dates of the most recent financial statements and other information, financial or otherwise, provided to Raymond James that would be material to its analyses or its opinion, and that there was no information or any facts that would make any of the information reviewed by Raymond James incomplete or misleading in any material respect.

For its services as financial advisor to Blue Ridgewill pay Raymond James a fee for advisory services in connection with the merger equal to $1,250,000 (inclusive of a retainer fee of $50,000 paid when Raymond James will receivewas engaged, a transactionfee of $150,000 paid when Raymond James delivered its opinion, and a fee of $500,000 of which $25,000 was due and payable upon execution of an engagement letter with Raymond James, $125,000 was due and payable upon execution ofpaid when the merger agreement $150,000 was due and payable when Raymond James rendered its opinion and the remainderexecuted), of which $550,000 is contingent upon successful completionthe closing of the merger. Blue Ridge hasalso agreed to reimburse Raymond James for its reasonable expenses incurred in connection with its services, including the fees and expenses of its counsel, and will indemnify Raymond James against certain liabilities arising out of its engagement.

Raymond James is actively involved in the investment banking business and regularly undertakes the valuation of investment securities in connection with public offerings, private placements, business combinations and similar transactions. Raymond James has provided certain services to Blue Ridge in the previous two years, including having served as sole placement agent in connection with the private offering of Blue Ridge common stock in February 2019. Raymond James has not provided any investment banking services to, or received any fees from, VCB in the two years preceding the date of its opinion. However, in the two years preceding the date of its opinion, Raymond James has provided fixed income and sales trading services to VCB and has received compensation related to these activities. In the ordinary course of business, Raymond James may trade in the securities of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks for its own account and for the accounts of its customers and, accordingly, may at any time hold a long or short position in such securities. Raymond James provided certain services to Blue Ridge in the previous two years, including (i) having served as sole financial advisor for Blue Ridge’s purchase of Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc. in May 2019, for which Raymond James received fees of approximately $500,000, and (ii) having served as sole placement agent for a common equity private placement in February 2019, for which Raymond James received fees of approximately $440,000. Raymond James may provide investment banking, financial advisory and other financial services to Blue Ridge and/or VCBBay Banks or other participants in the merger in the future, for which Raymond James may receive compensation, although as of the date of Raymond James’ opinion, there was no agreement to do so.compensation.

VCB’sBay Banks’ Reasons for the Merger; RecommendationRecommendations of the VCBBay Banks Board

After careful consideration, the Bay Banks Board has determined that the merger agreement, including the merger and the other transactions contemplated thereby, is in the best interests of Bay Banks and its shareholders.

In reaching its decision to adopt and approve the merger agreement, the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, and to recommend that itsBay Banks shareholders approve the merger agreement, the VCBBay Banks Board consultedevaluated the merger agreement and the merger in consultation with VCBBay Banks’ management, as well as itsBay Banks’ financial and legal advisors, and considered a number of factors, including, among others, the following material factors:principal factors which are not presented in order of priority:

 

the review undertaken by the VCBBay Banks Board and management with respect to the strategic alternatives available to VCB;

the business strategy of VCBBay Banks and its prospects for the future as an independent institution, including the risks inherent in successful execution of its strategic plan, its projected financial results, and expectations relating to the proposed merger with Blue Ridge;

a review of the challenges facing VCB in the current competitive, economic, financial and regulatory climate, and the potential benefits of aligning VCB with a larger organization;strategic alternatives available to Bay Banks;

 

the consistency ofexpectation that the merger will create the fourth largest community bank headquartered in Virginia, with VCB’s long-term strategic plan to seek profitable future expansion, leading to opportunities for growthnearly $2.5 billion in overall shareholder valueassets, and enhanced liquidity for VCB shareholders;the benefits of increased scale, cost savings, and operating efficiencies;

 

the strategic opportunities associated with merging Bay Banks and Blue Ridge, including complementary geographical markets and lines of business that will provide enhanced capabilities, a reviewmore diverse revenue stream and a platform for expansion of growth opportunities;

the historical financial statementsability of Bay Banks’ shareholders to benefit from the combined company’s potential growth and condition of VCBstock appreciation, and certain other internal information, primarily financial in nature, relating to the business,expectation that the combined company will have superior future earnings and balance sheet of VCB;prospects compared to Bay Banks’ earnings and prospects on an independent basis;

the fact that Blue Ridge’s common stock is listed on the NYSE American, and the expectation that the combined company will offer greater potential for increased liquidity for its shareholders versus Bay Banks on a standalone basis;

 

a review of the historical financial statements and condition of Blue Ridge and certain other information, primarily financial in nature, relating to the business, earnings, and financial condition and prospects of Blue Ridge and its ability to successfully complete the merger;

merger and provide increased value to Bay Banks shareholders following the fact that VCB’s core processing contract will be coming up for long-term renewal inmerger, taking into account the first quarterresults of 2020;

a review and discussions with VCB management and its advisors concerning theBay Banks’ due diligence examinationinvestigation of VCB by Blue Ridge;

 

a review of the prospects, challenges and discussions with VCB managementrisks facing Bay Banks in the current competitive, economic, financial and its advisors concerningregulatory climate, including the due diligence examinationlow interest rate environment, accelerating pace of Blue Ridge by VCB;

technological change in the fact thatbanking industry, increased operating costs resulting from regulatory and compliance mandates, and the merger would combine two establishedand the ability of a larger institution to address these challenges and compete in the banking franchises to create a bank that is expected to have over $800 million in assets;environment;

 

the complementary nature of the businesses of VCB and Blue Ridge, the anticipated improved opportunities for VCBproducts, customers and communities served by VCB, the opportunities for VCB’s employees and the familiaritymarkets of the two management teams resulting from their collaboration on a payment card program;companies, which Bay Banks believes should provide the opportunity to mitigate risks, including areas within the banks’ respective loan portfolios disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and increase potential returns;

the financial strengthfact that the aggregate transaction value would be approximately $100.4 million, estimated as of Blue Ridge based on its historical earnings and its capital position;August 12, 2020;

 

the financial and other terms of the merger agreement, including the exchange ratio,merger consideration, deal protection and termination fee provisions, which it reviewed with its outside financial and legal advisors;

 

the fact that the transaction value would be approximately $42.5 million,executive management team of the combined company, including Mr. Greene as President and Chief Operating Officer and Ms. Gavant as Chief Financial Officer, will represent a deeply experienced and talented management team with an implied price per sharea shared vision of VCB common stock of approximately $59.23 based on the10-day volume weighted average price of Blue Ridge common stock priorcommitment to announcement;customers;

 

the form and amountprovisions of the merger consideration, includingagreement setting forth the ability of VCB shareholders who desire to do so to participate in the future performancecorporate governance of the combined company, including that the combined company’s board of directors would be comprised of seven legacy Blue Ridge directors and six legacy Bay Banks directors (now amended to eight legacy Blue Ridge directors and seven legacy Bay Banks directors), which the potential synergies resulting fromBay Banks Board believes will enhance the merger;likelihood that the strategic benefits that Bay Banks expects to achieve as a result of the merger will be realized;

 

the abilitycompatibility of Bay Banks’ and Blue Ridge’s culture and similar commitments to the communities they serve and the customer relationships they foster;

the likelihood that Blue Ridge will be able to complete a merger transaction from a financial and regulatory perspective;

the fact that Blue Ridge agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to have its common stock, including the shares issued to VCB shareholders in connection with the merger, approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange or The Nasdaq Stock Market;

the regulatory and other approvals required in connection with the merger and the expectation that such regulatory approvals will be received in a timely manner and without the imposition of unacceptable conditions; and

 

the financial analyses and opinion of Sandler O’NeillPSC delivered to the VCBBay Banks Board on May 13, 2019,August 12, 2020, to the effect that, as of that date, and based upon and subject to the conditions, limitations, qualifications and assumptions set forth in the opinion, the merger consideration to be received in the merger by VCB common shareholdersexchange ratio was fair, from a financial point of view, to such shareholders.the common shareholders of Bay Banks.

The VCBBay Banks Board also considered a varietynumber of potential risks and other potentially negative factors concerninguncertainties associated with the merger in connection with its deliberations on the merger, including, without limitation, the following, which are not intended to be exhaustive and are not presented in any relative order of importance:priority:

 

the fact that VCBBay Banks would be prohibited from soliciting acquisition proposals after execution of the merger agreement, and the possibility that, while it was not viewed as precluding other proposals, the $1,500,000 termination fee payable to Blue Ridge upon the termination of the merger agreement under certain circumstances could potentially discourage certain other potential acquirers from making a competing offer to acquire VCB;

VCB will lose the autonomy and local strategic decision-making capability associated with being an independent financial institution;

the potential impact on VCB’s employees and the customers and communities served by VCB;

$4.0 million termination fee payable to Blue Ridge upon the termination of the merger agreement under certain circumstances could potentially discourage certain other potential acquirers from making a competing offer to acquire Bay Banks;

 

the potential risks and costs associated with integrating the VCBBay Banks and Blue RidgeRidge’s businesses, operations and workforces;

 

the risk that potential benefits and synergies sought in the merger may not be realized or may not be realized within the expected time period,periods;

the impacts of and uncertainty surrounding the risks associated with the integration of the two companies;COVID-19 pandemic on Blue Ridge, Bay Banks and U.S. financial markets;

 

the fact that certain of VCB’sBay Banks’ directors and executive officers have other interests in the merger that are different from, or in addition to, their interests as VCB shareholders. SeeBay Banks shareholders, as described in more detail in the section entitled “—VCB’sInterests of Bay Banks Directors and Executive Officers Have Financial Interests in the Merger” beginning on page [●];

 

the possibility that the merger and the integration process could result in employee attrition and have a negative effect on business and customer relationships;

 

the fact that, while VCBBay Banks expects that the merger will be consummated, there can be no assurance that all conditions to the parties’ obligations to complete the merger will be satisfied, including the risk that certain regulatory approvals, the receipt of which are conditions to the closing of the merger, might not be obtained, and as a result, the merger may not be completed;

 

while the merger is pending, VCB’sBay Banks’ officers and employees will have to focus extensively on actions required to complete the merger, which could divert their attention from VCB’sBay Banks’ business, and VCBBay Banks will incur substantial costs even if the merger is not consummated;

 

while the merger is pending, VCBBay Banks will be subject to certain customary restrictions on the conduct of its business, which may delay or prevent it from pursuing business opportunities that may arise, or preclude it from taking actions that would be advisable if it was to remain independent;

 

the significant risks and costs involved in connection with entering into and completing the merger, or failing to complete the merger in a timely manner, or at all, including as a result of any failure to obtain required regulatory approvals, such as the risk and costs relating to diversion of management and employee attention from other strategic opportunities and operational matters, potential employee attrition, and the potential effect on business and customer relationships; and

the possibility of litigation in connection with the merger.merger; and

other risks described under the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”

The foregoing discussion of the information and factors considered by the VCBBay Banks Board is not intended to be exhaustive, but, rather, includes the material factors considered by the VCBBay Banks Board. In reaching its decision to adopt and approve the merger agreement, the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, the VCBBay Banks Board did not quantify or assign any relative weights to the factors considered, and individual directors may have given different weights to different factors. The VCBBay Banks Board considered all these factors as a whole, including discussiondiscussions with, and questioning of, VCB’sBay Banks’ management and VCB’sBay Banks’ financial and legal advisors, and overall considered the factors to be favorable to, and to support, its determination.

For the reasons set forth above, the VCB Board has unanimously approveddetermination to approve the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the merger.

This explanation of the Bay Banks Board’ reasoning and all other information presented in this section is forward-looking in nature and, therefore, should be read in light of the factors discussed under the heading “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”

The Bay Banks Board unanimously determined that the merger agreement is advisable and in the best interests of VCBBlue Ridge and its shareholdersshareholders. Accordingly, the Bay Banks Board unanimously approved and adopted the merger agreement and unanimously recommends that the shareholders vote “FOR” the VCBBay Banks merger proposal.

Opinion of VCB’sBay Banks’ Financial Advisor

VCBBay Banks retained Piper Sandler O’Neill to act as financial advisor to the VCBBay Banks Board in connection with VCB’sBay Banks’ consideration of a possible business combination. Bay Banks selected Piper Sandler O’Neillto act as its financial advisor because Piper Sandler is a nationally recognized investment banking firm whose principal business specialty is financial institutions. In the ordinary course of its investment banking business, Piper Sandler O’Neill is regularly engaged in the valuation of financial institutions and their securities in connection with mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.

Piper Sandler O’Neill acted as financial advisor to the Bay Banks Board in connection with the proposed transactionmerger and participated in certain of the negotiations leading to the execution of the merger agreement. At the May 13, 2019August 12, 2020 meeting at which the VCBBay Banks Board considered and discussed the terms ofmerger and the merger agreement, and the merger,Piper Sandler O’Neill delivered to the VCBBay Banks Board its oral opinion, which was subsequently confirmed in writing on May 13, 2019,August 12, 2020, to the effect that, as of such date, the merger consideration provided for in the merger agreementexchange ratio was fair to the holders of VCBBay Banks common stock from a financial point of view.The full text of Sandler O’Neill’sPiper Sandler’s opinion is attached asAppendix C to this joint proxy statement/prospectus. The opinion outlines the procedures followed, assumptions made, matters considered and qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken by Piper Sandler O’Neill in rendering its opinion. The description of the opinion set forth below is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the opinion. Holders of VCBBay Banks common stock are urged to read the entire opinion carefully in connection with their consideration of the proposed merger.

Sandler O’Neill’s opinion speaks only as of the date of the opinion.ThePiper Sandler’s opinion was directed to the VCBBay Banks Board in connection with its consideration of the merger agreement and the merger agreement and does not constitute a recommendation to any shareholder of VCBBay Banks as to how any such shareholder should vote at any meeting of shareholders called to consider and vote upon the approval of the merger agreement and the merger. Sandler O’Neill’smerger agreement. Piper Sandler’s opinion was directed only as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the merger considerationexchange ratio to the holders of VCBBay Banks common stock and doesdid not address the underlying business decision of VCBBay Banks to engage in the merger, the form or structure of the merger or any other transactions contemplated in the merger agreement, the relative merits of the merger as compared to any other alternative transactions or business strategies that might exist for VCBBay Banks or the effect of any other transaction in which VCBBay Banks might engage. Piper Sandler O’Neillalso did not express any opinion as to the fairness of the amount or nature of the compensation to be received in the merger by any officer, director or employee of VCBBay Banks or Blue Ridge, or any class of such persons, if any, relative to the compensation to be received in the merger by any other shareholder, including the merger consideration to be received by the holders of VCB common stock. Sandler O’Neill’sshareholder. Piper Sandler’s opinion was approved by itsPiper Sandler’s fairness opinion committee.

In connection with its opinion, Piper Sandler O’Neill reviewed and considered, among other things:

 

an execution copya draft of the merger agreement;agreement, dated August 12, 2020;

 

certain publicly available financial statements and other historical financial information of VCBBay Banks that Piper Sandler O’Neill deemed relevant;

audited financial statements for VCB for the year ending December 31, 2018, as provided by the senior management of VCB;

 

certain publicly available financial statements and other historical financial information of Blue Ridge that Piper Sandler O’Neill deemed relevant;

 

certain internal financial projections for VCB for the year ending December 31, 2019, as well as an estimated long-term annual earnings per share growth rate for the years thereafter and estimated dividends per shareBay Banks for the years ending December 31, 20192020 through December 31, 2023,2024, as provided by the senior management of VCB;Bay Banks;

 

certain internal financial projections for Blue Ridge for the yearyears ending December 31, 2019,2020 through December 31, 2022, as well as an estimated long-term annual net income and earnings per shareasset growth ratesrate for the years thereafter and estimated dividends per share for the years ending December 31, 2019 through December 31, 2023, as provided by the senior management of Blue Ridge;

years ending December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2024 and estimated dividends per share for the years ending December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2024, as provided by the senior management of Blue Ridge;

the pro forma financial impact of the merger on Blue Ridge based on certain assumptions relating to transaction expenses, purchase accounting adjustments, transaction expenses, and cost savings, as well as estimated net income for VCBcertain adjustments to Bay Banks’ loan loss provision expense for the years ending December 31, 20202021 through December 31, 2022,2024, as provided by the senior management of Blue Ridge;

the relative contribution of assets, equity and earnings of Bay Banks and Blue Ridge (collectively,to the “Pro Forma Assumptions”);combined entity, as well as their respective business models, deposit bases, branch locations and opportunities for synergies and cost savings as a result of the merger, as discussed with the senior management of Bay Banks;

 

the publicly reported historical price and trading activity for VCBBay Banks common stock and Blue Ridge common stock, including a comparison of certain stock markettrading information for VCBBay Banks common stock and Blue Ridge common stock and certain stock indices, as well as similar publicly available information for certain similarother companies, the securities of which are publicly traded;

 

a comparison of certain financial and market information for VCBBay Banks and Blue Ridge with similar financial institutions for which information was publicly available;

the financial terms of certain recent business combinations in the bank and thrift industry (on a regional and nationwide basis), to the extent publicly available;

 

the current market environment generally and the banking environment in particular; and

 

such other information, financial studies, analyses and investigations and financial, economic and market criteria as Piper Sandler O’Neill considered relevant.

Piper Sandler O’Neill also discussed with certain members of the senior management of VCBBay Banks and its representatives the business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects of VCBBay Banks and held similar discussions with certain members of the senior management of Blue Ridge and its representatives regarding the business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects of Blue Ridge.

In performing its review, Piper Sandler O’Neill relied upon the accuracy and completeness of all of the financial and other information that was available to and reviewed byPiper Sandler O’Neill from public sources, that was provided to Piper Sandler O’Neill by VCB orBay Banks, Blue Ridge or their respective representatives, or that was otherwise reviewed by Piper Sandler, O’Neill, and Piper Sandler O’Neill assumed such accuracy and completeness for purposes of rendering its opinion without any independent verification or investigation. Piper Sandler O’Neill relied on the assurances of the respective senior managements of VCBBay Banks and Blue Ridge that they were not aware of any facts or circumstances that would have made any of such information inaccurate or misleading.misleading in any respect material to its analyses. Piper Sandler O’Neill was not asked to perform and did not undertake an independent verification of any of such information and Piper Sandler O’Neill did not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness thereof. Piper Sandler O’Neill did not make an independent evaluation or perform an appraisal of the specific assets, the collateral securing assets or the liabilities (contingent or otherwise) of VCBBay Banks or Blue Ridge or any of their respective subsidiaries, nor wasRidge. Piper Sandler O’Neill furnished with any such evaluations or appraisals. Sandler O’Neill rendered no opinion on, or evaluation onof, the collectability of any assets or the future performance of any loans of VCBBay Banks or Blue Ridge. Piper Sandler O’Neill did not make an independent evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses of VCBBay Banks or Blue Ridge, or of the combined entity after the merger, and Piper Sandler O’Neill did not review any individual credit files relating to VCBBay Banks or Blue Ridge. Piper Sandler O’Neill assumed, with VCB’sBay Banks’ consent, that the respective allowances for loan losses for both VCBBay Banks and Blue Ridge were adequate to cover such losses and would be adequate on a pro forma basis for the combined entity.

In preparing its analyses, Piper Sandler O’Neill used certain internal financial projections for VCB for the year ending December 31, 2019, as well as an estimated long-term annual earnings per share growth rate for the years thereafter and estimated dividends per shareBay Banks for the years ending December 31, 20192020 through December 31, 2023,2024, as provided by the senior management of VCB.Bay Banks. In addition, Piper Sandler O’Neill used certain internal financial projections for Blue Ridge for the yearyears ending December 31, 2019,2020 through December 31, 2022, as well as an estimated long-term annual net income and earnings per shareasset growth rates for the years thereafter and estimated dividends per sharerate for the years ending December 31, 20192023 and December 31, 2024 and estimated dividends per share

for the years ending December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2023,2024, as provided by the senior management of Blue Ridge. Piper Sandler O’Neill also received and used in its pro forma analyses certain assumptions relating to transaction expenses, purchase accounting adjustments and cost savings, as well as certain adjustments to Bay Banks’ loan loss provision expense for the Pro Forma Assumptions,years ending December 31, 2021 through December 31, 2024, as provided by the senior managementmanagements of Blue Ridge. With respect to the foregoing information, the respective senior managements of VCBBay Banks and Blue Ridge confirmed to Piper Sandler O’Neill that such information reflected the best currently available projections, estimates and judgmentsjudgements of those respective senior managements as to the future financial performance of VCBBay Banks and Blue Ridge, respectively, and the other matters covered thereby, andPiper Sandler O’Neill assumed that the future financial performanceresults reflected in such information would be achieved. Piper Sandler O’Neill expressed no opinion as to such information,estimates or judgements, or the assumptions on which such information wasthey were based. Piper Sandler O’Neill also assumed that there had been no material change in the respectiveBay Banks’ or Blue Ridge’s assets, financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects of VCB or Blue Ridge since the date of the most recent financial statements made available to Piper Sandler. Piper Sandler O’Neill. Sandler O’Neill assumed in all respects material to Sandler O’Neill’sits analyses that VCBBay Banks and Blue Ridge would remain as going concerns for all periods relevant to Sandler O’Neill’sits analyses.

Piper Sandler O’Neill also assumed, with VCB’sBay Banks’ consent, that (i) each of the parties to the merger agreement would comply in all material respects with all material terms and conditions of the merger agreement and all related agreements, that all of the representations and warranties contained in such agreements were true and correct in all material respects, that each of the parties to such agreements would perform in all material respects all of the covenants and other obligations required to be performed by such party under such agreements and that the conditions precedent in such agreements were not and would not be waived, (ii) in the course of obtaining the necessary regulatory or third party approvals, consents and releases with respect to the merger, no delay, limitation, restriction or condition would be imposed that would have an adverse effect on VCB,Bay Banks, Blue Ridge, or the merger or any

related transactions, and (iii) the merger and any related transactions would be consummated in accordance with the terms of the merger agreement without any waiver, modification or amendment of any material term, condition or agreement thereof and in compliance with all applicable laws and other requirements. Finally, with VCB’sBay Banks’ consent, Piper Sandler O’Neill relied upon the advice that VCBBay Banks received from its legal, accounting and tax advisors as to all legal, accounting and tax matters relating to the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. Piper Sandler O’Neill expressed no opinion as to any such matters.

Sandler O’Neill’sPiper Sandler’s opinion was necessarily based on financial, economic, regulatory, economic, market and other conditions as in effect on, and the information made available to Piper Sandler O’Neill as of, the date of its opinion.thereof. Events occurring after the date of its opinionthereof could materially affect Sander O’Neill’sPiper Sandler’s opinion. Piper Sandler O’Neill didhas not undertakeundertaken to update, revise, reaffirm or withdraw its opinion or otherwise comment upon events occurring after the date thereof. Piper Sandler O’Neill expressed no opinion as to the trading value of VCBBay Banks common stock or Blue Ridge common stock at any time or what the value of Blue Ridge common stock wouldwill be once it is actually received by the holders of VCBBay Banks common stock.

In rendering its opinion, Piper Sandler O’Neill performed a variety of financial analyses. The summary below is not a complete description of all the analyses underlying Sandler O’Neill’sPiper Sandler’s opinion or the presentation made by Piper Sandler O’Neill to the VCBBay Banks Board, but is a summary of allthe material analyses performed and presented by Sandler O’Neill.Piper Sandler. The summary includes information presented in tabular format.In order to fully understand the financial analyses, these tables must be read together with the accompanying text. The tables alone do not constitute a complete description of the financial analyses. The preparation of a fairness opinion is a complex process involving subjective judgments as to the most appropriate and relevant methods of financial analysis and the application of those methods to the particular circumstances. The process, therefore, is not necessarily susceptible to a partial analysis or summary description. Piper Sandler O’Neill believes that its analyses must be considered as a whole and that selecting portions of the factors and analyses to be considered without considering all factors and analyses, or attempting to ascribe relative weights to some or all such factors and analyses, could create an incomplete view of the evaluation process underlying its opinion. Also, no company included in Sandler O’Neill’sPiper Sandler’s comparative analyses described below is identical to VCBBay Banks or Blue Ridge and no transaction is

identical to the merger. Accordingly, an analysis of comparable companies or transactions involves complex considerations and judgments concerning differences in financial and operating characteristics of the companies and other factors that could affect the public trading values or merger transaction values, as the case may be, of VCBBay Banks and Blue Ridge and the companies to which they are beingwere compared. In arriving at its opinion, Piper Sandler O’Neill did not attribute any particular weight to any analysis or factor that it considered. Rather, Piper Sandler O’Neill made qualitative judgments as to the significance and relevance of each analysis and factor. Piper Sandler O’Neill did not form an opinion as to whether any individual analysis or factor (positive or negative) considered in isolation supported or failed to support its opinion, rather, Piper Sandler O’Neill made its determination as to the fairness of the merger considerationexchange ratio to the holders of Bay Banks common stock on the basis of its experience and professional judgment after considering the results of all its analyses taken as a whole.

In performing its analyses, Piper Sandler O’Neill also made numerous assumptions with respect to industry performance, business and economic conditions and various other matters, many of which cannot be predicted and are beyond the control of VCB,Bay Banks, Blue Ridge and Sandler O’Neill.Piper Sandler. The analyses performed by Piper Sandler O’Neill are not necessarily indicative of actual values or future results, both of which may be significantly more or less favorable than suggested by such analyses. Piper Sandler O’Neill prepared its analyses solely for purposes of rendering its opinion and provided such analyses to the VCBBay Banks Board at its May 13, 2019August 12, 2020 meeting. Estimates on the values of companies do not purport to be appraisals or necessarily reflect the prices at which companies or their securities may actually be sold. Such estimates are inherently subject to uncertainty and actual values may be materially different. Accordingly, Sandler O’Neill’sPiper Sandler’s analyses do not necessarily reflect the value of VCBBay Banks common stock or Blue Ridge common stock or the prices at which VCB common stockBay Banks or Blue Ridge common stock may be sold at any time. The analyses of Piper Sandler O’Neill and its opinion were among a number of factors taken into consideration by the VCBBay Banks Board in making its determination to approve the merger agreement and the analyses described below should not be viewed as determinative of the merger consideration or the decision of the VCBBay Banks Board or management with respect to the fairness of the merger. The type and amount of consideration payable in the merger were determined through negotiations between VCB and Blue Ridge.exchange ratio.

Summary of Proposed Merger Consideration and Implied Transaction Metrics.Metrics

Piper Sandler O’Neill reviewed the financial terms of the proposed merger. As set forth inPursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, at the effective time of the merger each share of Bay Banks common stock of VCB issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the merger, except for certain shares of VCB common stock as set forth in the merger agreement, shall become and be converted into the right to receive at the election0.5000 of the holder thereof, either (i) $58.00 in cash, or (ii) 3.05 sharesa share of common stock of Blue Ridge common stock; provided, however, that the merger agreement provides, generally, that 60% of the total number of shares of VCB common stock issued and outstanding prior to the effective time shall be converted into the stock consideration and 40% of such shares shall be converted into the cash consideration in accordance with the allocation procedures set forth in the merger agreement.Ridge. Based on the closing price per share of Blue Ridge common stock on May 10, 2019August 11, 2020 of $21.30$14.63 and 717,471based upon 13,344,104 shares of VCBBay Banks common stock outstanding and 222,460 Bay Banks options outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $7.83, Piper Sandler O’Neill calculated an aggregate implied transaction value of approximately $44.6 million, or an implied transaction price per share of $62.18.$97.8 million. Based upon financial information for VCBBay Banks as of or for the last twelve months (“LTM”) ended December 31, 2018June 30, 2020 and internal earnings per share projections for VCB for the year ending

December 31, 2019, as provided by the senior managementclosing price of VCB,Bay Banks’ common stock on August 11, 2020, Piper Sandler O’Neill calculated the following implied transaction metrics:

 

Transaction Price Per/ Bay Banks June 30, 2020 Book Value per Share / VCB 2018 Earnings Per Share:

   20.5x

Transaction Price Per Share / VCB 2019E Earnings Per Share:

17.7x

Transaction Price Per Share / VCB Book Value Per Share:

18981

Transaction Price Per Share / VCBBay Banks June 30, 2020 Tangible Book Value Per Share:per Share

   18982

Transaction Price / Bay Banks June 30, 2020 LTM Earnings per Share¹

17.4

Transaction Price / Bay Banks 2020E Earnings per Share²

20.6

Transaction Price / Bay Banks 2021E Median Analyst GAAP Earnings per Share²

11.4

Tangible Book Premium / Core Deposits³

-2.8

Tangible Book Premium / Core Deposits(1)4:

   10.7

Tangible Book Premium / Core Deposits(2):

10.2-2.3

Premium to VCB’sBay Banks Market Price as of May 10, 2019(3):August 11, 2020

   59.422.1

(1)1)

Excludes the after-tax impact of Bay Banks goodwill impairment of $9.8 million in Q2 2020

2)

As provided by Bay Banks management

3)

Core Depositsdeposits defined as total deposits less time deposits with balances greater than $100,000

(2)4)

Core Depositsdeposits defined as total deposits less time deposits with balances greater than $250,000

Contribution Analysis

Piper Sandler reviewed the relative contributions of Bay Banks and Blue Ridge to the pro forma balance sheet and income of the combined entity. This analysis excluded mark-to-market and other transaction-related adjustments. The results of this analysis are set forth in the following table, which also compares the results of this analysis with the implied pro forma ownership percentages of Bay Banks and Blue Ridge shareholders in the combined company:

   Bay Banks  Blue Ridge 

$ value in millions

       

Balance Sheet:

   $    %   $    % 

Net Loans

  $1,041    47.5 $1,151    52.5

Net Loans, Excluding PPP

  $985    55.2 $801    44.8

Total Assets

  $1,238    43.7 $1,595    56.3

Total Deposits

  $1,007    51.0 $966    49.0

Total Equity

  $120    55.7 $95    44.3

Tangible Common Equity

  $118    62.3 $72    37.7

Earnings:

       

Year-to-date Pre-tax Pre-Provision Net Revenue¹

  $6.8    34.1 $13.0    65.9

Year-to-date Net Income²

  $1.6    18.9 $7.1    81.1

2020E Net Income²

  $4.6    28.7 $11.5    71.3

2021E Net Income²

  $8.4    41.7 $11.7    58.3

Market Valuation:

       

Market Capitalization as of 8/11/2020

  $80    49.1 $83    50.9

Pro Forma Ownership to Common Shareholders

     53.8    46.2

(3)1)

Closing priceExcludes pre-tax impact of VCB common stock on May 10, 2019 was $39.00Bay Banks goodwill impairment of $10.4 million in Q2 2020

2)

Excludes after-tax impact of Bay Banks goodwill impairment of $9.8 million in Q2 2020

Stock Trading History.History

Piper Sandler O’Neill reviewed the publicly available historical reported trading prices of Bay Banks common stock price performance of VCBand Blue Ridge common stock for theone-one-year and three-year periods ended May 10, 2019.August 11, 2020. Piper Sandler O’Neill then compared the relationship between the stock price performance of VCB common stock to stock price movements in the VCB Peer Groupprice of Blue Ridge common stock and Bay Banks common stock, respectively, to movements in their peer group (as described below) as well as certain stock indices.

VCB One-Year Stock Price Performance

 

 
   Beginning
May 10, 2018
  Ending
May 10, 2019
 

VCB

   100  116.4

VCB Peer Group

   100  95.1

NASDAQ Bank Index

   100  88.0

S&P 500 Index

   100  105.8

VCB Three-Year Stock Price Performance

 

 
   Beginning
May 10, 2018
  Ending
May 10, 2019
 

VCB

   100  132.8

VCB Peer Group

   100  131.8

NASDAQ Bank Index

   100  135.7

S&P 500 Index

   100  138.2

Sandler O’Neill also reviewed the historical stock price performance of Blue Ridge common stock for theone-One-Year and three-year periods ended May 10, 2019. Sandler O’Neill then compared the relationship between the stock price performance of Blue Ridge common stock to stock price movements in the Blue Ridge Peer Group (as described below) as well as certain stock indices.Stock Performance

 

Blue Ridge One-Year Stock Price Performance

 
  Beginning
May 10, 2018
 Ending
May 10, 2019
   Beginning Value
August 11, 2019
 Ending Value
August 11, 2020
 

Bay Banks

   100 74.0

Blue Ridge

   100 118.3   100 74.1

Blue Ridge Peer Group

   100 94.5

Peer Group

   100 70.8

S&P 500 Index

   100 114.2

NASDAQ Bank Index

   100 88.0   100 81.5

S&P 500 Index

   100 105.8

Blue Ridge Three-Year Stock Price Performance

 
  Beginning
May 10, 2018
 Ending
May 10, 2019
 

Blue Ridge

   100 178.5

Blue Ridge Peer Group

   100 141.0

NASDAQ Bank Index

   100 135.7

S&P 500 Index

   100 138.2

Three-Year Stock Performance

   Beginning Value
August 11, 2017
  Ending Value
August 11, 2020
 

Bay Banks

   100  63.1

Blue Ridge

   100  99.7

Peer Group

   100  72.3

S&P 500 Index

   100  136.6

NASDAQ Bank Index

   100  80.7

Comparable Company Analyses.Analyses

Piper Sandler O’Neill used publicly available information to compare selected financial information for VCBBay Banks and Blue Ridge with a group of financial institutions selected by Sandler O’Neill (the “VCB Peer Group”).Piper Sandler. The VCB Peer Group consisted of publicly-traded banksBay Banks and Blue Ridge peer group included publicly traded bank and thrifts headquartered in Virginia, and North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee with total assets between $150$750 million and $500 million, excluding announced merger targets and mutual holding companies.$2.0 billion as of August 12, 2020 (the “Peer Group”)¹. The VCB Peer Group consisted of the following companies:

 

Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation

Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc.

  M&F Bancorp,

FVCBankcorp, Inc.

Freedom Bank of Virginia

Benchmark Bankshares, Inc.

  Oak View National Bank

GrandSouth Bancorporation

Aquesta

C&F Financial Holdings, Inc.Corporation

  Farmers Bank of Appomattox

John Marshall Bancorp, Inc.

Oak Ridge

Chesapeake Financial Shares, Inc.

MainStreet Bancshares, Inc.

CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc.

Mountain Commerce Bancorp, Inc.

Community Bankers Trust Corporation

National Bankshares, Inc.

Eagle Financial Services, Inc.

  Bank of Fincastle

Old Point Financial Corporation

F & M Bank of BotetourtCorp.

  blueharbor bank

Parkway Acquisition Corp.

Touchstone Bank

Fauquier Bankshares, Inc.

  Pioneer Bankshares,

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc.

KS Bancorp, Inc.

First Community Corporation

  Virginia Bank Bankshares, Incorporated

Security Federal Corp.

Citizens Bancorp of Virginia, Inc.

First Farmers and Merchants Corporation

  Peoples Bankshares, Incorporated

Select Bancorp, Inc.

Surrey Bancorp

First National Corporation

  

South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc.

First Reliance Bancshares, Inc.

Virginia National Bankshares Corporation

1)

Excludes CNB Corporation and UB Bancorp due to undisclosed shares outstanding and First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. due to financial information only available as of 12/31/2019.

The analysis compared publicly available financial informationdata for VCB as of or for the period ended December 31, 2018Bay Banks and Blue Ridge with the corresponding publicly available data for the VCB Peer Group as of or for the periodlast twelve months ended March 31, 2019 (or, if data as of or for the period ended March 31, 2019 was not publicly available, as of or for the period ended December 31, 2018),June 30, 2020 (unless otherwise noted) with pricing data as of May 10, 2019.August 11, 2020. The table below sets forth the data for VCBBay Banks, Blue Ridge, and the high,median, mean, low median and meanhigh data for the VCB Peer Group.

VCB Peer Group Analysis

 

 
   VCB  VCB Peer
Group
Median
   VCB Peer
Group
Mean
   VCB Peer
Group
Low
   VCB Peer
Group
High
 

Total assets ($mm)

   246   312    335    201    448 

Loans / Deposits (%)

   79.4   91.3    89.9    66.7    104.8 

Non-performing assets(1) / Total assets (%)

   0.87   0.95    1.30    0.14    3.12 

Tangible common equity/Tangible assets (%)

   9.61   10.40    10.68    5.86    14.60 

Tier 1 leverage ratio (%)

   10.52   10.81    11.29    8.05    14.54 

Total risk-based capital ratio (%)

   13.57   14.71    15.93    12.25    23.98 

CRE / Total risk-based capital ratio (%)

   208.5(2)   166.1    164.1    48.5    285.4 

LTM return on average assets (%)

   0.91   0.92    0.78    -0.28    1.63 

LTM return on average equity (%)

   9.37   8.34    7.71    -3.59    16.60 

LTM Net interest margin (%)

   4.50   3.81    3.86    3.34    4.58 

LTM Efficiency ratio (%)

   78.9   72.0    73.5    56.5    94.3 

Price/Tangible book value (%)

   119   106    108    82    138 

Price/LTM earnings per share (x)

   12.8   12.0    13.6    8.6    26.2 

Current dividend yield (%)

   2.6   1.5    1.8    0.0    6.2 

Market value ($mm)

   29   35    36    5    66 

(1)

Non-performing assets defined asnon-accrual loans and leases, renegotiated loans and leases, and real estate owned.

(2)

Bank-level data as of December 31, 2018.

Sandler O’Neill used publicly available information to perform a similar analysis for Blue Ridge and a group of financial institutions selected by Sandler O’Neill (the “Blue Ridge Peer Group”). The Blue Ridge Peer Group consisted of publicly-traded banks and thrifts headquartered in Virginia, North Carolina and the District of Columbia with total assets between $500 million and

$750 million, excluding announced merger targetsBay Banks and companies with undisclosed common shares outstanding. The Blue Ridge Peer Group consisted of the following companies:Comparable Company Analysis ¹

   Bay Banks  Blue
Ridge
   Peer
Group
Median
   Peer
Group
Mean
   Peer
Group
Low
   Peer
Group
High
 

Total assets ($M)

   1,238   1,595    1,108    1,206    763    1,983 

Loans / Deposits (%)

   104.6   106.8    86.6    84.4    60.6    104.0 

Loan Loss Reserves / Gross Loans

   1.14   0.71    0.97    1.07    0.67    2.39 

Nonperforming Assets / Total Assets (%)

   1.38   0.25    0.53    0.54    0.04    1.39 

Tangible Common Equity/Tangible Assets (%)²

   9.58   4.56    9.52    9.38    7.79    13.17 

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (%)

   10.25   7.39    9.81    9.81    8.14    13.42 

Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio (%)

   13.38   12.05    13.8    14.31    10.79    21.51 

CRE / Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio (%)³

   295.9   256.3    216.3    239.5    139.9    409.4 

LTM Return on Average Assets (%)

   -0.374   0.92    0.93    0.92    0.59    1.33 

LTM Return on Average Equity (%)

   -3.414   10.76    8.76    8.87    3.76    13.82 

LTM Net Interest Margin (%)

   3.30   3.32    3.69    3.72    3.05    5.04 

LTM Efficiency Ratio (%)

   67.6   72.6    69.5    67.4    43.4    83.0 

Price/Tangible Book Value (%)

   67   115    81    82    71    98 

Price/LTM Earnings per Share (x)

   NM   9.0    9.5    10.0    6.9    18.4 

Current Dividend Yield (%)

   0.0   3.9    2.8    2.5    0.0    5.2 

Market Value ($M)

   80   83    85    91    47    170 

 

Benchmark Bankshares, Inc.Virginia National Bankshares Corporation
Fauquier Bankshares, Inc.Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc.
Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc.Highlands Bankshares, Inc.
New Peoples Bankshares, Inc.West Town Bancorp, Inc.
Parkway Acquisition Corp.Village Bank and Trust Financial Corp.
Uwharrie Capital Corp

The analysis compared publicly available financial information for Blue Ridge as of or for the period ended March 31, 2019 with the corresponding publicly available data for the Blue Ridge Peer Group as of or for the period ended March 31, 2019 (or, if data as of or for the period ended March 31, 2019 was not publicly available, as of or for the period ended December 31, 2018), with pricing data as of May 10, 2019. The table below sets forth the data for Blue Ridge and the high, low, median and mean data for the Blue Ridge Peer Group:

Blue Ridge Peer Group Analysis

 

 
   Blue
Ridge
  Blue Ridge
Peer Group
Median
   Blue Ridge
Peer Group
Mean
   Blue Ridge
Peer Group
Low
   Blue Ridge
Peer Group
High
 

Total assets ($mm)

   575   655    641    522    705 

Loans / Deposits (%)

   101.5   90.6    88.0    62.7    95.3 

Non-performing assets(1) / Total assets (%)

   0.89(2)   0.95    1.44    0.43    2.94 

Tangible common equity/Tangible assets (%)

   10.10   8.87    8.79    5.44    11.29 

Tier 1 leverage ratio (%)

   9.35(2)   9.46    10.07    8.64    12.19 

Total risk-based capital ratio (%)

   12.74(2)   13.65    14.05    11.78    16.89 

CRE / Total risk-based capital ratio (%)

   243.4(2)   203.5    184.85    42.0    289.0 

LTM return on average assets (%)

   0.93   0.81    0.89    0.14    2.24 

LTM return on average equity (%)

   11.23   9.50    8.87    1.83    16.41 

LTM Net interest margin (%)

   3.79   3.90    4.00    3.47    4.68 

LTM Efficiency ratio (%)

   76.4   75.3    74.6    58.8    90.5 

Price/Tangible book value (%)

   160   128    120    79    147 

Price/LTM earnings per share (x)

   13.3   13.7    13.8    5.9    21.9 

Current dividend yield (%)

   2.7   0.0    1.1    0.0    3.0 

Market value ($mm)

   92   64    67    34    102 

Note: Blue Ridge Peer Group data not pro forma for pending or recently completed acquisitions.

(1)

Non-performing assets defined asnon-accrual loans and leases, renegotiated loans and leases, and real estate owned.

(2)1)

Bank level financial data used when holding company information was unavailable.

2)

Financial data as of March 31, 2019.2020 was used for F&M Bank Corp.

3)

For banks that have adopted the community bank leverage ratio, the ratio reflects Tier 1 Capital plus ALLL in lieu of Total Risk Based Capital

4)

Excluding the after-tax impact of Bay Banks’ goodwill impairment of $9.8 million in Q2 2020, LTM Return on Average Assets and Return on Average Equity would have been 0.48% and 4.36%, respectively

Analysis of Selected Nationwide Merger Transactions. Sandler O’Neill reviewed a group of nationwide merger and acquisition transactions involving U.S. banks and thrifts (the “Nationwide Transactions”). The Nationwide Transactions group consisted of transactions with disclosed deal values announced between January 1, 2018 and May 10, 2019 involving targets with total assets between $200 million and $300 million, excluding Wintrust Financial Corp’s acquisition of Chicago Shore Corp. due to the transaction value being dependent on the appreciated value of the building acquired in the transaction. The Nationwide Transactions group was composed of the following transactions:

Acquiror

Target

United Community Banks Inc.First Madison Bank & Trust
First Citizens BancShares Inc.First South Bancorp Inc.
Colony Bankcorp Inc.LBC Bancshares Inc.
Faciam Holdings Inc.Summit Bancshares Inc.
BankFirst Capital Corp.FNB Bancshares of Central AL Inc.
BancorpSouth BankMerchants Trust Inc.
Foote Financial Shares LLCPeoples State Bank
Bank of Commerce HoldingsMerchants Holding Co.

Farmers & Merchants BancorpLimberlost Bancshares Inc.
Hometown Financial Group MHCPilgrim Bancshares Inc.
PeoplesBancorp MHCFirst Suffield Financial Inc.
PBD Holdings LLCFirst Columbia Bancorp Inc.
SmartFinancial Inc.Foothills Bancorp Inc.
First Citizens BancShares Inc.Capital Commerce Bancorp Inc.
Citizens Community BancorpUnited Bank
SB One BancorpEnterprise Bank N.J.
Southern Missouri Bancorp Inc.Gideon Bancshares Co.
First Paragould Bankshares Inc.One Bank & Trust NA
Farmers & Merchants BancorpBank of Rio Vista
National Commerce Corp.Premier Community Bank of Florida
Bank of Southern California NAAmericas United Bank
Guaranty Bancshares Inc.Westbound Bank
First Commonwealth FinancialGarfield Acquisition Corp

Using the latest publicly available information prior to the announcement of the relevant transaction, Sandler O’Neill reviewed the following transaction metrics: transaction price to last-twelve-months earnings per share, transaction price to tangible book value per share, core deposit premium andone-day market premium. Sandler O’Neill compared the indicated transaction multiples for the merger to the high, low, mean and median multiples of the Nationwide Transactions group.

   VCB/
Blue Ridge
  Nationwide
Transactions
Median
  Nationwide
Transactions
Mean
  Nationwide
Transactions
Low
  Nationwide
Transactions
High
 

Transaction price/ LTM Earnings per share:

   20.5x   22.2x   22.8x   9.3x   36.7x 

Transaction price/Tangible book value per share:

   189  171  168  63  289

Core deposit premium:

   10.7  11.8  12.5  0.8  31.4

1-day market premium:

   59.4  24.9  27.3  11.7  48.1

Analysis of Selected Regional Merger Transactions. Sandler O’Neill also reviewed a regional group of merger and acquisition transactions involving U.S. banks and thrifts headquartered in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, the District of Columbia, or Maryland (the “Regional Transactions”). The Regional Transactions group consisted of transactions announced between January 1, 2017 and May 10, 2019 involving targets with total assets between $100 million and $750 million. The Regional Transactions group was composed of the following transactions:

Acquiror

Target

Delmar BancorpVirginia Partners Bank
Orrstown Financial ServicesHamilton Bancorp Inc.
American National BanksharesHomeTown Bankshares Corp.
Summit Financial Group Inc.Peoples Bankshares Inc.
FVCBankcorp Inc.Colombo Bank
Premier Financial Bancorp Inc.First Bank of Charleston Inc.
First US Bancshares Inc.Peoples Bank
Parkway Acquisition CorpGreat State Bank
Park National Corp.NewDominion Bank
CB Financial Services Inc.First West Virginia Bancorp Inc.
WesBanco Inc.First Sentry Bancshares Inc.
Old Line Bancshares Inc.Bay Bancorp Inc.
PB Financial CorpCB Financial Corp.

Community Financial Corp.

County First Bank

Select Bancorp Inc.

Premara Financial Inc.

Bank of McKenney

CCB Bankshares Inc.

United Community Banks Inc.

Four Oaks Fincorp Inc.

West Town Bancorp Inc.

Sound Banking Co.

Old Line Bancshares, Inc.

DCB Bancshares, Inc.

Using the latest publicly available information prior to the announcement of the relevant transaction, Sandler O’Neill reviewed the following transaction metrics: transaction price to last-twelve-months earnings per share, transaction price to tangible book value per share, core deposit premium andone-day market premium. Sandler O’Neill compared the indicated transaction multiples for the merger to the high, low, mean and median multiples of the Regional Transactions group.

   VCB/
Blue Ridge
  Regional
Transactions
Median
  Regional
Transactions
Mean
  Regional
Transactions
Low
  Regional
Transactions
High
 

Transaction price/LTM earnings per share:

   20.5x   25.3x   25.4x   11.1x   39.3x 

Transaction price/Tangible book value per share:

   189  156  156  99  235

Core deposit premium:

   10.7  7.6  9.1  2.6  23.6

1-day market premium:

   59.4  26.0  28.7  -64.2  101.8

Net Present Value Analyses.

Piper Sandler O’Neill performed an analysis that estimated the net present value per share of VCBBay Banks common stock assuming VCBBay Banks performed in accordance with certain internal financial projections for VCB for the year ending December 31, 2019, as well as an estimated long-term annual earnings per share growth rate for the years thereafter and estimated dividends per shareBay Banks for the years ending December 31, 20192020 through December 31, 2023,2024, as provided by the senior management of VCB.Bay Banks. To approximate the terminal value of a share of VCBBay Banks common stock at December 31, 2023,2024, Piper Sandler O’Neill applied price to 20232024 earnings per share multiples ranging from 10.0x8.0x to 15.0x13.0x and price tomultiples of December 31, 20232024 tangible book value per share multiples ranging from 85%70% to 135%110%. The terminal values were then discounted to present values using different discount rates ranging from 10.0%9.0% to 15.0%, which were chosen to reflect different assumptions regarding required rates of return of holders or prospective buyers of VCBBay Banks common stock. As illustrated in the following tables, the analysis indicated an imputed range of values per share of VCBBay Banks common stock of $26.28$4.43 to $47.41$9.27 when applying multiples of earnings per share and $24.04$4.52 to $45.70$9.17 when applying multiples of tangible book value per share.value.

Earnings Per Share Multiples

 

Discount

Rate       

  10.0x   11.0x   12.0x   13.0x   14.0x   15.0x 

10.0%

  $32.26   $35.29   $38.32   $41.35   $44.38   $47.41 

11.0%

  $30.94   $33.84   $36.74   $39.65   $42.55   $45.46 

12.0%

  $29.68   $32.47   $35.25   $38.03   $40.81   $43.60 

13.0%

  $28.49   $31.16   $33.83   $36.49   $39.16   $41.83 

14.0%

  $27.36   $29.92   $32.48   $35.03   $37.59   $40.15 

15.0%

  $26.28   $28.73   $31.19   $33.64   $36.10   $38.55 

Discount

Rate

  8.0x   9.0x   10.0x   11.0x   12.0x   13.0x 

9.0%

  $5.71   $6.42   $7.13   $7.85   $8.56   $9.27 

10.0%

   5.47    6.15    6.83    7.51    8.20    8.88 

11.0%

   5.24    5.89    6.54    7.20    7.85    8.51 

12.0%

   5.02    5.64    6.27    6.90    7.53    8.15 

13.0%

   4.81    5.41    6.01    6.61    7.21    7.82 

14.0%

   4.61    5.19    5.77    6.34    6.92    7.50 

15.0%

   4.43    4.98    5.53    6.08    6.64    7.19 

Tangible Book Value Per Share Multiples

 

Discount

Rate

  85%   95%   105%   115%   125%   135%   70%   80%   90%   100%   110% 

9.0%

  $5.83   $6.67   $7.50   $8.33   $9.17 

10.0%

  $29.49   $32.73   $35.97   $39.22   $42.46   $45.70    5.59    6.38    7.18    7.98    8.78 

11.0%

  $28.29   $31.39   $34.50   $37.60   $40.71   $43.81    5.35    6.11    6.88    7.64    8.41 

12.0%

  $27.14   $30.12   $33.10   $36.07   $39.05   $42.02    5.13    5.86    6.59    7.32    8.06 

13.0%

  $26.06   $28.91   $31.76   $34.62   $37.47   $40.32    4.92    5.62    6.32    7.02    7.72 

14.0%

  $25.03   $27.76   $30.50   $33.23   $35.97   $38.70    4.71    5.39    6.06    6.73    7.41 

15.0%

  $24.04   $26.67   $29.29   $31.92   $34.54   $37.16    4.52    5.17    5.81    6.46    7.11 

Piper Sandler O’Neill also considered and discussed with the VCBBay Banks Board how this analysis would be affected by changes in the underlying assumptions, including variations with respect to net income.earnings. To illustrate this impact, Piper Sandler O’Neill performed a similar analysis, assuming VCB’s net incomeBay Banks’ earnings varied from 15% above projectionsestimates to 15% below projections.estimates. This analysis resulted in the following range of per share values for VCBBay Banks’ common stock, applying the price to 20232024 earnings per share multiples range of 10.0x8.0x to 15.0x13.0x referred to above and a discount rate of 13.16%12.24%.

Earnings Per Share Multiples

 

Annual

Budget

Variance

  10.0x   11.0x   12.0x   13.0x   14.0x   15.0x 

Annual

Estimate

Variance

  8.0x   9.0x   10.0x   11.0x   12.0x   13.0x 

(15.0%)

  $24.33   $26.58   $28.84   $31.09   $33.34   $35.59   $4.22   $4.76   $5.29   $5.82   $6.35   $6.87 

(10.0%)

  $25.66   $28.04   $30.43   $32.81   $35.20   $37.58    4.48    5.04    5.60    6.16    6.72    7.28 

(5.0%)

  $26.98   $29.50   $32.02   $34.53   $37.05   $39.57    4.73    5.32    5.91    6.50    7.09    7.68 

0.0%

  $28.31   $30.96   $33.61   $36.26   $38.91   $41.56    4.98    5.60    6.22    6.84    7.47    8.09 

5.0%

  $29.63   $32.41   $35.20   $37.98   $40.76   $43.54    5.23    5.88    6.53    7.19    7.84    8.49 

10.0%

  $30.96   $33.87   $36.79   $39.70   $42.62   $45.53    5.47    6.16    6.84    7.53    8.21    8.90 

15.0%

  $32.28   $35.33   $38.38   $41.42   $44.47   $47.52    5.72    6.44    7.15    7.87    8.58    9.30 

Piper Sandler O’Neill also performed an analysis that estimated the net present value per share of Blue Ridge common stock, assuming Blue Ridge performed in accordance with certain internal financial projections for Blue Ridge for the yearyears ending December 31, 2019,2020 through December 31, 2022, as well as an estimated long-term annual net income and earnings per shareasset growth ratesrate for the years thereafterending December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2024 and estimated dividends per share for the years ending December 31, 20192020 through December 31, 2023,2024, as provided by the senior management of Blue Ridge. To approximate the terminal value of a share of Blue Ridge common stock at December 31, 2023,2024, Piper Sandler O’Neill applied price to 20232024 earnings per share multiples ranging from 10.0x8.0x to 15.0x13.0x and price to

multiples of December 31, 20232024 tangible book value per share multiples ranging from 100%70% to 150%110%. The terminal values were then discounted to present values using different discount rates ranging from 10.0%9.0% to 15.0%, which were chosen to reflect different assumptions regarding required rates of return of holders or prospective buyers of Blue Ridge common stock. As illustrated in the following tables, the analysis indicated an imputed range of values per share of Blue Ridge common stock of $18.65$13.71 to $33.48$26.90 when applying multiples of earnings per share and $13.65$9.50 to $24.12$17.56 when applying multiples of tangible book value per share.value.

Earnings Per Share Multiples

 

Discount

Rate

  10.0x   11.0x   12.0x   13.0x   14.0x   15.0x   8.0x   9.0x   10.0x   11.0x   12.0x   13.0x 

9.0%

  $17.42   $19.31   $21.21   $23.11   $25.00   $26.90 

10.0%

  $23.06   $25.14   $27.23   $29.31   $31.39   $33.48    16.72    18.53    20.35    22.17    23.98    25.80 

11.0%

  $22.08   $24.07   $26.07   $28.06   $30.05   $32.04    16.05    17.79    19.53    21.27    23.01    24.75 

12.0%

  $21.16   $23.06   $24.96   $26.87   $28.77   $30.67    15.42    17.09    18.76    20.42    22.09    23.76 

13.0%

  $20.28   $22.10   $23.92   $25.74   $27.56   $29.38    14.82    16.42    18.02    19.62    21.22    22.81 

14.0%

  $19.44   $21.18   $22.93   $24.67   $26.41   $28.15    14.25    15.78    17.32    18.85    20.38    21.92 

15.0%

  $18.65   $20.32   $21.98   $23.65   $25.32   $26.99    13.71    15.18    16.65    18.12    19.59    21.06 

Tangible Book Value Per Share Multiples

 

Discount

Rate       

  150%   170%   190%   210%   230%   250% 

10.0%

  $16.82   $18.28   $19.74   $21.20   $22.66   $24.12 

11.0%

  $16.12   $17.51   $18.91   $20.30   $21.70   $23.09 

12.0%

  $15.45   $16.79   $18.12   $19.45   $20.79   $22.12 

13.0%

  $14.82   $16.10   $17.37   $18.65   $19.92   $21.20 

14.0%

  $14.22   $15.44   $16.66   $17.88   $19.10   $20.32 

15.0%

  $13.65   $14.82   $15.99   $17.16   $18.33   $19.49 

Discount

Rate

  70%   80%   90%   100%   110% 

9.0%

  $11.99   $13.38   $14.78   $16.17   $17.56 

10.0%

   11.52    12.85    14.19    15.52    16.85 

11.0%

   11.08    12.35    13.63    14.91    16.18 

12.0%

   10.65    11.88    13.10    14.32    15.55 

13.0%

   10.25    11.42    12.60    13.77    14.94 

14.0%

   9.87    10.99    12.12    13.24    14.37 

15.0%

   9.50    10.58    11.66    12.74    13.82 

Piper Sandler O’Neill also considered and discussed with the VCBBay Banks Board how this analysis would be affected by changes in the underlying assumptions, including variations with respect to net income.earnings. To illustrate this impact, Piper Sandler O’Neill performed a similar analysis assuming Blue Ridge’s net incomeearnings varied from 15% above estimates to 15% below estimates. This analysis resulted in the following range of per share values for Blue Ridge common stock, applying the price to 20232024 earnings per share multiples range of 10.0x8.0x to 15.0x13.0x referred to above and a discount rate of 13.16%12.24%.

Earnings Per Share Multiples

 

Annual

Budget

Variance

  10.0x   11.0x   12.0x   13.0x   14.0x   15.0x 

Annual

Estimate

Variance

  8.0x   9.0x   10.0x   11.0x   12.0x   13.0x 

(15.0%)

  $17.43   $18.96   $20.50   $22.04   $23.58   $25.11   $13.32   $14.73   $16.13   $17.54   $18.95   $20.35 

(10.0%)

  $18.33   $19.96   $21.59   $23.21   $24.84   $26.47    13.98    15.47    16.96    18.45    19.94    21.43 

(5.0%)

  $19.24   $20.95   $22.67   $24.39   $26.11   $27.82    14.64    16.22    17.79    19.36    20.93    22.50 

0.0%

  $20.14   $21.95   $23.76   $25.56   $27.37   $29.18    15.31    16.96    18.61    20.27    21.92    23.58 

5.0%

  $21.04   $22.94   $24.84   $26.74   $28.64   $30.54    15.97    17.70    19.44    21.18    22.91    24.65 

10.0%

  $21.95   $23.94   $25.93   $27.91   $29.90   $31.89    16.63    18.45    20.27    22.09    23.91    25.73 

15.0%

  $22.85   $24.93   $27.01   $29.09   $31.17   $33.25    17.29    19.19    21.10    23.00    24.90    26.80 

Piper Sandler O’Neill noted that the net present value analysis is a widely used valuation methodology, but the results of such methodology are highly dependent upon the numerous assumptions that must be made, and the results thereof are not necessarily indicative of actual values or future results.

Pro Forma MergerTransaction Analysis.

Piper Sandler O’Neill analyzed certain potential pro forma effects of the merger on Blue Ridge assuming the merger closes at the end of the fourth calendar quarter of 2019. In performing its analysis,on December 31, 2020. Piper Sandler O’Neill utilized the Pro Forma Assumptions,following information and assumptions: (a) certain internal financial projections for Bay Banks for the years ending December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2024, as provided by the senior management of Bay Banks, (b) certain internal financial projections for Blue Ridge for the years ending December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2022, as well as an estimated long-term annual net income and asset growth rate for the years ending December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2024 and estimated dividends per share for the years ending December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2024, as provided by the senior management of Blue Ridge, and (c) certain assumptions relating to transaction expenses, purchase accounting adjustments, and cost savings, as well as certain adjustments to Bay Banks’ loan loss provision expense for the years ending December 31, 2021 through December 31, 2024, as provided by the senior management of Blue Ridge. The analysis indicated that the merger could be accretive to Blue Ridge’s estimated earnings per share (excludingone-time transaction costs and expenses) in the years ended December 31, 2020,ending December 31, 2021 andthrough December 31, 20222024 and dilutiveaccretive to Blue Ridge’s estimated tangible book value per share at closing.close and at December 31, 2021, December 31, 2022, December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2024.

In connection with this analysis, Piper Sandler O’Neill considered and discussed with the VCBBay Banks Board how the analysis would be affected by changes in the underlying assumptions, including the impact of final purchase accounting adjustments determined at the closing of the transaction,merger, and noted that the actual results achieved by the combined company may vary from projected results and the variations may be material.

Sandler O’Neill’sPiper Sandler’s Relationship.

Piper Sandler O’Neill actedis acting as VCB’sBay Banks’ financial advisor in connection with the merger and will receive a fee for such services in an amount equal to 1.75%$1,300,000, a significant portion of the aggregate merger consideration, which fee was approximately $0.8 million at the time of announcement of the merger and is contingent upon the closingconsummation of the merger. Piper Sandler O’Neill also received a $250,000 fee of $150,000 forfrom Bay Banks upon rendering its opinion, which opinion fee will be credited in full towards the transactionportion of the advisory fee which will become payable to Piper Sandler O’Neill on the day of closingupon consummation of the merger. VCBBay Banks has also agreed to indemnify Piper Sandler O’Neill against certain claims and liabilities arising out of Sandler O’Neill’sPiper Sandler’s engagement and to reimburse Piper Sandler O’Neill for certain of Sandler O’Neill’sits out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with Piper Sandler’s engagement.

In the two years preceding the date its opinion, Piper Sandler O’Neill’s engagement. Sandler O’Neill has provided certain other investment banking services to VCBBay Banks. In summary, Piper Sandler (i) provided specific and general advisory services in 2018 and 2019 for which Piper Sandler received aggregate fees of $100,000, and (ii) acted as placement agent in connection with the offer and sale of Bay Banks subordinated debt in 2019 for which Piper Sandler received approximately $825,000 in fees and expense reimbursement. In the two years preceding the date of its opinion. Most recently,opinion, Piper Sandler O’Neill acted as financial advisor to VCB in connection with its proposed merger with Atlantic Bay, which transaction was ultimately terminated in August 2018. Sandler O’Neill did not provide anyprovided certain investment banking services to Blue RidgeRidge. In summary, Piper Sandler acted as financial advisor in the two years preceding the dateconnection with Blue Ridge’s capital raising activities in 2020 for which Piper Sandler received a fee of its opinion.$300,000. In the ordinary course of Sandler O’Neill’sPiper Sandler’s business as a broker-dealer, Piper Sandler O’Neill may purchase securities from and sell securities to VCB,Bay Banks and Blue Ridge and their respective affiliates.Ridge. Piper Sandler O’Neill may also actively trade the equity and debt securities of VCB,Bay Banks and Blue Ridge and its affiliates for Sandler O’Neill’sPiper Sandler’s own account and for the accounts of Sandler O’Neill’sPiper Sandler’s customers.

Certain Unaudited Prospective Financial Information

Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks do not as a matter of course make public projections as to future performance, revenues, earnings or other financial results due to, among other reasons, the inherent uncertainty of the

underlying assumptions and estimates. However, Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks are including in this joint proxy statement/prospectus certain unaudited prospective financial information that was made available to or discussed with the parties’ respective financial advisors in connection with the merger. The inclusion of this information should not be regarded as an indication that any of Blue Ridge, VCB,Bay Banks, Raymond James or Piper Sandler, O’Neill, their respective representatives or any other recipients of this information considered, or now considers, it to be necessarily predictive of actual or future results, or that it should be construed as financial guidance, and it should not be relied on as such.

This information was prepared solely for internal use and is subjective in many respects. While presented with numeric specificity, the unaudited prospective financial information reflects numerous estimates and assumptions made with respect to business, economic, market, competition, regulatory and financial conditions and matters specific to Blue Ridge’s and VCB’sBay Banks’ respective business, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond Blue Ridge’s and VCB’sBay Banks’ control. The unaudited prospective financial information reflects both assumptions as to certain business decisions that are subject to change and, in many respects, subjective judgment, and thus is susceptible to multiple interpretations and periodic revisions based on actual experience and business developments. Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks can give no assurance that the unaudited prospective financial information and the underlying estimates and assumptions will be realized. In addition, since the unaudited prospective financial information covers multiple years, such information by its nature becomes less predictive with each successive year. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth below, and important factors that may affect actual results and cause the unaudited prospective financial information to be inaccurate include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to Blue Ridge’s and VCB’sBay Banks’ business, industry performance, general business and economic conditions, competition and adverse changes in applicable laws, regulations or rules, and the various risks similar to those set forth in the “Risk Factors” section beginning on page [●].31.

The unaudited prospective financial information was not prepared with a view toward public disclosure, nor was it prepared with a view toward compliance with GAAP, published guidelines of the SEC or the guidelines established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants for preparation and presentation of prospective financial information. In addition, the unaudited prospective financial information requires significant estimates and assumptions that make it inherently less comparable to the similarly titled GAAP measures in Blue Ridge’s and VCB’sBay Banks’ historical GAAP financial statements. Neither Blue Ridge’s or VCB’sBay Banks’ auditors, nor any other independent accountants, have compiled, examined or performed any procedures with respect to the unaudited prospective financial information contained herein, nor have they expressed any opinion or any other form of assurance on such information or its achievability.

Furthermore, the unaudited prospective financial information does not take into account any circumstances or events occurring after the date it was prepared. Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks can give no assurance that, had the unaudited prospective financial information been prepared as of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, similar estimates and assumptions would be used. Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks do not intend to, and disclaim any obligation to, make publicly available any update or other revision to the unaudited prospective financial information to reflect circumstances existing since their preparation or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, even in the event that any or all of the underlying assumptions are shown to be in error, or to reflect changes in general economic or industry conditions. The unaudited prospective financial information does not take into account the possible financial and other effects on either Blue Ridge or VCB,Bay Banks, as applicable, of the merger and does not attempt to predict or suggest future results of Blue Ridge after giving effect to the merger. The unaudited prospective financial information does not give effect to the merger, including the impact of negotiating or executing the merger agreement, the expenses that may be incurred in connection with completing the merger, the potential synergies that may be achieved by Blue Ridge as a result of the merger, the effect on either Blue Ridge or VCB,Bay Banks, as applicable, of any business or strategic decision or action that has been or will be taken as a result of the merger agreement having been executed, or the effect of any business or strategic decisions or actions that would likely have been taken if the merger agreement had not been executed, but which were instead altered, accelerated, postponed or not taken in anticipation of the merger. Further, the unaudited

prospective financial information does not take into account the effect on either Blue Ridge or VCB,Bay Banks, as applicable, of any possible failure of the merger to occur. None of Blue Ridge, VCB,Bay Banks, Raymond James or Piper Sandler O’Neill or their respective affiliates, officers, directors, advisors or other representatives has made, makes or is authorized in the future to make any representation to any Blue Ridge or VCBBay Banks shareholder or other person regarding Blue Ridge’s or VCB’sBay Banks’ ultimate performance compared to the information contained in the unaudited prospective financial information or that the projected results will be achieved.

In light of the foregoing, and considering that the special meetings will be held many months after the unaudited prospective financial information was prepared, as well as the uncertainties inherent in any forecasted information, Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks shareholders are cautioned not to place unwarranted reliance on such information, and Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks urge all shareholders to review Blue Ridge’s and VCB’sBay Banks’ financial statements and other information contained elsewhere in this joint proxy statement/prospectus for a description of Blue Ridge’s and VCB’sBay Banks’ business and financial results.

For purposes of Sandler O’Neill’s VCBPiper Sandler’s Bay Banks net present value analysis performed in connection with Sandler O’Neill’sPiper Sandler’s opinion, Piper Sandler O’Neill used certain internal financial projections for VCB for the year ending December 31, 2019, as well as an estimated long-term annual earnings per share growth rate for the years thereafter and estimated dividends per shareBay Banks for the years ending December 31, 20192020 through December 31, 2023,2024, as provided by the senior management of VCB.Bay Banks. The following table summarizes this unaudited prospective financial information for the fiscal years ended in the periods presented with respect to VCBBay Banks as used by Sandler O’Neill:Piper Sandler:

 

   12/31/2019   12/31/2020   12/31/2021   12/31/2022   12/31/2023 

Net Income ($000s)

  $2,514   $2,715   $2,932   $3,167   $3,420 

Earnings Per Share ($)

   3.50    3.78    4.09    4.41    4.77 

Dividends Per Share ($)

   0.50    0.50    0.50    0.50    0.50 

   12/31/2020  12/31/2021   12/31/2022   12/31/2023   12/31/2024 

Net Income ($000s)

  $(5,146 $8,371   $10,200   $12,131   $14,064 

Net Income Excluding Goodwill Writedown ($000s)

   4,638        

Earnings Per Share ($)

   (0.39 $0.64   $0.78   $0.93   $1.07 

Dividends Per Share ($)

   —     —      —      —      —   

For purposes of Sandler O’Neill’sPiper Sandler’s Blue Ridge net present value analysis performed in connection with Sandler O’Neill’sPiper Sandler’s opinion, Piper Sandler O’Neill used certain internal financial projections for Blue Ridge for the yearyears ending December 31, 2019,2020 through December 31, 2022, as well as an estimated long-term annual net income and earnings per shareasset growth ratesrate for the years thereafter, and estimated dividends per share for the years ending December 31, 20192020 through December 31, 2023,2024, as provided by the senior management of Blue Ridge. The following table summarizes this unaudited prospective financial information for the periods presented with respect to Blue Ridge as used by Sandler O’Neill:Piper Sandler:

 

   12/31/2019   12/31/2020   12/31/2021   12/31/2022   12/31/2023 

Net Income ($000s)

  $8,007   $9,570   $11,280   $12,800   $14,526 

Earnings Per Share ($)

   1.97    2.21    2.61    2.96    3.35 

Dividends Per Share ($)

   0.57    0.58    0.59    0.60    0.61 

For purposes of Sandler O’Neill’s pro forma merger analysis performed in connection with Sandler O’Neill’s opinion, Sandler O’Neill used estimated net income for VCB for the years ending December 31, 2020, December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022, as provided by the senior management of Blue Ridge. The following table summarizes this unaudited prospective financial information for the periods presented with respect to VCB as used by Sandler O’Neill:

   12/31/2020   12/31/2021   12/31/2022 

Net Income ($000s)

  $2,600   $2,700   $2,900 
   12/31/2020   12/31/2021   12/31/2022   12/31/2023   12/31/2024 

Net Income ($000s)

  $11,500   $11,726   $13,484   $14,832   $16,334 

Earnings Per Share ($)

   2.02    2.05    2.36    2.59    2.86 

Dividends Per Share ($)

   0.58    0.59    0.60    0.61    0.62 

For purposes of Raymond James’ discounted cash flow analysis performed in connection with Raymond James’ opinion, Raymond James used certain financial projections prepared by the management of Blue Ridge relating to VCBBay Banks for the periods ending December 31, 20192020 through December 31, 2023.2024. The following table

summarizes this unaudited prospective financial information with respect to VCBBay Banks as used by Raymond James:

 

  12/31/2019   12/31/2020   12/31/2021   12/31/2022   12/31/2023   12/31/2020   12/31/2021   12/31/2022   12/31/2023   12/31/2024 

Standalone Tangible Assets ($000s)

  $273,681   $295,575   $319,222   $344,759   $372,340   $1,242,500   $1,283,200   $1,377,800   $1,476,400   $1,581,000 

Net Income ($000s)

   2,514    2,715    2,932    3,167    3,420    4,600    8,400    10,200    12,100    14,100 

VCB’sInterests of Bay Banks’ Directors and Officers Have Financial Interests in the Merger

In considering the recommendation of the VCBBay Banks Board that you approve the merger, you should be aware that VCB’sBay Banks’ directors and executive officers have interests that are different from, or are in addition to, those of VCBBay Banks shareholders generally. The VCBBay Banks Board was aware of these interests and considered them, among other matters, in reaching its decisions to approve the merger agreement and to recommend that you vote in favor of approving the merger agreement.

Appointment of Individuals to the Boards of Directors of Blue Ridge

Pursuant to the merger agreement, Blue Ridge will appoint twoseven of Bay Banks’ directors (including C. Frank Scott, III, the Chairman of VCB, as well as A. Pierce Stone, VCB’s formerthe Bay Banks Board, and Randal R. Greene, Bay Banks’ President and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman,Officer) as directors of Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank effective upon consummation of the merger. Subject to the Blue Ridge Board’s compliance with its fiduciary duties, Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank also will nominate and recommend these individuals for reelection to the Blue Ridge Board at the first annual meeting of shareholders following the effective time of the merger.

The merger agreement provides that the twofive individuals to be appointed as directors of Blue Ridge in(in addition to Mr. Stone,Messrs. Scott and Greene) will be chosen by mutual agreement ofBay Banks after consultation with Blue Ridge and VCB. Blue Ridge and VCBRidge. Bay Banks currently intendintends to select Andrew C. HolzwarthElizabeth H. Crowther, Richard A. Farmar, III, Julien G. Patterson, Randolph N. Reynolds, Jr. and Mark W. SiskVance H. Spilman as the two VCBfive additional Bay Banks directors to be appointed as directors of Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank.

As directors of Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank, Messrs. Holzwarth, SiskScott, Farmar, Patterson, Reynolds and StoneSpilman and Ms. Crowther will be compensated in accordance with Blue Ridge’s director compensation policy as then in effect. Mr. Greene will not receive director compensation as he will be an officer of Blue Ridge and will be compensated under the terms of his employment agreement with Blue Ridge. For more information, see “Information about Blue Ridge—Ridge–Board of Directors and Director Compensation” beginning on page [●].

Appointment of Individuals to Advisory Boards of Blue Ridge Bank

Blue Ridge Bank currently intends to offer eachnon-executive director of VCB who is not appointed to the Blue Ridge Board upon consummation of the merger the opportunity to join an advisory board of Blue Ridge Bank. Members of Blue Ridge Bank’s advisory boards generally receive $100 for attendance at each advisory board meeting.134.

Change of Control Payments under Current VCB Transaction Bonus Agreements

VCB currently has written transaction bonus agreements with A. Preston Moore, Jr., its President and Chief Executive Officer, and Thomas M. Crowder, its Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. These agreements provide that, upon a change of control, VCB shall pay a transaction bonus to such officer equal to 2.95 times the sum of (i) such officer’s then-current base salary and (ii) such officer’s annual bonus for the fiscal year preceding the change of control. The estimated transaction bonuses payable to Mr. Moore and Mr. Crowder are $787,650 and $595,600, respectively; however, these agreements also provide that the payments to Mr. Moore and Mr. Crowder will be reduced if these payments and any payments or benefits payable to them under other agreements or plans would constitute “excess parachute payments” under Section 280G of the Code. In that event, the total payments and benefits will be reduced to the maximum amount that can be paid without the payments or benefits constituting “excess parachute payments.”

Employment with Blue Ridge Bank Following the Merger

Blue Ridge has agreed to appoint Mr. MooreGreene to serve as President – Central Virginia Regionand Chief Operating Officer of Blue Ridge and President and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Ridge Bank, and Mr. CrowderMs. Gavant to serve as Executive Vice President – Card Divisionand Chief Financial Officer of Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank, C. Rodes Boyd, Jr. to serve as Executive Vice President of Blue Ridge and Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of Blue Ridge Bank, bothand Ms. Pittman to serve as Executive Vice President, Northern Neck Market of Blue Ridge Bank, all effective upon consummation of the merger. In connection with entering into the merger, agreement,Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank have entered into employment agreements with Messrs. Greene and Boyd and Ms. Gavant and Blue Ridge Bank has entered into an employment agreementsagreement with Messrs. Moore and Crowder thatMs. Pittman, each of which will be effective upon consummation of the merger.

Employment Agreement with A. Preston Moore, Jr.Mr. Greene. Mr. Moore’sGreene’s employment agreement provides for a term running through Blue Ridge’s 2024 annual meeting of three years,shareholders, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The employment agreement provides for a minimum base salary of $225,000$492,000 per year. FollowingMr. Greene will have the consummationopportunity to earn up to 30% of the merger,his base salary under a short-term incentive plan and up to 30% of his base salary under a long-term incentive plan. In addition, for 2021, Mr. MooreGreene will receive a restricted stock award for 6,000 sharescash bonus of at least $50,000 in recognition of his increased responsibility in overseeing the integration of Blue Ridge common stock that vests ratably on the first, second and third anniversaries of the effective time of the merger. He also will be entitled to receive cash bonus payments in amounts, if any, determined byBay Banks and Blue Ridge Bank pursuantand Virginia Commonwealth Bank. Mr. Greene will also be provided a split dollar life insurance benefit of $2,000,000 to its bonus program for officers and to participate in Blue Ridge Bank’s employee benefit plans and programs for which he will be eligible.a beneficiary of his designation.

Mr. Moore’sGreene’s employment agreement provides for benefits in the event of a termination of his employment by Blue Ridge without “Cause” or by him, including for “Good Reason” (as those terms are defined in the employment agreement).In such cases, Mr. Greene will be entitled to receive his then-current base salary for the remainder of the term of his agreement and a welfare continuance benefit. Mr. Greene’s entitlement to the foregoing severance payments is subject to his execution of a release and waiver of claims against Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank and his compliance with the restrictive covenants provided in his employment agreement.

Mr. Greene’s employment agreement contains restrictive covenants relating to the protection of confidential information, non-disclosure, non-competition and non-solicitation. The non-compete and non-solicitation covenants generally continue for a period of 24 months following the expiration of the employment agreement.

Employment Agreement with Ms. Gavant. Ms. Gavant’s employment agreement provides for a two-year term, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The employment agreement provides for a minimum base salary of $260,000 per year. Ms. Gavant will have the opportunity to earn annual cash bonus payments in such amounts and at such times as may be determined by the Blue Ridge Board.

Ms. Gavant’s employment agreement provides for benefits in the event of a termination of her employment by Blue Ridge without “Cause” or by her for “Good Reason” (as those terms are defined in the employment agreement).In such cases, Ms. Gavant will be entitled to receive her then-current base salary for the lesser of the remainder of the term of her agreement and the period of time she has been employed by Blue Ridge and Bay Banks and a welfare continuance benefit. Ms. Gavant’s entitlement to the foregoing severance payments is subject to her execution of a release and waiver of claims against Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank and her compliance with the restrictive covenants provided in her employment agreement.

Ms. Gavant’s employment agreement contains restrictive covenants relating to the protection of confidential information, non-disclosure, non-competition and non-solicitation. The non-compete and non-solicitation covenants generally continue for a period of 12 months following the expiration of the employment agreement.

Employment Agreement with Ms. Pittman. Ms. Pittman’s employment agreement provides for a two-year term, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The employment agreement provides for a minimum base salary of $210,000 per year. Ms. Pittman will have the opportunity to earn annual cash bonus payments in such amounts and at such times as may be determined by the board of directors of Blue Ridge Bank. In addition, Ms. Pittman will receive a cash bonus of $200,000 in recognition of her increased responsibility in overseeing the integration of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks and Blue Ridge Bank and Virginia Commonwealth Bank. Ms. Pittman will also be provided a split dollar life insurance benefit of $1,000,000 to a beneficiary of her designation.

Ms. Pittman’s employment agreement provides for benefits in the event of a termination of her employment by Blue Ridge without “Cause” or by her for “Good Reason” (as those terms are defined in the employment agreement).In such cases, Ms. Pittman will be entitled to receive her then-current base salary for the lesser of the remainder of the term of her agreement and the period of time she has been employed by Blue Ridge Bank and Virginia Commonwealth Bank and a welfare continuance benefit. Ms. Pittman’s entitlement to the foregoing severance payments is subject to her execution of a release and waiver of claims against Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank and her compliance with the restrictive covenants provided in her employment agreement.

Ms. Pittman’s employment agreement contains restrictive covenants relating to the protection of confidential information, non-disclosure, non-competition and non-solicitation. The non-compete and non-solicitation covenants generally continue for a period of 12 months following the expiration of the employment agreement.

Employment Agreement with Mr. Boyd. Mr. Boyd’s employment agreement provides for a two-year term, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The employment agreement provides for a minimum base salary of $240,000 per year. Mr. Boyd will have the opportunity to earn an annual cash bonus

equal to 25% of base salary, and will be entitled to participate in other benefit plans and programs as in effect from time to time. In addition, on consummation of the merger, Mr. Boyd will receive a cash bonus of $400,000 and a restricted stock award of 7,000 shares of Blue Ridge stock, vesting 50% on December 31 in each of 2021 and 2022. Mr. Boyd will also receive a deferred compensation plan providing for a maximum benefit of $200,000, subject to vesting. On the date the conversion of the core operating systems of Blue Ridge Bank and Virginia Commonwealth Bank is complete, Mr. Boyd will receive a payment in the amount of $25,000.

Mr. Boyd’s employment agreement provides for benefits in the event of a termination of his employment by Blue Ridge without “Cause” or by him for “Good Reason” (as those terms are defined in the employment agreement). In such cases, Mr. MooreBoyd will be entitled to receive his then-current base salary for the remainder of the term of his agreement any unpaid annual bonus that he would have received for the year prior to his termination had he remained employed, and a cash payment equal to the monthly cost of COBRA coverage if he elected such coverage for the lesser of the remainder of the term ofwelfare continuance benefit, and his agreementrestricted stock award and 18 months.deferred compensation plan benefit will vest. Mr. Moore’sBoyd’s entitlement to the foregoing severance payments is subject to his execution of a release and waiver of claims against Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank and his compliance with the restrictive covenants provided in his employment agreement.

Mr. Moore’sBoyd’s employment agreement contains restrictive covenants relating to the protection of confidential information,non-disclosure,non-competition andnon-solicitation. Thenon-compete andnon-solicitation covenants generally continue for a period of 2412 months following the expiration of the employment agreement or, if his employment is terminated for any reason during the term of the agreement, the longer of 24 months following such termination or three years from the effective time of the merger.

Employment Agreement with Thomas M. Crowder. Mr. Crowder’s employment agreement is substantially the same as Mr. Moore’s employment agreement, except that Mr. Crowder’s minimum base salary will be $175,000 per year, and he will receive a restricted stock award for 5,000 shares of Blue Ridge common stock.agreement.

Indemnification and Insurance

Blue Ridge has agreed to indemnify the officers and directorsadvance expenses to any person who has rights to indemnification or advancement of VCBexpenses from Bay Banks or any of its subsidiaries against certain liabilities arising before the effective time of the merger. Blue Ridge also has agreed for a period of five years after the effective time of the merger to purchase a six-year“tail” directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy providing for terms and conditions no less favorable than VCB’sBay Banks’ existing insurance, for the current directors and officers of VCB,Bay Banks, subject to a cap on the cost of such policy equal to 300% of the current amount expended by VCB.Bay Banks.

Merger Consideration to Be Received by VCBBay Banks Directors and Executive Officers in Exchange for Their Shares of VCBBay Banks Common Stock

As noted in “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management of VCB,Bay Banks,” the directors and executive officers of VCBBay Banks beneficially own shares of VCBBay Banks common stock. As a result, like all other VCBBay Banks shareholders, these directors and officers will be

entitled to receive merger consideration upon the consummation of the merger. As a result of the merger, each share of VCBBay Banks common stock will be converted into the right to receive at the election of the holder, $58.00 in cash or 3.05 shares0.5000 of Blue Ridge common stock. Additionally, like other VCBBay Banks shareholders, these directors and officers will receive cash in lieu of fractional shares.

Certain directors and executive officers of Bay Banks also hold Bay Banks stock options and restricted stock. These equity-based awards, whether held by directors and executive officers of Bay Banks or other Bay Banks shareholders, will be treated in the merger as described under “Treatment of Bay Banks Stock Options and Other Equity-Based Awards.”

Potential Payments and Benefits to Bay Banks Named Executive Officers in Connection with a Change in Control

The information set forth in the following table is intended to comply with Item 402(t) of the SEC’s Regulation S-K, which requires disclosure of information about the payments and benefits that each of Bay Banks’ named executive officers will or may receive in connection with the merger, assuming: (i) that the effective time of the merger is October 2, 2020, which is the assumed date of the closing solely for purposes of the disclosure in this section; (ii) a per share price of Bay Banks common stock of $6.59, which is the average closing price per share of Bay Banks common stock as quoted on the OTC Markets Group’s OTCQB marketplace over the first five

business days following the first public announcement of the merger on August 13, 2020; and (iii) that the employment agreement of each of Bay Banks’ named executive officers is terminated and liquidated immediately following the assumed effective time of October 2, 2020. The amounts below do not include the value of benefits in which the named executive officers are vested without regard to the occurrence of a change in control. The amounts below are estimates based on multiple assumptions that may or may not actually occur, and as a result of such assumptions, the actual amounts, if any, to be received by a named executive officer of Bay Banks may differ materially from the amounts shown below.

Mr. Jenkins retired as Executive Vice President of Bay Banks effective January 1, 2020. Given his retirement, Mr. Jenkins will not receive any compensation based on, or otherwise relating to, the merger.

Golden Parachute Compensation

Named Executive Officer

  Cash ($)(1)   Equity ($)(2)   Total ($) 

Randal R. Greene (4)
President and Chief Executive Officer

  $2,212,564   $218,788   $2,431,352 

C. Frank Scott, III
President of Virginia Commonwealth Bank

  $866,958   $135,767   $1,002,725 

Douglas F. Jenkins, Jr.
Former Executive Vice President

   —      —      —   

(1)

Cash. The amounts in this column reflect cash payments that the named executive officer would be entitled to receive in liquidation of the severance benefits payable under the executive’s employment agreement with Bay Banks in the event of a termination without “cause” or a resignation by the executive for “good reason” that occurs within one year after a change of control (double-trigger). Immediately prior to the effectiveness of the merger, Bay Banks will terminate these employment agreements and pay a cash sum of $2,005,564 in the case of Mr. Greene and $752,010 in the case of Mr. Scott, and each of Messrs. Greene and Scott will execute a general release of claims with respect to Bay Banks and Virginia Commonwealth Bank. The amounts in this column also reflect the annual cash bonus payable for 2020 assuming consummation of the merger ($207,000 for Mr. Greene and $114,948 for Mr. Scott), which may be greater than the cash bonus payable for 2020 absent the merger.

(2)

Equity. The amounts in this column reflect the value of shares of restricted stock (33,200 shares for Mr. Greene and 20,602 shares for Mr. Scott) that will vest as of the effectiveness of the merger (single trigger). The amounts in this column assume that no new equity awards have been granted to the named executive officers following the date of the merger agreement.

Blue Ridge has agreed to appoint Mr. Greene to serve as President and Chief Operating Officer of Blue Ridge and President and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Ridge Bank. See “Bay Banks’ Directors and Officers Have Financial Interests in the Merger—Employment with Blue Ridge Bank Following the Merger—Employment Agreement with Randal R. Greene” for more information about the terms of Mr. Greene’s employment by Blue Ridge.

Blue Ridge’s Board of Directors and Management Following Completion of the Merger

The directors of Blue Ridge in office immediatelyPursuant to the merger agreement, at or prior to the effective time of the merger, the Blue Ridge Board will cause the number of directors to comprise the full Blue Ridge Board to be fixed at 15. Following the effective time of the merger, the Blue Ridge Board will consist of (i) eight current Blue Ridge directors to be designated by Blue Ridge (after consultation with Bay Banks), including Larry Dees, the Chairman of the Blue Ridge Board, and Brian K. Plum, Blue Ridge’s President and Chief Executive Officer, and (ii) seven current Bay Banks directors to be designated by Bay Banks (after consultation with Blue Ridge), including C. Frank Scott, III, the Chairman of

the Bay Banks Board, and Randal R. Greene, Bay Banks’ President and Chief Executive Officer. In addition to Messrs. Dees and Plum, Blue Ridge currently intends to select Robert S. Janney, William W. Stokes, Hunter H. Bost, Mensel D. Dean, Carolyn J. Woodruff and Andrew C. Holzwarth as the Blue Ridge directors to continue serving as directors of Blue Ridge afterand Blue Ridge Bank. In addition to Messrs. Scott and Greene, Bay Banks currently intends to select Elizabeth H. Crowther, Richard A. Farmar, III, Julien G. Patterson, Randolph N. Reynolds, Jr. and Vance H. Spilman as the merger. additional Bay Banks directors to be appointed as directors of Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank.

The Blue Ridge and Bay Banks directors will be split as equally as possible among the three classes of Blue Ridge directors to serve staggered terms; provided, however, that Mr. Greene will be designated to serve in the class of directors for a term expiring in 2024. Subject to compliance by the Blue Ridge Board with its fiduciary duties, Blue Ridge will nominate and recommend each Bay Banks director for reelection to the Blue Ridge Board at the first annual meeting of the shareholders of Blue Ridge following the effective time of the merger, and Blue Ridge’s proxy materials with respect to such annual meeting will include the recommendation of the Blue Ridge Board that its shareholders vote to reelect each Bay Banks director to the same extent as recommendations are made with respect to other directors on the Blue Ridge Board.

Except as described below, the executive officers of Blue Ridge immediately prior to the merger will continue serving in their current positions as the executive officers of Blue Ridge after the merger. Blue Ridge has agreed to appoint Mr. Greene to serve as President and Chief Operating Officer of Blue Ridge and President and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Ridge Bank, Ms. Gavant to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial officer of Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank, Ms. Pittman to serve as Executive Vice President, Northern Neck Market of Blue Ridge Bank and Mr. Boyd to serve as Executive Vice President of Blue Ridge and Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of Blue Ridge Bank. Blue Ridge’s current Chief Financial Officer, Amanda G. Story, will serve as Blue Ridge’s Chief Accounting Officer. For more information, including biographical information for the current directors and executive officers of Blue Ridge, see the sections entitled “Information about Blue Ridge—Ridge–Board of Directors and Director Compensation” and “Information about Blue Ridge—Ridge–Executive Officers of Blue Ridge” beginning on pages [●]134 and [●],139, respectively.

Amendment to Blue Ridge Bylaws

In connection with entering into the merger agreement and to facilitate the addition of certain Bay Banks directors to the Blue Ridge BankBoard at the time of the merger, Blue Ridge has agreed to amend its bylaws prior to the merger so that the number of directors that will appoint twocomprise the full Blue Ridge Board is to be fixed at such number, not to exceed 15 directors, consisting of VCB, as well as A. Pierce Stone, VCB’s former(i) eight current Blue Ridge directors to be designated by Blue Ridge (after consultation with Bay Banks), including Larry Dees, the Chairman of the Blue Ridge Board, and Brian K. Plum, Blue Ridge’s President and Chief Executive Officer (the “Blue Ridge Directors”), and Chairman, as directors of Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank effective upon consummation of the merger. Blue Ridge and VCB currently intend to select Andrew C. Holzwarth and Mark W. Sisk as the two VCB(ii) seven current Bay Banks directors to be appointed as directorsdesignated by Bay Banks (after consultation with Blue Ridge), including C. Frank Scott, III, the Chairman of the Bay Banks Board, and Randal R. Greene, Bay Banks’ President and Chief Executive Officer (the “Bay Banks Directors”).

The Blue Ridge Directors and the Bay Banks Directors will be split as equally as possible among the three classes of directors to serve staggered terms; provided, however, that Mr. Greene will designated to serve in the class of directors for a term expiring in 2024. Until the third anniversary of the merger, all vacancies on the Blue Ridge Bank. For more information, including biographical information for Messrs. Holzwarth, Sisk and Stone, see “Information about VCB—Board created by the cessation of service of a Blue Ridge Director must be filled by a nominee proposed to the nominating committee of the Blue Ridge Board by a majority of the remaining Blue Ridge Directors, and Director Compensation” beginningall vacancies on page [●].

In addition,the Blue Ridge will appoint Mr. MooreBoard created by the cessation of service of a Bay Banks Director shall be filled by a nominee proposed to serve as President – Central Virginia Regionthe nominating committee of the Blue Ridge BankBoard by a majority of the remaining Bay Banks Directors. Such bylaw provision may not be modified, amended or repealed during such three-year period other than by a majority of the Bay Banks Directors and Mr. Crowder to serve as Executive Vice President – Card Divisiona majority of the Blue Ridge Bank, both effective upon consummationDirectors.

The forms of the merger.above-described bylaw amendments are set forth in their entirety in Exhibit 1.4(a) to the merger agreement, which is attached to this joint proxy statement/prospectus as Appendix A.

Public Trading Markets

Blue Ridge’s common stock is quotedlisted on the OTC Market Group’s Pink marketplaceNYSE American under the symbol “BRBS.” VCBBay Banks common stock is quoted on the OTC Market Group’s PinkOTCQB marketplace under the symbol “VCBS.“BAYK.

Blue Ridge planshas agreed to apply to list its common stock, including the newly issued shares issuable pursuant to the merger agreement, on the New York Stock ExchangeNYSE American in connection with the merger.

Appraisal Rights

Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge shareholders are not entitled to dissenters’ or appraisal rights in connection with the merger.

VCBBay Banks

VCBBay Banks shareholders will have the right to assert appraisal rights with respect to the merger and demand in writing to be paid the fair value of their shares of VCBBay Banks common stock under applicable provisions of Virginia law following consummation of the merger by Blue Ridge. In order to exercise and perfect appraisal rights, you must generally give written notice of your intent to demand payment for your shares to VCBBay Banks before the vote is taken on the merger at the VCBBay Banks special meeting and you must not vote in favor of the merger. A copy of the applicable Virginia statutory provisions is included in this joint proxy statement/prospectus asAppendix D.

The following is only a summary of the rights of a dissenting VCBBay Banks shareholder, is not a complete statement of law pertaining to appraisal rights under the VSCA, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the provisions of the VSCA pertaining to appraisal rights, a copy of which is attached asAppendix D hereto and incorporated into this discussion by reference. If you intend to exercise your right to dissent, you should carefully review the following summary and comply with all requirements of the VSCA. You should also consult with your attorney. No further notice of the events giving rise to appraisal rights will be furnished to you by Blue Ridge or VCB.Bay Banks.

The VSCA provides in detail the procedure you must follow if you wish to exercise your appraisal rights. In summary, to exercise appraisal rights:

 

you must deliver to VCBBay Banks before the vote on the merger agreement is taken at the special meeting of VCB,Bay Banks, written notice of your intent to demand payment for your shares if the merger is completed; and

 

you must not vote your shares in favor of the merger agreement at the VCBBay Banks special meeting.

In other words, you do not have to vote against the merger agreement, or even vote at all, in order to exercise appraisal rights, but you may not vote in favor of the merger agreement, and in all cases you must give the required written notice. If you fail to satisfy these requirements, you will not be entitled to exercise appraisal rights or to receive payment for your shares under the provisions of the VSCA pertaining to appraisal rights. Even if you vote against the merger agreement (either in person or by proxy), you still must send the required notice of intent in order to exercise appraisal rights. You should remember that, as described in the section entitled, “VCB“Bay Banks Special Meeting of Shareholders—Shareholders – Voting of Proxies,” beginning on page [●],62, if you return a signed proxy card but fail to provide instructions as to the manner in which your shares are to be voted, you will be considered to have voted in favor of the merger agreement and you will not be able to assert appraisal rights. If you do not return a proxy card or otherwise vote at all at the VCBBay Banks special meeting, you will not be treated as waiving your appraisal rights as long as you have given the required notice of intent as described above.

If you intend to assert your appraisal rights, your notice of intent should be mailed or delivered to VCB’sBay Banks’ Corporate Secretary at VCB’sBay Banks’ corporate office located at 114 Industrial Drive, Louisa,1801 Bayberry Court, Suite 101, Richmond, Virginia 23093,23226, or it may be hand delivered to VCB’sBay Banks’ Corporate Secretary at the VCBBay Banks special meeting (before the voting on the merger agreement begins). Notice of intent is effective at the earliest of the following:

 

when received by VCBBay Banks at its address prior to the VCBBay Banks special meeting;

 

five days after its deposit in the United States mail, as evidenced by the postmark, if mailed postage prepaid and correctly addressed to VCBBay Banks at its address prior to the VCBBay Banks special meeting; or

 

on the date shown on the return receipt, if sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, and if the receipt is signed by or on behalf of VCBBay Banks prior to the VCBBay Banks special meeting.

If you deliver a timely notice of intent, do not vote in favor of the merger agreement and the merger agreement is approved by VCBBay Banks shareholders at the VCBBay Banks special meeting (or at any adjournment of the VCBBay Banks special meeting) and the merger becomes effective, then, within 10 days following the effective time, Blue Ridge, as the company surviving the merger, will deliver you a written notice called an appraisal notice, by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to your address shown in VCB’sBay Banks’ current record of shareholders, as long as you have satisfied the requirements to exercise appraisal rights. The appraisal notice will include another copy of the provisions of the VSCA pertaining to appraisal rights and will:

 

include a form you can use for demanding payment that will (i) specify the first date of any announcement to VCBBay Banks shareholders and Blue Ridge shareholders of the terms of the merger, (ii) require you to certify whether you acquired beneficial ownership of your shares of VCBBay Banks common stock before that date, and (iii) require you to certify that you did not vote for or consent to the merger as to the class or series of shares for which appraisal is sought;

 

state where your VCBBay Banks share certificates are required to be deposited and the date by which those certificates must be deposited;

 

specify where the form described above must be delivered and the date by which Blue Ridge must receive the form (which may not be fewer than 40 nor more than 60 days after the date the appraisal notice was delivered), and state that you will have waived the right to demand appraisal with respect to your shares unless the form is received by Blue Ridge by such date;

 

state Blue Ridge’Ridge’s estimate of the fair value of the shares;

 

state that, if requested in writing, Blue Ridge will provide to the shareholder, within 10 days after the date by which Blue Ridge must receive the form, the number of shareholders who return the forms by the specified date and the total number of shares owned by them; and

 

state the date by which the notice to withdraw must be received, which date must be within 20 days after the date by which Blue Ridge must receive the form.

After receipt of the appraisal notice, you must deliver to Blue Ridge a written payment demand and, in the case of certificated shares, deposit your VCBBay Banks share certificates with Blue Ridge by the date set forth in and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the appraisal notice and certify whether you acquired beneficial ownership of your shares of VCBBay Banks common stock before the announcement date. Otherwise, you will not be entitled to payment for your shares. Additionally, if you were not the beneficial owner of your shares of VCBBay Banks common stock on the announcement date as set forth in the appraisal notice, Blue Ridge may elect to withhold payment. If you deliver a payment demand, certify your beneficial ownership and deposit your share certificates as required by the appraisal notice, you will lose all rights as a VCBBay Banks shareholder unless you withdraw your payment demand by the date specified in the appraisal notice.

Within 30 days after the form is due, Blue Ridge will pay you (provided that you have satisfied all requirements to exercise appraisal rights) the amount Blue Ridge estimates to be the fair value of your shares, plus interest

accrued to the date of payment. Blue Ridge’ payment will be accompanied by:

 

the annual financial statements of Blue Ridge, which shall be as of a date ending not more than 16 months before the date of payment, or, if such annual financial statements are not available, Blue Ridge shall provide reasonably equivalent financial information;

the latest available quarterly financial statements of Blue Ridge;

 

a statement of Blue Ridge’ estimate of the fair value of the shares, which estimate must equal or exceed Blue Ridge’ estimate given in the appraisal notice; and

 

a statement of your right to demand further payment if you are not satisfied with the payment and that failure to demand further payment within a specified time will be deemed acceptance of Blue Ridge’s estimate as full payment.

If you believe that the amount paid by Blue Ridge, or the amount of Blue Ridge’s payment offer in the case of after-acquired shares, as described above is less than the fair value of your shares of VCBBay Banks common stock or that the interest due is incorrectly calculated, then you may notify Blue Ridge in writing of your own estimate of the fair value of your shares of VCBBay Banks common stock and may demand payment of your estimate plus interest. A shareholder offered payment with respect to his or her after-acquired shares and who is dissatisfied with that offer must reject the offer and demand payment of the shareholder’s estimate of the fair value of the shares plus interest. If you fail to take any such action within the 30 days after Blue Ridge makes or offers payment for your shares, you will be deemed to have waived your rights to demand payment and shall be entitled only to the payment of fair value as calculated by Blue Ridge.

If you have taken all required actions and your demand for payment remains unsettled, Blue Ridge may file a lawsuit within 60 days after receiving the payment demand and petition the appropriate circuit court to determine the fair value of the shares and accrued interest. If Blue Ridge does not begin the action within the60-day period, it will pay each shareholder who asserts appraisal rights whose demand remains unsettled the amount demanded. In the court proceeding described above, the court may appoint one or more persons as appraisers to receive evidence and recommend a decision on the question of fair value. In addition, Blue Ridge will make all shareholders who assert appraisal rights whose demands remain unsettled parties to the proceeding. Each shareholder who asserts appraisal rights made a party to the proceeding must be served with a copy of the complaint and will be entitled to judgment for the amount, if any, by which the court finds the fair value of his shares to exceed the amount paid by Blue Ridge, plus interest, or for the value, plus accrued interest, of his after-acquired shares for which Blue Ridge elected to withhold payment.

The court will determine the cost of any court proceeding, including reasonable compensation and reimbursement of expenses for appraisers appointed by the court. Those costs will be assessed against Blue Ridge unless the court determines that some or all of the shareholders who assert appraisal rights acted arbitrarily, vexatiously or not in good faith in demanding payment, in which event the court may assess costs against those shareholders. The court may assess the expenses of the respective parties against Blue Ridge if it finds that it did not substantially comply with the requirements of the statutes, or against any party who acted arbitrarily, vexatiously or not in good faith in asserting or defending against appraisal rights. If the court finds that the expenses incurred by any shareholder who asserts appraisal rights were of substantial benefit to other shareholders similarly situated, the court may direct that such expenses be paid out of the amounts awarded the shareholders who asserted appraisal rights who were benefited. If a shareholder who asserts appraisal rights must bring an action against Blue Ridge to require it to pay the amount Blue Ridge estimates to be the fair value of the shares, plus interest and the shareholder is successful, the court will assess expenses against Blue Ridge.

Regulatory Approvals Required for the Merger

Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks have agreed to use their best efforts to obtain all regulatory approvals required to consummate the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, which include the approval of the Federal Reserve, the OCC, and the Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions. As of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, we have filed applications with the regulatory authorities but have not yet received the required regulatory approvals. The merger cannot proceed without these regulatory approvals. It is presently contemplated that if any additional governmental approvals or actions are

required, such approvals or actions will be sought. AlthoughEven after Blue Ridge and VCB expect to obtain allBay Banks have received the necessary regulatory approvals, there can be no assurance as to if and when these regulatory approvals will be obtained. There can likewise be no assurance that the United States Department of Justice or any state attorney general will not attempt to challenge the merger on antitrust grounds, and, if such a challenge is made, there can be no assurance as to its result.

A regulatory body’s approval may contain termsOn or impose conditions, restrictions or requirements which theabout October 9, 2020, Blue Ridge Board reasonably determines in good faith would have a material adverse effect on Blue Ridge and its subsidiaries as a whole, taking into account the consummation of the merger. If approval of this nature occurs, Blue Ridge may elect not to consummate the merger. The companies can give no assurance thatfiled the required regulatory approvals will be obtained on terms that satisfyapplications with the conditions to closingFederal Reserve and the Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions seeking approval of the merger, and on or withinabout the time frame contemplated bysame date, Blue Ridge Bank filed the required application with the OCC seeking approval of the bank merger. As of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, Blue Ridge has received regulatory approval from the Federal Reserve and VCB. See “The Merger Agreement – Conditionsthe Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions for the merger.

As of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, Blue Ridge Bank has not yet received the required approval from the OCC for the bank merger. While Blue Ridge does not know of any reason why Blue Ridge Bank would not be able to Completeobtain the Merger” beginning on page [●].remaining necessary regulatory approval in a timely manner, Blue Ridge cannot be certain when or if the remaining regulatory approval will be received or as to the nature of any conditions imposed.

Accounting Treatment

The merger will be accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting pursuant to GAAP. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the assets and liabilities of VCBBay Banks as of the effective time of the merger will be recorded at their respective fair values and added to those of Blue Ridge. Any excess of purchase price over the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed will be recorded as goodwill. Financial statements of Blue Ridge issued after the merger will reflect these fair values, but will not be restated retroactively to reflect the historical financial position or results of operations of VCBBay Banks before the merger date.

Resales of Blue Ridge Common Stock

All shares of Blue Ridge common stock to be issued to VCBBay Banks shareholders in the merger will be freely transferable under the Securities Act, except shares issued to any shareholder who is an “affiliate” of Blue Ridge as defined by Rule 144 under the Securities Act. These affiliates may only sell their shares in transactions permitted by Rule 144 under the Securities Act or as otherwise permitted under the Securities Act. “Affiliates” typically include directors, executive officers and those who control, are controlled by or are under common control with Blue Ridge and may include significant shareholders of Blue Ridge. The executive officers and directors of VCBBay Banks who continue in such capacities with Blue Ridge upon completion of the merger are expected to be deemed affiliates of Blue Ridge as of the closing date of the merger.

Material United States Federal Income Tax Consequences

TheSubject to the limitations, assumptions and qualifications described herein, in the opinion of each of Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP and Williams Mullen, counsel to Blue Ridge and Bay Banks, respectively, the following discussion summarizesaddresses the material U.S. federal income tax consequences relating to the merger to a U.S. holder (as defined below) of merger. The discussion is based upon the Code, its legislative history, applicable Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder, existing administrative interpretations and court decisions currently in effect. Any of these authorities could be repealed, overruled, modified or subject to differing interpretation at any time after the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, and any such change could be applied retroactively. This discussion does not address any tax consequences under state, local or foreign laws or federal laws other than those pertaining to income tax.

This discussion assumes that you hold your shares of VCBBay Banks common stock as a capital asset within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code (generally, property held for investment). This discussion is for general information only and does not address all aspects of federal income taxation that may be important to you in light of your particular circumstances or if you are subject to certain rules, such as those rules relating to:

shareholders who are not U.S. holders (as defined below);

pass-through entities and investors in such entities;

banks, thrifts and certain other financial institutions;

tax-exempt organizations and entities, including pension plans, individual retirement accounts and employee stock ownership plans;

regulated investment companies or real estate investment trusts;

insurance companies;

persons subject to alternative minimum tax;

persons having a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar;

U.S. expatriates;

traders in securities that elect to apply amark-to-market method of accounting;

persons that hold their shares of VCBreceives Blue Ridge common stock as part of a hedge, appreciated financial position, straddle, integrated, conversion, or constructive sale transaction, or other risk reduction transaction;

dealers or brokers in securities, commodities or currencies;

holders who actually or constructively own more than 5% of VCB common stock;

ratings with respectpursuant to the Community Reinvestment Act; andmerger.

shareholders who acquired their shares of VCB common stock through the exercise of employee stock options or similar derivative securities or otherwise as compensation.

For purposes of this discussion, the terma “U.S. holder” meansis a beneficial owner of VCBBay Banks common stock thatand is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, (1) an individual citizen or resident of the United States, (2) a corporation (or entity or an arrangement treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes) created or organized in or under the laws of the United States or any state thereof or the District of Columbia, (3) a trust if (a) a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over theits administration of the trust and one or more U.S. persons (as defined in Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code) have the authority to control all substantial decisions of thesuch trust, or (b) such trust was in existence on August 20, 1996 and has made a valid election to continue to be treated as a U.S. person for U.S. federal income tax purposes, or (4) an estate, the income of which is includiblesubject to U.S. federal income tax regardless of its source.

This discussion applies only to U.S. holders who hold their shares of Bay Banks common stock as a capital asset within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code (generally, property held for investment) and exchange those shares for shares of Blue Ridge common stock in the merger. Further, this discussion does not purport to consider all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that might be relevant to U.S. holders in light of their particular circumstances and does not apply to U.S. holders subject to special treatment under the U.S. federal income tax laws (such as, for example, dealers or brokers in securities, commodities or foreign currencies; traders in securities that elect to apply a mark-to-market method of accounting; banks and certain other financial institutions; insurance companies; regulated investment companies and real estate investment trusts; tax-exempt organizations; holders of Bay Banks common stock subject to the alternative minimum tax provisions of the Code; S corporations; partnerships or other pass-through entities (or investors in S corporations, partnerships or other pass-through entities); holders of Bay Banks common stock whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar; holders who hold shares of Bay Banks common stock as part of a “hedge,” “straddle,” “constructive sale” or “conversion transaction” (as such terms are used in the Code) or other integrated investment; holders of Bay Banks common stock who exercise appraisal rights; persons who purchased their shares of Bay Banks common stock as part of a wash sale; or holders required to accelerate the recognition of any item of gross income for U.S. federal income tax purposes regardlesswith respect to Blue Ridge common stock as a result of its source.

such item being taken into account in an applicable financial statement).

TheThis discussion does not address any tax consequences arising under any U.S. state or local, or foreign laws, the Medicare contribution tax, the alternative minimum tax or under any U.S. federal laws other than U.S. federal income tax consequences of a person that is a partner oflaws (such as estate or gift tax laws).

If an entity or an arrangement treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes that holds shares of VCBBay Banks common stock, the tax treatment of a partner in such partnership generally will depend on the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Partners in such partnerships holding our shares should consult their tax advisors about theAny entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax consequences of exchanging shares of VCB common stock for shares of Blue Ridge common stock and/or cash pursuant to the merger.

Tax consequences of the merger, generally

As structured, the merger will qualify as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. Based on the merger qualifying as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, if you hold shares of VCBpurposes that holds Bay Banks common stock, and exchange those shares of VCB common stock pursuant to the merger, your tax consequences will depend upon the form of consideration that you receive in exchange for those shares. It is also a condition to VCB’s obligation to complete the merger that VCB receive a tax opinion from Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, dated the closing date of the merger, to the effect that, on the basis of facts, representations and assumptions set forth or referred toany partners in such opinion, the merger will constitute a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. It is a conditionpartnership, are strongly urged to Blue Ridge’s obligation to complete the merger that Blue Ridge receive an opinion from Williams Mullen, dated the closing date of the Merger, to the effect that, on the basis of facts, representations and assumptions set forth or referred to in such opinion, the merger will constitute a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. Theseconsult their own tax opinions are and will be based on representation letters provided by VCB and Blue Ridge and on customary factual assumptions. Blue Ridge and VCB each has the ability to waive the condition to obtain a legal opinion. Neither Blue Ridge nor VCB currently intends to waive this opinion condition to its obligation to consummate the merger. If either Blue Ridge or VCB waives this opinion condition after the registration statement of which this joint proxy statement/prospectus forms a part is declared effective by the SEC, and ifadvisors about the tax consequences of the merger to VCB shareholders have materially changed, Blue Ridgethem.

This discussion, and VCB will recirculate appropriate soliciting materialsthe tax opinions referred to resolicitbelow, is based upon the votesCode, the U.S. Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder and judicial and administrative authorities, rulings, and decisions, all as in effect on the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus. These authorities may change, possibly with retroactive effect, and any such change could affect the accuracy of the Blue Ridgestatements and VCB shareholders. None of theconclusions set forth in this discussion. The opinions described abovebelow will not be binding on the IRS, or any court. VCBBlue Ridge and Blue RidgeBay Banks have not sought and will not seek any ruling from the IRS regarding any matters relating to the merger, and as a result, there can be no assurance that the IRS will not assert, or that a court would not sustain, a position contrary to any of the conclusions set forth below. In addition, if any of the representations or assumptions upon which thosethe opinions are based are inconsistent with the actual facts, the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the merger could be adversely affected. The remainder

Determining the actual tax consequences of this discussion is based on the merger qualifyingto you may be complex and will depend on your specific situation and on factors that are not within our control. You are strongly urged to consult with your own tax advisor as a “reorganization” withinto the meaning of Section 368(a)specific tax consequences of the Code.merger in your particular circumstances, including the applicability and effect of the alternative minimum tax and any U.S. federal, state and local, foreign and other tax laws and of changes in those laws.

In addition, in connection withU.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the effectiveness of this registration statement, of which this proxy statement/prospectus forms a part, each of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP and Williams Mullen has delivered its opinionMerger Generally

Subject to the effect that, on the basis of the facts, representations,limitations, assumptions and exclusions set forth in such opinion and certificates obtained from officers of VCB and Blue Ridge: (i)qualifications described herein, the merger will qualify as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code;Code. Accordingly, and (ii)as discussed in greater detail below, except with respect to cash received in lieu of a fractional share interest in Blue Ridge common stock, no gain or loss will be recognized by holders of Bay Banks common stock in the following discussion constitutes theirmerger. Blue Ridge has received a legal opinion asfrom Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP, and Bay Banks has received a legal opinion from Williams Mullen, each to the material United States federal income tax consequenceseffect that the merger will constitute a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the merger to holders of VCB common stock. Neither of theseCode.

These opinions is bindingare based on the IRS or the courts, and neither VCB norrepresentations by Blue Ridge intends to request a ruling from the IRS regarding the United States federal income tax consequences of the merger. Consequently, no assurance is given that the IRS will not assert, or that a court would not sustain, a position contrary to any of those set forth below. In addition, ifand Bay Banks, as well as certain covenants and undertakings by Blue Ridge and Bay Banks and customary assumptions. If any of the representations, covenants, undertakings, or assumptions upon which suchis incorrect, incomplete, inaccurate or is violated, the validity of the opinions are based are inconsistent withdescribed above may be affected and the actual facts, the United StatesU.S. federal income tax consequences of the merger could be adversely affected.differ materially from those described in this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

Tax consequences to holders of VCB common stock who receive solely Blue Ridge common stock for their shares of VCB common stock

If you are a holder of VCB common stock who elects to receive solely Blue Ridge common stock in exchange for your shares of VCB common stock pursuantAccordingly, subject to the merger, you will not recognize any gain or losslimitations and qualifications set forth herein and in the opinions described above, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, (except forwhen a U.S. holder of Bay Banks common stock receives Blue Ridge common stock and cash instead of fractional shares of Blue Ridge common stock, if any, in the merger, such U.S. holder will not recognize gain or loss, except with respect to cash received instead of a fractional shareshares of Blue Ridge common stock).SeeTax consequences to holders of VCB common stock who receive cash in lieu of fractional shares” below.(as discussed below).

The aggregate tax basis of the Blue Ridge common stock that a U.S. holder receives in the merger, including any fractional shares deemed received and redeemed for cash as described below, will equal such U.S. holder’s aggregate adjusted tax basis in the shares of Bay Banks common stock that it surrenders in the merger. The holding period for the shares of Blue Ridge common stock that a U.S. holder receives in the merger (including any fractional shares of Blue Ridge common stock deemed received and exchanged for cash, as discussed below) will equal the aggregate tax basis of the VCB common stock for which it is exchanged, decreased by the amount of basis allocated to the fractional share deemed received and then redeemed. The holding period of Blue Ridge common stock received in exchangeredeemed for shares of VCB common stock (including fractional shares of Blue Ridge common stock deemed received and redeemedcash as described below) will include the holding period of the VCB common stock for which it is exchanged. If a U.S. holder has differing tax bases or differing holding periods in respect of shares of VCB common stock, the U.S. holder should consult its tax advisor prior to the exchange with regard to identifying the bases or holding periods of the particular shares of Blue Ridge common stock received in the merger.

Tax consequences to holders of VCB common stock who receive solely cash for their shares of VCB common stock or who elect to exercise appraisal rights

If you are a holder of VCB common stock who elects to receive solely cash in exchange for your shares of VCB common stock pursuant to the merger or who receives cash in exchange for your shares of VCB common stock by making a valid election to exercise appraisal rights, you will recognize gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between the amount of cash that you receive and the adjusted tax basis of your shares of VCB common stock exchanged therefor. The gain or loss should be capital gain or capital loss and will be long-term capital gain or loss if you owned the exchanged shares of VCB common stock for more than one year as of the effective time of the merger. In general, long-term capital gains fornon-corporate taxpayers may be eligible for a reduced tax rate. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations. In addition, gains and losses recognized on the exchange of your shares of VCB common stock pursuant to the merger may be subject to the net investment income tax. See “– Net Investment Income Tax” below.

If you actually, indirectly or constructively hold shares of Blue Ridge common stock immediately prior to the merger, you should be aware that in certain circumstances there is a possibility that all or a portion of the cash you receive in exchange for your shares of VCB common stock pursuant to the merger could be recharacterized as dividend income. Each holder of VCB common stock is strongly encouraged to consult its tax advisor as to the possibility that all or a portion of the cash payment received will be treated as dividend income and to read the section entitled “–Tax consequences to holders of VCB common stock who receive Blue Ridge common stock and cash” below.

Tax consequences to holders of VCB common stock who receive Blue Ridge common stock and cash

If you are a holder of VCB common stock who elects to exchange your shares of VCB common stock for shares of Blue Ridge common stock and cash, you generally will recognize gain (but not loss) with respect to such cash in an amount equal to the lesser of (1) the excess, if any, of the sum of the cash received and the fair market value of the shares of Blue RidgeBay Banks common stock received pursuant to the merger over your adjusted tax basis in your shares of VCB common stock surrendered, or (2) the amount of cash you received in exchange for your shares of VCB common stock pursuant to the merger. If you acquired different blocks of VCB common stock at different times or at different prices, gain or loss must be calculated separately for each identifiable block of shares of VCB common stock surrenderedthat such U.S. holder surrenders in the merger. You should consult your tax advisor regarding the manner in which cash and shares of Blue Ridge common stock should be allocated among different blocks of your VCB common stock surrendered in the merger and the manner in which gain or loss should be determined. Any recognized gain generally will be treated as capital gain and will be long-term capital gain if, as of the effective time of the merger, your holding period with respect to the shares of VCB common stock surrendered exceeds one year.

The aggregate tax basis of your shares of Blue Ridge common stock received (including any fractional shares deemed received and exchanged for cash) by you in exchange for your shares of VCB common stock pursuant to the merger will be equal to the aggregate tax basis of your shares of VCB common stock surrendered, reduced by the amount of cash received by you in exchange for your VCB common stock pursuant to the merger (other than cash received in lieu of a fractional share of Blue Ridge common stock) and increased by the amount of gain, if any, recognized by you on the exchange (other than any gain or dividend income recognized on the receipt of cash for a fractional share of Blue Ridge common stock) on the exchange. The holding period of the shares of Blue Ridge common stock you receive in the merger (including any fractional shares deemed received and exchanged for cash) will include your holding period of the shares of VCB common stock surrendered in the merger. If you acquired different blocks of VCB common stock at different times or at different prices, the basis and holding period of each block of Blue Ridge common stock you receivea U.S. holder receives will be determined on ablock-for-block basis depending on the basis and holding period of the blocks of VCBBay Banks common stock exchanged for such block of Blue Ridge common stock. YouU.S. holders should consult yourtheir tax advisoradvisors regarding the manner in which cash and the shares of Blue Ridge common stock should be allocated among your sharesdifferent blocks of VCBtheir Bay Banks common stock and the manner in which the above rules would apply to your particular circumstances. In addition, gains and losses recognized on the exchange of your shares of VCB common stock pursuant to the merger may be subject to the net investment income tax. See “– Net Investment Income Tax” below.

In some cases, if you actually or constructively own shares of Blue Ridge common stock (other than the shares of Blue Ridge common stock received as consideration in connection with the merger), the recognized gain could be treated as having the effect of the distribution of a dividend under the tests set forth in Section 302 of the Code, in which case such gain would be treated as dividend income to the extent of your ratable share of accumulated earnings and profits (as calculated for U.S. federal income tax purposes). In general, the determination of whether such gain recognized will be treated as capital gain or has the effect of a distribution of a dividend depends upon whether and to what extent the exchange reduces the holder’s deemed percentage ownership of Blue Ridge common stock. For purposes of determining whether the VCB shareholder’s receipt of cash has the effect of a distribution of a dividend, the shareholder will be treated as if such shareholder first exchanged all of such shareholder’s VCB common stock solely in exchange for shares of Blue Ridge common stock and then Blue Ridge immediately redeemed a portion of that stock for the cash that the shareholder actually receivedsurrendered in the merger (referred to herein as the “deemed redemption”). Receiptmerger.

Cash Instead of cash will generally not have the effect of a dividend to a holder of VCB common stock if such receipt is, with respect to such shareholder, “not essentially equivalent to a dividend” or “substantially disproportionate” with respect to the shareholder (or with respect to a shareholder receiving only cash, who does not actually or constructively own any shares of Blue Ridge common stock following the merger). As noted above under“--Tax consequences to holders of VCB common stock who receive solely cash for their shares of VCB common stock or who elect to exercise appraisal rights” above, the foregoing rules may apply to an holder of VCB common stock receiving only cash in the merger if such shareholder actually or constructively owns shares of Blue Ridge common stock following the merger. However, in addition to the tests described above, the deemed redemption will not result in dividend treatment if it constitutes a “complete termination” of such shareholder’s interest, which would apply if such shareholder does not actually or constructively own any shares of Blue Ridge common stock following the merger. Because the rules are complex and the possibility of dividend treatment depends upon each VCB shareholder’s particular circumstances, including the application of constructive ownership rules under Section 318 of the Code, holders of VCB common stock are strongly encouraged to consult their tax advisors regarding the application of the foregoing rules to their particular circumstances.

Tax consequences to holders of VCB common stock who receive cash in lieu of fractional sharesFractional Shares

If you are a U.S. holder of VCB common stock and, as a result of the merger, you receivereceives cash in lieuinstead of a fractional share of Blue Ridge common stock, we expect your receipt of such cashthe U.S. holder will be treated as ifhaving received such fractional share of Blue Ridge common stock pursuant to the merger and then as having received cash in exchange for such fractional share of Blue Ridge common stock. As a result, such U.S. holder generally will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount of cash received instead of a fractional share and the U.S. holder’s basis in the fractional share of Blue Ridge common stock had been distributed to youit is treated as part of the merger, and then redeemed by Blue Ridge in exchange for the cash actually distributed in lieu of the fractional share, with the redemption generally qualifyingreceiving as an “exchange” under Section 302 of the Code. Consequently, youset forth above. Such gain or loss generally will recognizebe capital gain or loss with respect toand will be long-term capital gain or loss if, as of the cash received in lieueffective time of athe merger, the holding period for such fractional share measured by(including the holding period of shares of Bay Banks common stock surrendered therefor) exceeds one year. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations.

Exchange Solely for Cash upon Exercise of Dissenters’ Rights. If a U.S. holder receives solely cash in exchange for shares of Bay Banks common stock upon its proper exercise of dissenters’ rights, such U.S. holder generally will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount of cash received and the taxU.S. holder’s basis allocated toin the fractional share exchanged therefor. Anyits shares of Bay Banks common stock. Such gain or loss generally will be capital gain or loss recognized by you as a result of the receipt of cash in lieu of fractional shares of Blue Ridge common stock under the above discussionand will be long-term capital gain or loss if, you have held your shares of VCB common stock for more than one year as of the effective time of the merger. In general, long-term capital gainsmerger, the holding period fornon-corporate taxpayers may be eligible for a reduced tax rate. such shares exceeds one year. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations. In addition, gains and losses recognized on the exchange of your shares of VCB common stock pursuant to the merger may be subject to the net investment income tax. See “– Net Investment Income Tax” below.

Net Investment Income Tax

Certainnon-corporate holders of VCB common stock with taxable incomes over certain threshold amounts, including individuals and certain estates and trusts, may be subject to an additional 3.8% tax on all or a portion of their “net investment income.” This tax amounts to an additional 3.8% tax on the lesser of (i) the U.S. holder’s “net investment income” for the relevant taxable year and (ii) the excess of the U.S. holder’s modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year over a certain threshold (which, in the case of an individual, will be between $125,000 and $250,000, depending on the individual’s circumstances). Net investment income may include dividends and net gains from the disposition of shares of stock, including gains or dividends recognized by holders of VCB common stock as a result of exchanging their shares of VCB common stock for cash and, if applicable, Blue Ridge common stock pursuant to the merger agreement. Holders of VCB common stock are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding the potential applicability of the net income tax to them and the implications of the net investment income tax.

Tax consequences to VCB and Blue Ridge

Each of Blue Ridge and VCB will be a party to the merger within the meaning of Section 368(b) of the Code. Neither VCB nor Blue Ridge will recognize gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of the merger.

Backup Withholding and Information Reporting Requirements

Non-corporateU.S. holders of VCBBay Banks common stock other thanmay, under certain exempt recipients, maycircumstances, be subject to information reporting and backup withholding (currently at a rate of 24%) on any cash payments received in connection with the merger. Such a U.S. holder generally will not be subject to backup withholding, at a rate of 24% with respect to any cash payment received inhowever, if the merger in lieu of fractional shares. However, backup withholding will not apply to any U.S. holder that either (a) holder:

furnishes a correct taxpayer identification number, and certifies that itthe U.S. holder is not subject to backup withholding on the Form W-9or (b)applicable successor form and otherwise proves to Blue Ridge and its exchange agentcomplies with all the applicable requirements of the backup withholding rules; or

provides proof that the U.S. holder is otherwise exempt from backup withholding.

Any amounts withheld from payments to U.S. holders of Bay Banks common stock under the backup withholding rules are not an additional tax and generally will be allowed as a refund or credit against thesuch U.S. holder’s applicable U.S. federal income tax liability, provided the holderrequired information is timely furnishes the required informationfurnished to the IRS.

In addition, U.S. holders of VCBBay Banks common stock are required to retain permanent records and make such records available to any authorized IRS officers and employees. The records should includeconsult their own tax advisors regarding the numberapplication of shares of VCB stock exchanged, the number of shares of Blue Ridge stock received, the fair market value and tax basis of VCB shares exchangedbackup withholding based on their particular circumstances and the availability of, and procedure for, obtaining an exemption from backup withholding.

Certain Reporting Requirements

If you are a U.S. holder’s tax basis in theholder that receives Blue Ridge common stock received. If a U.S. holder of VCB common stock that exchanges such stock for Blue Ridge common stock isin the merger and are considered a “significant holder” with respectholder,” you will be required (1) to VCB, the U.S. holder is required to includefile a statement with respect to the exchange on or with theyour U.S. federal income tax return ofproviding certain facts pertinent to the U.S. holder for the year of the exchange. A U.S. holder of VCB common stock will be treated as a significant holder in VCB if the U.S. holder’s ownership interest in VCB is five percent (5%) or more of VCB’s issued and outstanding common stock or if the U.S. holder’smerger, including your tax basis in, the shares of VCB stock exchanged is one million dollars ($1,000,000) or more. The statement must be prepared in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section1.368-3 and must be entitled “STATEMENT PURSUANT TO§1.368-3 BY [INSERT NAME AND TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF TAXPAYER], A SIGNIFICANT HOLDER”. The statement must include the names and employer identification numbers of VCB and Blue Ridge, the date of the merger, and the fair market value of, the Bay Banks common stock that you surrendered, and (2) to retain permanent records of these facts relating to the merger. You are a “significant holder” if, immediately before the merger, you (a) owned at least 5% (by vote or value) of the outstanding stock of Bay Banks, or (b) owned Bay Banks securities with a tax basis of VCB shares exchanged (determined immediately before the merger).$1.0 million or more.

The foregoingThis discussion of certain material U.S. federal income tax discussionconsequences is for general information purposes only a summary. Itand is not intended to be, and shouldmay not be construed as, tax advice. Holders of VCBBay Banks common stock are urged to consult their independent tax advisors with respect to the application of U.S. federal income tax laws to their particular situations as well as any tax consequences arising under the U.S. federal estate or gift tax rules, or under the laws of any state, local, foreign or other taxing jurisdiction or under any applicable tax treaty.

THE MERGER AGREEMENT

The following summary describes certain aspects of the merger, including the terms of the merger agreement that the respective management teams of Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks believe are material. The merger agreement is attached to this joint proxy statement/prospectus asAppendix A and is incorporated by reference ininto this joint proxy statement/prospectus. This summary does not purport to be complete and may not contain all of the information about the merger agreement that is important to you. We urge you to read the merger agreement carefully and in its entirety, as it is the legal document governing the merger.

Structure of the Merger

The merger agreement provides for the merger of VCBBay Banks with and into Blue Ridge, with Blue Ridge as the surviving corporation. The separate existence of VCBBay Banks shall cease upon completion of the merger, and Blue Ridge will continue to exist as a Virginia corporation. As soon as practicable after the merger, Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank will be merged with and into Blue Ridge Bank, with Blue Ridge Bank as the surviving bank. Blue Ridge Bank will continue to exist as a national banking association and a wholly ownedwholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge.

The articles of incorporation and bylaws of Blue Ridge as in effect immediately prior to the effective time of the merger will be the articles of incorporation and bylaws of Blue Ridge after the merger. The articles of association and bylaws of Blue Ridge Bank in effect immediately prior to the effective time of the subsidiary merger will be the articles of association and bylaws of Blue Ridge Bank after the merger. The merger agreement provides that Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank will amend their respective bylaws prior to the effective times of the merger and the subsidiary merger, respectively, to effect the changes described in the merger agreement. See “The Merger – Amendments to Blue Ridge Bylaws.”

Merger Consideration

Under the terms of the merger agreement, at the effective time of the merger, each issued and outstanding share of VCBBay Banks common stock will be converted into the right to receive at the election of the holder, either:

$58.00 per share in cash; or

3.050.5000 shares of Blue Ridge common stock.

If you are a VCB shareholder, you have the opportunity to elect the form of consideration to be received for all shares of VCB common stock held by you, subject to allocation and proration procedures set forth in the merger agreement and described in this joint proxy statement/prospectus. These allocation procedures are intended to ensure that 60% of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock will be converted into the right to receive shares of Blue Ridge common stock and 40% of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock will be converted into the right to receive cash. Any merger consideration is subject to ratable proration, as described below under “—Cash or Stock Election for VCB Shareholders.”

If you are a VCB shareholder, the form of the consideration ultimately received by you will depend upon the election, allocation and proration procedures described below and the choices of other VCB shareholders, and may be different from what you elect.

In lieu of fractional shares, Blue Ridge will issue cash to holders of VCBBay Banks common stock in an amount (without interest and rounded to the nearest cent) determined by multiplying such fraction by the average of the closing priceprices of Blue Ridge common stock quoted on the OTC Markets Group’s Pink marketplaceNYSE American market for the 10 full trading daydays ending on the trading immediately preceding (but not including) the effective time of the merger on which there were reported trades in Blue Ridge common stock.merger.

Closing and Effective Time of Merger

The merger will be completed only if certainthe conditions to closing described in the merger agreement are satisfied or waived by the applicable party. The merger will close on either the fifth business day following the completion of the conditions to closing set forth in the merger agreement, or another mutually agreed upon date. The merger will become effective upon the issuance of a certificate of merger by the Virginia State Corporation Commission, or such other date and time as may be set forth in the articles of merger filed with the Virginia State Corporation Commission.Commission, subject to the receipt of regulatory approval from the OCC and shareholder approvals and satisfaction or waiver of other closing conditions. Neither Blue Ridge nor VCBBay Banks can predict, however, the actual date on which the merger will be completed because it is subject to factors beyond each company’s control, including whether or when the parties’ respective shareholders’ approvals and outstanding regulatory approvalsapproval will be received, if at all.

Cash or Stock Election for VCB Shareholders

If you are a VCB shareholder, an election form is being sent to you in a separate mailing, permitting you:

to elect to receive shares of Blue Ridge common stock in exchange for shares of VCB common stock held by you, plus cash in lieu of any fractional share interest,

to elect to receive cash in exchange for shares of VCB common stock held by you, or

to indicate that you make no election with respect to the consideration to be received by you in exchange for your shares of VCB common stock.

The VCB shares to be converted in accordance with the merger agreement are referred to below as (a) stock election shares, (b) cash election shares and (c) no election shares. VCB shareholders will also be permitted to make mixed elections, wherein a portion of their shares will be stock election shares and the remainder will be cash election shares.

In order to make an effective election, you must send in your properly completed election form to the exchange agent no later than[], Eastern time, on[], 2019, the election deadline. If you either (a) do not submit a properly completed election form by the election deadline or (b) revoke your election form prior to the election deadline and do not resubmit a properly completed election form by the election deadline, the shares of VCB common stock held by you will be designated no election shares.

All elections must be made on the election form. To make an effective election with respect to your shares of VCB common stock, you must, in accordance with the election form, properly complete and return the election form to the exchange agent designated by Blue Ridge to receive these materials.

If you have a particular preference as to the form of consideration to be received for your shares of VCB common stock, you must make an election, because shares as to which an election has been made will be given priority in allocating the selected consideration over shares for which no election was made. The VCB Board, the Blue Ridge Board, and their financial advisors make no recommendation as to whether VCB shareholders should elect to receive the cash consideration or the stock consideration in the merger. You must make your own decision with respect to your election, bearing in mind the tax consequences of the election you choose. See “The Merger—Material United States Federal Income Tax Consequences” beginning on page on[].

Allocation Procedures

All elections by VCB shareholders are subject to the allocation and proration procedures described in the merger agreement. These procedures are intended to ensure that 60% of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock will be converted into the right to receive Blue Ridge common stock and the remaining 40% of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock will be converted into the right to receive cash.

It is unlikely that elections will be made in the exact proportions provided for in the merger agreement. As a result, the merger agreement describes procedures to be followed if VCB shareholders in the aggregate elect to receive stock consideration in exchange for more or fewer than 60% of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock. These procedures are summarized below.

If stock consideration is oversubscribed. If the total number of stock election shares (including stock election shares that are part of mixed elections) is more than 60% of the outstanding shares of VCBcommon stock, then each cash election share and no election share will be converted into the right to receive the cash consideration and a sufficient number of shares from among the holders of stock election shares will be converted on a pro rata basis into cash election shares to ensure that 60% of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock will be converted into the right to receive Blue Ridge common stock (taking into account dissenting shares described under “The Merger– Appraisal Rights”). This proration will reflect the proportion that the number of stock election shares of each holder of stock election shares bears to the total number of stock election shares.

If stock consideration is undersubscribed. If the total number of stock election shares (including stock election shares that are part of mixed elections) is less than 60% of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock, then each stock election share will be converted into the right to receive the stock consideration and a sufficient number of other shares will be converted into stock election shares, first from among the holders of no election shares and then, if necessary, from among the holders of cash election shares, on a pro rata basis, to ensure that 60% of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock will be converted into the right to receive Blue Ridge common stock. This proration will reflect the proportion that the number of no election shares of each holder of no election shares bears to the total number of no election shares and the number of cash election shares of each holder of cash election shares bears to the total number of cash election shares, as the case may be.

The above-described allocation will be made by Blue Ridge’s exchange agent within five business days after the completion of the merger.

The VCB Board, the Blue Ridge Board, and their financial advisors make no recommendations as to whether VCB shareholders should elect to receive cash or Blue Ridge common stock in the merger. Each VCB shareholder must make his or her own decision with respect to such election.

No guarantee can be made that you will receive the amounts of cash or stock you elect. As a result of the allocation procedures and other limitations outlined in this joint proxy statement/prospectus and in the merger agreement, you may receive Blue Ridge common stock or cash in amounts that vary from the amounts you elected to receive.

Procedures for Exchanging VCBBay Banks Stock Certificates

On or before the closing date of the merger, Blue Ridge will cause to be deposited with the exchange agent the number of shares of Blue Ridge common stock for the stockmerger consideration to be delivered in the merger (which, at the election of Blue Ridge, may be certificates ornon-certificated shares), cash equal to the aggregate amount of the cash consideration payable in the merger and cash instead of any fractional shares that would otherwise be issued to VCBBay Banks shareholders in the merger.

Within five business days

As promptly as practicable after the effective time of the merger, Blue Ridge will cause the exchange agent completes the allocation procedures described above, the exchange agent willto send transmittal materials to each holder of a certificate for VCBBay Banks common stock for use in exchanging VCBBay Banks stock certificates for the merger consideration. The exchange agent will deliver the merger consideration allocated to each VCBBay Banks shareholder, and a check instead of any fractional shares, promptly once it receives the properly completed transmittal materials, together with certificates representing a holder’s shares of VCBBay Banks common stock.

VCBBay Banks stock certificates shouldnot be returned with the enclosed proxy card. They alsoBay Banks shareholders shouldnot be forwarded refer to the transmittal materials sent by the exchange agent until you receive a transmittal letter following completionfor details regarding return of the merger.Bay Banks stock certificates.

VCBBay Banks stock certificates may be exchanged for the merger consideration with the exchange agent for up to nine months after the completion of the merger. At the end of that period, any Blue Ridge stock certificates and cash deposited with the exchange agents that remains unclaimed by former Bay Banks shareholders will be returned to Blue Ridge. AnyThereafter, any holders of VCBBay Banks stock certificates who have not exchanged their certificates will be entitled to look only to Blue Ridge, and only as general creditors of Blue Ridge, for the merger consideration and any cash to be received instead of fractional shares of Blue Ridge common stock.

Please be aware that you will not receive the merger consideration you are entitled to until you return your properly completed transmittal materials and your VCBBay Banks common stock. No interest will be paid or accrued on any cash constituting merger consideration (including cash in lieu of fractional shares)shares during this time. Until you exchange your VCBBay Banks stock certificates for the merger consideration, you will not receive any dividends or other distributions in respect of shares of Blue Ridge common stock, to the extent you receive Blue Ridge common stock in the merger.stock. Once you exchange your VCBBay Banks stock certificates for the merger consideration, you will receive, without interest, any dividends or distributions with a record date after the effective time of the merger and payable with respect to any shares of Blue Ridge common stock, as well as any dividends with respect to VCBBay Banks stock declared before the effective time of the merger but unpaid.

If your VCBBay Banks stock certificate has been lost, destroyed, stolen or destroyed,is otherwise missing, you may receive a new stock certificatebe entitled to the merger consideration, dividends or distributions upon the making of an affidavit of that fact.compliance with reasonable conditions imposed by Blue Ridge pursuant to applicable law and as required by Blue Ridge’s standard policy. Blue Ridge may require you to post a bond in a reasonable amount as an indemnity against any claim that may be made against Blue Ridge with respect to the lost, destroyed, stolen or destroyed VCBotherwise missing Bay Banks stock certificate.

NeitherNone of the exchange agent, Blue Ridge, nor VCB, norBay Banks, or any other person,subsidiary of Blue Ridge or Bay Banks will be liable to any former holder of VCBBay Banks stock for any amount properly delivered to a public official pursuant to applicable abandoned property, escheat or similar laws.

Treatment of Bay Banks Stock Options and Other Equity-Based Awards

As of November 30, 2020, Bay Banks had stock options to purchase an aggregate of 219,960 shares of Bay Banks common stock, of which 195,793 were exercisable. At the effective time of the merger, each Bay Banks stock option, whether vested or unvested, then issued and outstanding under an equity or equity-based compensation plan of Bay Banks (a “Bay Banks stock plan”) will be converted into a stock option to purchase, on the same terms and conditions as were applicable under such Bay Banks stock option, shares of Blue Ridge common stock in a number equal to the shares subject to such Bay Banks stock option multiplied by the exchange ratio, with any fractional shares rounded down to the next lower whole number of shares. The exercise price per share of each newly issued Blue Ridge stock option will be equal to the exercise price per share of Bay Banks common stock subject to such Bay Banks stock option divided by the exchange ratio, rounded up to the next whole cent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Bay Banks stock option that is intended to qualify as an “incentive stock option” will be adjusted if necessary in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.424-1(a) and all other Bay Banks stock options will be adjusted if necessary in a manner that maintains the option’s exemption from Section 409A of the Code.

As of November 30, 2020, Bay Banks had 133,673 restricted stock awards granted under a Bay Banks stock plan that was unvested or contingent. At the effective time of the merger, each Bay Banks restricted stock award that is unvested or contingent and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time will vest fully and be converted into the right to receive the merger consideration with respect to each share of Bay Banks common stock underlying such Bay Banks restricted stock award.

At the effective time of the merger, Blue Ridge will assume the Bay Banks stock plans, and will have the right, but not the obligation to make additional grants or awards under the Bay Banks stock plans.

Representations and Warranties

The merger agreement contains reciprocal representations and warranties relating to Blue Ridge’s and VCB’sBay Banks’ respective businesses, including:

 

corporate organization, standing and power, and subsidiaries;

 

requisite corporate authority to enter into the merger agreement and to complete the contemplated transactions;

 

capital structure;

 

financial statements and regulatory reports filed with governmental agencies, including the SEC and accounting controls;bank regulatory agencies;

internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures;

 

absence of certain changes or events and absence of certain undisclosed liabilities;

 

material contracts;

 

legal proceedings and compliance with applicable laws;

 

tax matters and tax treatment of merger;

 

ownership and leasehold interests in properties;

 

labor, employment and employee benefit matters;

 

insurance;

 

loan portfolio, allowance for loan losses and mortgage loanbuy-backs;

 

environmental matters;

 

books and records;

 

intellectual property;

derivative instruments;

 

brokered deposits;

 

investment securities;

 

takeover laws and provisions;

 

transactions with affiliates and related parties;

 

brokers and finders fees;

 

engagement of financial advisors;

 

opinions of financial advisors;

 

fiduciary accounts;

information systems and security; and

 

Community Reinvestment Act ratings.

With the exception of certain representations that must be true and correct in all material respects or true and correct in all respects, no representation will be deemed untrue or incorrect as a consequence of the existence or absence of any fact, event or circumstance unless that fact, event or circumstance, individually or taken together with all other facts, events or circumstances, has had or is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect (as defined in the merger agreement) on the party making the representation.

The representations described above and included in the merger agreement were made for purposes of the merger agreement and are subject to qualifications and limitations agreed to by the parties in connection with negotiating the terms of the merger agreement. In addition, certain representations and warranties were made as of a specific date and may be subject to a contractual standard of materiality different from what might be viewed as material to shareholders. In some cases, the representations and warranties are qualified by information in confidential disclosure schedules that the parties have exchanged in connection with signing the merger agreement. Although neither Blue Ridge nor VCBBay Banks believes that the disclosure schedules contain information that the federal securities laws require to be publicly disclosed, the disclosure schedules do contain information that modifies, qualifies and creates exceptions to the representations and warranties set forth in the attached merger agreement. Accordingly, the representations and warranties and other provisions of the merger agreement should not be read alone as characterizations of the actual state of facts, but instead should be read only in conjunction with the information provided elsewhere in this joint proxy statement/prospectus and in the documents incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. See “Additional Information” beginning on page i for a description of where you can find this information.

Covenants and Agreements

Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks have made customary agreements that place restrictions on them until the completion of the merger. In general, Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks are required to (i) conduct their respective businesses in the ordinary and usual course consistent with past practice, (ii) practice. In addition, Blue Ridge and Bay Banks may not:

take noany action that would affect adversely or delay the ability to obtain the required approvals and consents for the merger, perform the covenants and agreements under the merger agreement or complete the merger on a timely basis, (iii) take no action that would prevent the merger from qualifying as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code and (iv) take no action that would make any of its representations and warranties untrue, taking into account the material adverse effect standard set forth in the merger agreement.basis;

VCB has also agreed that, with certain exceptions, it will not, and will not permit any of its subsidiaries to, without the prior written consent of Blue Ridge:

 

amend, modify or repeal any articles of incorporation, bylaws or other similar governing instruments;instruments, except as provided for in the merger agreement;

 

other than pursuant to stock options outstanding on the date of the merger agreement, (i) issue, sell or otherwise permit to become outstanding, or authorize the creation of, any additional shares of capital stock or any rights with respect thereto, (ii) enter into any agreement with respect to the foregoing or (iii) issue or grant any stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units or similar stock-based rights;

 

enter into, amend or renew any employment, consulting, severance, change in control, bonus, salary continuation or similar agreements or arrangements with any of its directors, officers or employees, or grant any salary or wage increase or increase any employee benefit (including by making incentive or bonus payments), except for (i) normal individual merit increases in compensation of up to 2.5%salary or wages to employees in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice (other than executive officers), (ii) payment of discretionary spot bonuses from the accruedof $5,000 or less to an employee bonus pool(other than an executive officer), and (iii) in the ordinary coursecase of businessBlue Ridge and after consultation with Bay Banks, entering into employment agreements in order to recruit new senior level employees in a manner that is consistent in all material respects with past practice or (iii) incentive-based commissions or compensation to one loan originator and one investment professional of VCB Services Inc. and to employees engaged in selling mortgage products and services in the ordinary course of business;practice;

 

enter into, establish, adopt, amend, terminate or make any contributions to (except to satisfy contractual obligations as previously disclosed to Blue Ridgemay be required by applicable law or to comply with the requirementsterms of the merger agreement)any benefit plan) any pension, retirement, stock option, stock purchase, savings, profit sharing, deferred compensation, consulting, bonus, group insurance or other

 

purchase, stock bonus, savings, profit sharing, deferred compensation, consulting, bonus, group insurance or other employee benefit, incentive, welfare contract, plan or arrangement, or any trust agreement related thereto, in respect of any directors, officers or employees, including without limitation taking any action that accelerates, or the lapsing of restrictions with respect to, the vesting or exercise of any benefits payable thereunder;thereunder, except as otherwise specifically permitted by the merger agreement;

 

in the case of Bay Banks, exchange, cancel, borrow from, surrender, or increase or decrease the death benefit provided under, or otherwise amend or terminate, any existing bank or corporate owned life insurance covering any current or former employee, other than any increase in the death benefit in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;practice, or any such change that is required by law;

 

incur any material obligation, indebtedness or liability, make any pledge or encumber or dispose of any of its material assets, except in the ordinary course of its business and substantially on arm’s length terms;

hire any personterms, except as an employee of VCB or promote any employee, except (i) to satisfy certain existing contractual obligations and (ii) persons hired or promoted to fill any employee ornon-executive officer vacancies whose employment is terminable at will and who are not subject to or eligible for severance or similar benefits or payments that would become payable as a result ofspecifically permitted by the merger;merger agreement;

 

other than dividends from VCB’s wholly-owned subsidiaries to it or another of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, make, declare, pay or set aside for payment any dividend on or in respect of, or declare or make any distribution on any shares of its capital stock or directly or indirectly adjust, split, combine, redeem, reclassify, purchase or otherwise acquire, any shares of its capital stock; provided, however that Blue Ridge may declare and VCB will coordinate regarding the declaration ofpay quarterly dividends such that VCB shareholders will receive, prior to the effective time of the merger, a cash dividend in such amount that, together with any cash dividendon outstanding shares of Blue Ridge common stock at a rate not to which such holders are expected to be entitled between the effective time of the merger and December 31, 2019, shall equal $0.50exceed $0.1425 per share of VCB common stock;per quarter;

 

make any material investment in or acquisition of any other person other than its wholly-owned subsidiaries, except with respect to VCB’s investment portfolio or by way of foreclosures or acquisitions of control in a fiduciary or similar capacity or in satisfaction of debts previously contracted in good faith in the ordinary and usual course of business;

 

implement or adopt any change in its tax or financial accounting principles, practices or methods, including reserving methodologies, other than as may be required by GAAP, regulatory accounting guidelines, or applicable law, or as recommended by VCB’sits outside auditor;

 

make, change or revoke any material tax election, change an annual tax accounting period, adopt or change any material tax accounting method, file any amended material tax return, enter into any closing agreement with respect to taxes, or settle any tax claim, audit, assessment or dispute or surrender any right to claim a refund of material taxes;

 

enter intotake any new line of business or change its investment, risk and asset liability management and other banking and operating policiesaction that are material to it and its subsidiaries, takenwould prevent the merger from qualifying as a whole, except as required by then applicable market conditions;reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code;

take any action that would make any of its representations and warranties untrue, taking into account the material adverse effect standard set forth in the merger agreement;

 

fail to materially follow its existing policies or practices with respect to managing exposure to interest rate and other risk, or fail to use commercially reasonable means to avoid any material increase in its aggregate exposure to interest rate risk;

 

enter into any new line of business or change its lending, investment, underwriting, risk and asset liability management and other banking and operating policies that are material to it and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole;

(i) make, renew, restructure or otherwise modify any loans other than loans made or acquiredthat would result in the ordinary courseaggregate amount of business consistent with past practicethe total lending relationship to any one borrower and that have (A)its affiliates to exceed $8,000,000 or, if the total lending relationship to any one borrower and its affiliates is in excess of $8,000,000 as of the casedate of unsecured loans, a principal balance of $250,000the merger agreement, to make, renew, restructure or less or (B) in the case of secured loans, a principal balance of $1.5 million or less,otherwise modify any loan for such borrower and its affiliates; (ii) except in the ordinary course of its business, take any action that would result in any discretionary release of collateral or guarantees or otherwise restructure the amounts set forth in the preceding clauseof any loans; or (iii) enter into any loan securitizationmake, renew, restructure or create any special purpose funding entity;

make any material changes to its policies and practices with respect to underwriting, pricing, originating, acquiring, selling, servicing or buying or selling rights to service loans, or to its hedging practices and policies, in each case except as required by a regulatory agency;

acquire any loan participation exceeding $8,000,000; (iv) make, renew, restructure or otherwise modify any loan that exceeds its internal lending limits such that the loan would require approval by its loan committee, credit policy committee or similar committee; or (v) enter into any loan securitization or create any special purpose funding entity;

 

(i) enter into modify, materially amend, terminate, cancel or extend any material agreement, or expressly waive any material benefits thereunder other than in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practicelease or for the termination of a material agreement upon the expiration of its term;license relating to real property, personal property, data security or cybersecurity, data processing, electronic banking, mobile banking or bankcard functions; (ii) purchase or otherwise acquire any investment securities or enter into any derivative contract other than as provided in VCB’sits’ currently existing investment policies and in accordance with prudent investment policies in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;business; or (iii) make any capital expenditures in the aggregate in excess of $100,000$500,000 and other than expenditures necessary to maintain existing assets in good repair in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;repair;

 

materially restructure or materially change its investment securities or derivatives portfolio or its interest rate exposure, through purchases, sales or otherwise, or the manner in which the portfolio is classified or reported or purchase any investment security rated below investment grade, in all cases except as provided in VCB’s currently existing investment policies and in accordance in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;

settle any material claim, suit, action or proceeding, except as previously disclosed to Blue Ridge or in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice involving a settlement in an amount and for consideration not in excess of $50,000$200,000 and that would not impose any material restriction on the business of it or its subsidiaries or Blue Ridge after the merger;

take any other action that would make any representation or warranty in the merger agreement untrue; or

 

agree to take any of the actions prohibited by the preceding bullet points.

Blue Ridge has also agreed that, with certain exceptions, it will not, and will not permit anyto assume, as of its subsidiaries to, without the prior written consenteffective time of VCB:

amend any articles of incorporation, bylaws or other similar governing instruments;

except for issuances or grants with respect to not more than 25,000 shares of Blue Ridge common stock in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, (i) issue, sell or otherwise permit to become outstanding, or authorize the creation of, any additional shares of capital stock or any rights with respect thereto, (ii) enter into any agreement with respect to the foregoing or (iii) issue or grant any stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units or similar stock-based rights;

incur any material obligation, indebtedness or liability, make any pledge or encumber or dispose of any of its material assets, except in the ordinary course of its business and substantially on arm’s length terms;

other than customary quarterly dividends in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and dividends from Blue Ridge’s wholly-owned subsidiaries to it or another of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, make, declare, pay or set aside for payment any dividend on or in respect of, or declare or make any distribution on any shares of its capital stock or directly or indirectly adjust, split, combine, redeem, reclassify, purchase or otherwise acquire, any shares of its capital stock;

make any material investment or acquisition that reduces its regulatory capital such that it would likely result in the regulatory approvals not being obtained or reduces its funds such that it would no longer have all funds necessary to consummate the merger, the due and pay thepunctual payment of Bay Banks’ outstanding $7.0 million aggregate principal amount of cash consideration, except with respect to Blue Ridge’s investment portfolio or by way6.50% Subordinated Note Due May 28, 2025 and its outstanding $25.0 million aggregate principal amount of foreclosures or acquisitions of control in a fiduciary or similar capacity or in satisfaction of debts previously contracted in good faith, in each case in the ordinary and usual course of business;5.625% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Note Due 2029.

implement or adopt any change in its tax or financial accounting principles, practices or methods, including reserving methodologies, other than as may be required by GAAP, regulatory accounting guidelines or applicable law, or as recommended by Blue Ridge’s outside auditor;

make, change or revoke any material tax election, change an annual tax accounting period, adopt or change any material tax accounting method, file any amended material tax return, enter into any closing agreement with respect to taxes, or settle any tax claim, audit, assessment or dispute or surrender any right to claim a refund of material taxes;

enter into any new line of business that Blue Ridge estimates will impact its consolidated annual net income by more than 20%;

fail to materially follow its existing policies or practices with respect to managing exposure to interest rate and other risk, or fail to use commercially reasonable means to avoid any material increase in its aggregate exposure to interest rate risk.

make any material changes to its policies and practices with respect to underwriting, pricing, originating, acquiring, selling, servicing or buying or selling rights to service loans, or to its hedging practices and policies;

materially restructure or materially change its investment securities or derivatives portfolio or its interest rate exposure, through purchases, sales or otherwise, or the manner in which the portfolio is classified or reported or purchase any investment security rated below investment grade, in all cases except as provided in Blue Ridge’s currently existing investment policies and in accordance in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice; or

agree to take any of the actions prohibited by the preceding bullet points.

Required Shareholder Votes

Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks have each agreed to call a special meeting of shareholders, as soon as reasonably practicable, after the registration statement of which this joint proxy statement/prospectus forms a part is declared effective, for the purpose of obtaining the required shareholder votes on the proposals described in this joint proxy statement/prospectus, and have each agreed to use their reasonable best efforts to hold the meetings on the same date. In addition, Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks have each agreed to use their reasonable best efforts to obtain from their shareholders the required shareholder votes in favor of the Blue Ridge merger proposal or VCBBay Banks merger proposal, respectively, and include the appropriate approval recommendations of each of their boards of directors in this joint proxy statement/prospectus, unless there has been an “intervening event” (as described in the merger agreement and described below) or, with respect to VCB it has received an acquisition proposal from a third party that qualifies as a “superior proposal” as described and under the circumstances set forth in the next section (“Agreement Not to Solicit Other Offers”).

For purposes of the merger agreement, an “intervening event” means, with respect to Blue Ridge or VCB, a material event or circumstance that was not known to its respective board of directors prior to the execution of the merger agreement (or if known, the consequences of which were not known), which event or circumstance, or any material consequence thereof, becomes known to the respective board of directors prior to the receipt of shareholder approval. The following events, either alone or in combination, will not be deemed to constitute an intervening event: (1) with respect to VCB, the receipt, existence or terms of an acquisition proposal or any matter relating thereto or consequence thereof, (2) developments or changes after the date of the merger agreement in the banking industry; (3) any change in and of itself, in the price, or change in trading volume, of VCB common stock or Blue Ridge common stock, but not including any underlying causes thereof; or (4) the fact in and of itself that VCB or Blue Ridge meets or exceeds (or fails to meet or exceed) internal or published estimates, projections, forecasts or predictions for any period. In addition, Blue Ridge or VCB may not take any actions in connection with an intervening event pursuant to the merger agreement unless it gives the other party at least five business days’ prior written notice of its intention to take such action and a reasonable description of the event or circumstances giving rise to its determination to take such action, and at the end of such notice period, its board of directors takes into account any amendment or modification to the merger agreement proposed by the other party and, after consultation with outside counsel, determines in good faith that it would nevertheless be more likely than not to result in a violation of its fiduciary duties under applicable law to continue to recommend that shareholders approve the respective merger proposal.

Agreement Not to Solicit Other Offers

VCB hasBlue Ridge and Bay Banks have each agreed that, while the merger agreement is in effect, it will not directly or indirectly:

 

initiate, solicit, endorse or knowingly encourage or knowingly facilitate any inquiries, proposals or offers with respect to or any inquiry, proposal or offer that is reasonably likely to lead to, an “acquisition proposal” (as defined in the merger agreement and described below); or

 

furnish any confidential or nonpublic information relating to an acquisition proposal; or

engage or participate in any negotiations or discussions concerning an acquisition proposal.proposal

For purposes of the merger agreement, an “acquisition proposal” means, other than transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, any offer, proposal or inquiry relating to, or any third party indication of interest in, any of the following transactions involving VCBBlue Ridge, Bay Banks or Virginia Community Bank:their respective subsidiaries:

 

a merger, consolidation, share exchange, business combination, reorganization, recapitalization, liquidation, dissolution or other similar transaction;transaction involving a party or its subsidiaries whose assets, individually or in the aggregate, constitute more than 10% of the consolidated assets of the party;

 

any acquisition or purchase, direct or indirect, ofof: (x) 10% or more of the consolidated assets of VCBa party and its subsidiaries or (y) 10% or more of any class of equity or voting securities of VCBa party or its subsidiaries whose assets, individually or in the aggregate, constitute more than 10% or more of the consolidated assets of VCB;the party; or

 

any tender offer (including a self-tender offer) or exchange offer that, if consummated, would result in a third party beneficially owning 10% or more of any class of equity or voting securities of VCBa party or its subsidiaries whose assets, individually or in the aggregate, constitute more than 10% or more of the consolidated assets of VCB.the party.

Under the merger agreement, however, if VCBa party receives an unsolicited, bona fide written acquisition proposal, VCBthe party may engage in negotiations or discussions with or provide nonpublic information to the person or entity making the acquisition proposal if:

 

the VCB Boardapplicable board of directors receives the proposal prior to the VCBapplicable special meeting;

 

the VCB Boardapplicable board of directors concludes in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel, that the failure to take such actions would be morereasonably likely than not to result in a violation of its fiduciary duties to its shareholders under applicable law;

 

the VCB Boardapplicable board of directors also concludes in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel and financial advisors, that the acquisition proposal constitutes or is reasonably likely to lead to a “superior proposal” (as defined in the merger agreement and described below); and

 

VCBthe applicable party receives from the person or entity making the proposal an executed confidentiality agreement, which confidentiality agreement does not provide such person or entity with any exclusive right to negotiate with VCB.the applicable party and will contain terms no less restrictive than the terms of the confidentiality agreement between Blue Ridge and Bay Banks.

VCBEach party has agreed to advise Blue Ridgethe other party within 24 hours following receipt of any acquisition proposal, including a description of the material terms and conditions of the proposal (including the identity of the proposing party), and to keep Blue Ridgethe other party apprised of any related developments, discussions and negotiations on a reasonably current basis.

For purposes of the merger agreement, a “superior proposal” means an unsolicited, bona fide written acquisition proposal made by a person or entity that the VCB Boardapplicable board of directors concludes in good faith, after consultation with its outside financial and outside legal advisors, taking into account all legal, financial, regulatory, timing and other aspects of the acquisition proposal, including the likelihood of obtaining financing and of receiving all required regulatory approvals, is:

and including the terms and conditions of the merger agreement (as it may be proposed in writing to be amended by the applicable party) would, if consummated, result in a transaction that is more favorable to the shareholders of VCB,the applicable party, from a financial point of view, than the transaction contemplated by the merger agreement; andagreement as it may be proposed to be amended.

reasonably capable of being completed in accordance with its terms.

For the purposes of the definition of “superior proposal,” the term “acquisition proposal” has the same meaning as described above, except the reference to “10% or more” is changed to be a reference to “a majority”“50% or more” and an “acquisition proposal” can only refer to a transaction involving VCBBlue Ridge, Bay Banks or Virginia Community Bank.one of their banking subsidiaries.

Expenses and Fees

In general, whether or not the merger is completed, Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks will each pay its respective expenses incident to preparing, entering into and carrying out the terms of the merger agreement. The parties will share the costs of printing this joint proxy statement/prospectus, and Blue Ridge will pay all filing fees to the SEC and other governmental authorities. Further, VCBBay Banks and Blue Ridge have agreed to pay a fee to the other if the merger agreement is terminated under certain circumstances. See “The Merger Agreement – “–Termination of the Merger Agreement” beginning on page [●].116.

Indemnification and Insurance

Blue Ridge has agreed to indemnify the officers and directorsadvance expenses to any person who has rights to indemnification or advancement of VCBexpenses from Bay Banks or any of its subsidiaries against certain liabilities arising before the effective time of the merger. Blue Ridge also has agreed for a period of five years after the effective time of the merger, to maintain in effect VCB’s existing directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy or purchase a substitutesix-year “tail” insurance policy providing for terms and conditions no less favorable than VCB’sBay Banks’ existing insurance, for the current directors and officers of VCB,Bay Banks, subject to a cap on the cost of such policy equal to 300% of the current amount expended by VCB.Bay Banks.

Conditions to Complete the Merger

The respective obligations of Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks to complete the merger are subject to the fulfillment or waiver of certain conditions, including the following:

 

approval of the Blue Ridge merger proposal and the VCBBay Banks merger proposal by shareholders of Blue Ridge and VCB,Bay Banks, respectively;

 

approval of the merger by the necessary federal and state regulatory authorities;

 

Blue Ridge’s registration statement on FormS-4, of which this joint proxy statement/prospectus is a part, is declared effective by the SEC under the Securities Act and continues to remain effective;

 

the absence of any order, decree or injunction of a court or regulatory agency that enjoins or prohibits the completion of the merger;

approval for listing on the NYSE American market of the shares of Blue Ridge common stock to be issued to Bay Banks shareholders following the effective time of the merger;

 

the accuracy of the other party’s representations and warranties in the merger agreement, subject to the material adverse effect standard in the merger agreement;

 

the other party’s performance in all material respects of its obligations under the merger agreement;

 

the receipt by Blue Ridge from Williams Mullen,Troutman Pepper, Blue Ridge’s outside legal counsel, and the receipt by VCBBay Banks from Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, VCB’sWilliams Mullen, Bay Banks’ outside legal counsel, of written legal opinions to the effect that the merger will be treated as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code; and

 

no material adverse effect with respect to the other party shall have occurred.

In addition, Blue Ridge’s obligation to complete the merger is subject to the following conditions: (i) the aggregate number of VCB shares held by VCB shareholders who perfect their appraisal rights under the VSCA shall not represent 10% or more of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock and (ii) VCB having minimum tangible equity (as defined in the merger agreement) of at least $23.5 million as of the last date of the month ended prior to the completion of the merger. As of June 30, 2019, VCB had tangible equity (measured as defined in the merger agreement) of $25.8 million.

Where the merger agreement and/or law permits, Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks could choose to waive a condition to its obligation to complete the merger even if that condition has not been satisfied. Any determination whether to waive any condition to the merger or whether to amend this joint proxy statement/prospectus and resolicit shareholder approval as a result of any such waiver (for example, in the case of a waiver of a material condition such that disclosure previously provided would be materially misleading) will be made by Blue Ridge or VCB,Bay Banks, as applicable, at the time of such waiver based on the facts and circumstances as they exist at that time.

We cannot be certain when, or if, the conditions to the merger will be satisfied or waived or that the merger will be completed.

Termination of the Merger Agreement

In the event of termination, the merger agreement will become null and void, except that certain provisions thereof relating to fees and expenses (including the obligation to pay the termination fee described below in certain circumstances) and confidentiality of information exchanged between the parties will survive any such termination.

Termination by Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks. The merger agreement may be terminated and the merger abandoned by Blue Ridge and VCB,Bay Banks, at any time before the merger is completed, by mutual consent of the parties.

Termination by Blue Ridge or VCBBay Banks. The merger agreement may be terminated and the merger abandoned, by either party’s board of directors if:

 

the merger has not been completed by March 1, 2020,July 31, 2021, or such later date as agreed to by the parties in writing, unless the failure to complete the merger by such time was primarily caused by or the result of a breach or failure to perform an obligation under the merger agreement by the terminating party;

approval of the merger by any necessary federal or state regulatory authority has been denied by such regulatory authority and the denial has become final and nonappealable or regulatory authority of competent jurisdiction has issued a final, nonappealable injunction permanently enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement unless the denial of such regulatory approval is due to, or materially contributed to by, the failure of the terminating party to perform or observe the covenants or agreements of such party set forth in the merger agreement;

 

there is a breach by the other party of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement contained in the merger agreement that would cause the failure of the closing conditions described above, and the breach cannot be or is not cured within 30 days following written notice to the breaching party; or

 

the VCB shareholders do not approve the VCB merger proposal or the Blue Ridge shareholders do not approve the Blue Ridge merger proposal or the Bay Banks shareholders do not approve the Bay Banks merger proposal.

In addition, either Blue Ridge or Bay Banks may terminate the merger agreement at any time prior to its special meeting to change, modify or withdraw its recommendation to the Blue Ridge or Bay Banks shareholders, as applicable, that they approve the merger agreement and enter into an agreement with respect to a superior proposal, as defined in the merger agreement and described above, which has been received and considered by the applicable board of directors in compliance with the applicable terms of the merger agreement, provided that (i) the terminating party has notified non-terminating party, at least four business days in advance, that it intends to terminate the merger agreement in order to accept such superior proposal, (ii) during such four-day period, the terminating party will negotiate in good faith, to the extent the non-terminating party so desires, to amend the terms and conditions of the merger agreement so that the acquisition proposal ceases to be a superior proposal, (iii) at the end of such four-day period, the terminating party’s board of directors has determined in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisor), and after considering the changes, if any, proposed by the non-terminating party to the terms and conditions of the merger agreement, that such acquisition proposal continues to constitute a superior proposal, and (iv) in the event of any material change to the material terms of such superior proposal, the terminating party in each case will provide the non-terminating party with an additional notice and two business day notice period. See “–Termination Fees” beginning on page 117.

Termination by Blue Ridge. Blue Ridge may terminate the merger agreement at any time before the VCBBay Banks special meeting if:

 

the VCBBay Banks Board (i) fails to recommend to the VCBBay Banks shareholders that they approve the VCBBay Banks merger proposal, or (ii) withdraws, modifies or changes its recommendation in any manner adverse to Blue Ridge;Ridge, or (iii) approves, adopts, endorses or recommends any acquisition proposal; or

VCBBay Banks fails to comply in all material respects with its obligations under the merger agreement requiring the calling and holding of a meeting of shareholders to consider the VCBBay Banks merger proposal or its obligations regarding thenon-solicitation of other competing offers.

In addition, Blue Ridge may terminate the merger agreement if (i) VCB or Virginia Community Bank, without Blue Ridge’s prior written consent, enters into an agreement with any person to acquire, merge or consolidate with VCB or Virginia Community Bank, purchase, lease or otherwise acquire all or substantially all of the assets of VCB or Virginia Community Bank, or purchase or otherwise acquire directly from VCB securities representing 10% or more of the voting power of VCB, or (ii) a tender offer or exchange offer for 10% or more of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock is commenced (other than by Blue Ridge or any of its subsidiaries), and the VCB Board recommends that the shareholders of VCB tender their shares in such tender or exchange offer or otherwise fails to recommend that such shareholders reject such offer.

Termination by VCBBay Banks. VCBBay Banks may terminate the merger agreement at any time before the Blue Ridge special meeting if:

 

the Blue Ridge Board (i) fails to recommend to the Blue Ridge shareholders that they approve the Blue Ridge merger proposal, or (ii) withdraws, modifies or changes its recommendation in any manner adverse to VCB;Bay Banks, (iii) approves, adopts, endorses or recommends any acquisition proposal; or

 

Blue Ridge fails to comply in all material respects with its obligations under the merger agreement requiring the calling and holding of a meeting of shareholders to consider the Blue Ridge merger proposal.proposal or its obligations regarding the non-solicitation of other competing offers.

In addition, VCB may terminateTermination Fees

If either Blue Ridge or Bay Banks takes any of the following actions and the merger agreement at any time prioris terminated on that basis, that party (the “fee paying party”) will immediately owe the other party (the “fee receiving party”) a $4.0 million termination fee:

the fee paying party (i) fails to the VCB special meetingrecommend to change, modify or withdraw its recommendation to the VCB shareholders that they approve the applicable merger proposal, (ii) withdraws, modifies or changes its recommendation in any manner adverse to the fee receiving party, (iii) approves, adopts, endorses or recommends any acquisition proposal;

the fee paying party fails to comply in all material respects with its obligations under the merger agreement requiring the calling and holding of a meeting of shareholders to consider the applicable merger proposal or its obligations regarding the non-solicitation of other competing offers; or

the fee paying party determines prior to its special meeting to enter into an agreement with respect to a superior proposal, as defined in the merger agreement and described above, which has been received and considered by VCBthe applicable board of directors in compliance with the applicable terms of the merger agreement, provided that (i) VCB has notified Blue Ridge, at least four business days in advance, that it intends to terminate the merger agreement in order to accept such superior proposal, (ii) during suchfour-day period, VCB will negotiate in good faith, to the extent Blue Ridge so desires, to amend the terms and conditions of the merger agreement so that the acquisition proposal ceases to beagreement.

In addition, a superior proposal, (iii) at the end of suchfour-day period, the VCB Board has determined in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisor), and after considering the changes, if any, proposed by Blue Ridge to the terms and conditions of the merger agreement, that such acquisition proposal continues to constitute a superior proposal, and (iv) in the event of any material change to the material terms of such superior proposal, VCB in each case will provide Blue Ridge with an additional notice and two business day notice period.

In the event of termination, the merger agreement will become null and void, except that certain provisions thereof relating to fees and expenses (including the obligation to pay the termination fee described below in certain circumstances) and confidentiality of information exchanged between the parties will survive any such termination.

Termination Fees

Termination Fee Paid to Blue Ridge. The merger agreement provides that VCB must pay Blue Ridge a $1.5$4.0 million termination fee (inclusive of Blue Ridge’s fees and expenses)is payable in certain other circumstances if (i) the merger agreement is terminated by Blue Ridge underfor specified reasons and (ii) within 12 months of such termination one of the following circumstances:

the VCB Board (i) fails to recommend to the VCB shareholders that they approve the VCB merger proposal, or (ii) withdraws, modifies or changes its recommendation in any manner adverse to Blue Ridge;

VCB fails to comply in all material respects with its obligations in the merger agreement requiring the calling and holding of a meeting of shareholders to consider the VCB merger proposal or its obligations regarding thenon-solicitation of other competing offers; or

VCB or Virginia Community Bankparties (the “fee paying party”) enters into ana definitive agreement with any person other than Blue Ridge, withoutrespect to an acquisition proposal. Specifically, the prior written consent of Blue Ridge, to acquire, merge or consolidate with VCB or Virginia Community Bank, purchase, lease or otherwise acquire all or substantially all of the assets of VCB or Virginia Community Bank or purchase or otherwise acquire directly from VCB securities representing 10% or more of the voting power of VCB, or if a tender offer or exchange offer for 10% or more of the outstanding shares of VCB common stock is commenced (other than by Blue Ridge or any of its subsidiaries), and the VCB Board recommends that the shareholders of VCB tender their shares in such tender or exchange offer or otherwise fails to recommend that such shareholders reject such offer.

In addition, VCBfee paying party will be subjectobligated to pay the sameother party (the “fee receiving party”) the termination fee if the merger agreement is terminated by Blue Ridge or VCB under the following circumstances:if:

 

an acquisition proposal or intent to make an acquisition proposal with respect to VCBthe fee paying party is publicly announcedcommunicated to or otherwise communicated or made known to the shareholders, senior management or board of directors of VCB, andthe fee paying party, or publicly announced;

thereafter, the merger agreement is terminated by Blue Ridge if VCB is in breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement contained in the merger agreement that would cause the failure of the closing conditions described above;terminated:

 

an acquisition proposal or intent to make an acquisition proposal with respect to VCB is publicly announced or otherwise communicated or made known to the shareholders, and the merger agreement is terminated (i) by Blue Ridge or VCBeither party because the merger has not been completed by March 1, 2020July 31, 2021 and the fee paying party has not obtained shareholder approval of the merger by that date;

by the fee receiving party due to breaches of representations, warranties or (ii)covenants by Blue Ridgethe fee paying party; or VCB

by either party if the VCBfee paying party’s shareholders did not approvehave voted against approving the VCB merger proposal;merger; and

 

in either case above, before the date that iswithin 12 months after the date of termination of the merger agreement, termination date, VCBthe fee paying party enters into ana definitive agreement or completes a transaction with respect to anany acquisition proposal (whether or not the same acquisition proposal as that referred to above, but in any case the term “acquisition proposal” means the same as described above, except the references to “10% or more” are changed to references to “25% or more”).

Furthermore, VCB must pay Blue Ridge the termination fee in order to enter into an agreement with respect to a superior proposal in compliance with the terms of the merger agreement.

Termination Fee Paid to VCB. The merger agreement provides that Blue Ridge must pay VCB a termination fee of $500,000 and reimburse VCB for up to $500,000 of reasonable expenses incurred by VCB in connection with the merger if the merger agreement is terminated by VCB under the following circumstances:

the Blue Ridge Board (i) fails to recommendwas originally communicated to the Blue Ridge shareholders that they approve the Blue Ridge merger proposal,fee paying party or (ii) withdraws, modifies or changes its recommendation in any manner adverse to VCB; ormade public).

Blue Ridge fails to comply in all material respects with its obligations in the merger agreement requiring the calling and holding of a meeting of shareholders to consider the Blue Ridge merger proposal.

Any termination fee that becomes payable pursuant to the merger agreement will be paid by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by Blue Ridge. If VCB fails to timely pay the termination fee to Blue Ridge, VCB also will be obligated to pay the costs and expenses incurred by Blue Ridge to collect such payment, together with interest.

Amendment and Waiver of the Merger Agreement

Any term or provision of the merger agreement may be waived in writing at any time by the party that is, or whose shareholders are, entitled to the benefits thereof, and the merger agreement may be amended or supplemented by a written instrument duly executed by the parties hereto at any time, whether before or after the date of the VCBBay Banks special meeting or the Blue Ridge special meeting, except with respect to statutory requirements and requisite approvals of shareholders and regulatory agencies.

Affiliate and Director Noncompetition Agreements

Affiliate Agreements. The directors of Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks have entered into affiliate agreements pursuant to which they have agreed to vote all of their shares in favor of the Blue Ridge merger proposal and VCBBay Banks merger proposal, respectively, subject to several conditions and exceptions.

The affiliate agreements prohibit, subject to limited exceptions, the directors of Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks from selling, transferring, pledging, encumbering or otherwise disposing of any shares of Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks stock, respectively. The affiliate agreements terminate upon the earlier to occur of the completion of the merger or the termination of the merger agreement in accordance with its terms.

Noncompetition Agreements. Each of the VCBBay Banks directors who will become a member of the Blue Ridge Board, the Blue Ridge Bank board of directors or an advisory board of Blue Ridge Bank is expected to enter into a noncompetition agreement with Blue Ridge prior to the effective time of the merger. The agreements state that for the longer of 24 months following the effective time of the merger or the period that the director is serving as a member of the Blue Ridge Board, the Blue Ridge Bank board of

directors or an advisory board of Blue Ridge Bank described above, the director will not (i) become a member of the board of directors or an advisory board of, or be an organizer of, or be a 5% or more shareholder of, any entity engaging in a business that is competitive with Blue Ridge in its market area or (ii) in any individual or representative capacity whatsoever, knowingly induce any individual to terminate his or her employment with Blue Ridge or its affiliates.

INFORMATION ABOUT BLUE RIDGE

The following provides additional information regarding Blue Ridge and should be read in conjunction with Blue Ridge’s financial statements and the notes thereto beginning on pageF-1 and the other information related to Blue Ridge included elsewhere herein.

General Description of Blue Ridge’s Business

Blue Ridge is a bank holding company headquartered in Luray,Charlottesville, Virginia. It provides commercial and consumer banking and financial services through its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Blue Ridge Bank, National Association, (for the purposes of this section only, the “bank”), and itsnon-bank financial financial services affiliates. Blue Ridge was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in July 1988 in connection with the holding company reorganization of Blue Ridge Bank, which was completed in July 1988.

Blue Ridge Bank is a federally chartered national bank headquartered in Martinsville, Virginia that traces its roots to Page Valley Bank of Virginia, which opened for business in 1893. The bankBlue Ridge Bank currently operates ninefourteen full-service banking offices in central Virginia and one in north-central North Carolina.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, Blue Ridge had total consolidated assets of approximately $721.8 million,$1.5 billion, total consolidated loans of approximately $514.2 million,$1.23 billion, total consolidated deposits of approximately $499.0$915.3 million and consolidated shareholders’ equity of approximately $64.1$99.9 million.

Blue Ridge Bank serves businesses, professionals and consumers with a wide variety of financial services, including retail and commercial banking, investment services, mortgage banking and payroll processing. Products include checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, cash management accounts, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, commercial and industrial loans, residential mortgages, commercial mortgages, home equity loans, consumer installment loans, investment accounts, insurance, credit cards, online banking, telephone banking and mobile banking. Deposits of the bankBlue Ridge Bank are insured by the Deposit Insurance Fund (the “DIF”) of the FDIC.

The bank’sBlue Ridge Bank’s primary source of revenue is interest income from its lending activities. The bank’sBlue Ridge Bank’s other major sources of revenue are interest and dividend income from investments, interest income from its interest-earning deposit balances in other depository institutions, mortgage banking income, transactions and fee income from its lending and deposit activities, and income associated with payroll processing services. The bank’sBlue Ridge Bank’s major expenses are interest on deposits and general and administrative expenses such as employee compensation and benefits, federal deposit insurance premiums, data processing expenses and office occupancy expenses.

As a Virginia-chartered bank holding company incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Blue Ridge is subject to regulation by the Federal Reserve and the Bureau of Financial Institutions of the Virginia SCC.State Corporation Commission (the “Virginia SCC”). Blue Ridge Bank’s primary regulator is the OCC.

On May 28, 2020, Blue Ridge entered into a Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement under which Blue Ridge issued a subordinated note with a principal amount of $15,000,000 (the “2020 Note”). The 2020 Note has a maturity date of June 1, 2030. The 2020 Note bears interest, payable on the 1st of June and December of each year, commencing December 1, 2020, at a fixed rate of 6.00% per year for the first five years, and thereafter will bear a floating interest rate of SOFR plus 587 basis points. The 2020 Note is not convertible into common stock or preferred stock and is not callable by the holder. The Company has the right to redeem the 2020 Note, in whole or in part, without premium or penalty, at any interest payment date on or after June 1, 2025 and prior to the maturity date, but in all cases in a principal amount with integral multiples of $1,000, plus interest accrued and unpaid through the date of redemption. If an event of default occurs, such as the bankruptcy of Blue Ridge,

the holder of the 2020 Note may declare the principal amount of the 2020 Note to be due and immediately payable. The 2020 Note is an unsecured, subordinated obligation of Blue Ridge and will rank junior in right of payment to Blue Ridge’s existing and future senior indebtedness. The 2020 Note qualifies as Tier 2 capital for regulatory reporting.

On December 31, 2019, Blue Ridge, through Blue Ridge Bank, acquired LenderSelect Mortgage Group (“LenderSelect”) based in Richmond, Virginia for an aggregate purchase price of $720,489. The purchase price was allocated to an amortizing intangible asset. LenderSelect offers wholesale and third party residential mortgage origination services to other financial institutions and credit unions.

On May 13, 2019, Blue Ridge and Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc., based in Louisa, Virginia, entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which VCB agreed to merge into Blue Ridge, with Blue Ridge as the survivor in the merger. Blue Ridge completed its acquisition of VCB on December 15, 2019. Also on December 15, 2019, VCB’s Virginia chartered subsidiary bank, Virginia Community Bank, merged with and into Blue Ridge Bank. Blue Ridge acquired total assets of approximately $242.5 million and assumed total liabilities of approximately $219.2 million in the acquisition. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, each share of VCB common stock was converted into the right to receive either $58.00 in cash or 3.05 shares of Blue Ridge’s common stock at the election of each VCB shareholder. The agreement contained allocation and proration procedures ensuring that 60% of VCB’s outstanding shares were converted into Blue Ridge’s common stock and 40% of VCB’s outstanding shares were converted into cash. In the merger, Blue Ridge issued 1,312,919 shares of its common stock and made cash payments to VCB shareholders that totaled $16,646,540 in the aggregate.

On February 1, 2019, Blue Ridge, through Blue Ridge Bank, acquired a 35% ownership interest in Hammond Insurance Agency, Incorporated for an aggregate purchase price of $1,018,500. The purchase price was allocated to goodwill in the amount of $612,500 and an amortizing intangible asset of $406,000.

On October 4, 2017, Blue Ridge, through Blue Ridge Bank, acquired an 80% ownership interest in MoneyWise Payroll Solutions (“MoneyWise), a payroll management services company located in Charlottesville, Virginia, for an aggregate price of $800,000. The purchase price was allocated to an amortizing intangible asset.

On March 30, 2016, Blue Ridge and River Bancorp, Inc. (“River”), based in Martinsville, Virginia, entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which River mergedagreed to merge into Blue Ridge, with Blue Ridge as the surviving company.survivor in the merger. Blue Ridge completed its acquisition of River on October 20, 2016. Blue Ridge acquired total assets of approximately $114.0 million and assumed total liabilities of approximately $103.0 million in the acquisition. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, each share of River common stock was converted into the right to receive either $16.57 in cash or 0.8143 shares of Blue RidgeRidge’s common stock at the election of each River shareholders.shareholder. The agreement contained allocation and proration procedures ensuring that 70% of River’s outstanding shares were converted into Blue RidgeRidge’s common stock and 30% of River’s outstanding shares were converted into cash. In the merger, Blue Ridge issued 423,246 shares of its common stock and made cash payments to River shareholders that totaled $3,692,772 in the aggregate. On December 9, 2016, Blue Ridge’s Virginia chartered subsidiary bank merged with and into River’s national bank subsidiary and the surviving bank was renamed Blue Ridge Bank, National Association.

On November 20, 2015, Blue Ridge entered into a Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement under which it issued an aggregate of $10.0 million offixed-to-floating rate rate subordinated notes (the “Notes”) to certain accredited investors. The Notes have a maturity date of December 1, 2025 and bear interest at the rate of 6.75% per year until December 1, 2020, at which date the rate will reset quarterly, equal to LIBORthe London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) determined on the determination date of the applicable interest period plus 512.8 basis points. Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually on December 1 and June 1 of each year through December 1, 2020 and quarterly thereafter on March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1 of each year through the maturity date or early redemption date. The Notes are not convertible into common stock or preferred stock, and are not callable by the holders. Blue Ridge has the right to redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, without premium or

penalty, at any interest payment date on or after December 1, 2020 and prior to the maturity date, but in all cases in a principal amount with integral multiples of $1,000, plus interest accrued and unpaid through the date of redemption. If an event of default occurs, such as the bankruptcy of Blue Ridge, the holder of a Note may declare the principal amount of the Note to be due and immediately payable. The Notes are unsecured, subordinated obligations of Blue Ridge and rank junior in right of payment to Blue Ridge’s existing and future senior indebtedness. The Notes qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory reporting.

In December 2015, with the proceeds from the issuance of the Notes, Blue Ridge redeemed all $4.5 million of its outstanding SeniorNon-Cumulative Perpetual Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A. Such preferred stock was originally issued to the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the Small Business Lending Fund.

The principal executive offices of Blue Ridge are located at 17 West Main Street, Luray,1807 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, Virginia 22835, and its telephone number is (540)743-6521.

Blue Ridge files annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. Blue Ridge’s SEC filings are filed electronically and are available to the public over the Internet at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Blue Ridge’s website can be accessed at https://www.mybrb.com. Blue Ridge makes its SEC filings available through this website under “Investor Relations,” “Financial Documents,” “Documents” as soon as practicable after filing or furnishing the material to the SEC. Copies of documents can also be obtained free of charge by writing Blue Ridge’s Corporate Secretary at 17 West Main Street, Luray, Virginia 22835, or by calling (540) 743-6521. Information contained on Blue Ridge’s website does not constitute part of, and is not incorporated into, this joint proxy statement/prospectus.report or any other filing the Blue Ridge’s common stock is traded onRidge makes with the OTC Markets Group’s Pink marketplace under the symbol “BRBS.”SEC.

Market Area

The bankBlue Ridge Bank currently has branches in Charlottesville, Culpepper, Drakes Branch, Fredericksburg, Gordonsville, Harrisonburg, Louisa, Luray, Martinsville, McGaheysville,Mineral, Orange, Shenandoah, Stuart, and Stuart,Zion Crossroads, Virginia and also does business as Carolina State Bank in Greensboro, North Carolina. Interstates 64 and 81, and major Routes 29 and 33, all pass through the bank’sBlue Ridge Bank’s trade area and provide efficient access to other regions of the stateVirginia, North Carolina and beyond. Blue Ridge’s primary market area covers a significant portion of central Virginia and north-central North Carolina. Additionally, Blue Ridge has mortgage operations in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Delaware and Florida.South Carolina.

Products and Services

Mortgage Loans on Real Estate. Blue Ridge’s mortgage loans on real estate comprise the largest segment of its loan portfolio. The majority of the bank’sBlue Ridge’s real estate loans are mortgages on owner-occupiedone-to-four family residential properties, including both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate structures. Residential mortgages are underwritten and documented within the guidelines of theand regulations of the OCC. Home equity lines of credit are also offered. Construction loans with a12-month term are another component of the bank’sBlue Ridge’s portfolio. Underwritten at 80% loan to value and to qualified builders and individuals, these loans are disbursed as construction progresses and verified by bankBlue Ridge inspection. Blue Ridge also offers commercial loans that are secured by real estate. These loans are also typically written at a maximum of 80% loan to value.

Blue Ridge offers secondary market residential loan origination. Through the bank,Blue Ridge Bank, customers may apply for home mortgages that are underwritten in accordance with the guidelines of either the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation or the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”). These loans are then sold into the secondary market on aloan-by-loan basis, basis, usually directly to Fannie Mae. The bankBlue Ridge Bank earns origination and servicing fees from this service.

Commercial and Industrial Loans. Commercial lending activities of Blue Ridge include small business loans, asset-based loans, and other secured and unsecured loans and lines of credit. Commercial and industrial loans

may entail greater risk than residential mortgage loans, and are therefore underwritten with strict risk management standards. Among the criteria for determining the borrower’s ability to repay is a cash flow analysis of the business and business collateral.

Consumer Loans. As part of its full range of services, Blue Ridge’s consumer lending services include automobile and boat financing,lending, home improvement loans, credit cards and unsecured personal loans. These consumer loans historically entail greater risk than loans secured by real estate, but also generate a higher return.

Consumer Deposit Services. Consumer deposit products offered by Blue Ridge include checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, online banking, mobile banking and electronic statements.

Commercial Banking Services. Blue Ridge offers a variety of services to commercial customers. These services include analysis checking, cash management deposit accounts, wire services, direct deposit payroll service, online banking, telephone banking, remote deposit and a full line of commercial lending options. The bankBlue Ridge Bank also offers Small Business AdministrationSBA loan products under the 504 Program whichand the PPP. The 505 Program provides long-term funding for commercial real estate and long-lived equipment. This allows commercial customers to obtain favorable rate loans for the development of business opportunities, while providing the bankBlue Ridge Bank with a partial guarantee of the outstanding loan balance. The PPP, which was authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), provides small business loans to pay payroll and group health costs, salaries and commissions, mortgage and rent payments, utilities, and interest on other debt.

Competition

The financial services industry is highly competitive. Blue Ridge competes for loans, deposits and financial services directly with other bank and nonbank institutions located within its markets, internet-based banks,out-of-market banks banks and bank holding companies that advertise or otherwise serve its markets, along with money market and mutual funds, brokerage houses, mortgage companies, and insurance companies or other commercial entities that offer financial services products. Competition involves efforts to retain current customers and to obtain new loans and deposits, and differentiators include the scope and type of services offered, interest rates paid on deposits and charged on loans, and the customer service experience. Many of Blue Ridge’s competitors enjoy competitive advantages, including greater financial resources, a wider geographic presence, more accessible branch office locations, the ability to offer additional services, more favorable pricing alternatives and lower origination and operating costs. Blue Ridge believes that its competitive pricing, personalized service and community involvement enable it to effectively compete in the communities in which it operates.

Properties

Blue Ridge, through its subsidiaries, owns or leases buildings and office space that are used in the normal course of business. The headquarters of Blue Ridge is located at 17 West Main Street, Luray,1807 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, Virginia 22835, in a building ownedleased by the bank.Bank. The headquarters of the bankBlue Ridge Bank is located at 1 East Market Street, Martinsville, Virginia 24112 in a building leased by the bank.Bank.

Unless otherwise noted, the properties listed below are owned by Blue Ridgethe Company and its subsidiaries as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019.2020.

 

17 West Main Street, Luray, Virginia 22835

 

1 East Market Street, Martinsville, Virginia 24112 (leased)

 

1807 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 (leased)

 

563 Neff Avenue, Suite B, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801 (leased)

9972 Spotswood Trail (Route 33), McGaheysville, Virginia 22840 (leased)

 

600 South Third Street, Shenandoah, Virginia 22849

 

4677 Main Street, Drakes Branch, Virginia 23937 (leased)

 

48 Animal Clinic Road, Stuart, Virginia (leased)

 

3202 Northline Avenue, Greensboro, North Carolina (leased)

408 East Main Street, Louisa, Virginia 23093

10645 Courthouse Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407

701 South Main Street, Culpepper, Virginia 22701

169 North Madison Road, Orange, Virginia 22960

430 Mineral Avenue, Mineral, Virginia 23117

10050 Three Notch Road, Troy, Virginia 22974

104 South Main Street, Gordonsville, Virginia 22942 (leased)

Blue Ridge’s properties are maintained in good operating condition and Blue Ridge believes the properties are suitable and adequate for its operational needs.

Employees

Blue Ridge had 173331 full-time and 23 part-time employees as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019.2020. None of its employees isare represented by any collective bargaining unit and Blue Ridge believes that relations with its employees are good.

Legal Proceedings

In the ordinary course of its operations, Blue Ridge expects to beis a party to various legal proceedings. At present,As of the date of this joint proxy/prospectus, there are no pending or threatened proceedings against Blue Ridge, other than as set forth below, that, if determined adversely, would have a material effect on the business, results of operations, or financial position of Blue Ridge.

On August 12, 2019, a former employee of VCB and participant in its employee stock ownership plan (or “ESOP”) filed a class action complaint against VCB, Virginia Community Bank, and certain individuals associated with the ESOP in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Charlottesville Division (Case No. 3:19-cv-00045-GEC). The complaint alleges, among other things, that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties to ESOP participants in violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. The complaint alleges that the ESOP incurred damages “that approach or exceed $12 million.” Blue Ridge automatically assumed any liability of VCB in connection with this litigation as a result of Blue Ridge’s acquisition of VCB. Blue Ridge believes the claims are without merit.

Supervision and Regulation

Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank are extensively regulated under federal and state law. The following information describes certain aspects of that regulation applicable to Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank and does not purport to be complete. Proposals to change the laws, regulations, and policies governing the banking industry are frequently raised in U.S. Congress, in state legislatures, and before the various bank regulatory agencies. The likelihood and timing of any changes and the impact such changes might have on Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank are impossible to determine with any certainty. A change in applicable laws, regulations or policies, or a change in the way such laws, regulations or policies are interpreted by regulatory agencies or courts, may have a material impact on the business, operations, and earnings of Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank.

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. is qualified as a bank holding company within the meaning of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHC Act”), and is registered as such with the Federal Reserve. As a bank holding company, Blue Ridge is subject to supervision, regulation and examination by the Federal Reserve and is required to file various reports and additional information with the Federal Reserve. Blue Ridge is also registered under the bank holding company laws of Virginia and is subject to supervision, regulation and examination by the Virginia SCC.

Under the GLB Act, a bank holding company may elect to become a financial holding company and thereby engage in a broader range of financial and other activities than are permissible for traditional bank holding companies. In order to qualify for the election, all of the depository institution subsidiaries of the bank holding company must be well capitalized, well managed, and have achieved a rating of “satisfactory” or better under the Community Reinvestment Act (the “CRA”). Financial holding companies are permitted to engage in activities that are “financial in nature” or incidental or complementary thereto as determined by the Federal Reserve. The GLB Act identifies several activities as “financial in nature,” including insurance underwriting and sales, investment advisory services, merchant banking and underwriting, and dealing or making a market in securities. Blue Ridge has not elected to become a financial holding company and has no immediate plans to become a financial holding company.

Blue Ridge Bank, National Association

Blue Ridge Bank is a federally chartered national bank and is a member of the Federal Reserve System.bank. As a national bank, Blue Ridge Bank is subject to supervision, regulation and examination by the OCC and is required to file various reports and additional information with the OCC. The OCC has primary supervisory and regulatory authority over the operations of Blue Ridge Bank. Because Blue Ridge Bank accepts insured deposits from the public, it is also subject to examination by the FDIC.

Depository institutions, including Blue Ridge Bank, are subject to extensive federal and state regulations that significantly affect their businessbusinesses and activities. Regulatory bodies have broad authority to implement standards and initiate proceedings designed to prohibit depository institutions from engaging in unsafe and unsound banking practices. The standards relate generally to operations and management, asset quality, interest rate exposure, and capital. The bank regulatory agencies are authorized to take action against institutions that fail to meet such standards.

As with other financial institutions, the earnings of Blue Ridge Bank are affected by general economic conditions and by the monetary policies of the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve exerts a substantial influence on interest rates and credit conditions, primarily through open market operations in U.S. Government securities, setting the reserve requirements of member banks, and establishing the discount rate on member bank borrowings. The policies of the Federal Reserve have a direct impact on loan and deposit growth and the interest rates charged and paid thereon. They also impact the source, cost of funds, and the rates of return on investments. Changes in the Federal Reserve’s monetary policies have had a significant impact on the operating results of Blue Ridge Bank and other financial institutions and are expected to continue to do so in the future.

The Dodd-Frank Act

On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Dodd-Frank Act. The Dodd-Frank Act significantly restructured the financial regulatory regime in the United States and has had a broad impact on the financial services industry as a result of the significant regulatory and compliance changes required under the act. A summary of certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act is set forth below:

Increased Capital Standards. The federal banking agencies are required to establish minimum leverage and risk-based capital requirements for banks and bank holding companies. Among other things, the Dodd-Frank Act increased such requirements. See “Capital“—Capital Requirements” below.

Deposit Insurance. The Dodd-Frank Act made permanent the $250,000 deposit insurance limit for insured deposits. Amendments to the FDI Act also revised the assessment base against which an insured depository institution’s deposit insurance premiums paid to the Deposit Insurance Fund (the “DIF”)DIF are calculated. Under the amendments, the assessment base is no longer the institution’s deposit base, but rather its average consolidated total assets less its average tangible equity during the assessment period. Additionally, the Dodd-Frank Act made changes to the minimum designated reserve ratio of the DIF, increasing the minimum from 1.15% to 1.35% of the estimated amount of total insured deposits and eliminating the requirement that the FDIC pay dividends to depository institutions when the reserve ratio exceeds certain thresholds. The Dodd-Frank Act also provides that depository institutions may pay interest on demand deposits.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The Dodd-Frank Act created the CFPB. The CFPB is charged with establishing rules and regulations under certain federal consumer protection laws with respect to the conduct of providers of certain consumer financial products and services. See “Consumer“—Consumer Financial Protection” below.

Compensation Practices. The Dodd-Frank Act provides that the appropriate federal regulators must establish standards prohibiting as an unsafe and unsound practice any compensation plan of a bank holding company or bank that provides an insider or other employee with “excessive compensation” or that could lead to a material financial loss to such firm. In June 2010, prior to the Dodd-Frank Act, the federal bank regulatory agencies promulgated the Interagency Guidance on Sound Incentive Compensation Policies, which requires that financial institutions establish metrics for measuring the impact of activities to achieve incentive compensation with the related risk to the financial institution of such behavior.

Recent Amendments to the Dodd-Frank Act. The EGRRCPA, which became effective May 24, 2018, amended the Dodd-Frank Act to provide regulatory relief for certain smaller and regional financial institutions.institutions, such as Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank. The EGRRCPA, among other things, provides financial institutions with less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets with relief from certain capital requirements and exempts banks with less than $250 billion in total consolidated assets from the enhanced prudential standards and thecompany-run and and supervisory stress tests required under the Dodd-Frank Act.The Dodd-Frank Act has had, and may in the future have, a material impact on Blue Ridge’s operations, particularly through increased compliance costs resulting from new and possible future consumer and fair lending regulations. The future changes resulting from the Dodd-Frank Act may affect the profitability of business activities, require changes to certain business practices, impose more stringent regulatory requirements or otherwise adversely affect the business and financial condition of Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank. These changes may also require Blue Ridge to invest significant management attention and resources to evaluate and make necessary changes to comply with new statutory and regulatory requirements.

Deposit Insurance

The deposits of Blue Ridge Bank are insured up to applicable limits by the DIF and are subject to deposit insurance assessments to maintain the DIF. On April 1, 2011, the deposit insurance assessment base changed from total deposits to average total assets minus average tangible equity, pursuant to a rule issued by the FDIC as required by the Dodd-Frank Act. Effective

July 1, 2016, the FDIC changed its deposit insurance pricing to a “financial ratios method” based on CAMELS“CAMELS” composite ratings to determine assessment rates for small established institutions with less than $10 billion in assets. The CAMELS rating system is a supervisory rating system designed to take into account and reflect all financial and operational risks that a bank may face, including capital adequacy, asset quality, management capability, earnings, liquidity and sensitivity to market risk (“CAMELS”). CAMELS composite ratings set a maximum assessment for CAMELS 1 and 2 rated banks, and set minimum assessments for lower rated institutions.

The FDIC’s “reserve ratio” of the DIF to total industry deposits reached its 1.15% target effective June 30, 2016. On March 15, 2016, the FDIC implemented by final rule certain Dodd-Frank Act provisions by raising the DIF’s minimum reserve ratio from 1.15% to 1.35%. The FDIC imposed a 4.5 basis point annual surcharge on insured

depository institutions with total consolidated assets of $10 billion or more. The new rule granted credits to smaller banks for the portion of their regular assessments that contributed to increasing the reserve ratio from 1.15% to 1.35%. The 1.35% target was achieved in the third quarter of 2018. In 20182019 and 2017,2018, Blue Ridge recorded expense of $250,319$420,733 and $192,454,$250,319, respectively, for FDIC insurance premiums.

In addition, all FDIC insured institutions arewere required to pay assessments to the FDIC at an annual rate of approximately one basis point of insured deposits to fund interest payments on bonds issued by the Financing Corporation, an agency of the federal government established to recapitalize the predecessor to the Savings Association Insurance Fund. These assessments will continueFund, until the Financing Corporation bonds maturematured during 2019.

Capital Requirements

The Federal Reserve, the OCC and the FDIC have issued substantially similar capital guidelinesrequirements applicable to all banks and bank holding companies. In addition, those regulatory agencies may from time to time require that a banking organization maintain capital above the minimum levels because of its financial condition or actual or anticipated growth.

Effective January 1, 2015, Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank became subject to the rules implementing the Basel III Capital Rules. The Basel III Capital Rules require Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank to comply with the following minimum capital ratios: (i) a ratio of common equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 4.5%, plus a 2.5% “capital conservation buffer” (effectively resulting in a minimum ratio of common equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 7%), (ii) a ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 6.0%, plus the 2.5% capital conservation buffer (effectively resulting in a minimum Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5%), (iii) a ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 8.0%, plus the 2.5% capital conservation buffer (effectively resulting in a minimum total capital ratio of 10.5%), and (iv) a leverage ratio of 4%, calculated as the ratio of Tier 1 capital to average assets. Thephase-in of of the capital conservation buffer requirement began on January 1, 2016, at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets, increasing by the same amount each year until it was fully implemented at 2.5% on January 1, 2019. The capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress. Banking institutions with a ratio of common equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets above the minimum but below the conservation buffer face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases, and compensation based on the amount of the shortfall. The Tier 1 and total capital to risk-weighted asset ratios of Blue Ridge were 11.32%6.59% and 14.27%10.87%, respectively, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, thus exceeding the minimum requirements. The common equity Tier 1 capital ratio ofwas 6.59% and 10.87% for Blue Ridge was 11.32% and 11.35% for Blue Ridge Bank was 11.13% as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019.2020. The Tier 1 and total capital to risk-weighted asset ratios of Blue Ridge Bank were 11.13%11.35% and 11.98%12.60%, respectively, as of JuneSeptember 30, 20192020, also exceeding the minimum requirements.

With respect to Blue Ridge Bank, the “prompt corrective action” regulations pursuant to Section 38 of the FDIAFDI Act were also revised, effective as of January 1, 2015, to incorporate a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio and to increase certain other capital ratios. To be well capitalized under the revised regulations, a bank must have the following minimum capital ratios: (i) a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of at least 6.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of at least 8.0%; (iii) a total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of at least 10.0%; and (iv) a leverage ratio of at least 5.0%. Blue Ridge Bank exceeded the thresholds to be considered well capitalized as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019.2020.

The Basel III Capital Rules also changed the risk weights of assets to better reflect credit risk and other risk exposures. These include a 150% risk weight for certain high volatility commercial real estate acquisition, development and construction loans and nonresidential mortgage loans that are 90 days past due or otherwise onnon-accrual status, status, a 20% credit conversion factor for the unused portion of a commitment with an original maturity of one year or less that is not unconditionally cancelable, a 250% risk weight for mortgage servicing rights and deferred tax assets that are not deducted from capital, and increased risk-weights for equity exposures.

In December 2017, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision published standards that it described as the finalization of the Basel III post-crisis regulatory reforms (the standards are commonly referred to as “Basel IV”).

Among other things, these standards revise the standardized approach for credit risk (including by recalibrating risk weights and introducing new capital requirements for certain “unconditionally cancellable commitments,” such as unused credit card lines of credit) and provide a new standardized approach for operational risk capital. Under the proposed framework, these standards will generally be effective on January 1, 2022, with an aggregate output floorphasing-in through through January 1, 2027. Under the current capital rules, operational risk capital requirements and a capital floor apply only to advanced approaches institutions, and not to Blue Ridge. The impact of Basel IV on Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank will depend on the manner in which it is implemented by the federal bank regulatory agencies.

On August 28, 2018, the Federal Reserve issued an interim final rule required by the EGRRCPA that expands the applicability of the Federal Reserve’s SBHC Policy Statement to bank holding companies with total consolidated assets of less than $3 billion (up from the prior $1 billion threshold). Under the SBHC Policy Statement, qualifying bank holding companies have additional flexibility in the amount of debt they can issue and are also exempt from the Basel III Capital Rules (subsidiary depository institutions of qualifying bank holding companies are still subject to capital requirements). Blue Ridge currently has less than $3 billion in total consolidated assets and would likely qualify under the revised SBHC Policy Statement. However, Blue Ridge does not currently intend to issue a material amount of debt or take any other action that would cause its capital ratios to fall below the minimum ratios required by the Basel III Capital Rules.

On November 21, 2018,September 17, 2019, the federal banking agencies jointly issued a proposedfinal rule required by the EGRRCPA that would permitpermits qualifying banks and bank holding companies that have less than $10 billion in consolidated assets to elect to be subject to a 9% leverage ratio that would be applied using less complex leverage calculations (commonly referred to as the community bank leverage ratio or “CBLR”). Under the proposed rule, which became effective on January 1, 2020, banks and bank holding companies that opt into the CBLR framework and maintain a CBLR of greater than 9% wouldare not be subject to other risk-based and leverage capital requirements under the Basel III Capital Rules and would be deemed to have met the well capitalized ratio requirements under the “prompt corrective action” framework. The rule isThese CBLR rules were modified in proposed form so the contentresponse to COVID-19. See “— Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and scope of the final rule, and its impact onEconomic Security Act” below. Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank (if any), cannot be determined.is evaluating whether to opt in to the CBLR framework.

Dividends

Blue Ridge’s principal source of cash flow, including cash flow to pay dividends to its shareholders, is dividends it receives from Blue Ridge Bank. Statutory and regulatory limitations apply to Blue Ridge Bank’s payment of dividends to Blue Ridge. As a general rule, the amount of a dividend may not exceed, without prior regulatory approval, the sum of net income in the calendar year to date and the retained net earnings of the immediately preceding two calendar years. A depository institution may not pay any dividend if payment would cause the institution to become “undercapitalized” or if it already is “undercapitalized.” The OCC may prevent the payment of a dividend if it determines that the payment would be an unsafe and unsound banking practice. The OCC also has advised that a national bank should generally pay dividends only out of current operating earnings. In addition, under the current supervisory practices of the Federal Reserve, Blue Ridge should inform and consult with the Federal Reserve reasonably in advance of declaring or paying a dividend that exceeds earnings for the period (e.g., quarter) for which the dividend is being paid or that could result in a material adverse change to Blue Ridge’s capital structure.

Permitted Activities

As a bank holding company, Blue Ridge is limited to managing or controlling banks, furnishing services to or performing services for its subsidiaries, and engaging in other activities that the Federal Reserve determines by regulation or order to be so closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks as to be a proper incident thereto. In determining whether a particular activity is permissible, the Federal Reserve must consider whether the performance of such an activity reasonably can be expected to produce benefits to the public that outweigh possible adverse effects. Possible benefits include greater convenience, increased competition, and gains in

efficiency. Possible adverse effects include undue concentration of resources, decreased or unfair competition, conflicts of interest, and unsound banking practices. Despite prior approval, the Federal Reserve may order a bank holding company or its subsidiaries to terminate any activity or to terminate ownership or control of any subsidiary when the Federal Reserve has reasonable cause to believe that a serious risk to the financial safety, soundness or stability of any bank subsidiary of that bank holding company may result from such an activity.

Banking Acquisitions; Changes in Control

The BHC Act requires, among other things, the prior approval of the Federal Reserve in any case where a bank holding company proposes to (i) acquire direct or indirect ownership or control of more than 5% of the outstanding voting stock of any bank or bank holding company (unless it already owns a majority of such voting shares), (ii) acquire all or substantially all of the assets of another bank or bank holding company, or (iii) merge or consolidate with any other bank holding company. In determining whether to approve a proposed bank acquisition, the Federal Reserve will consider, among other factors, the effect of the acquisition on competition, the public benefits expected to be received from the acquisition, the projected capital ratios and levels on a post-acquisition basis, and the acquiring institution’s performance under the CRA and its compliance with fair housing and other consumer protection laws.

Subject to certain exceptions, the BHC Act and the Change in Bank Control Act, together with the applicable regulations, require Federal Reserve approval (or, depending on the circumstances, no notice of disapproval) prior to any person or company acquiring “control” of a bank or bank holding company. A conclusive presumption of control exists if an individual or company acquires the power, directly or indirectly, to direct the management or policies of an insured depository institution or to vote 25% or more of any class of voting securities of any insured depository institution. A rebuttable presumption of control exists if a person or company acquires 10% or more but less than 25% of any class of voting securities of an insured depository institution and either the institution has registered its securities with the SEC under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or no other person will own a greater percentage of that class of voting securities immediately after the acquisition.

In addition, Virginia law requires the prior approval of the Virginia SCC for (i) the acquisition of more than 5% of the voting shares of a Virginia bank or any holding company that controls a Virginia bank, or (ii) the acquisition by a Virginia bank holding company of a bank or its holding company domiciled outside Virginia.

Source of Strength

Federal Reserve policy has historically required bank holding companies to act as a source of financial and managerial strength to their subsidiary banks. The Dodd-Frank Act codified this policy as a statutory requirement. Under this requirement, Blue Ridge is expected to commit resources to support Blue Ridge Bank, including at times when Blue Ridge may not be in a financial position to provide such resources. Any capital loans by a bank holding company to any of its subsidiary banks are subordinate in right of payment to depositors and to certain other indebtedness of such subsidiary banks. In the event of a bank holding company’s bankruptcy, any commitment by the bankBlue Ridge Bank holding company to a federal bank regulatory agency to maintain the capital of a subsidiary bank will be assumed by the bankruptcy trustee and entitled to priority of payment.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act

Under FDICIA,the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (“FDICIA”), the federal bank regulatory agencies possess broad powers to take prompt corrective action to resolve problems of insured depository institutions. The extent of these powers depends upon whether the institution is “well capitalized,” “adequately capitalized,” “undercapitalized,” “significantly undercapitalized,” or “critically undercapitalized,” as defined by the law.

Reflecting changes under the new Basel III capital requirements, the relevant capital measures that became effective on January 1, 2015 for prompt corrective action are the total capital ratio, the common equity Tier 1 capital ratio, the Tier 1 capital ratio and the leverage ratio. A bank will be (i) “well capitalized” if the institution has a total risk-based capital ratio of 10.0% or greater, a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.5% or greater, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 8.0% or greater, and a leverage ratio of 5.0% or greater, and is not subject to any capital directive order; (ii) “adequately capitalized” if the institution has a total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0% or greater, a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5% or greater, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6.0% or greater, and a leverage ratio of 4.0% or greater and is not “well capitalized”; (iii) “undercapitalized” if the institution has a total risk-based capital ratio that is less than 8.0%, a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio less than 4.5%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of less than 6.0% or a leverage ratio of less than 4.0%; (iv) “significantly undercapitalized” if the institution has a total risk-based capital ratio of less than 6.0%, a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio less than 3.0%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of less than 4.0% or a leverage ratio of less than 3.0%; and (v) “critically undercapitalized” if the institution’s tangible equity is equal to or less than 2.0% of average quarterly tangible assets. An institution may be downgraded to, or deemed to be in, a capital category that is lower than indicated by its capital ratios if it is determined to be in an unsafe or unsound condition or if it receives an unsatisfactory examination rating with respect to certain matters. A bank’s capital category is determined solely for the purpose of applying prompt corrective action regulations, and the capital category may not constitute an accurate representation of the bank’s overall financial condition or prospects for other purposes. Management believes, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, Blue Ridge met the requirements for being classified as “well capitalized.”

As described above, on November 21, 2018,September 17, 2019, the federal banking agencies jointly issued a proposedfinal rule required by the EGRRCPA that would permitpermits qualifying banks and bank holding companies that have less than $10 billion in consolidated assets to elect to opt into the CBLR framework. Banks optingUnder the rule, which became effective on January 1, 2020, banks and bank holding companies that opt into the CBLR framework and maintainingmaintain a CBLR of greater than 9% would be deemed to have met the well capitalized ratio requirements under the “prompt corrective action” framework. The rule isThese CBLR rules were modified in proposed form soresponse to the contentCOVID-19 pandemic. See “— Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and scope of the final rule, and its impact onEconomic Security Act” below. Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank (if any), cannot be determined.is evaluating whether to opt in to the CBLR framework.

As required by FDICIA, the federal bank regulatory agencies also have adopted guidelines prescribing safety and soundness standards relating to, among other things, internal controls and information systems, internal audit systems, loan documentation, credit underwriting, and interest rate exposure. In general, the guidelines require appropriate systems and practices to identify and manage the risks and exposures specified in the guidelines. In addition, the agencies adopted regulations that authorize, but do not require, an institution whichthat has been notified that it is not in compliance with safety and soundness standard to submit a compliance plan. If, after being so notified, an institution fails to submit an acceptable compliance plan, the agency must issue an order directing action to correct the deficiency and may issue an order directing other actions of the types to which an undercapitalized institution is subject under the prompt corrective action provisions described above.

Branching

Pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act, national and state-chartered banks may open an initial branch in a state other than its home state (e.g., a host state) by establishing a de novo branch at any location in such host state at which a bank chartered in such host state could establish a branch. Applications to establish such branches must still be filed with the appropriate primary federal bank regulatory agency and state bank regulatory authorities may require applications or notices.

Transactions with Affiliates

Pursuant to Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act and Regulation W, the authority of Blue Ridge Bank to engage in transactions with related parties or “affiliates” or to make loans to insiders is limited. Loan transactions with an affiliate generally must be collateralized and certain transactions between Blue Ridge Bank and its affiliates, including the sale of assets, the payment of money or the provision of services, must be on terms and conditions that are substantially the same, or at least as favorable to Blue Ridge Bank, as those prevailing for comparable nonaffiliated transactions. In addition, Blue Ridge Bank generally may not purchase securities issued or underwritten by affiliates.

Loans to executive officers, directors or to any person who directly or indirectly, or acting through or in concert with one or more persons, owns, controls or has the power to vote more than 10% of any class of voting

securities of a bank, are subject to Sections 22(g) and 22(h) of the Federal Reserve Act and their corresponding regulations (Regulation O) and Section 13(k) of the Exchange Act relating to the prohibition on personal loans to executives (which exempts financial institutions in compliance with the insider lending restrictions of Section 22(h) of the Federal Reserve Act). Among other things, these loans must be made on terms substantially the same as those prevailing on transactions made to unaffiliated individuals and certain extensions of credit to those persons must first be approved in advance by a disinterested majority of the entire board of directors. Section 22(h) of the Federal Reserve Act prohibits loans to any of those individuals where the aggregate amount exceeds an amount equal to 15% of an institution’s unimpaired capital and surplus plus an additional 10% of unimpaired capital and surplus in the case of loans that are fully secured by readily marketable collateral, or when the aggregate amount on all of the extensions of credit outstanding to all of these persons would exceed Blue Ridge Bank’s unimpaired capital and unimpaired surplus. Section 22(g) of the Federal Reserve Act identifies limited circumstances in which Blue Ridge Bank is permitted to extend credit to executive officers.

Consumer Financial Protection

Blue Ridge is subject to a number of federal and state consumer protection laws that extensively govern its relationship with its customers. These laws include the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Truth in Lending Act, the Truth in Savings Act, the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, the Expedited Funds Availability Act, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, the Fair Housing Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Service Members Civil Relief Act, laws governing flood insurance, federal and state laws prohibiting unfair and deceptive business practices, foreclosure laws, and various regulations that implement some or all of the foregoing. These laws and regulations mandate certain disclosure requirements and regulate the manner in which financial institutions must deal with customers when taking deposits, making loans, collecting loans and providing other services. If Blue Ridge fails to comply with these laws and regulations, it may be subject to various penalties. Failure to comply with consumer protection requirements may also result in failure to obtain any required bank regulatory approval for merger or acquisition transactions Blue Ridge may wish to pursue or being prohibited from engaging in such transactions even if approval is not required.

The Dodd-Frank Act centralized responsibility for consumer financial protection by creating a new agency, the CFPB, and giving it responsibility for implementing, examining, and enforcing compliance with federal consumer protection laws. The CFPB focuses on (i) risks to consumers and compliance with the federal consumer financial laws, (ii) the markets in which firms operate and risks to consumers posed by activities in those markets, (iii) depository institutions that offer a wide variety of consumer financial products and services, and(iv) non-depository companies companies that offer one or more consumer financial products or services. The CFPB has broad rule making authority for a wide range of consumer financial laws that apply to all banks, including, among other things, the authority to prohibit “unfair, deceptive or abusive” acts and practices. Abusive acts or practices are defined as those that materially interfere with a consumer’s ability to understand a term or condition of a consumer financial product or service or take unreasonable advantage of a consumer’s (i) lack of financial savvy, (ii) inability to protect himself in the selection or use of consumer financial products or services, or (iii) reasonable reliance on a covered entity to act in the consumer’s interests. The CFPB can issuecease-and-desist orders orders against banks and other entities that violate consumer financial laws. The CFPB may also institute a civil action against an entity in violation of federal consumer financial law in order to impose a civil penalty or injunction.

Community Reinvestment Act

The CRA requires the appropriate federal banking agency, in connection with its examination of a bank, to assess the bank’s record in meeting the credit needs of the communities served by the bank, including low and moderate income neighborhoods. Furthermore, such assessment is also required of banks that have applied, among other things, to merge or consolidate with or acquire the assets or assume the liabilities of an insured depository institution, or to open or relocate a branch. In the case of a bank holding company applying for approval to

acquire a bank or bank holding company, the record of each subsidiary bank of the applicant bank holding company is subject to assessment in considering the application. Under the CRA, institutions are assigned a rating of “outstanding,” “satisfactory,” “needs to improve,” or “substantial“substantial non-compliance.” Blue Blue Ridge Bank was rated “satisfactory” in its most recent CRA evaluation.

Anti-Money Laundering Legislation

Blue Ridge is subject to the Bank Secrecy Act and other anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including the USA Patriot Act of 2001. Among other things, these laws and regulations require Blue Ridge to take steps to prevent the use of Blue Ridge for facilitating the flow of illegal or illicit money, to report large currency transactions, and to file suspicious activity reports.

Blue Ridge is also required to carry out a comprehensive anti-money laundering compliance program. Violations can result in substantial civil and criminal sanctions. In addition, provisions of the USA Patriot Act require the federal bank regulatory agencies to consider the effectiveness of a financial institution’s anti-money laundering activities when reviewing bank mergers and bank holding company acquisitions.

Office of Foreign Assets Control

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) is responsible for administering and enforcing economic and trade sanctions against specified foreign parties, including countries and regimes, foreign individuals and other foreign organizations and entities. OFAC publishes lists of prohibited parties that are regularly consulted by Blue Ridge in the conduct of its business in order to assure compliance. Blue Ridge is responsible for, among other things, blocking accounts of, and transactions with, prohibited parties identified by OFAC, avoiding unlicensed trade and financial transactions with such parties and reporting blocked transactions after their occurrence. Failure to comply with OFAC requirements could have serious legal, financial and reputational consequences for Blue Ridge.

Privacy Legislation

Several recent laws, including the Right to Financial Privacy Act, and related regulations issued by the federal bank regulatory agencies, also provide new protections against the transfer and use of customer information by financial institutions. A financial institution must provide to its customers information regarding its policies and procedures with respect to the handling of customers’ personal information. Each institution must conduct an internal risk assessment of its ability to protect customer information. These privacy provisions generally prohibit a financial institution from providing a customer’s personal financial information to unaffiliated parties without prior notice and approval from the customer.

Incentive Compensation

In June 2010, the federal bank regulatory agencies issued comprehensive final guidance on incentive compensation policies intended to ensure that the incentive compensation policies of financial institutions do not undermine the safety and soundness of such institutions by encouraging excessive risk-taking. The Interagency Guidance on Sound Incentive Compensation Policies, which covers all employees that have the ability to materially affect the risk profile of a financial institutions, either individually or as part of a group, is based upon the key principles that a financial institution’s incentive compensation arrangements should (i) provide incentives that do not encourage risk-taking beyond the institution’s ability to effectively identify and manage risks, (ii) be compatible with effective internal controls and risk management, and (iii) be supported by strong corporate governance, including active and effective oversight by the financial institution’s board of directors.

Section 956 of the Dodd-Frank Act requires the federal banking agencies and the Securities and Exchange CommissionSEC to establish joint regulations or guidelines prohibiting incentive-based payment arrangements at specified regulated entities that encourage inappropriate risk-taking by providing an executive officer, employee, director or principal

shareholder with excessive compensation, fees, or benefits or that could lead to material financial loss to the entity. The federal banking agencies issued such proposed rules in March 2011 and issued a revised proposed rule in June 2016 implementing the requirements and prohibitions set forth in Section 956. The revised proposed rule would apply to all banks, among other institutions, with at least $1 billion in average total consolidated assets for which it would go beyond the existing Interagency Guidance on Sound Incentive Compensation Policies to (i) prohibit certain types and features of incentive-based compensation arrangements for senior executive officers, (ii) require incentive-based compensation arrangements to adhere to certain basic principles to avoid a presumption of encouraging inappropriate risk, (iii) require appropriate board or committee oversight, (iv) establish minimum recordkeeping, and (v) mandate disclosures to the appropriate federal banking agency. The comment period for these proposed rules has closed and final rules have not yet been published.

The Federal Reserve will review, as part of the regular, risk-focused examination process, the incentive compensation arrangements of financial institutions, such as Blue Ridge, that are not “large, complex banking organizations.” These reviews will be tailored to each financial institution based on the scope and complexity of the institution’s activities and the prevalence of incentive compensation arrangements. The findings of the supervisory initiatives will be included in reports of examination. Deficiencies will be incorporated into the institution’s supervisory ratings, which can affect the institution’sinstitution��s ability to make acquisitions and take other actions. Enforcement actions may be taken against a financial institution if its incentive compensation arrangements, or related risk-management control or governance processes, pose a risk to the institution’s safety and soundness and the financial institution is not taking prompt and effective measures to correct the deficiencies. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, Blue Ridge had not been made aware of any instances ofnon-compliance with with the final guidance.

Ability-to-Repay and and Qualified Mortgage Rule

Pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act, the CFPB issued a final rule effective on January 10, 2014, amending Regulation Z as implemented by the Truth in Lending Act, requiring mortgage lenders to make a reasonable and good faith determination based on verified and documented information that a consumer applying for a mortgage loan has a reasonable ability to repay the loan according to its terms. Mortgage lenders are required to determine consumers’ ability to repay in one of two ways. The first

alternative requires the mortgage lender to consider the following eight underwriting factors when making the credit decision: (i) current or reasonably expected income or assets; (ii) current employment status; (iii) the monthly payment on the covered transaction; (iv) the monthly payment on any simultaneous loan; (v) the monthly payment for mortgage-related obligations; (vi) current debt obligations, alimony, and child support; (vii) the monthlydebt-to-income ratio ratio or residual income; and (viii) credit history. Alternatively, the mortgage lender can originate “qualified mortgages,” which are entitled to a presumption that the creditor making the loan satisfied theability-to-repay requirements. requirements. In general, a “qualified mortgage” is a mortgage loan without negative amortization, interest-only payments, balloon payments, or terms exceeding 30 years. In addition, to be a qualified mortgage the points and fees paid by a consumer cannot exceed 3% of the total loan amount. Qualified mortgages that are “higher-priced” (e.g. subprime loans) garner a rebuttable presumption of compliance with theability-to-repay rules, rules, while qualified mortgages that are not “higher-priced” (e.g. prime loans) are given a safe harbor of compliance. Blue Ridge is predominantly an originator of compliant qualified mortgages.

Cybersecurity

In March 2015, federal regulators issued two related statements regarding cybersecurity. One statement indicates that financial institutions should design multiple layers of security controls to establish lines of defense and to ensure that their risk management processes also address the risk posed by compromised customer credentials, including security measures to reliably authenticate customers accessing internet-based services of the financial institution. The other statement indicates that a financial institution’s management is expected to maintain sufficient business continuity planning processes to ensure the rapid recovery, resumption and maintenance of the institution’s operations after a cyber-attack involving destructive malware. A financial institution is also

expected to develop appropriate processes to enable recovery of data and business operations and address rebuilding network capabilities and restoring data if the institution or its critical service providers fall victim to this type of cyber-attack. If Blue Ridge fails to observe the regulatory guidance, it could be subject to various regulatory sanctions, including financial penalties.

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump signed into law the CARES Act on March 27, 2020. Among other things, the CARES Act included the following provisions impacting financial institutions:

Legal Lending Limit Waiver. The CARES Act permits the OCC to waive legal lending limits to any particular borrower (i) with respect to loans to nonbank financial companies or (ii) upon a finding by the OCC that such exemption is in the public interest, with respect to any other borrower, in each case until the earlier of the termination date of the national emergency or December 31, 2020.

Community Bank Leverage Ratio. The CARES Act directs federal banking agencies to adopt interim final rules to lower the threshold under the CBLR from 9% to 8% and to provide a reasonable grace period for a community bank that falls below the threshold to regain compliance, in each case until the earlier of the termination date of the national emergency or December 31, 2020. In April 2020, the federal bank regulatory agencies issued two interim final rules implementing this directive. One interim final rule provides that, as of the second quarter 2020, banking organizations with leverage ratios of 8% or greater (and that meet the other existing qualifying criteria) may elect to use the CBLR framework. It also establishes a two-quarter grace period for qualifying community banking organizations whose leverage ratios fall below the 8% CBLR requirement, so long as the banking organization maintains a leverage ratio of 7% or greater. The second interim final rule provides a transition from the temporary 8% CBLR requirement to a 9% CBLR requirement. It establishes a minimum CBLR of 8% for the second through fourth quarters of 2020, 8.5% for 2021, and 9% thereafter, and maintains a two-quarter grace period for qualifying community banking organizations whose leverage ratios fall no more than 100 basis points below the applicable CBLR requirement.

Temporary Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDRs”) Relief. The CARES Act allows banks to elect to suspend requirements under GAAP for loan modifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic (for loans that were not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019) that would otherwise be categorized as a TDR, including impairment for accounting purposes, until the earlier of 60 days after the termination date of the national emergency or December 31, 2020. Federal banking agencies are required to defer to the determination of the banks making such suspension.

Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program. The CARES Act created the SBA’s PPP. Under the PPP, $349 billion was authorized for small business loans to pay payroll and group health costs, salaries and commissions, mortgage and rent payments, utilities, and interest on other debt. The loans are provided through participating financial institutions, such as Blue Ridge Bank, that process loan applications and service the loans.

Future Legislation and Regulation

Congress may enact legislation from time to time that affects the regulation of the financial services industry, and state legislatures may enact legislation from time to time affecting the regulation of financial institutions chartered by or operating in those states. Federal and state regulatory agencies also periodically propose and adopt changes to their regulations or change the manner in which existing regulations are applied. The substance or impact of pending or future legislation or regulation, or the application thereof, cannot be predicted, although enactment of the proposed legislation could impact the regulatory structure under which Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank operate and may significantly increase costs, impede the efficiency of internal business processes, require an increase in regulatory capital, require modifications to business strategy, and limit the ability to pursue

business opportunities in an efficient manner. A change in statutes, regulations or regulatory policies applicable to Blue Ridge or Blue Ridge Bank could have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition and results of operations of Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

Some of the directors and officers of Blue Ridge and directors to be appointed to serve on the Blue Ridge Board and Blue Ridge Bank board from VCB are at present, as in the past, customers of Blue Ridge, and Blue Ridge has had, and expects to have in the future, banking relationships in the ordinary course of its business with directors, officers, principal shareholders, and their associates, on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral on loans, as those prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with persons not related to Blue Ridge. These transactions do not involve more than the normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable features. The aggregate outstanding balance of loans to directors, directors to be appointed to serve on the Blue Ridge Board and Blue Ridge Bank board from VCB, executive officers, and their associates, as a group, at December 31, 2018September 30, 2020 totaled $5.7$8.1 million or 14.39%8.13% of Blue Ridge’s equity capital at that date.

There are no legal proceedings to which any director, officer, or principal shareholder, or any affiliate thereof, is a party that would be material and adverse to Blue Ridge.

Blue Ridge has not adopted a formal policy that covers the review and approval of related person transactions by the Blue Ridge Board. The Blue Ridge Board, however, does review all such transactions that are proposed to it for approval. During such a review, the Blue Ridge Board will consider, among other things, the related person’s relationship to Blue Ridge, the facts and circumstances of the proposed transaction, the aggregate dollar amount of the transaction, the related person’s relationship to the transaction, and any other material information. Blue Ridge’s Governance Committee also has the responsibility to review significant conflicts of interest involving directors or executive officers.

Board of Directors and Director Compensation

General. The business and affairs of Blue Ridge are managed under the direction of the Blue Ridge Board in accordance with the VSCA and Blue Ridge’s articles of incorporation and bylaws. Members of the Blue Ridge Board are kept informed of Blue Ridge’s business through discussions with the Chairman of the Board, the President and Chief Executive Officer and other officers, by reviewing materials provided to them and by participating in meetings of the Blue Ridge Board and its committees.

Directors of Blue Ridge.The following biographical information discloses each director’s age and business experience, including the specific skills or attributes that qualify each director for service on the Blue Ridge Board, and the year that each individual was first elected to the Blue Ridge Board.

Class I Directors (Term Expiring 2021)

Hunter H. Bost52,, 54, has served as a director of Blue Ridge since 2016. He is a private investor and real estate developer based in Durham, North Carolina. Previously, Mr. Bost served on the boards of directors of River Bancorp, Inc. (“River”) and its subsidiaries, River Community Bank and 1st Medallion Mortgage Corporation, prior to River’s merger with Blue Ridge in 2016. He also served as Chairman of River. Mr. Bost spent over 10 years in New York at Electra Partners, Merrill Lynch, and Price Waterhouse (now PwC). He has served on severalnon-profit boards, boards, including Hábitat Para La Humanidad Guatemala, Teachers2Teachers Global, and both the Board of Visitors and the International Studies Advisory Board at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mr. Bost was a Morehead Scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Master of Accounting. Additionally, he has a Master of Business Administration from the MIT Sloan School of Management and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Mr. Bost brings to the Blue Ridge Board broad experience in real estate and investing along with a community service focus.

Mensel D. Dean, Jr.,73, 75, has served as a director of Blue Ridge since 2013. He is a former partner at the accounting firm PBMares, LLP and has over 50 years of public accounting experience, consulting clients in numerous industries. Mr. Dean is an U.S. Army veteran with service during the Vietnam War. He is a graduate of Bridgewater College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Mr. Dean is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Mr. Dean brings to the Blue Ridge Board extensive accounting and consulting experience, and broad-based knowledge of businesses operating in the Bank’s markets.

Larry Dees71,, 72, has served as a director of Blue Ridge since 1992 and as Chairman of the Blue Ridge Board since 2010. In 2013, he retired from a solo accounting and tax practice in Luray, Virginia that he operated for 28 years. He was previously at Draffin & Tucker, LLP, a full-service accounting firm based in Albany, Georgia. Mr. Dees is a U.S. Army veteran with service during the Vietnam War. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy. Mr. Dees is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Mr. Dees brings to the Blue Ridge Board extensive accounting experience and institutional knowledge of Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank gained through his long service as a director and as Chairman.

James E. Gander, II61,, 62, has served as a director of Blue Ridge since 1994. He is a beef cattle and crop farmer operating on a farm in Page County, Virginia continuously owned and operated by his family since 1754. He is a graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Mr. Gander brings to the Blue Ridge Board experience in the agricultural industry, providing insight into issues facing farmers and landowners.

Robert S. Janney70,, 71, has served as a director and General Counsel of Blue Ridge since 2000. He has been engaged in the general practice of law at the firm of Janney & Janney, PLC in Luray, Virginia since 1974. Mr. Janney has served on the counsel of the Virginia State Bar and as Chairman of the General Practices Session of the Virginia State Bar. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia College of Arts and Sciences with a major in Government and high honors as well as a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law. Mr. Janney brings to the Blue Ridge Board his legal background and experience, which provides insight, among other things, in matters of corporate governance.

A. Pierce Stone, 79, joined the Blue Ridge Board following Blue Ridge’s acquisition of VCB in December 2019. Mr. Stone previously served as VCB’s President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board for forty years before his retirement in 2016. During Mr. Stone’s career, he was a founding director of the Virginia Bankers Bank, a former director of the Virginia Bankers Association, a former director and past president of Virginia Association of Community Banks and a former director and past president of the Independent Community Bankers of America. Mr. Stone holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina. Mr. Stone brings to the Blue Ridge Board the extensive skills and experience gained in his long career in banking, including institutional knowledge of VCB and its markets.

Carolyn J. Woodruff63,, 65, has served as a director of Blue Ridge since 2019. She is the President of Woodruff Family Law Group in Greensboro, North Carolina. She is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the state of North Carolina. She has been a trailblazeris an expert in the area of business valuation and is a frequent writer and lecturer on business valuation and federal taxation. She is an instrument-rated multi-engine airplane pilot. Ms. Woodruff graduated from Duke University School of Law with High Honors where she served as Research and Managing Editor of the Duke Law Review. Ms. Woodruff brings to the Blue Ridge Board experience and knowledge in business valuation and taxation, which provides a unique perspective, particularly in evaluating strategic acquisitions and related matters.

Class II Directors (Term Expiring 2022)

Elise Peters Carey,33, has served as a director of Blue Ridge since 2019. She is the current President of Bethany Medical Center, the largest independent provider of medical services in the Triad of North Carolina. She is also President of Peters Holdings and Peters Development. She is the Director of the Lenny Peters Foundation, anon-profit organization that supports the Triad and communities around the world. Previously she held various strategic planning and finance positions at American Express and Capital One Bank. Mrs. Carey began her career consulting financial institutions on market data, treasury services, and capital management. She holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School and the University of Pennsylvania.

Robert B. Burger, Jr.,69, 70, has served as a director of Blue Ridge since 2017. Previously, he was a director of River Community Bank prior to River’s merger with Blue Ridge in 2016. He is a fifth-generation funeral

director, who retired after 45 years of service. Mr. Burger was appointed to the Virginia Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers by Governor Mark Warner in 2004 and served a second term having been appointed by Governor Tim Kaine in 2008. He was a past President of the Longwood University Foundation Board, a past President and life member of the Farmville Jaycees and the Collinsville Jaycees and is a life member of the Virginia Jaycees. He formerly served as President of the Bassett Volunteer Fire Department and the Bassett Kiwanis Club. Currently, he serves as a board member of the New College Institute, Martinsville, Virginia, having been appointed by Governor Terry McAuliffe in 2016. Mr. Burger is a graduate of Campbell University with a Bachelor of Business Administration and graduated from John Tyler Community College with an Associate degree in Mortuary Science.

Mr. Burger brings to the Blue Ridge Board management experience and a community service focus.

Elise Peters Carey, 34, has served as a director of Blue Ridge since 2019. She is the current President of Bethany Medical Center, the largest independent provider of medical services in the Triad area of North Carolina. She is also President of Peters Holdings and Peters Development. She is the Director of the Lenny Peters Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the Triad and communities around the world. Previously she held various strategic planning and finance positions at American Express and Capital One Bank. Mrs. Carey began her career consulting financial institutions on market data, treasury services, and capital management. She holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School and the University of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Carey brings to the Blue Ridge Board management experience as well as a broad knowledge of the medical industry, and real estate development and investment.

Kenneth E. Flynt70,, 72, has served as a director of Blue Ridge since 2016. He is a former President and Chief Executive Officer of 1st Medallion Mortgage Corporation, having retired in 2008. Mr. Flynt presently serves as Associate Dean of the College of Business at Western Carolina University (“WCU”). He is also Chairman of the Haywood County (North Carolina) Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Pinnacle Enterprise Fund, and Vice Chairman of the Economic Development Committee of Haywood County. He is past Finance Committee chairman of Main Street United Methodist Church in Kernersville, North Carolina, past regional president of the Board of Advisors of the WCU College of Business and a past chairman of the Kernersville Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Flynt was a founder and Chief Executive Officer of several financial institutions for a total of 20 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance (magna cum laude) from WCU and a Master of Economics from North Carolina State University. Mr. Flynt brings to the Blue Ridge Board comprehensive knowledge of the mortgage lending industry, providing insight into our mortgage division.

Brian K. Plum39,, 40, has served as a director of Blue Ridge since 2014 and as President and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank since December 2014. Mr. Plum previously held the positions with Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank of Executive Vice President from 2010 to 2014, Chief Financial Officer from 2007 to 2014 and Chief Administrative Officer in 2014. Before joining Blue Ridge in 2007, he served in several positions with the accounting firm PBMares, LLP in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Mr. Plum is a graduate of Eastern Mennonite University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Economics, of James Madison University with Master of Science in Accounting, and of the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia with a Master of Business Administration. Mr. Plum is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Gary R. Shook,59, has served Mr. Plum brings to the Blue Ridge Board management and accounting experience as a directorwell as his institutional knowledge of Blue Ridge since 2019 and as Chief Operating Officer of Blue Ridge since April 2018. Mr. Shook has been the President and Chief Banking Officer of Blue Ridge Bank since April 2018. He previously served as a director of Access National Bank and Access National Corporation (“Access”), President of the Middleburg Bank Division, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Middleburg Investment Group, and Chairman of Middleburg Trust Company from April 2017 to April 2018. From May 2010 until Middleburg Financial Corporation (“Middleburg”) merged with Access in April 2017, Mr. Shook servedgained through his role as President and Chief Executive OfficerOfficer.

Mark W. Sisk, 60, joined the Blue Ridge Board following Blue Ridge’s acquisition of VCB in December 2019. Since 1999, Mr. Sisk has been President and as a directorOwner of Middleburg. Prior to joining Middleburg, he was Senior Vice President of Fauquier Bankshares, Inc. Mr. Shook has served as a director of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, Vice Chairman of the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Bluemont Concert Series, President of the Rotary Club of Warrenton and Senior Warden and Vestryman of St. James’ Episcopal Church. He serves as a director andCurtis Brokerage Services located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Curtis Brokerage Services is a past Chairman of the Virginia Bankers Association. He is Chairman of the Government Relations Committee of the Virginia Bankers Association and chairs the American Bankers Association’s Voter Education Fund. He is a Trustee and member of the Executive Committee of the Virginia Foundationbrokerage firm for Independent Colleges, and a director and Audit Chair of Shrine Mont, The Cathedral Shrine of the Transfiguration and Conference Center.trucking/motor freight transportation. Mr. Shook currently serves as President of the Charlottesville chapter of CAV Angels, an association of University of Virginia alumni interested in early cycle investments. Mr. ShookSisk holds a Bachelor of Artsbusiness degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and has previously been professionally licensed to sell Series 6 securities, property, casualty and life insurance as well as real estate. Mr. Sisk brings to the UniversityBlue Ridge Board management experience as well as his broad knowledge of Virginia.brokerage services, insurance, and real estate.

Class III Directors (Term Expiring 2020)2023)

John H.H. Graves,Andrew C. Holzwarth58,, 48, joined the Blue Ridge Board following Blue Ridge’s acquisition of VCB in December 2019. He will stand for election at the Annual Meeting for a three-year term. Mr. Holzwarth has served as President of the Southern Region of Stanley Martin Homes, a directorMid-Atlantic residential home builder, since 2013. He was the President and Owner of Piedmont Realty and Construction from 2009 until its acquisition by Stanley Martin Homes in 2013. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business. Mr. Holzwarth brings to the Blue Ridge since 2010. Mr. Graves has served as the President, Chief Executive Officer and ChairmanBoard knowledge of the board of directors of the Luray Caverns Corporation since 2008, after previously serving the companyreal estate industry, particularly in various leadership roles. Mr. Graves served 26 years in the U.S. Army National Guard, retiring as Lt. Colonel in 2006. He is a graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.Blue Ridge Bank’s primary market areas.

William W. Stokes56,, 57, has served as a director of Blue Ridge since 2012. Mr. Stokes has been the Chief Financial Officer ofBio-Cat, Inc., a high-quality enzyme manufacturer based in the Charlottesville, Virginia area, since 2009. He previously spent over 20 years in commercial banking, including as a Senior Vice President and Area Executive for the Charlottesville market for StellarOne Bank (now Atlantic Union Bank) and its predecessor, Second Bank and Trust. Mr. Stokes is a graduate of North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. Mr. Stokes brings to the Blue Ridge Board his background in banking along with accounting experience and knowledge of the manufacturing industry.

Malcolm R. Sullivan, Jr.,73, 74, has served as a director of Blue Ridge since 2007. He is owner and Chairman of Sullivan Mechanical Contractors, Inc., a73-year-old contracting firm based in Shenandoah, Virginia. He also manages the Sullivan Group, a commercial rental and lease business. Mr. Sullivan has served his local community in various capacities and is currently on the board of the Page County Technical Center Foundation. He has also served as local, state and national President of the American Subcontractors Association and was designated Man of the Year in 1990 by the Engineering News Record. He is a graduate of Elon College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in English. Mr. Sullivan brings to the Blue Ridge Board management experience, leadership skills, knowledge of the Bank’s markets, and a community service focus.

Donald R. Vaughan66,, 68, has served as a director of Blue Ridge since 2019. He is a Greensboro, North Carolina attorney with more than 30 years of experience. He served in the North Carolina Senate and as Mayor Pro Tem and City Councilman for the City of Greensboro. He served on the State Banking Commission and the North Carolina Courts Commission. Mr. Vaughan previously served on the local bank boards of Wells Fargo, Wachovia, and SouthTrust. He was the 2018 Citizen Lawyer of the Year as presented by the North Carolina Bar Association. Mr. Vaughan holds a Bachelor of Arts with Highest Honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Public Administration from American University, and a Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University, where he was a member of the Wake Forest Law Review. He is an adjunct professor at Wake Forest Law School and Elon Law School.

Mr. Vaughan brings to the Blue Ridge Board, through his experience as an elected public official, insight into the workings of state and local government and the issues facing constituents, many of whom reside in Blue Ridge Bank’s North Carolina market area.

Board Independence.The Blue Ridge Board in its business judgment has determined that 1315 of its 1516 members are independent as that term is defined by the New York Stock Exchange. Mr. Plum and Mr. Shook werewas not determined to be independent due to their positionshis position as an executive officersofficer of Blue Ridge.

In addition, the Blue Ridge Board considered the following transactions between Blue Ridge and certain of its directors or their affiliates to determine whether such director wasin determining that Mr. Janney is independent under the above standards:standards, the Board considered that Mr. Janney is a partner in the law firm of Janney & Janney, PLC and provides legal services through his law firm to Blue Ridgethe Company from time to time.

Director Compensation.Compensation

The following table shows the compensation earned by each of thenon-employee directors directors of the Blue Ridge Board during 2018.2019.

 

Name

  Fees Earned or Paid
in Cash ($)
   Stock
Awards ($)
   Total ($)   Fees Earned or
Paid in Cash ($)
   Total ($) 

O.R. Barham, Jr. (1)

   12,400    —      12,400 

Hunter H. Bost

   15,650          15,650    17,050    17,050 

Robert B. Burger

   16,150    —      16,150 

Elise Peters Carey (2)

   —      —      —   

Robert B. Burger, Jr.

   17,900    17,900 

Elise Peters Carey(1)

   13,150    13,150 

Mensel D. Dean, Jr.

   13.950    —      13.950    18,250    18,250 

Larry Dees

   20,500    —      20,500    23,700    23,700 

Kenneth E. Flynt

   17,000    —      17,000    17,400    17,400 

James E. Gander II

   16,400    —      16,400 

James E. Gander, II

   17,400    17,400 

John H.H. Graves

   14,800    —      14,800    17,400    17,400 

Andrew C. Holzwarth(2)

   1,200    1,200 

Robert S. Janney

   15,550    —      15,550    19,950    19,950 

Richard L. Masincup (3)

   16,450      16,450    6,700    6,700 

Mark W. Sisk(2)

   1,200    1,200 

William W. Stokes

   14,350    —      14,350    16,700    16,700 

Malcolm R. Sullivan Jr.

   15,850    —      15,850 

Donald R. Vaughan (2)

   —      —      —   

Carolyn J. Woodruff (2)

   —      —      —   

A. Pierce Stone(2)

   1,200    1,200 

Malcolm R. Sullivan, Jr.

   18,000    18,000 

Donald R. Vaughan(1)

   13,000    13,000 

Carolyn J. Woodruff(1)

   14,000    14,000 

 

(1)

Mr. Barham resigned from the Blue Ridge Board on October 21, 2018.

(2)

Ms.Mrs. Carey, Mr. Vaughan and Ms. Woodruff were appointed to the Blue Ridge Board on March 19,February 28, 2019.

(2)

Messrs. Holzwarth, Sisk and Stone were appointed to the Board on December 15, 2019.

(3)

Mr. Masincup retired from the Blue Ridge Board on May 14, 2019.

In Non-employee2019, non-employee directors directors of Blue Ridge receivereceived a $7,200 annual retainer, with the exception of the Chairman, who receivesreceived a $12,000 annual retainer. They also receivereceived $600 for each regular meeting of the Blue Ridge Board attended and $250 for each committee meeting attended, withother than the committee chairmen, receiving $400.who received $400 for each committee meeting attended. Additionally, directors receivereceived $500 for attending any special meeting of the board.Blue Ridge Board. Mr. Plum and Mr. Shook, as executive officers of Blue Ridge,the Company, are not separately compensated for their service on the boards of Blue Ridge and Blue Bank. Mr. Shook resigned from all positions with Blue Ridge Bank.and Blue Ridge Bank effective as of the close of business on June 5, 2020.

Beginning January 1, 2020, non-employee directors of Blue Ridge receive a $14,400 annual retainer, with the exception of the Chairman, who receives a $24,000 annual retainer. They can elect to receive the annual retainer in cash or stock. They also receive 600 shares of stock per year, awarded on January 1st and vesting on December 31st of the same year, provided attendance requirements are met and the director remains in continuous service with Blue Ridge through the specified vesting date. Additionally, directors who chair a Board committee receive an annual retainer of $1,200.

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation. None of the members of the Blue Ridge’s compensation committee will beRidge Compensation Committee is or will havehas been an officer or employee of Blue Ridge or any of its subsidiaries. In addition, none of Blue Ridge’s executive officers serves or has served as a member of the board of directors, compensation committee or other board committee performing equivalent functions of any entity that has one or more executive officers serving as one of Blue Ridge’s directors or on its compensation committee.Compensation Committee.

Executive Officers of Blue Ridge

The executive officers of Blue Ridge are as follows:

Brian K. Plum – President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Plum is also a director of Blue Ridge. Information about his background and experience is set forth above.

Gary R. ShookJames W. McCarty, Jr. – Chief OperatingAdministrative Officer. Mr. McCarty, 50, has been Chief Administrative Officer. Mr. Shook is also a director of Blue Ridge. Information about his backgroundRidge Bank since January 2020. Prior to joining Blue Ridge, Mr. McCarty had served as Executive Vice President and experience is set forth above.Chief Administrative Officer of Eagle Financial Services, Inc. and Bank of Clarke County since 2008. Mr. McCarty served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Eagle Financial Services, Inc. from 1997 to 2008 and as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Bank of Clarke County from 2000 to 2008. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Virginia Tech and a Master of Business Administration from Shenandoah University.

Amanda G. Story – Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Story, 37,38, has been Chief Financial Officer of Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank since February 2014. Ms. Story joined Blue Ridge after serving as Senior Accountant with Brown, Edwards & Company, LLP (formerly S.B. Hoover & Company, LLP), an accounting firm in Harrisonburg, Virginia, from 2006 to January 2014. Ms. Story is a graduate of Bridgewater College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.

Executive Compensation

Principles and Objectives of Blue Ridge’s Compensation Program.Blue Ridge’s executive compensation program is designed to attract and retain highly skilled and motivated executive officers who will manage Blue Ridge in a manner to promote its growth and profitability and advance the interest of its shareholders. Additional objectives of Blue Ridge’s executive compensation program include the following:

 

to align executive pay with shareholders’ interests;

 

to recognize individual initiative and achievements; and

 

to deter excessive risk taking.

Blue Ridge’s executive compensation program consists of base salaries, cash payments in the form of discretionary annual bonuses, cash payments under an annual cash incentive program, equity compensation in the form of restricted stock awards, and other benefits and perquisites.

How Executive Pay Levels are Determined.Blue Ridge’s executive compensation programs are administered by or under the direction of its Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee makes recommendations to the Blue Ridge Board for all decisions regarding the compensation of Blue Ridge’s executive officers, and the Blue Ridge Board either approves, modifies, or rejects these recommendations.

In determining the compensation of its executive officers, the Blue Ridge Compensation Committee evaluates total overall compensation, as well as the mix of salary, cash bonuses, equity compensation, retirement benefits and other benefits, using a number of factors including the following:

 

Blue Ridge’s financial, operating, and competitive performance measured by attainment of strategic objectives and operating results on a standalone basis and relative to peer companies;

 

the duties, responsibilities and performance of each executive officer of Blue Ridge, including the achievement of identified goals for the year as they pertain to the areas of Blue Ridge’s operations for which the executive is personally responsible and accountable;

 

historical cash and other compensation levels; and

 

comparative industry market data to assess compensation competitiveness.

The role of Blue Ridge’s Chief Executive Officer in determining executive compensation is limited to input in the performance evaluation of the other named“named executive officers.officers” of Blue Ridge. Blue Ridge’s Chief Executive Officer has no input in the determination of his own compensation.compensation, which is determined by the Blue Ridge Board after receiving a recommendation by the Compensation Committee. Likewise, the other named executive officers have no role in the determination of their own compensation. Blue Ridge’s named executive officers for 2020 are identified in the Summary Compensation Table below.

The Blue Ridge Compensation Committee retains the services of CT Executive Benefits Group (“CTEBG”), an independent compensation consultant without any previous relationship with management or Blue Ridge. CTEBG attends a majority of Blue Ridge Compensation Committee meetings to provide the Compensation Committee and Blue Ridge Board advice on compensation trends and issues. CTEBG also provides an annual compensation study comparing Blue Ridge’s compensation practices and amounts to a peer group of similar banks. The compensation study includes executive and board compensation. The Compensation Committee incorporates the advice of CTEBG in all of its decision-making processes and recommendations to the Blue Ridge Board.

Summary Compensation Table

The following table sets forth information regarding the compensation paid tofor services rendered by the named executive officers of Blue Ridge during the years presented.

 

Name and

Principal Position

  Year   Salary   Bonus   Stock
Awards (1)
   Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation (2)
   All Other
Compensation
(3)
   Total  Year Salary Bonus(1) Stock
Awards(2)
 Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation(3)
 All Other
Compensation(4)
 Total 

Brian K. Plum

   2018   $300,000    —     $216,000   $22,011   $35,571   $573,582  2019  $300,000  $41,000  $—   $9,000  $23,403  $373,403 

President and CEO

   2017   $300,000   $60,000   $132,000    —     $19,500   $511,500  2018  $300,000  $—   $216,000  $22,011  $35,571  $573,582 

Gary R. Shook (4)

   2018   $184,167   $25,000   $108,000   $35,190   $6,900   $359,257 

Gary R. Shook(5)

 2019  $260,000  $—   $—   $3,900  $24,045  $287,945 

Chief Operating Officer

               2018  $184,167  $25,000  $108,000  $35,190  $6,900  $359,257 

Amanda G. Story

   2018   $122,700    —     $18,000   $6,773   $19,099   $166,572  2019  $125,200  $13,427  $10,750  $6,573  $14,126  $170,079 

Chief Financial Officer

   2017   $120,000   $5,000   $22,000    —     $13,142   $160,142  2018  $122,700  $—   $18,000  $6,773  $19,099  $166,572 

 

(1)

Consists of discretionary performance bonuses earned in the year indicated and paid in following year.

(2)

The amounts represent the grant date fair value of the awards calculated in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. Awards consist of time-based restricted stock that vest over a period of five years. Assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts are included in Note 1913 of Blue Ridge’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018 includedcontained elsewhere in this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

(2)(3)

The amounts represent cash payments under the Blue RidgeRidge’s annual cash incentive program that provides for awards based on the performance of Blue Ridge in five key areas: risk management, asset quality,held-for-investment loan growth, noninterest demand deposit account growth, and net income.

(3)(4)

The amounts represent Blue RidgeRidge’s contributions to the employee stock ownership plan, 401(k) plan, and employee health and wellness plans. The amounts also include cash payments to Mr. Plum ($12,814) and Ms. Story ($5,488) in 2018 in connection with the termination of their respective supplemental executive retirement plan agreements with Blue Ridge. The cash payments were equivalent to the amounts Blue Ridge had accrued for such supplemental executive retirement plan agreements.

(4)(5)

Mr. Shook joined Blue Ridge as Chief Operating Officer on April 15, 2018. The 2018 amounts reflect compensation he earned during the remainder of 2018. Mr. Shook resigned from all positions with Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank effective as of the close of business on June 5, 2020.

Outstanding Equity Awards.The following table provides certain information on the value of restricted stock previously awarded to Blue Ridge’s named executive officers as of December 31, 2018.2019.

Outstanding Equity Awards at FiscalYear-End

 

  Stock Awards   Stock Awards 

Name

  Grant Date   Number of
Shares or Units of
Stock That Have
Not Vested
 Market Value of
Shares or Units of
Stock That Have
Not Vested (1)
   Grant Date   Number of
Shares or Units of
Stock That Have
Not Vested
 Market Value of
Shares or Units of
Stock That Have
Not Vested(1)
 

Brian K. Plum

   July 1, 2018    12,000 (2)  $207,000    July 1, 2018    10,800(2)  $226,260 
   July 1, 2017    8,100 (2)  $139,725    July 1, 2017    7,200(2)  $150,840 

Gary R. Shook

   July 1, 2018    6,000 (2)  $103,500 

Gary R. Shook(3)

   July 1, 2018    5,400(2)  $113,130 

Amanda G. Story

   July 1, 2018    1,000 (2)  $17,250    July 1, 2019    500(2)  $10,475 
   July 1, 2017    1,350 (2)  $23,288    July 1, 2018    900(2)  $18,855 
   July 1, 2017    1,200(2)  $25,140 

 

(1)

The market value of unearned shares that have not vested is based on the closing sales price of Blue Ridge’s common stock on December 31, 20182019 ($17.2520.95 per share).

(2)

The restricted stock awards vest 10% per year on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, 20% on the fourth anniversary of the grant date, and 50% on the fifth anniversary of the grant date, provided that the executive has remained continuously employed with Blue Ridge through the applicable vesting date.

(3)

Mr. Shook resigned from all positions with Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank effective as of the close of business on June 5, 2020.

Equity Incentive Plan.

The Blue Ridge maintainsBoard has adopted, and Blue Ridge’s shareholders have approved, the Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. Equity Incentive Plan which was designedin order to promote the interests of Blue Ridge and its shareholders by strengthening Blue Ridge’s ability to attract, motivate and retain qualified key personnel, provide employees, with a proprietary interest indirectors and consultants upon whose judgment, initiative and efforts the financial success and growth of the business of Blue Ridge as an incentive to contribute to its success, and reward employees for outstanding performance andlargely depend. The following is a summary of the attainmentkey provisions of goals. It was adopted by the plan, including important features that enable Blue Ridge Board effective April 1, 2017 andto maintain sound governance practices in granting awards:

The following types of awards will expire on April 1, 2027. The plan providesbe available for issuance under the granting ofplan: nonstatutory stock options; stock appreciation rights; restricted awards, which include restricted stock awards, incentive andnon-qualified stock options, restricted stock unitsunits; and other stock-based awards toperformance share awards.

All employees, directors and directors. It authorizes the issuanceconsultants of up toBlue Ridge and its subsidiaries are eligible participants.

A total of 400,000 shares of Blue Ridge common stock.stock are reserved for issuance under the plan. The number of shares available for issuance under the plan is subject to adjustment to reflect stock splits, stock dividends and similar events.

No awards may be granted under the plan after April 1, 2027, the termination date of the plan.

The Blue Ridge Compensation Committee administers the plan, identifies which participants will be granted awards, and determines the terms and conditions applicable to the awards. To date, the Blue Ridge Compensation Committee has only issued shares of restricted stock under the plan. The value of the stock awarded is based on the fair market value of Blue Ridge’s common stock at the time of the grant. Blue Ridge recognizes compensation expense equal to the value of such awards over the applicable vesting period.

Annual Cash Incentive Program.Program

Blue Ridge maintains an annual cash incentive program that provides for awards based on the performance of Blue Ridge in five key areas: risk management, asset quality, held-for-investment loan growth, noninterest demand deposit account growth, and net income. Each named executive officer of Blue Ridge is eligible to participate in the plan. Each of the foregoing areas has assigned weights for each officer and, on an annual basis,

the Blue Ridge Compensation Committee determines the metrics pursuant to which bonuses ultimately will be paid to such officers, with a target award of 15% of base salary. The amounts earned under the plan may be modified, reduced or eliminated in the discretion of the Blue Ridge Compensation Committee based on Blue Ridge’s performance and other factors. Minimum targets must be achieved to earn awards with respect to asset quality, held-for-investment loan growth, noninterest demand deposit account growth, and net income, and maximum award amounts are capped for asset quality, held-for-investment loan growth, and net income to mitigate the risk of any actions taken by management that could inflate short-term incentives for personal benefit that do not align with good corporate governance or the long-term financial and operational health of Blue Ridge.

Other Benefit Plans.

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. Blue Ridge previously entered into supplemental executive retirement plan agreements with Mr. Plum and Ms. Story. The agreements were terminated in 2017 and Blue Ridge made cash payments in 2018 to Mr. Plum ($12,814) and Ms. Story ($5,488) equal to the amounts Blue Ridge had accrued for such agreements. Prior to their termination, such agreements provided for retirement benefits payable as a monthly annuity for a15-year period upon attainment of retirement age.

401(k) Plan. Blue Ridge has a contributory 401(k) plan. All salaried employees of Blue Ridge are eligible to participate beginning after 12 months of service. Participants can elect to contribute up to 95% of their compensation, provided that the amount contributed does not exceed the maximum amount allowed by law. Blue Ridge matches 100% of the first 5% of compensation contributed by each participant. Employees become 100% vested in Blue Ridge’s match after six years of service. Distributions to participants are made at death, retirement or other termination of employment. Normal retirement age is considered 65 and early retirement is considered 55 with 10 years of service.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Blue Ridge has an ESOP that covers eligible employees. Benefits in the plan vest over a five-year period. Contributions to the plan are made at the discretion of the Blue Ridge Board and may include both the matching component to employees’ elective deferrals into the 401(k) plan and discretionary profit contributions. The ESOP held a total of 79,800 shares of Blue Ridge’s common stock at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. All shares issued to and held by the plan are considered outstanding in the computation of earnings per share. The ESOP or Blue Ridge is required to purchase shares from separated employees at a price determined by a third-party appraisal.

Employment and Change in Control Agreements.

Securing the continued service of key executives is essential to the successful future of Blue Ridge. Employment agreements and change in control agreements can assist Blue Ridge by attracting and retaining key executives. Below is a description of the current agreements that Blue Ridge has with its named executive officers.

Employment Agreement with Brian K. Plum.Mr. Plum’s employment agreement was entered into on November 1, 2011 and the initial term expired on December 31, 2013. The agreement was renewed for successivetwo-year periods beginning on January 1, 2014. The agreement will continue to renew for additionaltwo-year periods on January 1st1st of each even numbered year unless Blue Ridge gives notice of nonrenewal at least 12 months prior to the expiration of the then current term. Pursuant to the agreement, Mr. Plum is entitled to receive an annual base salary as determined by the Blue Ridge Board. His current base salary is $300,000.$400,000. Mr. Plum is entitled to cash bonuses and stock-based awards in such amounts as may be determined by the Blue Ridge Board in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plans in effect from time to time. Pursuant to his agreement, Mr. Plum may only be terminated by Blue Ridge with the approval of at leasttwo-thirds of the Blue Ridge Board. If Mr. Plum is terminated without “cause” (as defined in his agreement), he will be entitled to continuation of his base salary and benefits for a period of 12 months following his termination. Mr. Plum is subject to customarynon-competition andnon-solicitation restrictions for a period of one year after termination of his employment for any reason; provided, however, that if Blue Ridge elects not to

renew his employment agreement, Mr. Plum will not be subject to such restrictions following the expiration of the agreement.

Change in Control Agreement with Brian K. Plum. Mr. Plum’s change in control agreement was entered into on January 1, 2011 and the initial term expired on December 31, 2013. The agreement was renewed for successiveone-year periods beginning on January 1, 2014. The agreement will continue to renew for additionalone-year periods on January 1st1st of each year unless Blue Ridge gives notice of nonrenewal at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the then current term. Under the terms of the agreement, Blue Ridge or its successor must continue to employ Mr. Plum for a term of three years after the date of a change in control of Blue Ridge. During such period, Mr. Plum is entitled to retain commensurate authority, responsibilities, and compensation benefits. The agreement requires Blue Ridge or its successor to pay Mr. Plum a base salary at least equal to his base salary for the year immediately prior to the change in control, and a bonus at least equal to the annual bonus paid prior to the change in control. If Mr. Plum’s employment is terminated during the three-year period other than for “cause” or “disability” (as defined in his agreement), or if he terminates his employment because a material term of his contract is breached by Blue Ridge or its successor, he will be entitled to alump-sum cash payment within 30 days after the date of termination. This lump sum amount will be equal to the sum of his annual base salary, annual bonus and equivalent benefits.

Change in Control Agreement with Amanda G. Story. In connection with her appointment as Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Story signed an offer letter from Blue Ridge dated February 1, 2014. The letter outlines the general terms of Ms. Story’sat-will employment with Blue Ridge. In addition, the letter provides for a change in control benefit in the event that Ms. Story’s employment with Blue Ridge is terminated following a change in control of Blue Ridge that results in a reduction in her responsibilities, title or compensation. The change in control benefit will be equal to her last 12 months of base salary prior to the change in control.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF BLUE RIDGE

The following presents Blue Ridge’s management’s discussion and analysis of Blue Ridge’s consolidated financial condition and the results of Blue Ridge’s operations. This discussion should be read in conjunction with Blue Ridge’s consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this joint proxy statement/prospectus. In addition to historical information, this discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause results to differ materially from management’s expectations. Blue Ridge assumes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by law. In this discussion, all references to per share data of Blue Ridge for periods ending on or before June 30, 2017 have been adjusted to reflect a 3 for 2 stock split that occurred in August 2017.

Critical Accounting Policies

General

The accounting principles Blue Ridge applies under GAAP are complex and require management to apply significant judgment to various accounting, reporting and disclosure matters. Management must use assumptions, judgments and estimates when applying these principles where precise measurements are not possible or practical. These policies are critical because they are highly dependent upon subjective or complex judgments, assumptions and estimates. Changes in such judgments, assumptions and estimates may have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements. Actual results, in fact, could differ from initial estimates.

The accounting policies Blue Ridge views as critical are those relating to judgments, assumptions and estimates regarding the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the fair value measurements of certain assets and liabilities, and accounting for other real estate owned.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level believed to be adequate by Blue Ridge to absorb probable losses inherent in the portfolio and is based on the size and current risk characteristics of the loan portfolio, an assessment of individual problem loans and actual loss experience, current economic events in specific industries and other pertinent factors such as regulatory guidance and general economic conditions. The allowance is established through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loans identified as losses and deemed uncollectible by management are charged to the allowance. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management.

The allowance consists of specific, general and unallocated components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as impaired, for which an allowance is established when the fair value of the loan is lower than its carrying value. The general component coversnon-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. Historical losses are categorized into risk-similar loan pools and a loss ratio factor is applied to each group’s loan balances to determine the allocation.

Qualitative and environmental factors include external risk factors that Blue Ridge believes affects its overall lending environment. Environmental factors that Blue Ridge routinely analyzes include levels and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans, levels and trends in charge-offs and recoveries, trends in volume and terms of loans, effects of changes in risk selection and underwriting practices, experience, ability, depth of lending management and staff, national and local economic trends, conditions such as unemployment rates, housing statistics, banking industry conditions, and the effect of changes in credit concentrations. Determination of the allowance is inherently subjective as it requires significant estimates, including the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows on impaired loans, estimated losses on pools of homogeneous loans based on historical loss experience and consideration of current economic trends, all of which may be susceptible to significant change.

Credit losses are an inherent part of Blue Ridge’s business and, although Blue Ridge believes the methodologies for determining the allowance for loan losses and the current level of the allowance are appropriate, it is possible that there may be unidentified losses in the portfolio at any particular time that may become evident at a future date pursuant to additional internal analysis or regulatory comment.comment, including the adverse impact COVID-19 could have on the loan portfolio which is difficult to assess at this time. Additional provisions for such losses, if necessary, would be recorded, and would negatively impact earnings.

Allowance for Loan Losses—Acquired Loans

Acquired loans accounted for under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 310-30.For Blue Ridge’s acquired loans, to the extent that Blue Ridge experiences a deterioration in borrower credit quality resulting in a decrease in Blue Ridge’s expected cash flows subsequent to the acquisition of the loans, an allowance for loan losses would be established based on Blue Ridge’s previously described allowance methodology.

Acquired loans accounted for under ASC 310-20.Subsequent to the acquisition date, Blue Ridge establishes its allowance for loan losses through a provision for loan losses based upon an evaluation process that is similar to its evaluation process used for originated loans. This evaluation, which includes a review of loans on which full collectability may not be reasonably assured, considers, among other factors, the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, economic conditions, historical net loan loss experience, carrying value of the loans, which includes the remaining net purchase discount or premium, and other factors that warrant recognition in determining Blue Ridge’s allowance for loan losses.

Purchased Credit-Impaired Loans. Purchased credit-impaired (“PCI”) loans, which are the loans acquired in Blue Ridge’s acquisition of Virginia Community Bank, are loans acquired at a discount (that is due, in part, to credit quality). These loans are initially recorded at fair value (as determined by the present value of expected future cash flows) with no allowance for loan losses. Blue Ridge accounts for interest income on all loans acquired at a discount (that is due, in part, to credit quality) based on the acquired loans’ expected cash flows. The acquired loans may be aggregated and accounted for as a pool of loans if the loans being aggregated have common risk characteristics. A pool is accounted for as a single asset with a single composite interest rate and an aggregate expectation of cash flow. The difference between the cash flows expected at acquisition and the investment in the loans, or the “accretable yield,” is recognized as interest income utilizing the level-yield method over the life of each pool. Increases in expected cash flows subsequent to the acquisition are recognized prospectively through adjustment of the yield on the pool over its remaining life, while decreases in expected cash flows are recognized as impairment through a loss provision and an increase in the allowance for loan losses. Therefore, the allowance for loan losses on these impaired pools reflect only losses incurred after the acquisition (representing the present value of all cash flows that were expected at acquisition but currently are not expected to be received).

Blue Ridge periodically evaluates the remaining contractual required payments due and estimates of cash flows expected to be collected. These evaluations, performed quarterly, require the continued use of key assumptions and estimates, similar to the initial estimate of fair value. Changes in the contractual required payments due and estimated cash flows expected to be collected may result in changes in the accretable yield and non-accretable difference or reclassifications between accretable yield and the non-accretable difference. On an aggregate basis, if the acquired pools of PCI loans perform better than originally expected, Blue Ridge would expect to receive more future cash flows than originally modeled at the acquisition date. For the pools with better than expected cash flows, the forecasted increase would be recorded as an additional accretable yield that is recognized as a prospective increase to Blue Ridge’s interest income on loans.

Fair Value Measurements

Blue Ridge determines the fair values of financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring

fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value. Blue Ridge’s investmentDepending on the availability of observable inputs and prices, different valuation models could produce materially different fair value estimates. The values presented may not represent future fair values and may not be realizable.

Investment Securities Available-for-Sale

Investment securitiesavailable-for-sale are recorded at fair value using reliable and unbiased evaluations by an industry-wide valuation service. This service uses evaluated pricing models that vary based on asset class and include available trade, bid, and other market information. Generally, the methodology includes broker quotes, proprietary models, vast descriptive terms and conditions databases, as well as extensive quality control programs. Depending on the availability of observable inputs and prices, different valuation models could produce materially different fair value estimates. The values presented may not represent future fair values and may not be realizable.

Other Real Estate Owned

Real estate acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure is held for sale and is stated at fair value of the property, less estimated disposal costs, if any. Any excess of cost over the fair value less costs to sell at the time of acquisition is charged to the allowance for loan losses. The fair value is reviewed periodically by management and any write downs are charged against current earnings. Accounting policy and treatment is consistent with accounting for impaired loans described above.

Emerging Growth Company

Blue Ridge qualifies as an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the federal securities laws. For as long as it continues to be an emerging growth company, Blue Ridge may take advantage of exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies, including not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. In addition, as an emerging growth company, Blue Ridge has elected to take advantage of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to a company that is not an issuer (as defined under Section 2(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)Act), if such standards apply to companies that are not issuers. This may make Blue Ridge’s financial statements not comparable with other public companies that are not emerging growth companies or that are emerging growth companies that have opted out of the extended transition period because of the potential differences in accounting standards used. Blue Ridge could be an emerging growth company for up to five years, although it could lose that status sooner if its gross revenues exceed $1.07 billion, if it issues more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt in a three-year period, or if the market value of its common stock held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of any June 30 before that time, in which case Blue Ridge would no longer be an emerging growth company as of the following December 31.

Announced Merger

On August 13, 2020, Blue Ridge and Bay Banks (OTC: BAYK) announced the signing of the merger agreement pursuant to which the companies will combine in an all-stock merger with Blue Ridge as the surviving company. At or immediately following consummation of the merger, Virginia Commonwealth Bank, the wholly-owned commercial banking subsidiary of Bay Banks, will be merged with and into Blue Ridge Bank, with Blue Ridge Bank as the surviving bank. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Bay Banks shareholders will receive 0.5000 shares of Blue Ridge’s common stock for each share of Bay Banks common stock they own. Bay Banks shareholders will own approximately 54% and the Blue Ridge shareholders will own approximately 46% of the combined company. The combined company and bank will operate under the Blue Ridge name and will trade under the ticker symbol “BRBS” on the NYSE American stock exchange. Subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory and shareholder approvals, the merger is expected to close in the first quarter of 2020. Additional information on the merger can be found elsewhere in this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

Comparison of Financial Condition at JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and December 31, 20182019

Total assets at JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 were $721.8 million,$1.5 billion, an increase of $182.2$562.5 million or 33.8%58.5%, from $539.6$960.8 million at December 31, 2018.2019. The increase in assets was primarily driven by growth in investment securities, both the loans held for sale and loans held for investment portfolios, as well asin addition to increases in cash and due from banks and other assets. Investment securities totaled $153.8 million at June 30, 2019, an increase of $95.0 million, or 161.7% compared to $58.8 million at December 31, 2018, and is attributed to the implementation of a balance sheet strategy following the Company’s common stock raise. Loans held for sale totaled $62.0$193.1 million as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, an increase of $32.8$137.5 million, or 112.0%247.1% compared to $29.2$55.6 million at December 31, 2018, while loans2019. This growth was driven by increased origination volume in the mortgage division due to a lower rate environment, expansion of the retail mortgage business line, and the addition of the wholesale mortgage business line in late 2019. Loans held for investment totaled $452.2 million$1.04 billion as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, an increase of $37.4$392.3 million, or 9.0%60.7% compared to $414.8$646.8 million at December 31, 2018.2019. This increase was due to loans originated as part of the PPP beginning in the second quarter of 2020, which totaled $362 million at September 30, 2020. Cash and due from banks increased $17.6 million to $77.6 million at September 30, 2020 compared to $60.0 million at December 31, 2019. Other assets totaled $20.3$49.3 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, an increase of $10.0$27.8 million, or 98.3%129.6% compared to $10.3$21.5 million as of December 31, 2018.2019. Investment securities decreased $5.6 million, or 4.3%, to $123.3 million at September 30, 2020 compared to $128.9 million at December 31, 2019. The increasedecrease is attributable to paydowns in other assets was primarily due to the implementation of ASUNo. 2016-02,Leases (Topic 842) and the recording of aright-of-use asset on the balance sheet for property leased for branches and offices.bond portfolio.

The allowance for loan losses increased by $474 thousand$7.6 million during the first sixnine months of 20192020 to $4.1$12.1 million, or 0.90%1.2% of total loans held for investment as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, compared to $3.6$4.6 million, or 0.86%0.71% of total loans held for investment as of December 31, 2018, reflective of2019. Imbedded in the growthloans held for investment balance is the credit mark on the loan portfolio acquired in Blue Ridge’s loan portfolio.merger with VCB as part of the acquisition accounting. This credit mark totaled $1.3 million and $2.2 million at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

At JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, total liabilities were $657.7 million,$1.4 billion, an increase of $157.7$554.9 million, or 31.5%63.9% compared to $500.0$868.5 million at December 31, 2018.2019. The increase in liabilities was concentrated in total deposit growth of $84.0$193.2 million, or 20.2%26.8%, to $499.0$915.3 million as of JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 compared to $415.0$722.0 million at December 31, 2018. FHLB2019. Included in this deposit growth are funds retained from customers as part of the PPP. Additionally, other borrowings increased $65.1$334.7 million, or 89.0% from $138.2268.2% to $459.5 million at Juneas of September 30, 20192020 compared to $73.1$124.8 million at December 31, 2018. Additionally, other2019. This increase was due to borrowings from the Federal Reserve Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility to fund loans originated under the PPP. Other liabilities totaled $10.7$24.0 million as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, an increase of $8.6$12.2 million, or 414.6%102.7%, compared to $2.1$11.8 million at December 31, 2018. The increase in other liabilities was due to the implementation of ASUNo. 2016-02,Leases (Topic 842) and the recording of a lease liability on the balance sheet for property leased for branches and offices.2019.

Total shareholders’ equity increased by $24.5$7.6 million to $64.1$99.9 million at JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 compared to $39.6$92.3 million at December 31, 2018.2019. The increase is attributable to net income during the first nine months of 2020 partially offset by changes in shareholders’ equity was due primarilyother comprehensive income related to unrealized losses in the sale of 1.5 million shares of Blue Ridge’s common stock in a private placement to accredited investors. Net proceeds from the sale amounted to $22.2 million.

Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017

Total assets increased by $115.5 million in 2018, or 27.2%, from $424.1 million at December 31, 2017 to $539.6 million at December 31, 2018. The increase in total assets is primarily attributed to an increase in both the loans held for sale and loans held for investment portfolios. Loans held for sale increased $12.0 million, or 69.8% during 2018, from $17.2 million at December 31, 2017 to $29.2 million at December 31, 2018. Loans held for investment increased $84.1 million, or 25.4% during 2018, from $330.8 million at December 31, 2017, to $414.9 million at December 31, 2018. Blue Ridge’s loansecurities portfolio represents its largest asset class and contributoras well as unrealized losses related to interest income. Blue Ridge’s investment securities portfolio represents its second largest asset class and contributor to interest income and is generally maintained as a source of liquidity. In 2018, the available for sale investment portfolio increased by $5.5 million, or 16.8%, from $32.6 million at December 31, 2017, to $38.0 million at December 31, 2018. The held to maturity investment portfolio increased by $2.4 million, or 17.9%, from $13.2 million at December 31, 2017, to $15.6 million at December 31, 2018.rate swaps.

The allowance for loan losses increased by $777 thousand during 2018 to $3.6 million, or 0.86% of total loans held for investment as of December 31, 2018, compared to $2.8 million, or 0.85% of total loans held for investment as of December 31, 2017, reflective of the strong growth in Blue Ridge’s loan portfolio.

At December 31, 2018, total liabilities were $500.0 million, an increase of $112.3 million, or 28.9% compared to $387.7 million at December 31, 2017. The increase in liabilities was concentrated in FHLB borrowings, which increased $37.1 million to $73.1 million at December 31, 2018, and deposits, which increased $75.7 million to $415.0 million as of December 31, 2018.

Shareholders’ equity increased by $3.2 million in 2018, or 8.7%, from $36.4 million at December 31, 2017 to $39.6 million at December 31, 2018, primarily due to an increase in retained earnings of $3.1 million.

Comparison of Results of OperationOperations for the SixThree and Nine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and 20182019

For the sixthree months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, Blue Ridge reported net income of $2.8$5.0 million, equal to basic and diluted income per common share of $0.73.$0.88. For the sixthree months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018,2019, net income was $2.3$1.3 million and both basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.84.$0.29.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, Blue Ridge reported net income of $12.1 million, equal to basic and diluted income per common share of $2.13. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, net income was $4.1 million, equal to basic and diluted income per common share of $1.01.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income is the amount by which interest earned on assets exceeds the interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities and is Blue Ridge’s primary revenue source. Net interest income is thereby affected by overall balance sheet growth, changes in interest rates and changes in the mix of investments, loans,

deposits and borrowings. Blue Ridge’s principal interest earning assets are loans to individuals, businesses, and real estate investors, as well as its investment securities portfolio. Interest-bearing liabilities consist primarily of negotiable order of withdrawal (“NOW”) and savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, and FHLB advances. Generally, changes in net interest income are measured by the net interest rate spread and the net interest margin. The net interest rate spread is equal to the difference between the average rate earned on interest earning assets and the average rate incurred on interest-bearing liabilities. The net interest margin represents the difference between interest income and interest expense calculated as a percentage of average earning assets.

The following table shows the average balance sheets for the first sixnine months of 2019ended September 30, 2020 compared to the first sixnine months of 2018.ended September 30, 2019. Also shown are the amounts of interest earned on interest-earning assets, with related yields, and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, with related rates.

 

   Six Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2019  June 30, 2018 
(Dollars in thousands)  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income-
Expense
   Average
Yields /
Rates (1)
  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income-
Expense
   Average
Yields /
Rates (1)
 

Assets

         

Taxable investments (2)

  $80,254  $1,344    3.35 $45,621  $744    3.26

Tax-free investments (2)

   8,600   127    3.57  9,846   153    3.76
  

 

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

  

 

 

   

Total securities

   88,854   1,471    3.46  55,467   897    3.51

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

   14,465   124    1.71  10,270   45    0.87

Federal funds sold

   331   4    2.41  1,130   9    1.66

Loans held for sale

   39,260   770    3.92  10,931   226    4.13

Loans held for investment (3)

   432,878   11,944    5.52  339,570   9,114    5.37
  

 

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

  

 

 

   

Total interest-earning assets

   575,788   14,313    4.98  417,368   10,291    4.95

Less allowance for loan losses

   (3,811     (2,923   

Totalnon-interest earning assets

   32,384      20,326    
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Total assets

  $604,361     $434,771    
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Liabilities & Shareholders’ equity

         

Interest-bearing demand and savings deposits

  $154,389  $737    0.95 $126,237  $330    0.52

Time deposits

   197,819   1,991    2.01  162,364   1,229    1.51
  

 

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

  

 

 

   

Total interest-bearing deposits

   352,208   2,728    1.48  288,601   1,559    1.02

FHLB advances and other borrowings

   102,525   1,533    2.99  43,947   670    3.05
  

 

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

  

 

 

   

Total interest-bearing liabilities

   454,733   4,261    1.87  332,548   2,229    1.34

Demand deposits and other liabilities

   98,793      65,708    
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Total liabilities

   553,526      398,256    

Shareholders’ equity

   50,835      36,515    
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $604,361     $434,771    
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Interest rate spread

      3.11     3.61

Net interest income and margin

   $10,052    3.49  $8,062    3.86
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2020
  Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2019
 
(Dollars in thousands)  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income-
Expense
   Average
Yields /
Rates (1)
  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income-
Expense
   Average
Yields /
Rates (1)
 

Assets

         

Taxable investments (2)

  $105,716  $1,841    2.32 $100,453  $2,384    3.16

Tax-free investments (2)

   6,276   145    3.07  8,153   221    3.61
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total securities

   111,992   1,986    2.36  108,606   2,605    3.20

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

   118,094   305    0.34  17,852   218    1.63

Federal funds sold

   673   2    0.39  338   6    2.37

Loans held for sale

   113,016   2,420    2.86  46,800   1,333    3.80

Loans held for investment (3)

   873,937   33,346    5.09  441,569   18,307    5.53
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

   1,217,712   38,059    4.17  615,165   22,469    4.87

Less allowance for loan losses

   (6,207     (3,953   

Total non-interest earning assets

   101,524      31,742    
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Total assets

  $1,313,029     $642,954    
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Liabilities & Shareholders’ equity

         

Interest-bearing demand and savings deposits

  $341,402  $1,192    0.47 $165,481  $1,194    0.96

Time deposits

   263,755   3,697    1.87  210,448   3,297    2.09
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

   605,157   4,889    1.08  375,929   4,491    1.53

FHLB advances and other borrowings

   328,779   2,648    1.07  113,989   2,452    2.87
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

   933,936   7,537    1.08  489,918   6,943    1.89

Demand deposits and other liabilities

   285,121      102,033    
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Total liabilities

   1,219,057      591,951    

Shareholders’ equity

   93,972      51,003    
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $1,313,029     $642,954    
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Interest rate spread

      3.09     2.98

Net interest income and margin

   $30,522    3.34  $15,526    3.36
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(1)

Annualized.

(2)

Computed on a fully taxable equivalent basis.

(3)

Non-accrual loans have been included in the computations of average loan balances.

The increase in average interest-earning assets was primarily driven by an increase in average loans held for investment securities and averagefrom the acquisition of VCB in the latter part of the fourth quarter of 2019, in addition to loans and resulted

originated as part of the PPP beginning in increased interest incomethe second quarter of 2020. Additionally, there was a significant increase in interest-bearing deposits in other banks due to obtaining additional liquidity during the first six monthsuncertainty surrounding COVID-19, in addition to funds retained from customers as a result of 2019.the PPP. Total interest income increased by $4.0$6.3 million, or 39.1%77.9% for the three-month period ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the three-month period ended September 30, 2019, and increased $15.6 million, or 69.6%, for thesix-month nine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 as compared to the same period in 2018.2019.

Interest expense increaseddecreased by $2.0 million,$67 thousand, or 91.2%2.5%, to $4.3$2.6 million for the sixthree months ended JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 as compared to $2.3$2.7 million during the first sixthree months of 2018.ended September 30, 2019. Interest expense for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 increased $594 thousand, or 8.6%, compared to the nine-month period ended September 30, 2019. Average interest bearing-liabilities increased by 36.7%104.4% for thesix-month three-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, as compared to the same period in 2018, and2019. This increase was primarily due to obtaining borrowings under the average cost of fundsFederal Reserve Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility, which were used to fund loans originated under the PPP. Average interest bearing-liabilities increased to 1.87% duringby 90.6% for the first six months of 2019,nine-month period ended September 30, 2020, as compared to 1.34% during the first six months of 2018.same period in 2019.

Net interest income for thesix-month three-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 was $10.1$11.8 million as compared to $8.1$5.4 million for the same period in 2018,2019, an increase of 24.7%$6.4 million, or 117.6%. Net interest income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 was $30.5 million as compared to $15.5 million for the same period in 2019, an increase of $15.0 million, or 96.9%. The increase in net interest income during the period is primarily attributedattributable to an increase of $93.0 million in average loans held for investment and an increase in average loans held for sale outstanding of $28.3 millionearning assets from the acquisition of VCB in late 2019, and significant efforts to realign the balance sheet as a result of downward rate movements that occurred in 2020. Additionally, included in net interest income are net fees recognized for PPP, which are being recognized over the estimated expected lives of the PPP loans. Average earning assets increased $602.5 million to $1.2 billion for the nine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 compared to $615.2 million for the samenine month period in 2018.

ended September 30, 2019. Interest income and expense are affected by changes in interest rates, by changes in the volumes of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and by changes in the mix of these assets and liabilities. The following rate-volume variance analysis shows theyear-to-date changes in the components of net interest income as of Junefor the nine months ended September 30, 20192020 compared to Junethe nine months ended September 30, 2018.2019.

 

  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
  2019 vs. 2018   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2020 vs. 2019
 
  Increase/
(Decrease)
Due to
   Total
Increase/
(Decrease)
   Increase/
(Decrease)
Due to
   Total
Increase/

(Decrease)
 
(Dollars in thousands)  Volume   Rate   Volume   Rate 

Interest Income

            

Taxable investments

  $565   $35   $600   $125   $(667  $(542

Tax-free investments

   (23   (3   (26   (51   (26   (77

Interest bearing deposits in other banks

   18    61    79    1,222    (1,135   87 

Federal funds sold

   (6   1    (5   6    (10   (4

Loans available for sale

   584    (40   544    1,886    (799   1,087 

Loans held for investment

   2,506    324    2,830    17,926    (2,887   15,039 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total interest income

  $3,644   $378   $4,022   $21,114   $(5,524  $15,590 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Interest Expense

            

Interest-bearing demand and savings deposits:

  $74   $333   $407   $1,270   $(1,272  $(2

Time deposits

   268    494    762    835    (434   401 

FHLB advances and other borrowings

   892    (29   863    4,620    (4,425   195 
  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total interest expense

   1,234    798    2,032    6,725    (6,131   594 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Change in Net Interest Income

  $2,410   $(420  $1,990   $14,389   $607   $14,996 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses was $895 thousand during thesix-month period ended June 30, 2019 as compared to $415 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2018. Net charge-offs for such periods amounted to $421 thousand during the period ended June 30, 2019$4.0 million and $99 thousand in net charge-offs$8.1 million for the periodthree and nine month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018. The increase in2020, respectively. In comparison, the provision for loan losses was $570 thousand and $1.5 million during the first six months ofthree and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019, comparedrespectively. Net charge-offs amounted to $83 thousand and $524 thousand for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, respectively, and $219 thousand and $640 thousand for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019, respectively. The increased provisioning in 2020 is related to the likecontinued uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 deferred loans and borrower ability to resume repayment once the deferral period in 2018 was due to overall loan portfolio growth as well as changes in portfolio mix.ends.

Non-Interest IncomeIncome.. Blue Ridge’snon-interest income sources include deposit service charges and other fees, gains/lossesresidential mortgage banking income, gains on salessale of mortgages,U.S. Department of Agriculture guaranteed loans, and income from bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”).insurance. Non-interest income totaled $9.3$17.8 million for the sixthree months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, compared to $3.9$5.0 million for the like period in 2018.2019, an increase of $12.8 million, or 256.9%. Non-interest income increased $25.0 million, or 175.5%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The increase innon-interest income was primarily due to an increaseincreased volume at the mortgage division resulting in the recognition of $4.4$16.0 million in income related to the origination and sale of held for sale mortgages and a $700 thousand gain on life insurance proceedsfor the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $3.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, an increase of $12.1 million, or 306.9%. Blue Ridge recognized $35.2 million in income related to BOLI.the origination and sale of held for sale mortgages for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $11.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, an increase of $24.2 million, or 221.1%. Included in mortgage income beginning in 2020 is income recognized as part of retaining mortgage servicing rights, which amounted to $1.6 million and $3.2 million for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, respectively.

Non-Interest Expense.Non-interest expense totaled $15.0$18.8 million and $46.0 million for thesix-month period three and nine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 20192020, respectively, as compared to $8.6$8.2 million and $23.2 million for the same period in 2018, a 73.9% increase. Thisthree and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, an increase wasof $10.6 million, or 129.2%, and $22.7 million, or 97.9%, respectively. These increases were primarily due to an increase in salaries and employee benefits of $4.4$6.8 million, or 93.1%133.9%, for the three month period ended September 30, 2020 compared to the three month period ended September 30, 2019, and an increase of $15.9 million, or 113.0%, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine month period ended September 30, 2019. The primary driver of these increases relates to the employees retained in the acquisitions of VCB and LenderSelect Mortgage Group, a wholesale mortgage business, at the end of 2019 in addition to the additional hires needed to keep up with increased mortgage demand. Increased mortgage volume has also resulted in increased commission expense being recognized in 2020 as compared to like periods in 2019. Occupancy expenses increased $295 thousand to $922 thousand for the three-month period ended September 30, 2020, compared to $627 thousand for the three-month period ended September 30, 2019, an increase inof 46.9%. Occupancy expenses increased $786 thousand, or 42.1%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. Increased occupancy expenses are primarily a result of $538additional leased locations to support the mortgage division. Data processing costs increased $262 thousand to $1.2$675 thousand for the three-month period ended September 30, 2020 as compared to $413 thousand for the same period in 2019, an increase of 63.5%. Data processing costs increased $731 thousand to $1.8 million for thesix-month nine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020 as compared to $702 thousand of$1.1 million for the likesame period in 2018. Other contractual services also2019. These increases in data processing costs are due to additional core processing expenses related to onboarding the VCB customer base in the merger, carryover core integration expenses related to the acquisition of VCB, and additional data processing costs associated with increased $562 thousandvolume in the mortgage division. Legal, issuer, and regulatory filing fees increased $1.2 million and $1.1 million for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020. These increases are largely due to $742 thousand at June 30, 2019 from $180 thousand at June 30, 2018 as a result ofmerger related expenses associated with the pending merger to Virginia Community.with Bay Banks.

Income Tax ExpenseExpense.. During the sixthree and nine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, Blue Ridge recognized a provision for income taxes of $610 thousand,$1.7 million and $3.6 million, respectively, for an effective tax rate of 17.8%25.2% and 23.0%, as compared to a provision of $615$379 thousand and $989 thousand for the three and nine months ended

September 30, 2019, for an effective tax rate of 21.0%23.2% and 19.6%, respectively. The higher tax rates in 2020 are due to merger expenses, a portion of which are considered non-deductible. The lower tax rate for the periodnine months ended June 30, 2018.September 2019 was due to nontaxable proceeds from bank owned life insurance policies received in second quarter 2019.

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 20182019 and 20172018

For the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, Blue Ridge reported net income of $4.6$4.8 million, compared to $3.5$4.6 million reported during 2017.for 2018. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $1.14 in 2019 compared to $1.64 in 2018 compared to $1.22 in 2017.2018.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income is the excess of interest earned on loans and investments over the interest paid on deposits and borrowings and is Blue Ridge’s primary revenue source. Net interest income is thereby affected by overall balance sheet growth, changes in interest rates and changes in the mix of investments, loans, deposits and borrowings.

Net interest income was $21.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to $17.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to $14.6 million2018. Net interest margin was 3.48% for the year ended December 31, 2017. Net interest margin was2019 compared to 3.88% for the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to 3.73% at December 31, 2017.2018. The increase in net interest income in 20182019 was primarily due to continued growth in the loan portfolio in addition to significant growth in the investment portfolio.

The following table shows the average balance sheets for each of the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 2016.2017. In addition, the amounts of interest earned on interest-earning assets, with related yields, and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, with related rates, are shown.

 

  For the Years Ended December 31,  For the Years Ended December 31, 
  2018 2017 2016  2019 2018 2017 

(In thousands)

  Average
Balance
 Interest   Yield/
Rate
 Average
Balance
 Interest   Yield/
Rate
 Average
Balance
 Interest   Yield/
Rate
 

(Dollars in thousands)

 Average
Balance
 Interest Yield/
Rate
 Average
Balance
 Interest Yield/
Rate
 Average
Balance
 Interest Yield/
Rate
 

Assets:

                      

Taxable investments (1)

  $46,940  $1,574    3.35 $36,031  $1,132    3.14 $29,056  $890    3.06 $103,698  $3,286  3.17 $46,940  $1,574  3.35 $36,031  $1,132  3.14

Tax-free investments (1)

   9,497  353    3.72 7,951  336    4.22 8,307  376    4.53 7,832  285  3.64 9,497  353  3.72 7,951  336  4.22
  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

Total securities

   56,437  1,927    3.42 43,982  1,468    3.34 37,363  1,266    3.39 111,530  3,571  3.20 56,437  1,927  3.42 43,982  1,468  3.34

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

   9,051  75    0.83 17,040  146    0.85 10,682  40    0.38 15,530  266  1.71 9,051  75  0.83 17,040  146  0.85

Federal funds sold

   882  17    1.93 1,552  17    1.08 1,154  13    1.13 313  10  3.06 882  17  1.93 1,552  17  1.08

Loans available for sale

   18,381  786    4.28 15,583  505    3.24 16,985  458    2.70 53,148  1,940  3.65 18,381  786  4.28 15,583  505  3.24

Loans held for investment (including loan fees) (2)

   360,872  19,693    5.46 312,435  16,430    5.26 263,456  11,753    4.46 458,927  25,150  5.48 360,872  19,693  5.46 312,435  16,430  5.26
  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

Total interest-earning assets

   445,623  22,498    5.05 390,592  18,566    4.75 329,640  13,530    4.10 639,448  30,937  4.84 445,623  22,498  5.05 390,592  18,566  4.75

Less allowance for loan losses

   (3,580    (2,802    (2,013    (4,572   (3,580   (2,802  

Total noninterest earning assets

   21,597     20,079     15,890     41,611    21,597    20,079   
  

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

    

 

    

 

   

Total assets

  $463,640     $407,869     $343,517     $676,487    $463,640    $407,869   
  

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

    

 

    

 

   

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity:

                      

Interest-bearing demand and savings deposits

  $133,431  $814    0.61 $115,455  $490    0.42 $91,459  $416    0.45 $170,251  $1,663  0.98 $133,431  $814  0.61 $115,455  $490  0.42

Time deposits

   165,317  2,698    1.63 159,202  2,238    1.41 129,071  1,454    1.13 216,313  4,546  2.10 165,317  2,698  1.63 159,202  2,238  1.41
  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

Total interest-bearing deposits

   298,748  3,512    1.18 274,657  2,728    0.99 220,530  1,870    0.85 386,564  6,209  1.61 298,748  3,512  1.18 274,657  2,728  0.99

Other borrowings

   53,509  1,640    3.06 37,168  1,203    3.24 44,973  1,211    2.69 121,201  3,310  2.73 53,509  1,640  3.06 37,168  1,203  3.24
  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

Total interest-bearing liabilities

   352,257  5,152    1.46 311,825  3,931    1.26 265,503  3,081    1.16 507,765  9,519  1.87 352,257  5,152  1.46 311,825  3,931  1.26

Other noninterest bearing liabilities

   73,552     60,787     49,150     108,728    73,552    60,787   

Shareholders’ equity

   37,831     35,257     28,864     59,994    37,831    35,257   
  

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

    

 

    

 

   

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $463,640     $407,869     $343,517     $676,487    $463,640    $407,869   
  

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

    

 

    

 

   

Interest rate spread

      3.59     3.49     2.94   2.96   3.59   3.49

Net interest income and margin

   $17,346   3.88  $14,635   3.73  $10,449   3.14  $21,418 3.34  $17,346 3.88  $14,635 3.73
   

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

    

 

    

 

  

 

(1)

Computed on a fully taxable equivalent basis.

(2)

Non-accrual loans have been included in the computations of average loan balances.

Interest income and expense are affected by changes in interest rates, by changes in the volumes of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and by changes in the mix of these assets and liabilities. The following rate-volume variance analysis shows theyear-to-year changes in the components of net interest income.income:

 

  2018 compared to 2017 2017 compared to 2016   2019 compared to 2018 2018 compared to 2017 
  Increase/(Decrease)
Due to
  Total
Increase/
(Decrease)
  Increase/(Decrease)
Due to
  Total
Increase/
(Decrease)
   Increase/(Decrease)
Due to
  Total
Increase/
(Decrease)
  Increase/(Decrease)
Due to
  Total
Increase/
(Decrease)
 
(Dollars in thousands)  Volume Rate Volume Rate   Volume Rate Volume Rate 

Interest Income

              

Taxable investments

  $366  $76  $442  $219  $23  $242   $1,904  $(192 $1,712  $366  $76  $442 

Tax-free investments

   57  (40 17  (15 (26 (41   (62 (6 (68 57  (40 17 

Interest bearing deposits in other banks

   (66 (4 (70 (237 342  105    54  137  191  (66 (4 (70

Federal funds sold

   (13 13   —    4   —    4    (11 4  (7 (13 13   —   

Loans available for sale

   120  161  281  (45 93  48    1,486  (332 1,154  120  161  281 

Loans held for investment

   2,643  619  3,262  2,576  2,102  4,678    5,350  107  5,457  2,643  619  3,262 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total interest income

  $3,107  $825  $3,932  $2,502  $2,534  $5,036   $8,721  $(282 $8,439  $3,107  $825  $3,932 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Interest Expense

              

Interest-bearing demand and savings deposits:

  $110  $213  $323  $102  (28 $74   $225  $625  $850  $110  213  $323 

Time deposits

   100  361  461  424  361  785    832  1,015  1,847  100  361  461 

FHLB advances and other borrowings

   501  (64 437  (253 244  (9   2,074  (404 1,670  501  (64 437 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total interest expense

   711  510  1,221  273  577  850    3,131  1,236  4,367  711  510  1,221 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Change in Net Interest Income

  $2,396  $315  $2,711  $2,229  $1,957  $4,186   $5,590  $(1,518 $4,072  $2,396  $315  $2,711 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses was $1.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 as compared to $1.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2018 as compared to $1.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2017.2018. Net charge-offs for such periods amounted to $448$750 thousand during the year ended December 31, 20182019 and $306$448 thousand in net charge-offs for the periodyear ended December 31, 2017.2018. The increase in the provision for loan losses during 20182019 compared to the like period in 20172018 was due to overall loan portfolio growth as well as changes in portfolio mix.

Non-Interest IncomeIncome. . Blue Ridge’snon-interest income sources include deposit service charges and other fees, gains/losses on sales of mortgages, and income from BOLI.bank owned life insurance. Non-interest income totaled $10.1$18.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, compared to $8.0$10.1 million for the like period in 2017.2018. The increase innon-interest income was largely due to an increase of $1.6$7.2 million related to the origination and sale of held for sale mortgages. Additionally, earnings on investment in life insurance increased $735 thousand largely due to Blue Ridge receiving life insurance proceeds. The following table provides detail for non-interest income for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:

   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 

Non-Interest Income (in thousands)

   2019    2018 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Service charges on deposit accounts

  $651   $635 

Earnings on investment in life insurance

   936    200 

Mortgage brokerage income

   4,046    2,724 

Gain on sale of mortgages

   10,387    4,541 

Gain on disposal of assets

   1    1 

Gain on sale of securities

   451    5 

Loss on sale of OREO

   (43   —   

Gain on sale of guaranteed USDA loans

   298    —   

Small business investment company fund income

   49    208 

Payroll processing income through MoneyWise Payroll Solutions

   980    1,015 

Interchange income

   642    513 

Insurance income

   97    —   

Credit mark recovery income

   200    200 

Other income

   101    81 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Non-interest Income

  $18,796   $10,123 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense totaled $20.5$32.8 million for the year ended December 31, 20182019 as compared to $15.8$20.5 million for the same period in 2017,2018, a 29.1%60.5% increase. This was primarily due to an increase in salaries and employee benefits of $3.2$7.5 million, or 36.3%63.2%, which was a result of Blue Ridge hiring individuals in key positions to expand its team, in addition to hiring individuals to lead its new branch in Greensboro, North Carolina, and expanding its mortgage operations in Northern Virginia.

Additionally, occupancy expenses increased $924 thousand, or 57.2%, due to additional leased locations for the expanded mortgage division, and a full year of lease expense for the branch in Greensboro, North Carolina. Legal and other professional fees increased $1.4 million, or 329.8%, as a result of expenses associated with the acquisition of VCB. Data processing costs increased $791 thousand, or 71.3%, a majority of which is related to the fees associated with integrating VCB’s core processing system with Blue Ridge. The following table provides detail for non-interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:

   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
Non-Interest Expense (in thousands)  2019   2018 

Salaries and employee benefits

  $19,328   $11,843 

Occupancy and equipment expenses

   2,538    1,614 

Data processing

   1,902    1,111 

Legal and other professional fees

   1,778    413 

Advertising expense

   810    485 

Communications

   441    401 

Debit card expenses

   363    290 

Directors fees

   231    190 

Audits and accounting fees

   258    143 

FDIC insurance expense

   420    250 

Other contractual services

   382    347��

Other taxes and assessments

   661    551 

Printing, postage, stationery, and supplies

   444    405 

Education, dues, travel, meals and entertainment

   806    521 

Amortization expense

   489    602 

Mortgage loan funding/underwriting/closing

   670    311 

Insurance expense

   153    123 

Mortgage reserve expense

   327    53 

Other expenses

   844    864 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Non-interest Expense

  $32,845   $20,464 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Tax Expense.During the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, Blue Ridge recognized a provision for income taxes of $826 thousand, for an effective tax rate of 14.8%, as compared to a provision of $1.1 million, for an effective tax rate of 20.1%, as compared to a provision of $2.1 million, for an effective tax rate of 38.0% for the year ended December 31, 2017. The decline in Blue Ridge’s effective tax rate from 2017 is primarily due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which reduced the federal statutory rate to 21% beginning in 2018.

Analysis of Financial Condition

Loan Portfolio. Blue Ridge makes loans to individuals as well as to commercial entities. Specific loan terms vary as to interest rate, repayment and collateral requirements based on the type of loan requested and the creditworthiness of the prospective borrower. Credit risk tends to be geographically concentrated in that a majority of the loan customers are located in the markets serviced by Blue Ridge. All loans are underwritten within specific lending policy guidelines that are designed to maximize Blue Ridge’s profitability within an acceptable level of business risk.

The following table sets forth the distribution of Blue Ridge’s loan portfolio at the dates indicated by category of loan and the percentage of loans in each category to total loans.

 

  At June 30, At December 31, 
  2019 2018 2017   At September 30,
2020
 At December 31,
2019
 

(Dollars in thousands)

  Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent   Amount Percent Amount Percent 

Commercial and financial

  $48,243  10.66 $49,076  11.81 $49,956  15.06  $444,718  42.50 $77,728  12.00

Agricultural

   140  0.03 216  0.05 314  0.09

Real estate – construction, commercial

   18,028  3.98 14,666  3.53 11,502  3.47   49,884  4.77 38,039  5.87

Real estate – construction, residential

   14,681  3.24 15,102  3.63 8,136  2.45   19,001  1.82 26,778  4.14

Real estate – mortgage, commercial

   164,472  36.33 150,513  36.22 111,796  33.71   272,778  26.05 251,824  38.89

Real estate – mortgage, residential

   165,557  36.57 149,856  36.06 119,795  36.14   210,679  20.13 208,494  32.20

Real estate – mortgage, farmland

   3,833  0.84 4,179  1.01 4,656  1.40   4,176  0.40 5,507  0.85

Consumer installment loans

   37,817  8.35 31,979  7.69 25,478  7.68   45,144  4.31 39,202  6.05
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross loans

   452,771  100.00 415,587  100.00 331,633  100.00   1,046,380  100.00 647,572  100.00
   

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

 

Less: Unearned Income

   (541  (719  (829    (7,200  (738 
  

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

  

Gross loans, net of unearned income

   452,230   414,868   330,804     1,039,180   646,834  

Less: Allowance for loan losses

   (4,054  (3,580  (2,802    (12,123  (4,572 
  

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

  

Net loans

  $448,176   $411,288   $328,002    $1,027,057   $642,262  
  

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

  

Loans and leases held for sale

  $61,976   $29,233   $17,220    $193,122   $55,646  
  

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

  

(not included in totals above)

            

 

  At December 31,   At December 31, 
  2016 2015 2014   2017 2016 2015 

(Dollars in thousands)

  Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent   Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent 

Commercial and financial

  $50,520  15,75 $30,325  14.61 $25,510  13.64  $49,956  15.06 $50,520  15.75 $30,325  14.61

Agricultural

   896  0.28 257  0.12 194  0.10   314  0.09 896  0.28 257  0.12

Real estate – construction, commercial

   17,737  5.53 13,890  6.69 11,449  6.12   11,502  3.47 17,737  5.53 13,890  6.69

Real estate – construction, residential

   5,126  1.60 3,305  1.59 2,224  1.19   8,136  2.45 5,126  1.60 3,305  1.59

Real estate – mortgage, commercial

   109,750  34.21 59,845  28.84 60,585  32.39   111,796  33.71 109,750  34.21 59,845  28.84

Real estate – mortgage, residential

   116,014  36.15 84,317  40.64 76,400  40.85   119,795  36.14 116,014  36.15 84,317  40.64

Real estate – mortgage, farmland

   4,514  1.41 5,144  2.48 6,148  3.29   4,66  1.40 4,514  1.41 5,144  2.48

Consumer installment loans

   16,281  5.07 10,413  5.03 4,536  2.42   25,478  7.68 16,281  5.07 10,413  5.03
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross loans

   320,838  100.00 207,496  100.00 187,046  100.00   331,633  100.00 320,838  100.00 207,496  100.00
   

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

   

 

 

Less: Unearned Income

   (1,210  (212  (201    (829  (1,210  (212 

Gross loans, net of unearned income

   319,628   207,284   186,845     330,804   319,628   207,284  

Less: Allowance for loan losses

   (2,013  (2,347  (2,121    (2,802  (2,013  (2,347 
  

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

   

 

  

Net loans

  $317,615   $204,937   $184,724    $328,002   $317,615   $204,937  
  

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

   

 

  

Loans and leases held for sale

  $24,656   $9,315   $—    

Loans and leases held for sale

(not included in totals above)

  $17,220   $24,656   $9,315  
  

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

   

 

  

(not included in totals above)

       

The following table sets forth the repricing characteristics and sensitivity to interest rate changes of ourBlue Ridge’s loan portfolio at JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019 (dollars in thousands).

 

June 30, 2019

  One Year or
Less
   Between
One and
Five Years
   After Five Years   Total 

September 30, 2020

  One Year
or

Less
   Between
One and
Five Years
   After Five
Years
   Total 

Commercial and financial

  $12,241   $16,431   $19,571   $48,243   $294,114   $110,833   $39,771   $444,718 

Agricultural

   103    37    —      140 

Real estate – construction, commercial

   7,609    8,762    1,657    18,028    13,990    25,434    10,460    49,884 

Real estate – construction, residential

   14,681    —      —      14,681    18,503    498    —      19,001 

Real estate – mortgage, commercial

   20,077    58,860    85,535    164,472    18,484    138,958    115,336    272,778 

Real estate – mortgage, residential

   8,904    20,018    136,635    165,557    10,082    40,798    159,799    210,679 

Real estate – mortgage, farmland

   147    1,782    1,904    3,833    214    2,048    1,914    4,176 

Consumer installment loans

   757    28,813    8,247    37,817    1,000    37,016    7,128    45,144 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Gross loans

  $64,519   $134,703   $253,549   $452,771   $356,387   $355,585   $334,408   $1,046,380 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Fixed-rate loans

  $51,081   $124,834   $143,607   $319,522   $326,630   $327,778   $149,129   $803,537 

Floating-rate loans

   13,438    9,869    109,942    133,249   29,757    27,807    185,279    242,843 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net loans

  $64,519   $134,703  $253,549   $452,771

Gross loans

  $356,387   $355,585   $334,408   $1,046,380 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

December 31, 2018

  One Year or
Less
   Between
One and
Five Years
   After Five Years   Total 

Commercial and financial

  $11,880   $19,583   $17,613   $49,076 

Agricultural

   183    33    —      216 

Real estate – construction, commercial

   6,987    6,412    1,267    14,666 

Real estate – construction, residential

   15,102    —      —      15,102 

Real estate – mortgage, commercial

   21,403    52,743    76,367    150,513 

Real estate – mortgage, residential

   11,353    18,291    120,212    149,856 

Real estate – mortgage, farmland

   723    1,494    1,962    4,179 

Consumer installment loans

   787    23,378    7,814    31,979 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Gross loans

  $68,418   $121,934   $225,235   $415,587 

Fixed-rate loans

  $52,431   $115,860   $126,942   $295,233 

Floating-rate loans

   15,987    6,074    98,293    120,354
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net loans

  $68,418   $121,934  $225,235   $415,587
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

December 31, 2019

  One Year or
Less
   Between
One and
Five Years
   After Five
Years
   Total 

Commercial and financial

  $22,807   $28,022   $26,899   $77,728 

Real estate – construction, commercial

   14,133    18,160    5,746    38,039 

Real estate – construction, residential

   26,279    499    —      26,778 

Real estate – mortgage, commercial

   28,085    125,687    98,052    251,824 

Real estate – mortgage, residential

   11,237    41,062    156,195    208,494 

Real estate – mortgage, farmland

   445    1,453    3,609    5,507 

Consumer installment loans

   3,154    30,870    5,178    39,202 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross loans

  $106,140   $245,753   $295,679   $647,572 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed-rate loans

  $70,659   $223,941   $133,914   $428,514 

Floating-rate loans

   35,481    21,812    161,765    219,058 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross loans

  $106,140   $245,753   $295,679   $647,572 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Blue Ridge prepares a quarterly analysis of the allowance for loan losses, with the objective of quantifying portfolio risk into a dollar amount of inherent losses. The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged against income and decreased by loanscharged-off (net of recoveries, if any). Management’s periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance is based on past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the

borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, and current economic conditions. While management uses the best information available to make evaluations, future adjustments may be necessary, if economic or other conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used. The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are identified as impaired. For loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows or the net realizable value, which is equal to the estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell, of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component coversnon-classified loans and those loans classified that are not impaired and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for other internal or external influences on credit quality that are not fully reflected in the historical data.

Blue Ridge follows applicable guidance within the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification.issued by FASB. This guidance requires that losses be accrued when they are probable of occurring and can be estimated. It also requires that impaired loans, within its scope, be measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate,

except that as a practical expedient, a creditor may measure impairment based on a loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

Loans are evaluated fornon-accrual status when principal or interest is delinquent for 90 days or more and are placed onnon-accrual status when a loan is specifically determined to be impaired. Any unpaid interest previously accrued on those loans is reversed from income. Any interest payments subsequently received are recognized as income or amortized over the life of the refinanced loan depending on the specific circumstances. Interest payments received on loans, where management believes a potential for loss remains, are applied as a reduction of the loan principal balance.

Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate. There can be no assurance, however, that adjustments to the provision for loan losses will not be required in the future. Changes in the economic assumptions underlying management’s estimates and judgments; adverse developments in the economy, on a national basis or in Blue Ridge’s market area; the impact of COVID-19;or changes in the circumstances of particular borrowers are criteria that could change and make adjustments to the provision for loan losses necessary.

The following table presents a summary of the provision and allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated:

 

  Six
Months
Ended
June 30,
2019
  Year Ended December 31,   Nine
Months
Ended
September 30,
2020
  Year Ended December 31, 
(Dollars in thousands) 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014  2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 

Allowance, beginning of period

  $3,580  $2,803  $2,013  $2,347  $2,121  $2,071   $4,572  $3,580  $2,803  $2,013  $2,347  $2,121 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Charge-Offs

              

Commercial and industrial

  $79  $6  $—    $1,019  $28  $—     $—    $(43 $6  $—    $1,019  $28 

Real estate, construction

   —     —     —     —     —     —      —     —     —     —     —     —   

Real estate, mortgage

   3  13  71   —     —    1    —    (4 13  71   —     —   

Consumer and other loans

   425  545  365  306  91  23    (787 (914 545  365  306  91 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total charge-offs

   507  564  436  1,325  119  24    (787 (961 564  436  1,325  119 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Recoveries

              

Commercial and industrial

   (8  —    (35 (1  —     —      34   —     —    (35 (1  —   

Real estate, construction

   —     —     —     —     —     —      —     —     —     —     —     —   

Real estate, mortgage

   —    (12 (1  —     —     —      —    6  (12 (1  —     —   

Consumer and other loans

   (78 (104 (95 (64 (25 (4   229  205  (104 (95 (64 (25
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total recoveries

   (86 (116 (131 (65 (25 (4   263  211  (116 (131 (65 (25
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net charge-offs

   421  448  305  1,260  94  20    (524 (750 448  305  1,260  94 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Provision for loan losses

   895   1,225   1,095   926   320   70    8,075   1,742   1,225   1,095   926   320 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Allowance, end of period

  $4,054  $3,580  $2,803  $2,013  $2,347  $2,121   $12,123  $4,572  $3,580  $2,803  $2,013  $2,347 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Ratio of net charges-offs to average total loans outstanding during period

   0.07 0.12 0.09 0.48 0.05 0.01   0.06 0.02 0.12 0.09 0.48 0.05
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

The allowance for loan losses includes specific and additional allowances for impaired loans and a general allowance applicable to all loan categories; however, management has allocated the allowance by loan type to provide an indication of the relative risk characteristics of the loan portfolio. The allocation is an estimate and should not be interpreted as an indication that charge-offs will occur in these amounts, or that the allocation indicates future trends, and does not restrict the usage of the allowance for any specific loan or category. The

allocation of the allowance at the end of the period indicated,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015, and as a percent of the applicable loan segment, is as follows:

  June 30, December 31,  September 30, December 31, 
(Dollars in thousands)  2019   % of
Loans
 2018   % of
Loans
 2017   % of
Loans
 2016   % of
Loans
 2015   % of
Loans
 2014   % of
Loans
  2020 % of
Loans
 2019 % of
Loans
 2018 % of
Loans
 2017 % of
Loans
 2016 % of
Loans
 2015 % of
Loans
 

Commercial and industrial

  $561    1.2 $568    1.2 $494    0.9 $573    1.1 $471    1.6 $469    1.8 $2,048  0.5 $842  1.1 $568  1.2 $494  0.9 $573  1.1 $471  1.6

Real estate – construction, commercial

   136    0.8 111    0.8 92    0.8 83    0.5 232    1.7 212    1.9 752  1.5 220  0.6 111  0.8 92  0.8 83  0.5 232  1.7

Real estate – construction, residential

   52    0.4 56    0.4 36    0.5 10    0.2 21    0.7 15    0.7 142  0.8 60  0.2 56  0.4 36  0.5 10  0.2 21  0.7

Real estate – mortgage, commercial

   1,405    0.9 1,183    0.8 809    0.7 533    0.5 668    1.1 732    1.2 4,234  1.6 1,602  0.6 1,183  0.8 809  0.7 533  0.5 668  1.1

Real estate – mortgage, residential

   478    0.3 431    0.3 405    0.3 289    0.3 465    0.6 469    0.6 1,239  0.3 509  0.2 431  0.3 405  0.3 289  0.3 465  0.6

Agricultural and farmland

   12    0.3 13    0.3 12    0.2 8    0.1 15    0.3 17    0.3 17  0.5 9  0.2 13  0.3 12  0.2 8  0.1 15  0.3

Consumer installment

   1,410    3.8 1,218    3.8 954    3.8 517    3.2 476    4.6 207    4.6 3,691  8.2 1,330  3.4 1,218  3.8 954  3.8 517  3.2 476  4.6
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
  $4,054    0.9 $3,580    0.9 $2,803    0.9 $2,013    0.6 $2,347    1.1 $2,121    1.1 $12,123  1.2 $4,752  0.7 $3,580  0.9 $2,803  0.9 $2,013  0.6 $2,347  1.1
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Non-performing Assets. Non-performing assets consist ofnon-accrual loans; loans past due 90 days and still accruing interest, and other real estate owned (foreclosed properties). The level ofnon-performing assets decreased by $2.1$0.66 million during the first sixnine months of 20192020 to $5.6$4.5 million as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, compared to $5.2 million at December 31, 2019 and $7.7 million at December 31, 2018 and $7.8 million at December 31, 2017.2018. Blue Ridge has established specific loan loss reserves on impaired loans equal to the estimated collateral deficiency (if any), plus the cost of sale of the underlying collateral, as applicable.

Loans are placed innon-accrual status when in the opinion of management the collection of additional interest is unlikely or a specific loan meets the criteria fornon-accrual status established by regulatory authorities. No interest is taken into income onnon-accrual loans. A loan remains onnon-accrual status until the loan is current as to both principal and interest or the borrower demonstrates the ability to pay and remain current, or both.

Foreclosed real properties include properties that have been substantively repossessed or acquired in complete or partial satisfaction of debt. Such properties, which are held for resale, are carried at fair value, including a reduction for the estimated selling expenses.

The following is a summary of information pertaining to risk elements andnon-performing assets:

 

   June 30,
2019
  December 31, 
(Dollars in thousands) 2018  2017  2016  2015  2014 

Non-accrual loans

  $4,920  $5,515  $7,496  $787  $384  $131 

Loans past due 90 days and still accruing

   404   2,005   73   433   22   116 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Totalnon-performing loans

  $5,324  $7,520  $7,569  $1,220  $406  $247 

Other real estate owned

   243   134   207   611   70   210 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Totalnon-performing assets

  $5,567  $7,654  $7,776  $1,831  $476  $457 

Allowance for loan losses to total loans held for investment

   0.90  0.86  0.85  0.63  1.13  1.14

Allowance for loan losses tonon-performing loans

   76.15  47.61  37.02  165.00  578.08  858.70

Non-performing loans to total loans held for investment

   1.18  1.81  2.29  0.38  0.20  0.13

Non-performing assets to total assets

   0.74  1.42  1.89  0.44  0.18  0.19
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

   September 30,
2020
  December 31, 
(Dollars in thousands) 2019  2018  2017  2016  2015 

Non-accrual loans

  $3,732  $4,790  $5,515  $7,496  $787  $384 

Loans past due 90 days and still accruing

   766   369   2,005   73   433   22 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total non-performing loans

  $4,498  $5,159  $7,520  $7,569  $1,220  $406 

Other real estate owned

   —     —     134   207   611   70 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total non-performing assets

  $4,498  $5,159  $7,654  $7,776  $1,831  $476 

Allowance for loan losses to total loans held for investment

   1.17  0.71  0.86  0.85  0.63  1.13

Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans

   269.52  88.62  47.61  37.02  165.00  578.08

Non-performing loans to total loans held for investment

   0.43  0.80  1.81  2.29  0.38  0.20

Non-performing assets to total assets

   0.30  0.54  1.42  1.89  0.44  0.18
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Investment Securities. The investment portfolio is used as a source of interest income, credit risk diversification and liquidity, as well as to manage rate sensitivity and provide collateral for short-term borrowings. Securities in the investment portfolio classified as securitiesavailable-for-sale may be sold in response to changes in market interest rates, changes in the securities’ prepayment risk, increased loan demand, general liquidity needs, and other similar factors, and are carried at estimated fair value. The fair value of Blue Ridge’s investment securitiesavailable-for-sale was $130.3$113.9 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, an increase of $92.2$5.3 million or 242.4%4.9% from $38.0$108.6 million at December 31, 2019. Investment securities held-to-maturity totaled $12.2 million at December 31, 2019 and $15.6 million at December 31, 2018. InvestmentBlue Ridge had no investment securitiesheld-to-maturity at JuneSeptember 30, 2019 totaled $15.2 million, $15.6 million at December 31, 2018, $13.2 million at December 31, 2017, and $12.9 million at December 31, 2016. Securities2020, as all such securities were transferred to available-for-sale in the investment portfolio classified asheld-to-maturity are those securities that Blue Ridge has the intent and ability to hold to maturity and are carried at amortized cost.

At December 31, 2018, Blue Ridge had total investment securitiesavailable-for-salesecond quarter of $38.0 million, an increase of $5.4 million, or 16.8% from $32.6 million at December 31, 2017. Blue Ridge purchased $11.6 million in investment securitiesavailable-for-sale to offset redemptions and sales of $5.3 million and to enhance the yield of the portfolio during 2018.2020.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020 and December 31, 2018 and 2017,2019, the majority of the investment securities portfolio consisted of securities rated A to AAA by a leading rating agency. Investment securities which carry a AAA rating are judged to be of the best quality and carry the smallest degree of investment risk. Investment securities that were pledged to secure public deposits totaled $15.1 million, $16.8$13.3 million and $13.6$11.8 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2019, December 31, 20182020 and December 31, 2017,2019, respectively.

Blue Ridge completes reviews for other-than-temporary impairment at least quarterly. At JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, December 31, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, only investment grade securities were in an unrealized loss position. Investment securities with unrealized losses are a result of pricing changes due to recent and negative conditions in the current market environment and not as a result of permanent credit impairment. Contractual cash flows for the agency mortgage-backed securities are guaranteed and/or funded by the U.S. government. Municipal securities show no indication that the contractual cash flows will not be received when due. Blue Ridge does not intend to sell nor does it believe that it will be required to sell any of its temporarily impaired securities prior to the recovery of the amortized cost.

No other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized for the securities in Blue Ridge’s investment portfolio as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, December 31, 2018,2019 and December 31, 2017.2018.

Blue Ridge holds restricted investments in equities of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (“FRB”), FHLB, and through its correspondent bank, Community Banker’sBankers’ Bank (“CBB”). At JuneSeptember 30, 2020, Blue Ridge owned $5.8 million of FHLB stock, $2.2 million of FRB stock, and $248 thousand of CBB stock. At December 31, 2019, Blue Ridge owned $6.4$6.0 million of FHLB stock, $963 thousand of FRB stock, and $168$248 thousand of CBB stock. At December 31, 2018, Blue Ridge owned $3.5 million of FHLB stock, $813 thousand of FRB stock, and $168 thousand of CBB stock. At December 31, 2017, Blue Ridge owned $1.9 million of FHLB stock, $813 thousand of FRB stock, and $168 thousand of CBB stock.

The following table reflects the composition of Blue Ridge’s investment portfolio, at amortized cost, at JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2019, 2018 2017, and 2016.2017.

 

          December 31, 
   June 30, 2019  2018  2017  2016 
(Dollars in thousands)  
Balance
   Percent
of total
  
Balance
   Percent
of total
  
Balance
   Percent
of total
  
Balance
   Percent
of total
 

Held-to maturity

             

State and municipal

  $15,204    10.5% $15,565    28.6% $13,206    28.6% $12,972    32.5

Available-for-sale

             

State and municipal

   —      —     1,000    1.8  1,321    2.8  1,323    3.3

U. S. Treasury and agencies

   3,374    2.3  3,375    6.2  3,375    7.3  3,375    8.5

Mortgage backed securities

   121,019    83.4  28,976    53.3  22,910    49.6  16,985    42.5

Corporate bonds

   5,552    3.8  5,477    10.1  4,826    10.5  4,600    11.5

Equity securities

   —      —     —      —     556    1.2  679    1.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments

  $145,149    100.0 $54,393    100.0 $46,194    100.0 $39,934    100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

          December 31, 
   September 30, 2020  2019  2018  2017 
(Dollars in thousands)  
Balance
   Percent
of total
  
Balance
   Percent
of total
  
Balance
   Percent
of total
  
Balance
   Percent
of total
 

Held-to maturity

             

State and municipal

  $—      —   $12,192    10.1 $15,565    28.6 $13,206    28.6

Available-for-sale

             

State and municipal

   13,792    12.2  —      —    1,000    1.8  1,321    2.8

U. S. Treasury and agencies

   2,500    2.2  2,500    2.1  3,375    6.2  3,375    7.3

Mortgage backed securities

   79,263    69.8  94,983    79.0  28,976    53.3  22,910    49.6

Corporate bonds

   17,930    15.8  10,554    8.8  5,477    10.1  4,826    10.5

Equity securities

   —      —     —      —     —      —    556    1.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments

  $113,485    100.0 $120,229    100.0 $54,393    100.0 $46,194    100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following tables present the amortized cost of Blue Ridge’s investment portfolio by their stated maturities, as well as the weighted average yields for each of the maturity ranges at JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019.

 

  At June 30, 2019      At September 30, 2020 
  Within One Year One to Five Years Five to Ten Years Over Ten Years  Within One Year One to Five Years Five to Ten Years Over Ten Years 
(Dollars in thousands)  
Amortized

Cost
   Weighted
Average
Yield
 
Amortized

Cost
   Weighted
Average
Yield
 
Amortized

Cost
   Weighted
Average
Yield
 
Amortized

Cost
   Weighted
Average
Yield
  Amortized
Cost
 Weighted
Average
Yield
 Amortized
Cost
 Weighted
Average
Yield
 Amortized
Cost
 Weighted
Average
Yield
 Amortized
Cost
 Weighted
Average
Yield
 

Held-to maturity

             

State and municipal

  $461    3.1% $3,597    3.1% $3,761    3.7% $7,385    3.8

Available-for-sale

                     

U. S. Treasury and agencies

   —      —    1,000    1.9 2,374    2.3  —      —    $—     —    $—     —    $2,500  0.9 $—     —   

State and municipal

 590  1.1 1,636  2.2 4,925  2.2 6,642  1.9

Mortgage backed securities

   —      —     —      —    1,703    1.7 119,316    2.4  —     —     —     —    13,470  1.9 65,792  2.2

Corporate bonds

   —      1,500    6.5 3,825    5.8 227    7.0     3,350  5.5 14,350  5.4 230  6.9
  

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

Total investments

  $461    $6,097    $11,663    $126,928    $590   $4,986   $35,245   $72,664  
  

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  
  At December 31, 2018 
  Within One Year One to Five Years Five to Ten Years Over Ten Years 
(Dollars in thousands)  
Amortized

Cost
   Weighted
Average
Yield
 
Amortized

Cost
   Weighted
Average
Yield
 
Amortized

Cost
   Weighted
Average
Yield
 
Amortized

Cost
   Weighted
Average
Yield
 

Held-to maturity

             

State and municipal

  $302    2.8% $4,089    3.1% $2,688    3.8% $8,486    3.6

Available-for-sale

             

State and municipal

   500    3.9 500    4.9  —      —     —      —   

U. S. Treasury and agencies

   —      —    500    1.8 2,875    2.3  —      —   

Mortgage backed securities

   —      —     —      —    1,922    1.8 27,054    2.9

Corporate bonds

   —      1,500    5.2 3,750    6.5 227    7.0
  

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

   

Total investments

  $802    $6,589    $11,235    $35,767   
  

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

   

  At December 31, 2019 
  Within One Year  One to Five Years  Five to Ten Years  Over Ten Years 
(Dollars in thousands) Amortized
Cost
  Weighted
Average
Yield
  Amortized
Cost
  Weighted
Average
Yield
  Amortized
Cost
  Weighted
Average
Yield
  Amortized
Cost
  Weighted
Average
Yield
 

Held-to maturity

        

State and municipal

 $461   2.7 $2,584   3.3 $3,764   3.5 $5,385   3.5

Available-for-sale

        

State and municipal

  —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —   

U. S. Treasury and agencies

  —     —     1,000   2.0  1,500   2.1  —     —   

Mortgage backed securities

  —     —     —     —     8,417   3.5  86,639   2.9

Corporate bonds

  —      1,500   6.5  8,750   4.5  229   6.3
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

Total investments

 $461   $5,084   $22,431   $92,253  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

Deposits. The principal sources of funds for Blue Ridge are core deposits (demand deposits, interest-bearing transaction accounts, money market accounts, savings deposits and certificates of deposit), primarily from its market area. Blue Ridge’s deposit base includes transaction accounts, time and savings accounts and other accounts that customers use for cash management purposes and which provide Blue Ridge with a source of fee income and cross-marketing opportunities as well as alow-cost source of funds. Time and savings accounts, including money market deposit accounts, also provide a relatively stablelow-cost source of funding. Please refer to the average balance tables under “Net Interest Income” for information regarding the average balance of deposits, and average rates paid.

Approximately 46.9%28.5% of Blue Ridge’s deposits at JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 were made up of time deposits, which are generally the most expensive form of deposit because of their fixed rate and term, as compared to 40.9%36.1% and 47.8%40.9% at December 31, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively.

The following tables provide a summary of Blue Ridge’s deposit base at the dates indicated and the maturity distribution of certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more as of the end of the periods indicated:

 

  June 30, 2019 December 31,   September 30, 2020 December 31, 
        2018 2017 2016         2019 2018 2017 
(Dollars in thousands)  
Balance
   Average
Rate
 
Balance
   Average
Rate
 
Balance
   Average
Rate
 
Balance
   Average
Rate
   
Balance
   Average
Rate
 
Balance
   Average
Rate
 
Balance
   Average
Rate
 
Balance
   Average
Rate
 

Noninterest-bearing demand

  $88,342    —    $88,265    —    $61,388    —    $60,138    —     $278,584      $177,819    —    $88,265    —    $61,388    —   

Interest-bearing – checking, savings and money market

   176,541    0.93 157,000    0.87 115,888    0.40 119,429    0.38   376,326    0.36 283,256    0.80 157,000    0.87 115,888    0.40

Time deposits $100,000 or more

   172,201    2.36 109,004    2.02 101,853    1.33 100,780    1.41   182,267    1.86 178,121    2.24 109,004    2.02 101,853    1.33

Other time deposits

   61,898    1.78 60,758    1.58 60,161    1.31 60,527    1.21   78,089    1.55 82,834    1.70 60,758    1.58 60,161    1.31
  

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

     

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

   

Total deposits

  $498,982    $415,027    $339,290    $340,874     $915,266    $722,030    $415,027    $339,290   
  

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

     

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

   

Maturities of Time Deposits ($100,000 or greater)

 

(Dollars in thousands)  June 30,
2019
   December 31,
2018
   December 30,
2017
   September 30,
2020
   December 31,
2019
   December 30,
2018
 

Maturing in:

            

3 months or less

  $32,290   $8,155   $3,889   $32,029   $28,455   $8,155 

Over 3 months through 6 months

   23,578    19,265    17,596    24,411    24,646    19,265 

Over 6 months through 12 months

   22,519    20,867    18,433    31,467    28,922    20,867 

Over 12 months

   93,814    60,717    61,935    94,360    96,098    60,717 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $172,201   $109,004   $101,853   $182,267   $178,121   $109,004 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Brokered and listing service deposits made up of both certificate of deposits and money market demand accounts totaled $65.2$52.0 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, an increase of $41.7$2.2 million from $23.5$49.8 million at December 31, 2018.2019. At December 31, 2017, these third-party deposits totaled $25.0 million.

Borrowings: The following table provides information on the balances and interest rates on total borrowings for the periods indicated:

 

(Dollars in thousands)  June 30,
2019
  At December 31,   September 30,
2020
  At December 31, 
 2018 2017 2016  2019 2018 2017 

FHLB borrowings

  $138,200  $73,100  $35,957  $32,457   $115,000  $124,800  $73,100  $35,957 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Weighted average interest rate

   2.54 2.47 1.50 1.32   0.24 1.92 2.47 1.50

Federal Reserve Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility

  $344,476  $—    $—    $—   

Weighted average interest rate

   0.35 —   —   —  

FHLB advances are secured by collateral consisting of a blanket lien on qualifying loans in Blue Ridge’s residential, multifamily and commercial real estate mortgage loan portfolios as well as selected investment portfolio securities.

Federal Reserve borrowings through the Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility are secured by loans Blue Ridge Bank originated under the PPP.

LiquidityLiquidity.. Liquidity in the banking industry is defined as the ability to meet the demand for funds of both depositors and borrowers. Blue Ridge must be able to meet these needs by obtaining funding from depositors or other lenders or by convertingnon-cash items into cash. The objective of Blue Ridge’s liquidity management program is to ensure that it always has sufficient resources to meet the demands of depositors and borrowers. Stable core deposits and a strong capital position provide the base for Blue Ridge’s liquidity position. Blue Ridge believes it has demonstrated its ability to attract deposits because of Blue Ridge’s convenient branch locations, personal service, technology and pricing.

In addition to deposits, Blue Ridge has access to the different wholesale funding markets. These markets include the brokered certificate of deposit market, listing service deposit market, and the federal funds market. Blue Ridge is a member of the Promontory Interfinancial Network (“Promontory”), which allows banking customers to access FDIC insurance protection on deposits through Blue Ridge which exceed FDIC insurance limits. Blue Ridge also hasone-way authority with Promontory for both their CDARsCertificate of Deposit Account Registry Service and ICSInsured Cash Sweep products which provides Blue Ridge the ability to access additional wholesale funding as needed. Blue Ridge also maintains secured lines of credit with the FRB and the FHLB for which Blue Ridge can borrow up to the allowable amount for the collateral pledged. Having diverse funding alternatives reduces Blue Ridge’s reliance on any one source for funding.

Cash flow from amortizing assets or maturing assets provides funding to meet the needs of depositors and cash flow from amortizing assets or maturing assets also provides funding to meet the needs of depositors and borrowers.

Blue Ridge has established a formal liquidity contingency plan which provides guidelines for liquidity management. For Blue Ridge’s liquidity management program, it first determines Blue Ridge’s current liquidity position and then forecasts liquidity based on anticipated changes in the balance sheet. In this forecast, Blue Ridge expects to maintain a liquidity cushion. Blue Ridge also stress tests its liquidity position under several different stress scenarios, from moderate to severe. Guidelines for the forecasted liquidity cushion and for liquidity cushions for each stress scenario have been established. Blue Ridge believes that it has sufficient resources to meet its liquidity needs.

Blue Ridge had a credit line available of $172.2$475.1 million with the FHLB with an outstanding balance of $138.2$135.0 million, including $115.0 million in advances and $20.0 million representing a letter of credit for use as pledging to the Commonwealth of Virginia to secure public deposits, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, leaving the remaining credit availability of $34.0$340.1 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2019.2020. As of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the outstanding balance of borrowings with the FHLB totaled $124.8 million and $73.1 million, and $35.9respectively.

Blue Ridge utilized the Federal Reserve Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility to fully fund loans originated under the Paycheck Protection Program, which are used as collateral for the liquidity facility. The balance of these borrowings was $344.5 million respectively.at September 30, 2020.

Blue Ridge had four unsecured federal fund lines available with correspondent banks for overnight borrowing totaling $21$38.0 million at June 30, 2020, $21.0 million at December 31, 2019 and $21 million at December 31, 2018. The outstanding balance on these lines was $125 thousand at September 30, 2020 and zero at, December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, and $19 million at December 31, 2017. These lines were not drawn upon at June 30, 2019, December 31, 2018 or 2017.2018.

Liquidity is essential to Blue Ridge’s business. Blue Ridge’s liquidity could be impaired by an inability to access the capital markets or by unforeseen outflows of cash, including deposits. This situation may arise due to circumstances that Blue Ridge may be unable to control, such as general market disruption, negative views about the financial services industry generally, or an operational problem that affects a third party or Blue Ridge. Blue Ridge’s ability to borrow from other financial institutions on favorable terms or at all could be adversely affected by disruptions in the capital markets or other events. Blue Ridge monitors its liquidity position daily through cash flow forecasting and monthly testing against minimum policy ratios and believes its level of liquidity and capital is adequate to conduct the business of Blue Ridge.

Capital. Capital adequacy is an important measure of financial stability and performance. Blue Ridge’s objectives are to maintain a level of capitalization that is sufficient to sustain asset growth and promote depositor and investor confidence.

Regulatory agencies measure capital adequacy utilizing a formula that considers the individual risk profile of the financial institution. The minimum capital requirements for Blue Ridge Bank are: (i) a common equity Tier 1 (“CET1”) capital ratio of 4.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 to risk-based assets capital ratio of 6%; (iii) a total risk-based capital ratio of 8%; and (iv) a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4%. Additionally, a capital conservation buffer requirement of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress and is applicable to Blue Ridge Bank’s CET1 capital, Tier 1 capital and total capital ratios. Including the conservation buffer, Blue Ridge Bank currently considers itsBank’s minimum capital ratios to beare as follows: 7.00% for CET1; 8.50% for Tier 1 capital; and 10.50% for Total Risk-Based capital. Banking institutions with a ratio of common equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets above the minimum but below the conservation buffer will face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases, and compensation. Blue Ridge Bank was considered “well capitalized” for regulatory purposes at JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, December 31, 20182019 and December 31, 2017.2018.

As noted above, regulatory capital levels for Blue Ridge Bank meet those established for “well capitalized” institutions. While Blue Ridge Bank is currently considered “well capitalized,” itBlue Ridge may from time to time find it necessary to access the capital markets to meet Blue Ridge’s growth objectives or capitalize on specific business opportunities.

The following table shows the minimum capital requirement and the capital position at JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and December 31, 20182019 and 20172018 for Blue Ridge Bank.

 

        Minimum Ratios           Minimum Ratios 
  June 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
 To be
“Adequately
Capitalized”
 To be “Well
Capitalized”
   September 30,
2020
   December 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
 For
Capital

Adequacy
Purposes
 To Be
Well
Capitalized
Under
Prompt
Corrective
Action
Provisions
 

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):

             

Consolidated

   14.3 10.8 12.7 N/A  N/A    10.87    10.8 10.8 N/A  N/A 

Bank

   12.0 12.1 14.6 8.0 10.5   12.60    12.1 12.1 8.0 10.5

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):

             

Consolidated

   11.3 9.9 11.8 N/A  N/A    6.59    9.9 9.9 N/A  N/A 

Bank

   11.1 11.2 13.7 6.0 8.5   11.35    11.2 11.2 6.0 8.5

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets):

             

Consolidated

   8.6 8.3 8.7 N/A  N/A    4.37    8.3 8.3 N/A  N/A 

Bank

   8.1 8.9 10.3 4.0 5.0   7.88    8.9 8.9 4.0 5.0

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):

             

Consolidated

   11.3 9.9 11.8 N/A  N/A    6.59    9.9 9.9 N/A  N/A 

Bank

   11.1 11.2 13.7 4.5 7.0   11.35    11.2 11.2 4.5 7.0

   September 30,
2020
  December 31,
2019
  December 31,
2018
  For
Capital
Adequacy
Purposes
  To Be Well
Capitalized
Under
Prompt
Corrective
Action
Provisions
 

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):

      

Bank

   12.60  11.96  12.1  10.50  10.00

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):

      

Bank

   11.35  11.28  11.2  8.50  8.00

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets):

      

Bank

   7.88  8.08  8.9  6.50  5.00

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted

Assets):

      

Bank

   11.35  11.28  11.2  7.00  6.50

Off-Balance Sheet Activities

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by Blue Ridge to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements and, generally, have terms of one year or less. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers; Blue Ridge generally holds collateral supporting these commitments. In the event the customer does not perform in accordance with the terms of the agreement with the third party, Blue Ridge would be required to fund the commitment. The maximum potential amount of future payments Blue Ridge could be required to make is represented by the contractual amount of the commitment. If the commitment is funded, Blue Ridge would be entitled to seek recovery from the customer. The maximum potential amount of future advances on standby letters of credit available through Blue Ridge at JuneSeptember 30, 2020, December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, and 2017, totaled $1.3$6.5 million, $641 thousand and $1.6 million, and $610 thousand, respectively.

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Blue Ridge evaluates each customer’s credit worthiness on acase-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by Blue Ridge upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include real estate and income producing commercial properties. The approved commitments to extend credit that was available but unused at JuneSeptember 30, 2020, December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 and 2017 totaled $68.3$139.1 million, $107.7 million and $65.2 million, and $39.3 million, respectively.

Interest Rate Risk Management

As a financial institution, Blue Ridge is exposed to various business risks, including interest rate risk. Interest rate risk is the risk to earnings and value arising from volatility in market interest rates. Interest rate risk arises from timing differences in the repricing and maturities of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, changes in the expected maturities of assets and liabilities arising from embedded options, such as borrowers’ ability to prepay loans and depositors’ ability to redeem certificates of deposit before maturity, changes in the shape of the yield curve where interest rates increase or decrease in a nonparallel fashion, and changes in spread relationships between different yield curves, such as U.S. Treasuries and LIBOR. Blue Ridge’s goal is to maximize net interest income without incurring excessive interest rate risk. Management of net interest income and interest rate risk must be consistent with the level of capital and liquidity that Blue Ridge maintains. Blue Ridge manages interest rate risk through an asset and liability committee (“ALCO”). ALCO is responsible for managing Blue Ridge’s interest rate risk in conjunction with liquidity and capital management.

Blue Ridge employs an independent consulting firm to model its interest rate sensitivity. Blue Ridge uses a net interest income simulation model as its primary tool to measure interest rate sensitivity. Many assumptions are developed based on expected activity in the balance sheet. For maturing assets, assumptions are created for the redeployment of these assets. For maturing liabilities, assumptions are developed for the replacement of these funding sources. Assumptions are also developed for assets and liabilities that could reprice during the modeled time period. These assumptions also cover how Blue Ridge expects rates to change onnon-maturity deposits such as interest checking, money market checking, savings accounts as well as certificates of deposit. Based on inputs that include the current balance sheet, the current level of interest rates and the developed assumptions, the model then produces an expected level of net interest income assuming that market rates remain unchanged. This is considered the base case. Next, the model determines what net interest income would be based on specific changes in interest rates. The rate simulations are performed for atwo-year period and include ramped rate changes of down 100 basis points to 300 basis points and up 100 basis points to 400 basis points. In both the up and down scenarios, the model assumes a parallel shift in the yield curve. The results of these simulations are then compared to the base case.

Stress testing the balance sheet and net interest income using instantaneous parallel shock movements in the yield curve of 100 to 400 basis points is a regulatory and banking industry practice. However, these stress tests may not represent a realistic forecast of future interest rate movements in the yield curve. In addition, instantaneous parallel interest rate shock modeling is not a predictor of actual future performance of earnings. It is a financial metric used to manage interest rate risk and track the movement of Blue Ridge’s interest rate risk position over a historical time frame for comparison purposes.

At JuneSeptember 30, 2020, Blue Ridge’s asset/liability position was considered to be asset sensitive based on its interest rate sensitivity model. At December 31, 2019, Blue Ridge’s asset/liability position was considered to be a balanced rateslightly asset sensitive position based on its interest rate sensitivity model. Blue Ridge’s net interest income would increase by 6.8% in an up 100 basis point scenario and would increase 7.3% in an up 400 basis point scenario over aone-year time frame. In thetwo-year time horizon, Blue Ridge’s net interest income would increase by 8.6% in an up 100 basis point scenario and would increase by 14.4% in an up 400 basis point scenario. At June 30, 2019, all interest rate risk stress tests measures were within Blue Ridge’s board policy established limits in each of the increased rate scenarios.

Additional information on the Blue Ridge’s interest rate sensitivity for a static balance sheet over aone-year time horizon as of June 30,December 31, 2019 can be found below.

 

Interest Rate Risk to Earnings

(Net Interest Income)

Interest Rate Risk to Earnings

(Net Interest Income)

 

Interest Rate Risk to Earnings

(Net Interest Income)

 

June 30, 2019

 

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2019

 

Change in interest

rates (basis points)

  Percentage change in
net interest income
   Percentage change in
net interest income
 

+400

   7.3   19.1

+300

   6.7   16.5

+200

   6.6   14.2

+100

   6.8   12.0

0

   —      —   

-100

   2.4   2.0

-200

   -4.7   -5.9

-300

   -6.0

Economic value of equity or (“EVE”), measures the period end market value of assets less the market value of liabilities and the change in this value as rates change. It models simultaneous parallel shifts in market interest rates, implied by the forward yield curve. The EVE model calculates the market value of capital by taking the present value of all asset cash flows less the present value of all liability cash flows.

The interest rate risk to capital at June 30,December 31, 2019 is shown below and reflects that Blue Ridge’s market value of capital is in a slightly liabilityasset sensitive position in which an increase in short-term interest rates is expected to generate lowerhigher market values of capital. At June 30,December 31, 2019, all EVE stress tests measures were within Blue Ridge’s board policy established limits.

Interest Rate Risk to Capital

Interest Rate Risk to Capital

 

Interest Rate Risk to Capital

 

June 30, 2019

 

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2019

 

Change in interest

rates (basis points)

  Percentage change in
economic value of equity
   Percentage change in
economic value of
equity
 

+400

   2.5   9.01

+300

   3.0   7.38

+200

   4.1   6.60

+100

   5.6   5.63

0

   —      —   

-100

   6.0   2.04

-200

   4.5   1.97

-300

   13.3

INFORMATION ABOUT VCBBAY BANKS

The following provides additional information regarding VCBBay Banks and should be read in conjunction with VCB’sBay Banks’ financial statements and the notes thereto beginning on pageF-[] and the other information related to VCBBay Banks included elsewhere hereinin this joint proxy statement/prospectus or incorporated by reference herein. See “Additional Information” and Incorporation of Certain Documents by Reference.”.

General Description of VCB’sBay Banks’ Business

VCB was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth ofBay Banks is a Virginia on June 6, 1984, to serve as thecorporation and bank holding company that conducts substantially all of its operations through its subsidiaries, Virginia Community Bank.Commonwealth Bank and VCB Financial Group. Virginia Commonwealth Bank opened for business in 1930 as Bank of Lancaster and partners with the communities it serves to deliver banking and financial services.

Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia asis a state-chartered bank, on June 6, 1984,headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, and commenced operations on September 10, 1976.a member of the Federal Reserve System. Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank has 17 banking offices located throughout the greater Richmond region of Virginia, the Northern Neck region of Virginia, Middlesex County, and the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. Virginia Commonwealth Bank serves businesses, professionals, and consumers with a wide variety of financial services, including retail and commercial banking, and mortgage banking. Products include checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, cash management accounts, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, commercial and industrial loans, residential mortgages, commercial mortgages, home equity loans, consumer installment loans, insurance, credit cards, online banking, telephone banking, and mobile banking. A substantial amount of Virginia Commonwealth Bank’s deposits are interest bearing, and the majority of Virginia Commonwealth Bank’s loan portfolio is secured by real estate. Deposits of Virginia Commonwealth Bank are insured by the DIF of the FDIC up to applicable limits.

On April 1, 2017, Bay Banks completed a merger with Virginia Community Bank engages in a general commercial banking business, emphasizing the banking needs of individuals, professionals and small tomedium-sized businesses in its primary service area. VCB offers a full range of deposit services and short to medium-term commercial and other loans, as well as various other services from seven branch offices in Louisa, Orange, Mineral, Culpeper, Troy, Fredericksburg and Gordonsville, BanCorp Inc. (“Virginia and its commercial office in Charlottesville, Virginia. Virginia Community Bank’s corporate headquarters is located at 114 Industrial Drive, Louisa, Virginia 23093.

VCB’s only business at this time is ownership of Virginia Community Bank and its primary source of income is any dividends that are declared and paid by Virginia Community Bank on its common stock. Throughout this section of the joint proxy statement/prospectus, results of operations will relate to Virginia Community Bank’s operations, unless a specific reference is made to VCB and its operating results other than through Virginia Community Bank’s business and activities.

VCB is registered asBanCorp”), a bank holding company conducting substantially all of its operations through its subsidiary, Virginia Commonwealth Bank. Immediately following the Company’s merger with the Federal Reserve under theVirginia BanCorp, Virginia BanCorp’s subsidiary bank was merged with and into Bank Holdingof Lancaster. Bank of Lancaster then changed its name to Virginia Commonwealth Bank.

VCB Financial Group provides management services for personal and corporate trusts, including estate planning, estate settlement, trust administration, and investment and wealth management services. Products and services include estate planning and settlement, revocable and irrevocable living trusts, testamentary trusts, custodial accounts, investment planning, brokerage services, insurance, investment managed accounts, and managed and self-directed individual retirement accounts.

Virginia Commonwealth Bank has one wholly-owned subsidiary, Bay Services Company, Act of 1956, as amended,Inc., a Virginia corporation organized in 1994 (“Bay Services”). Bay Services owns an interest in Infinex Investments, Inc., which provides brokerage services and the bank holding company laws of Virginia. VCB operates under the rules and regulations of, and is subject to examinationinvestment products that are marketed by the FDIC and the Virginia Bureau ofVCB Financial Institutions. VCB is also subject to certain regulations of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond governing the reserves to be maintained against deposits and other matters.

Deposits are the primary source of funds for Virginia Community Bank’s lending and other investing activities. Virginia Community Bank attracts both short-term and long-term deposits from the general public by offering a variety of accounts and rates, including savings accounts, negotiable order of withdrawal accounts, money market demand accounts, noninterest-bearing accounts, and fixed interest rate certificates with varying maturities. Deposit flows are greatly influenced by economic conditions, the general level of interest rates, competition, and other factors. Virginia Community Bank’s primary sources of revenue are interest and fee income from its lending and investing activities.

VCB’s business strategy is to focus on organic growth, primarily in the central Virginia area, generated by small businesses, professionals, andnon-profit organizations. VCB executes this strategy by concentrating its efforts on commercial banking (loans and deposits), treasury management, and select ancillary lines of business. VCB’s retail efforts are focused on the owners and employees of small businesses and on the retail consumer.Group.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, VCB reported $247.3 million2020, Bay Banks had total assets of assets, $178.8 million$1.25 billion, deposits of loans, $221.0 million$1.03 billion, and shareholders’ equity of deposits, and $24.9 million of stockholders’ equity, equal to 10.06% of total assets.

The principal executive offices of VCB$121.4 million. Bay Banks’ headquarters are located at 114 Industrial Drive, Louisa,in Richmond, Virginia, 23093, and its telephone number is (540)(804) 967-2111.404-9668. VCB’sBay Banks’ website can be accessed at www.virginiacommunitybank.com.is www.baybanks.com. Information contained on VCB’sBay Banks’ website doesis not constitutea part of and is notor incorporated into this joint proxy statement/prospectus.report or any other filing Bay Banks makes with the SEC.

CompetitionThrough Virginia Commonwealth Bank and Market Area

Virginia Community Bank’s currentVCB Financial Group, Bay Banks provides a wide variety of financial services to its customers in its market areas. The primary market area is central Virginia. Virginia Community Bank generally competes with other financial institutions through the selection of banking products and services offered, the pricing of services, the level of service provided the convenience and availability of services, and the degree of expertise and the personal manner in which services are offered.

Commercial banking in centralby Virginia is extremely competitive. Virginia Community Bank competes in and around its market area with some of the largest banking organizations in Virginia and the country. Many of these competing banks have capital resources and legal lending limits substantially in excess of those available to Virginia Community Bank. Many of these competitors also have broader geographic markets and substantially greater resources and lending limits than Virginia Community Bank and offer certain services that Virginia Community Bank does not currently provide. In addition, many of these banking competitors have numerous branch offices located throughout the extended market area of Virginia Community Bank which may provide these competitors with an advantage in geographic convenience that Virginia Community Bank does not have at present. Many of Virginia Community Bank’s competitors are also able to provide more services and make greater use of media advertising. Therefore, in its market area, Virginia Community Bank has significant competition for deposits and loans from other depository institutions.

Other financial institutions such as consumer finance companies, credit unions, insurance companies, brokerage companies, small loan companies and other financial institutions with varying degrees of regulatory restrictions compete vigorously for a share of the financial services market. Credit unions have been permitted to expand their membership criteria and expand their loan services to include such traditional bank services as commercial lending. These entities pose an increasing challenge to VCB’s efforts to serve the markets traditionally served by banks. VCB expects competition to continue to be significant.

Regulatory Considerations

Bank holding companies and commercial banks, such as VCB and Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank are subject to extensive supervision and regulation by federal and state agencies. Certain material elements of this regulatory environment, including minimum leverage rules, which require banks to maintain a specified minimum ratio of capital to total assets, and risk-based capital rules, which require the maintenance of specified minimum ratios of capital to “risk weighted” assets, are discussed in “VCB’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” thatsummarized as follows.

Properties

VCB owns or leases buildings and office space that are used in the normal course of business. The principal executive offices of VCB are located at 114 Industrial Drive, Louisa, Virginia 23093, in a building owned by VCB. Additionally, Virginia Community Bank operates eight additional offices in the following locations:

408 East Main Street, Louisa, Virginia 23093 (owned)

430 Mineral Avenue, Mineral, Virginia 23117 (owned)

10050 Three Notch Road, Troy, Virginia 22974 (owned)

169 Madison Road, Orange, Virginia 22960 (owned)

10645 Courthouse Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407 (owned)

701 South Main Street, Culpeper, Virginia 22701 (owned)

944 Glenwood Station Lane, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 (owned)

104 South Main Street, Gordonsville, Virginia 22942 (leased)

Common and Preferred Stock

As of the record date, there were [●] shares of VCB common stock outstanding held by approximately [●] holders of record. No shares of VCB preferred stock were outstanding.

Market for Common Stock

VCB’s common stock is traded on the OTC Markets Group’s Pink marketplace under the symbol “VCBS.”

Employees

Virginia Community Bank had 60 full-time equivalent employees, as of June 30, 2019. None of Virginia Community Bank’s employees are represented by any unions or similar groups, and they have not experienced any type of strike or labor dispute. VCB and Virginia Community Bank consider their relationships with employees to be good.

Legal Proceedings

In the ordinary course of operations, VCB expects to be a party to various legal proceedings. At present, there are no pending or threatened proceedings against VCB other than as set forth below that, if determined adversely, would have a material effect on the business, results of operations, or financial position of VCB.

On August 12, 2019, a former employee of VCB and participant in its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the “ESOP”) filed a class action complaint against VCB, Virginia Community Bank, and certain individuals associated with the ESOP in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Charlottesville Division (Case No. 3:19-cv-00045-GEC). The complaint alleges, among other things, that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties to ESOP participants in violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. The complaint alleges that the ESOP incurred damages “that approach or exceed $12 million.” VCB believes the claims are without merit.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

VCB has had, and expects to have in the future, banking transactions in the ordinary course of its business with certain of its current directors, executive officers, principal shareholders and other related persons. All loans included in those transactions during 2018 were made in the ordinary course of VCB’s business on substantially the same terms, including interest rates, repayment terms and collateral, as those prevailing at the time those loans were made for comparable transactions with persons not related to VCB, and those loans did not involve more than the normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable features.

VCB has not adopted a formal policy that covers the review and approval of related person transactions by the VCB Board. The VCB Board, however, does review all such transactions that are proposed to it for approval. During such a review, the VCB Board will consider, among other things, the related person’s relationship to VCB, the facts and circumstances of the proposed transaction, the aggregate dollar amount of the transaction, the related person’s relationship to the transaction, and any other material information.

BoardReal Estate Loans. Virginia Commonwealth Bank’s mortgage loans on real estate comprise the largest type of Directorsits loan portfolio. A large portion of Virginia Commonwealth Bank’s real estate loans are mortgages on one-to-four family residential properties, with both fixed and Director Compensationadjustable interest rate terms, and the majority of these are owner-occupied. Owner-occupied residential mortgages are underwritten and documented within the guidelines of the regulations of the Federal Reserve. Home equity lines of credit are also offered. Virginia Commonwealth Bank also offers secondary market residential loan origination, whereby home mortgages are underwritten in accordance with the guidelines of Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae or other secondary market purchasers. These loans are then sold into the secondary market on a loan-by-loan basis, usually directly to Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, or other secondary market participants. Virginia Commonwealth Bank earns origination fees on sold loans and may retain servicing rights and earn servicing fees from these loans.

Virginia Commonwealth Bank offers construction, land, and land development loans. These loans are to individuals and qualified builders and are generally for the acquisition or improvement of land and/or the construction and/or improvement of personal residences or commercial properties. Underwritten typically at a maximum of 80% loan to value, funds under these loans are disbursed as construction progresses, subject to verification by Virginia Commonwealth Bank’s inspection.

Virginia Commonwealth Bank offers commercial real estate loans that are secured by income-producing or owner-occupied real estate. These mortgages are typically written at a maximum of 80% loan to value. Commercial mortgages on owner-occupied properties represent real estate loans where the business or business owner occupies all or substantially all of the property and the primary source of repayment is the cash flows from the business occupying the property.

DirectorsCommercial and Industrial Loans. Virginia Commonwealth Bank offers commercial and industrial loans, which are typically for the financing of VCB.Set forth below is certain biographical information of the current directors of VCB, including theequipment and/or inventory or accounts receivable. Commercial and industrial lending includes small business experienceloans, asset based loans, and other specific skills that qualify each director to serve on the VCB Board. Blue Ridgesecured and VCB currently intend to select Mr. Holzwarthunsecured loans and Mr. Sisk as the two VCB directors to be appointed as directorslines of Blue Ridgecredit. Commercial and Blue Ridge Bank following the merger. Certain biographical information regarding Mr. Stone, VCB’s former President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, is also set forth below. Mr. Stone will also be appointed as a director of Blue Ridge and Blue Ridge Bank following the merger. With respect to Blue Ridge, each of Messrs. Holzwarth, Sisk and Stone is independent as that term is defined by the New York Stock Exchange.

Mark W. Sisk

(age 59)

Chairman of Board, member of Executive Committee; Credit Committee; Salary/Benefits Committee; and Asset Liability Committee. Since 1999, Mr. Sisk has been President and Owner of Curtis Brokerage Services located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Curtis Brokerage Services is a brokerage firm for trucking/motor freight transportation. Mr. Sisk holds a business degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and has previously been professionally licensed to sell Series 6 Securities, Property, Casualty and Life Insurance as well as Real Estate.

Elected to the VCB Board in 2014.

Thomas M. Crowder

(age 63)

Member of the Asset Liability Committee; Credit Committee; and Audit and Compliance Committee. Mr. Crowder has been the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of VCB since 2014. He has over 35 years’ experience in the banking and financial services industry including serving as a Retail Banking Manager in the Raleigh, North Carolina market for Wachovia Bank, President of Crestar Securities Corporation, Executive Vice President of Guilford Company (a family financial office) and for the last 15 years as a Chief Financial Officer/senior bank executive for banks of varying sizes.

Elected to the VCB Board in 2018.

Andrew C. Holzwarth

(age 47)

Member of Executive Committee and Salary/Benefits Committee. Mr. Holzwarth has served as President of the Southern Region of Stanley Martin Homes, aMid-Atlantic residential home builder, since 2013. He was the President and Owner of Piedmont Realty and Construction from 2009 until its acquisition by Stanley Martin Homes in 2013. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business.

Elected to the VCB Board in 2015.

A. Preston Moore, Jr.

(age 65)

President and Chief Executive Officer of VCB, member of Credit Committee; Audit and Compliance Committee; Asset Liability Committee and Executive Committee. He joined VCB in 2008 and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 2011. Mr. Moore has 30 years of diverse business and banking experience. Prior to joining VCB, he served in various management roles in regional and community banks. Mr. Moore holds a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Virginia.

Elected to the VCB Board in 2011.

H. B. Sedwick, III

(age 71)

Chairman of Audit and Compliance Committee. Mr. Sedwick is President of Sedwick Building Supply Company in Orange, Virginia and is involved in real estate development and construction.

Elected to the VCB Board in 1998.

Pamela H. Stone

(age 71)

Member of Salary/Benefits Committee. Mrs. Stone attended University of South Carolina and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Furman University. She is a founding Director of the Louisa Arts Center and served as President of the Louisa Downtown Development Corporation. She is

also a former member of Louisa Town Council. Additionally, Mrs. Stone and her husband, Pierce Stone, are collectively the largest VCB shareholders. Mrs. Stone was elected to the Board of Directors following Mr. Stone’s retirement as VCB’s President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.

Elected to the VCB Board in 2016.

Gregory K. Wolfrey

(age 70)

Director and member of Audit and Compliance Committee. Mr. Wolfrey retired as Administrator for Goochland County, Virginia in 2009.

Elected to the VCB Board in 1998.

A. Pierce Stone

(age 78)

Mr. Stone will be appointed to serve on the Blue Ridge Board and Blue Ridge Bank board following the completion of the merger. Mr. Stone previously served as VCB’s President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, for forty years before his retirement in 2016. During Mr. Stone’s career, he was a founding director of the Virginia Bankers Bank, a former director of the Virginia Bankers Association, a former director and past president of Virginia Association of Community Banks and a former director and past president of ICBA, a national association of community banks. Additionally, Mr. Stone and his wife, Pamela H. Stone, are collectively the largest VCB shareholders.

Director Compensation. Each of VCB’s directors is paid a fee of $1,000 for attendance at each meeting of the VCB Board. Directors are not paid any fee for attendance at meetings of committees of the VCB Board. The following table shows the compensation earned by VCB’s directors for their services during 2018.

Name

  Fees earned or paid in cash ($)   Total ($) 

Mark W. Sisk

   12,000    12,000 

William Cannon(1)

   12,000    12,000 

Thomas M. Crowder(2)

   2,000    2,000 

John Hodge(3)

   8,000    8,000 

Andrew C. Holzwarth

   12,000    12,000 

A. Preston Moore, Jr.

   12,000    12,000 

H.B. Sedwick, III

   12,000    12,000 

Ronald Spicer(4)

   12,000    12,000 

Pamela H. Stone

   12,000    12,000 

Gregory K. Wolfrey

   12,000    12,000 

(1)

Mr. Cannon retired from the VCB Board in December 2018.

(2)

Mr. Crowder joined the VCB Board in November 2018.

(3)

Mr. Hodge retired from the VCB Board in August 2018.

(4)

Mr. Spicer retired from the VCB Board in February 2019.

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation.None of the members of VCB’s Salary/Benefits Committee will be or will have been an officer or employee of VCB or any of its subsidiaries. In addition, none of VCB’s executive officers serves or has served as a member of the board of directors, compensation committee orindustrial loans may entail greater risk than other board committee performing equivalent functions of any entity that has one or more executive officers serving as one of VCB’s directors or on its Salary/Benefits Committee.

VCB’S MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL

CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following presents VCB management’s discussion and analysis of VCB’s financial condition and results of operations and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes contained elsewhere in this joint proxy statement/prospectus. The discussion is provided to assist in the understanding and evaluation of VCB’s financial condition and its results of operations as of and for the periods indicated. VCB has no material operations other than its ownership of Virginia Community Bank. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ significantly from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including but not limited to many of the factors described more fully in “Risk Factors” beginning on page [] and “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” on page [].

Critical Accounting Policies

VCB’s accounting principles follow and its methods of applying these principles conform with GAAP and to general practices within the banking industry. VCB’s accounting and reporting policies are fundamental to the methods by which it records and reports its financial condition and results of operations. Management must make significant assumptions and estimates and exercise significant judgment in selecting and applying many of these accounting and reporting policies so they comply with GAAP and reflect management’s judgment of the most appropriate manner to report VCB’s financial condition and results. In some cases, management must select a policy from two or more alternatives, any of which may be reasonable under the circumstances, which may result in VCB reporting materially different results than would have been reported under a different alternative.

VCB considers the accounting policies below to be significant accounting policies. The estimates and assumptions VCB uses are based on historical experience and various other factorsloans, and are believed to be reasonable undertherefore underwritten with strict risk management standards. Among the circumstances.

Allowancecriteria for Loan Losses.VCB’s judgment in determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based on evaluations of the collectability of loans. These evaluations take into consideration such factors as changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions that may affect the borrower’s ability to pay, overall portfolio quality, and review of specific problem loans. In determining the adequacyrepay is a cash flow analysis of the allowance for loan losses, VCB’s management estimates the probable losses in the existing portfolio through consideration of factors including, but not limited to, past loan loss experience, estimated losses in significant credits, current nationalbusiness and local economic conditions, including unemployment rates, and the ability and experience of lending management and collections personnel. The allowance is composed of general reserves and specific reserves. General reserves are determined by applying loss percentages to segments of the portfolio. The loss percentages are based on each segment’s historical loss experience and adjustment factors for conditions in VCB’s internal and external environment. All loans considered to be impaired and other classified loans are evaluated on an individual basis. The combination of these results are compared quarterly to the recorded allowance for loan losses and material differences are adjusted by increasing or decreasing the provision for loan losses. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.business collateral.

Management believes the allowance for loan losses is adequate. While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions. In addition, bank regulators, as an integralConsumer Loans. As part of their examination process, periodically review VCB’s allowance for loan losses. Such regulators may require VCB to recognize adjustments to the allowance based on their judgmentsits range of information available to them at the timeservices, Virginia Commonwealth Bank’s consumer lending services include automobile and boat financing, home improvement loans, credit cards, and unsecured personal loans. These consumer loans historically entail greater risk than loans secured by real estate, but generate a higher rate of their examination.return.

Fair Value.Consumer Deposit Services. VCB’s impaired loans, foreclosed assets and investment securities are measured at “fair value,” the determination of which requires VCB’s management to make assumptions, estimates and judgments. When a loan is considered impaired, a specific valuation allowance is allocated, if necessary, so that the loan is reported net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value of collateral, less costs to sell, if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. In addition, other real estate is

carried at the lower of cost or “fair value,” less cost to sell, following foreclosure. “Fair value” is defined by GAAP “as the price that would be received to sell an asset … in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.” GAAP further defines an “orderly transaction” as “a transaction that assumes exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for marketing activities that are usual and customary for transactions involving such assets … it is not a forced transaction (for example, a forced liquidation or distress sale).”

The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation. Generally accepted accounting standards define fair value, establish a framework for measuring fair value, require certain disclosures about fair values, and establish a hierarchy for determining fair value measurements. The hierarchy includes three levels and is based upon the valuation techniques used to measure assets and liabilities. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

Level 1 Inputs- Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level 2 Inputs- Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These mightConsumer deposit products include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (such as interest rate, volatilities, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

Level 3 Inputs- Unobservable inputs for determining the fair values of assets or liabilities that reflect an entity’s own assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.

A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below. These valuation methodologies were applied to all of VCB’s financial assets and financial liabilities carried at fair value. VCB’s valuation methodologies may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. While VCB’s management believes VCB’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date. Furthermore, the reported fair value amounts have not been comprehensively revalued since the presentation dates, and therefore, estimates of fair value after the balance sheet date may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.

Financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis include the following:

Securities Available for Sale.The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3).

Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018

Total assets at June 30, 2019 were $247.3 million, an increase of $1.6 million or 1%, from $245.7 million at December 31, 2018. The increase in assets was primarily driven by growth in deposits that were deployed in overnight invested cash and loans, offset by a reduction in investment securities. Investment securities totaled $49.4 million as of June 30, 2019, a decline of $8.4 million, or 14.5% compared to $57.8 million at December 31, 2018. The decline in investment securities was offset by growth in overnight invested cash and loans. Total loans at June 30, 2019 were $178.8 million, an increase of $10.6 million, or 6.3%, from $168.2 million at December 31, 2018.

The allowance for loan losses increased by $21 thousand during the first six months of 2019 to $1.5 million, or 0.86% of total loans as of June 30, 2019, compared to $1.5 million, or 0.90% of total loans as of December 31, 2018.

At June 30, 2019, total liabilities were $222.4 million, an increase of $0.3 million, or 0.1% compared to $222.1 million at December 31, 2018. The increase in liabilities was primarily attributable to growth in deposits of $9.8 million, partially offset by reductions in federal funds purchased and Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances in the amounts of $7.4 million and $2.0 million, respectively. Total deposits at June 30, 2019 were $221.0 million, an increase of $9.8 million, or 5.0% compared to $211.2 million at December 31, 2018.

Total stockholders’ equity increased by $1.3 million to $24.9 million at June 30, 2019 compared to $23.6 million at December 31, 2018. The increase in total stockholders’ equity was due primarily to a reduction of $506 thousand from unrealized losses in VCB’s available for sale investment securities portfolio and an increase in retained earnings of $809 thousand, driven by currentyear-to-date net income.

Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017

Total assets decreased by $2.7 million in 2018, or 1.1%, from $248.4 million at December 31, 2017 to $245.7 million at December 31, 2018. The decrease in total assets was primarily attributed to a reduction in the loan portfolio of 7.5% during 2018, from $181.7 million at December 31, 2017 to $168.2 million at December 31, 2018. VCB’s loan portfolio represents its largest asset class and contributor to interest income. VCB’s investment securities portfolio represents its second largest asset class and contributor to interest income and is generally maintained as a source of liquidity. In 2018, the available for sale investment portfolio increased by $9.9 million or 20.7%, from $47.9 million at December 31, 2017, to $57.8 million at December 31, 2018.

The allowance for loan losses decreased by $605 thousand during 2018 to $1.5 million, or 0.90% of total loans as of December 31, 2018, compared to $2.1 million, or 1.17% of total loans as of December 31, 2017. The decrease in loan loss reserves as a percent of total loans between 2017 and 2018 was due to the strong credit quality of VCB’s loan portfolio, as well as the declining size of the loan portfolio, resulting in a net recovery of loan loss provision expense in both periods.

At December 31, 2018, total liabilities were $222.1 million, a decrease of $1.9 million, or 0.84% compared to $224.0 million at December 31, 2017. The decrease in liabilities was concentrated in reduction in federal funds purchased as ofyear-end, which decreased $3.7 million to $7.4 million at December 31, 2018 and deposits, which increased $2.8 million to $211.2 million as of December 31, 2018.

Total stockholders’ equity decreased by $792 thousand in 2018, or 3.24%, from $24.4 million at December 31, 2017 to $23.6 million at December 31, 2018. This reduction in total stockholders’ equity was primarily due to two separate events, first the termination of VCB’s ESOP in the fourth quarter of 2018 and, second, the repurchase of shares by VCB in excess of issuance of new shares in connection with the termination of the ESOP resulting in a reduction of paid in capital of $1.3 million during this period. Also, the accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) reduced by $1.4 million as a result of additional unrealized losses related to securities available for sale during 2018. These negative adjustments to total stockholders’ equity totaled $2.7 million and were offset partially by the addition of retained earnings of $1.9 million in 2018.

Comparison of Results of Operation for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, VCB reported net income of $809 thousand. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $1.13. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, net income was $1.2 million and both basic and diluted earnings per share were $1.66.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income is the amount by which interest earned on assets exceeds the interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities and is VCB’s primary revenue source. Net interest income is thereby affected by overall balance sheet growth, changes in interest rates and changes in the mix of investments, loans, deposits and borrowings. VCB’s principal interest earning assets are loans to individuals, businesses, and real estate investors, as well as its investment securities portfolio. Interest-bearing liabilities consist primarily of negotiable order of withdrawal (“NOW”) andchecking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, and FHLB advances. Generally, changes in net interest income are measured by the net interest rate spread and the net interest margin. The net interest rate spread is equal to the difference between the average rate earned on interest earning assets and the average rate incurred on interest-bearing liabilities. The net interest margin represents the difference between interest income and interest expense calculated as a percentage of average earning assets.

The following table shows the average balance sheets for the first six months of 2019 compared to the first six months of 2018. Also shown are the amounts of interest earned on interest-earning assets, with related yields, and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, with related rates.

   Six Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2019  June 30, 2018 
(Dollars in thousands)  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income-
Expense
   Average
Yields /
Rates (1)
  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income-
Expense
   Average
Yields /
Rates (1)
 

Assets

         

Securities available for sale, at fair value (2)

  $47,458  $989    4.17 $40,430  $969    4.79

Restricted equity securities

   1,612   12    1.49  1,870   13    1.39
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total securities

   49,070   1,001    4.08  42,300   982    4.64

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks and federal funds sold

   4,854   63    2.60  2,311   22    1.90

Loans (3)

   173,023   4,854    5.61  177,646   4,685    5.27
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

   226,947   5,918    5.22  222,257   5,689    5.12

Less allowance for loan losses

   (1,524     (1,889   

Totalnon-interest earning assets

   23,855      27,258    
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Total assets

  $249,278     $247,626    
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Liabilities & Stockholders’ equity

         

Interest-bearing deposits

         

NOW accounts

  $26,694  $37    0.28 $25,139  $35    0.28

Savings accounts

   36,215 �� 54    0.30  35,183   52    0.30

Money market accounts

   43,665   111    0.51  41,153   91    0.44

Time deposits

   33,299   233    1.40  35,163   222    1.26
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

   139,873   435    0.62  136,638   400    0.59

Federal funds purchased

   408   9    4.41  1,230   15    2.44

FHLB advances

   2,967   31    2.09  4,000   27    1.35
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

   143,248   475    0.66  141,868   442    0.62

Demand deposits and other liabilities

   80,485      80,154    
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Total liabilities

   223,733      220,022    

Stockholders’ equity

   25,545      25,604    
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $249,278     $247,626    
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Interest rate spread

      4.56     4.50

Net interest margin

   $5,443    4.80  $5,247    4.72
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(1)

Annualized.

(2)

Computed on a fully taxable equivalent basis.

(3)

Nonaccrual loans have been included in the computations of average loan balances.

The increase in interest earned from interest-earning assets was primarily driven by an increase in average yield on loans due to the rise in short term rates and the effect it had on the floating rate loans in the first six months of 2019 versus the first six months of 2018.

Interest expense increased by $33 thousand, or 7.5%, to $475 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to $442 thousand during the six months ended of 2018. Average interest bearing-liabilities increased by 0.97% for the six month period ended June 30, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, and the average cost of liabilities increased by 4 basis points to 0.66% during the first six months of 2019, compared to 0.62% during the first six months of 2018.

Net interest income for the six month period ended June 30, 2019 was $5.4 million as compared to $5.2 million for the same period in 2018, an increase of 3.7%. The increase in net interest income during the period is primarily attributed to an increase of 0.34% in yield from the loan portfolio for the same period in 2018.

Interest income and expense are affected by changes in interest rates, by changes in the volumes of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and by changes in the mix of these assets and liabilities. For purposes of the table below, changes attributable to both rate and volume that cannot be segregated have been proportionately allocated to both rate and volume. The following rate-volume variance analysis shows theyear-to-date changes in the components of net interest income as of June 30, 2019 compared to June 30, 2018.

   Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2019 vs. 2018 
   Increase/
(Decrease)
Due to
   Total
Increase/
(Decrease)
 
(Dollars in thousands)  Volume   Rate 

Interest Income

      

Securities

  $156   $(137  $19 

Loans

   (125   294    169 

Interest bearing deposits in other banks and federal funds sold

   (2   43    41 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest income

  $29   $200   $229 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest Expense

      

Interest-bearing deposits:

      

NOW accounts

  $2   $—     $2 

Savings accounts

   2    —      2 

Money market accounts

   6    14    20 

Time deposits

   (12   23    11 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

  $(2  $37   $35 

Federal funds purchased

   (15   9    (6

FHLB advances

   (16   20    4 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest expense

   (33   66    33 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in Net Interest Income

  $62   $134   $196 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses was $0 during the six month period ended June 30, 2019 as compared to a recovery of loan losses of $500 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2018. Net recoveries amounted to $21 thousand for the six month period ended June 30, 2019, compared to $24 thousand during the same period ended June 30, 2018.

Non-Interest Income. VCB’snon-interest income sources include deposit service charges and other fees, gains/losses on sales of assets and securities, and income from bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”).Non-interest income totaled $659 thousand for the six month period ended June 30, 2019, compared to $726 thousand for the same period in 2018. The decrease of $67 thousand innon-interest income during this period was due to a decrease innon-sufficient funds (“NSF”) fees of $16 thousand, a reduction in gain on sale of mortgage loans of $27 thousand, a decrease of gain on sale of investment securities of $33 thousand, an increase on loss on sale of other real estate owned of $60 thousand, and reduced interest rate payments on the BOLI of $4 thousand, offset by an increase in othernon-interest income of $73 thousand.

Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense totaled $4.9 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2019 as compared to $4.9 million for the same period in 2018, a 1.3% increase. The increase of $65 thousand during this period was primarily attributable to an increase of professional fees of $276 thousand and an increase in other expenses of $239 thousand, partially offset by a reduction in salary and employee benefits of $305 thousand and a reduction in communication expenses of $149 thousand.

The following is a select summary of VCB’snon-interest expense during the first six months of 2019, compared to the first six months of 2018:

   Six Months ended
June 30,
         
(Dollars in thousands)  2019   2018   $
Change
   %
Change
 

Salaries and employee benefits

  $2,244   $2,549   $(305   -12.0

Occupancy

   315    296    19    6.4

FDIC insurance assessment

   45    60    (15   -25.0

Communications

   142    291    (149   -51.2

Professional fees

   721    445    276    62.0

Other operating expenses

   1,478    1,239    239    19.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totalnon-interest expenses

  $4,945   $4,880   $65    1.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Tax Expense. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, VCB recognized a provision for income taxes of $348 thousand, for an effective tax rate of 30.1%, as compared to a provision of $347 thousand, for an effective tax rate of 21.8% for the period ended June 30, 2018. The increase in the effective tax rate is attributable to merger-related expenses at the holding company level that are not deemed deductible for tax purposes.

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

For the year ended December 31, 2018, VCB reported net income of $2.3 million, compared to $1.7 million reported for the year ended December 31, 2017. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $3.04 in 2018 compared to $2.28 in 2017.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income is the excess of interest earned on loans and investments over the interest paid on deposits and borrowings, and is VCB’s primary revenue source. Net interest income is thereby affected by overall balance sheet growth, changes in interest rates and changes in the mix of investments, loans, deposits and borrowings.

Net interest income was $10.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to $9.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2017. Net interest margin was 4.59% for the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to 4.27% at December 31, 2017. The increase in net interest income in 2018 was primarily due to a result of higher yielding assets.

The following table shows the average balance sheets for each of the years ended December 31, 2018, and 2017. In addition, the amounts of interest earned on interest-earning assets, with related yields, and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, with related rates, are shown.

   2018  2017 
(Dollars in thousands)  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income-
Expense
   Average
Yields /
Rates
  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income-
Expense
   Average
Yields /
Rates
 

Assets

         

Securities available for sale (1)

  $44,177  $1,755    3.97 $37,925  $1,424    3.75

Restricted securities

   1,781   289    16.2  1,826   35    1.91
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total securities

   45,958   2,044    4.52  39,751   1,272    3.19

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks and federal funds sold

   11,159   55    0.49  10,151   23    0.22

Loans (2)

   175,174   9,441    5.39  175,471   9,123    5.19
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest earning assets

   232,291  $11,540    4.97  225,373  $10,418    4.62
   

 

 

    

 

 

    

Less allowance for loan losses

   (1,729     (2,540   

Totalnon-interest earning assets

   18,489      12,709    

Total assets

  $249,051     $240,622    
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Liabilities & Stockholders’ equity

         

Interest-bearing deposits

         

NOW accounts

  $25,421  $74    0.29 $24,039  $54    0.22

Savings accounts

   35,564   107    0.30  33,260   99    0.30

Money market accounts

   41,868   184    0.44  44,393   179    0.40

Time deposits

   34,559   447    1.29  35,644   413    1.16
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

   137,412   812    0.59  137,336   745    0.54

FHLB Advances/ Federal funds purchased

   4,352   64    1.47  4,379   55    1.26
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

   141,764   876    0.62  141,715   800    0.56
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Demand deposits and other liabilities

   81,558      74,060    

Total liabilities

   223,322      215,775    
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Stockholders’ equity

   25,729      24,847    
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $249,051     $240,622    
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Interest rate spread

      4.35     4.06

Net interest margin

   $10,664    4.59  $9,618    4.27
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(1)

Computed on a fully taxable equivalent basis.

(2)

Nonaccrual loans have been included in the computations of average loan balances.

Comparing the year ended December 31, 2018 to 2017, the increase in interest earned from interest-earning assets was driven by a combination of an increase in total earning assets and an increase in the average yield on those earning assets. The increase in yield associated with securities is attributable to an increase in both volume and rate. The increase in yield associated with loans is attributable to an increase in rate, partially offset by a slight decrease in volume.

Interest expense increased by $76 thousand, or 0.06%, to $876 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2018 as compared to $800 thousand during the year ended December 31, 2017. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased by only $49 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2018, as compared to the year ended 2017, and the average cost of liabilities increased by 6 basis points to 0.62% during the year ended 2018, compared to 0.56% during the twelve months of 2017.

Net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $10.7 million compared to $9.6 million during the year ended 2017, an increase of 11.5%. The increase in net interest income during the period was primarily attributed to an increase of 35 basis points in yield from earning assets while the cost of liabilities only increased by 6 basis points during 2018.

Interest income and expense are affected by changes in interest rates, by changes in the volumes of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and by changes in the mix of these assets and liabilities. The following rate-volume variance analysis shows the year over year changes in the components of net interest income for the years ended December 31, 2018 and December 31 2017.

   2018 compared to 2017 
   Increase/(Decrease)
Due to
   Total
Increase/
(Decrease)
 
(Dollars in thousands)  Volume   Rate 

Interest Income

      

Securities

  $281   $491   $772 

Loans

   246    72    318 

Interest bearing deposits in other banks and federal funds sold

   5    27    32 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest income

  $532   $590   $1,122 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest Expense

      

Interest-bearing deposits:

      

NOW accounts

  $4   $16   $20 

Savings accounts

   8   —      8 

Money market accounts

   (11   16    5 

Time deposits

   (16   50    34 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

   (15   82    67 

Federal funds purchased

   5    10    15 

FHLB advances

   (15   9    (6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest expense

   (25   101    76 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in Net Interest Income

  $557   $489   $1,046 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provision for (recovery of) loan losses. VCB recorded a recovery of loan losses for the year ended December 31, 2018 of $484 thousand. VCB also recorded a recovery of loan losses of $600 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017. Net charge offs to the allowance in 2018 were $121 thousand compared to a net recovery of $132 thousand in 2017. VCB analyzes the adequacy of its allowance for loan losses quarterly and has a policy to maintain sufficient reserves to absorb potential loan losses as it relates to the historical modeling and level ofnon-performing loans.

Non-Interest Income. VCB’snon-interest income sources include deposit service charges and other fees, gains/losses on sales of assets and securities, and income from BOLI. Totalnon-interest income decreased $129 thousand, or 8.3%, from $1.5 million in 2017, to $1.4 million in 2018. This was primarily driven by reduced income from BOLI of $14 thousand during 2018 and the fact that no gains in sale of held real estate occurred in 2018 versus gains of $66 thousand in 2017.

Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense increased 6.8%, from $9.1 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2018. The increase was mostly attributable to increases in salaries and benefits of $680 thousand offset by reductions in FDIC insurance assessments of $40 thousand and professional fees of $59 thousand.

Following is a summary of VCB’snon-interest expense at December 31, 2018 compared to December 31, 2017:

(Dollars in thousands)  2018   2017   $
Change
   %
Change
 

Salaries and employee benefits

  $4,967   $4,287   $680    15.8

Occupancy

   590    555    35    6.3

FDIC insurance assessment

   80    120    (40   (33.0)% 

Communications

   486    545    (59   (10.8)% 

Other real estate owned expenses

   7    10    (3   (30.0)% 

Professional fees

   888    1,174    (286   (24.3)% 

Other operating expenses

   2,671    2,381    290    12.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totalnon-interest expenses

  $9,689   $9,072   $617    6.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Taxes. VCB recorded income tax expense of $618 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2018, for an effective tax rate of 21.5%, compared to an income tax expense of $971 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017 and an effective tax rate of 36.1%. The reduction in the 2018 effective tax rate is primarily the result of the introduction of the new lower corporate tax rates approved by Congress and effective for 2018.

Analysis of Financial Condition

Loan Portfolio. VCB makes loans to individuals as well as to commercial entities. Specific loan terms vary as to interest rate, repayment and collateral requirements based on the type of loan requested and the creditworthiness of the prospective borrower. Credit risk tends to be geographically concentrated in that a majority of the loan customers are located in the markets serviced by VCB, however there have been some loan pool purchases that represent loans originated in out of market locations. All loans are underwritten within specific lending policy guidelines that are designed to maximize VCB’s profitability within an acceptable level of business risk.

The following table sets forth the distribution of VCB’s loan portfolio at the dates indicated by category of loan and the percentage of loans in each category to total loans.

   June 30,
2019
  December 31, 

(Dollars in thousands)

 2018  2017 
   Amount  Percentage  Amount  Percentage  Amount  Percentage 

Real Estate Construction

  $25,712   14.4 $20,381   12.1 $30,298   16.7

Commercial Real Estate

   71,631   40.1  66,654   39.6  63,464   34.9

Residential Real Estate

   35,020   19.6  34,710   20.6  41,303   22.7

Commercial and Industrial

   26,377   14.8  23,758   14.2  22,070   12.2

Other

   20,064   11.2  22,699   13.5  24,577   13.5
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross loans

   178,804   100  168,202   100  181,712   100

Less: Allowance for loan losses

   (1,542   (1,521   (2,126 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

Net loans

  $177,262   $166,681   $179,586  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

The following table sets forth the repricing characteristics and sensitivity to interest rate changes of our loan portfolio as of June 30, 2019, December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

(Dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2019
  One year or
less
   Between one
and five years
   After five
years
   Total 

Real estate construction

  $11,002   $ 12,887   $ 1,823   $ 25,712 

Commercial real estate

   11,316    55,855    4,460    71,631 

Residential real estate

   7,964    21,210    5,846    35,020 

Commercial and Industrial

   13,706    11,305    1,366    26,377 

Other

   7,757    5,894    6,413    20,064 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross loans

   51,745    107,151    19,908    178,804 

Fixed-rate loans

  $ 29,305   $ 101,659   $ 19,908   $ 150,872 

Floating-rate loans

   22,440    5,492    —      27,932 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross loans

  $ 51,745   $ 107,151   $ 19,908   $ 178,804 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2018
  One year or
less
   Between one
and five years
   After five
years
   Total 

Real estate construction

  $12,610   $6,610   $1,161   $20,381 

Commercial real estate

   8,248    44,925    13,481    66,654 

Residential real estate

   6,266    21,636    6,808    34,710 

Commercial and Industrial

   9,142    12,723    1,893    23,758 

Other

   762    3,855    18,082    22,699 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross loans

   37,028    89,749    41,425    168,202 

Fixed-rate loans

  $21,284   $84,654   $23,528   $129,466 

Floating-rate loans

   15,744    5,095    17,897    38,736 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross loans

  $37,028   $89,749   $41,425   $168,202 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2017
  One year or
less
   Between one
and five years
   After five
years
   Total 

Real estate construction

  $24,524   $4,591   $1,183   $30,298 

Commercial real estate

   8,448    46,400    8,616    63,464 

Residential real estate

   7,106    25,193    9,004    41,303 

Commercial and Industrial

   9,265    10,932    1,873    22,070 

Other

   570    3,704    20,303    24,577 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross loans

   49,913    90,820    40,979    181,712 

Fixed-rate loans

  $29,920   $84,607   $24,073   $138,600 

Floating-rate loans

   19,993    6,213    16,906    43,112 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross loans

  $49,913   $90,820   $40,979   $181,712 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Asset Quality—Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses. VCB makes provisions for loan losses in amounts deemed necessary to maintain the allowance for loan losses at an appropriate level. The provision for loan losses is determined based upon VCB’s estimate of the amount required to maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses reflective of the risks in VCB’s loan portfolio. VCB’s provision for and recovery of loan losses during the first six months of 2019 and 2018 was $0 and $500 thousand, respectively. VCB recorded a recovery of loan losses for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 of $484 thousand and $600 thousand, respectively. The $0 provision for loan losses during the first six months of 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018 was due to a lack of overall growth in the loan portfolio, as well as low levels ofnon-accrual loans andnon-performing assets.Non-accrual loans as of June 30, 2019 totaled $74 thousand, compared to $284 thousand as of December 31, 2018 and $486 thousand as of December 31, 2017. The allowance for loan losses as of June 30, 2019 totaled $1.5 million, compared to $1.5 million as of December 31, 2018 and $2.1 million as of December 31, 2017.

VCB prepares a quarterly analysis of the allowance for loan losses, with the objective of quantifying portfolio risk into a dollar amount of inherent losses. The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged against income and decreased by loanscharged-off (net of recoveries, if any). Management’s periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance is based on VCB’s past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, and current economic conditions. While management uses the best information available to make evaluations, future adjustments may be necessary, if economic or other conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used. The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are identified as impaired. For loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows or the net realizable value, which is equal to the estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell, of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component coversnon-classified loans and those loans classified that are not impaired and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for other internal or external influences on credit quality that are not fully reflected in the historical data.

VCB follows applicable guidance within the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification. This guidance requires that losses be accrued when they are probable of occurring and can be estimated. It also requires that impaired loans, within its scope, be measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, except that as a practical expedient, a creditor may measure impairment based on a loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral, less costs to sell, if the loan is collateral dependent.

Loans are evaluated fornon-accrual status when principal or interest is delinquent for 90 days or more and are placed onnon-accrual status when a loan is specifically determined to be impaired. Any unpaid interest previously accrued on those loans is reversed from income. Any interest payments subsequently received are recognized as income or amortized over the life of the refinanced loan depending on the specific circumstances. Interest payments received on loans, where management believes a potential for loss remains, are applied as a reduction of the loan principal balance.

Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate. There can be no assurance, however, that adjustments to the provision for loan losses will not be required in the future. Changes in the economic assumptions underlying management’s estimates and judgments; adverse developments in the economy, on a national basis or in VCB’s market area; or changes in the circumstances of particular borrowers are criteria that could change and make adjustments to the provision for loan losses necessary.

The following table presents a summary of the provision and allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated:

(Dollars in thousands)  Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2019
  Year
Ended
December

31, 2018
  Year
Ended
December

31, 2017
 

Allowance, beginning of period

  $1,521  $2,126  $2,594 

Total charge-offs

   (68  (211  (114

Total recoveries

   89   90   246 

Provision for (recovery of) loan losses

   —     (484  (600
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Allowance, end of period

  $1,542  $1,521  $2,126 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Ratio of net charges-offs to average total loans outstanding during period

   (0.01)%   0.07  (0.08)% 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The allowance for loan losses includes specific and additional allowances for impaired loans and a general allowance applicable to all loan categories; however, management has allocated the allowance by loan type to provide an indication of the relative risk characteristics of the loan portfolio. The allocation is an estimate and

should not be interpreted as an indication that charge-offs will occur in these amounts, or that the allocation indicates future trends, and does not restrict the usage of the allowance for any specific loan or category. The allocation of the allowance at the end of the period indicated, and as a percent of the applicable loan segment, is as follows:

   June 30,  December 31, 
(Dollars in thousands)  2019   % of
Loans
  2018   % of
Loans
  2017   % of
Loans
 

Real Estate Construction

  $125    0.07 $109    0.07 $156    0.09

Commercial Real Estate

   485    0.27  485    0.29  548    0.30

Residential Real Estate

   243    0.14  243    0.14  296    0.16

Commercial and Industrial

   159    0.09  147    0.08  491    0.27

Other loans

   530    0.30  537    0.32  635    0.35
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $1,542    0.86 $1,521    0.90 $2,126    1.17
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-performing Assets. Non-performing assets consist ofnon-accrual loans; loans past due 90 days and still accruing interest, and other real estate owned (foreclosed properties). The level ofnon-performing assets decreased by $270 thousand during the six months of 2019 to $161 thousand as of June 30, 2019, compared to $431 thousand at December 31, 2018 and $627 thousand at December 31, 2017. VCB has established specific loan loss reserves on impaired loans equal to the estimated collateral deficiency (if any), plus the cost of sale of the underlying collateral, as applicable. As of June 30, 2019, December 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, VCB had no loans 90 days or more past due that were still accruing interest.

Loans are placed innon-accrual status when in the opinion of management the collection of additional interest is unlikely or a specific loan meets the criteria fornon-accrual status established by regulatory authorities. No interest is taken into income onnon-accrual loans. A loan remains onnon-accrual status until the loan is current as to both principal and interest or the borrower demonstrates the ability to pay and remain current, or both.

Foreclosed real properties include properties that have been substantively repossessed or acquired in complete or partial satisfaction of debt. Such properties, which are held for resale, are carried at the lower of cost or fair market value, including a reduction for the estimated selling expenses. VCB held foreclosed property totaling $87 thousand at June 30, 2019, $147 thousand at December 31, 2018, and $141 thousand at December 31, 2017.

The following table summarizes VCB’snon-performing assets as of the dates indicated:

(Dollars in thousands)  June 30,
2019
  December 31, 2018  December 31, 2017 

Non-accrual loans

  $74  $284  $486 

Loans past due 90 days and still accruing

   —     —     —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Totalnon-performing loans

  $74  $284  $486 

Other real estate owned

   87   147   141 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Totalnon-performing assets

  $161  $431  $627 

Allowance for loan losses to total loans

   0.86  0.90  1.17

Allowance for loan losses tonon-performing loans

   20.8x   5.3x   4.4x 

Non-performing loans to total loans

   0.04  0.29  0.44

Non-performing assets to total assets

   0.07  0.17  0.25
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Problem assets not included innon-performing assets Accruing troubled debt restructurings

  $2,315  $1,719  $1,938 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Investment Securities Portfolio. The investment securities portfolio is used as a source of interest income, credit risk diversification and liquidity, as well as to manage rate sensitivity and provide collateral for short-term borrowings. Securities in the investment securities portfolio classified as securities available for sale may be sold in response to changes in market interest rates, changes in the securities’ prepayment risk, increased loan demand, general liquidity needs, and other similar factors, and are carried at estimated fair value. VCB had no securities classified asheld-to-maturity during any of the periods presented. VCB recognized a loss on sale of securities available for sale of $12 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and a gain on sale of securities available for sale of $21 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2018. For the year ended December 31, 2018, gross gains on the sales of available for sale securities were $21 thousand, while gross losses were $0. For the year ended December 31, 2017, gross gains on the sales of available for sale securities were $59 thousand, while gross losses were $30 thousand. At June 30, 2019, VCB’s total investment in available for sale securities was $49.4 million, compared to $57.8 million at December 31, 2018. The following table provides information regarding the composition of the investment securities portfolio as of the dates indicated:

   Investment Securities Portfolio 
   June 30, 2019  December 31, 2018  December 31, 2017 
(Dollars in thousands)  Fair
Value
   Percent of
total
  Fair
Value
   Percent of
total
  Fair
Value
   Percent of
total
 

Available for Sale:

          

Treasury bills

  $9,995    20.3 $9,996    17.3 $9,994    20.8

Municipal securities

   —      0.0  4,092    7.1  6,360    13.3

Mortgage-backed securities

   5,331    10.8  5,347    9.3  1,143    2.4

Non-agency collateralized loan obligations

   18,781    38.1  18,503    32.0  8,922    18.6

Corporate bonds

   15,248    30.9  19,091    33.0  20,153    42.0

Tax exempt securities

   —      0.0  757    1.3  1,369    2.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $49,355    100.0 $57,786    100.0 $47,941    100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following tables present fair values and the related unrealized losses in the investment securities portfolio, with the information aggregated by investment category and by the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, as of the dates stated:

(Dollars in thousands)  Less than 12 months  One to five years  Five to ten years   Greater than ten years   Total 
June 30, 2019  Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
  Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
  Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
 

Mortgage-backed securities

  $1,348   $(1 $1,530   $(11 $—     $—     $—     $—     $2,878   $(12

Non-agency Collateralized loan obligations

   6,827    (58  10,014    (150  —      —      —      —      16,841    (208

Corporate bonds

   5,552    (447  5,624    (398  —      —      —      —      11,176    (845

Treasury bills

   9,995    (3  —      —     —      —      —      —      9,995    (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $23,722   $(509 $17,168   $(559 $—     $—     $—     $—     $40,890   $(1,068
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)  Less than 12 months  One to five years  Five to ten years   Greater than ten years   Total 
December 31. 2018  Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
  Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
  Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
 

Mortgage-backed securities

  $1,987   $(29 $936   $(19 $—     $—     $—     $—     $2,923   $(48

Municipal securities

   —      —     2,338    (21  —      —      —      —      2,338    (21

Non-agency collateralized loan obligations

   16,563    (483  —      —     —      —      —      —      16,563    (483

Corporate bonds

   8,986    (565  7,600    (500  —      —      —      —      16,586    (1,065

Treasury bills

   9,996    (3  —      —     —      —      —      —      9,996    (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $37,532   $(1,080 $10,874   $(540 $—     $—     $—     $—     $48,406   $(1,620
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
(Dollars in thousands)  Less than 12 months  One to five years  Five to ten years   Greater than ten years   Total 
December 31, 2017  Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
  Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
  Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
 

Mortgage-backed securities

  $1,292   $(6 $541   $(8 $—     $—     $—     $—     $1,833   $(14

Municipal securities

   9,971    (195  —      —     —      —      —      —      9,971    (195

Non-agency collateralized loan obligations

   9,994    (1  —      —     —      —      —      —      9,994    (1
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $21,257   $(202 $541   $(8 $—     $—     $—     $—     $21,798   $(210
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2019, December 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, investments with an unrealized loss position of 12 months or greater represented 11, 12, and 1 securities, respectively. All loss positions were less than 10% of the value of the security, and/or related to investments that were rated as investment grade. No impairment has been recognized on any securities in a loss position because of management’s intent and ability to hold the securities to scheduled maturity or call dates. Management considers the impairment to not be other than temporary.

At June 30, 2019, December 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, securities with carrying values of $3.3 million, $3.7 million, and $4.1 million and market values of $3.3 million, $3.7 million, and $4.2 million, respectively, were pledged as collateral to secure public deposits and for other purposes.

Deposits. The principal sources of funds for VCB are core deposits (demand deposits, interest-bearing transaction accounts, money market accounts, savings deposits and certificates of deposit) from VCB’s market area. VCB’sdeposit. Virginia Commonwealth Bank offers numerous services and access to its customers, including telephone banking, online banking, mobile banking, mobile deposit, base includes transaction accounts, timeelectronic statements, and savings accounts and other accounts that customers use foridentity theft protection.

Commercial Banking Services. Virginia Commonwealth Bank offers a variety of services to commercial customers. These services include analysis checking, cash management purposesdeposit accounts, wire services, direct deposit payroll service, lockbox service, positive pay, online banking, telephone banking, remote deposit, and a full line of commercial lending options. Virginia Commonwealth Bank also offers Small Business Administration loan products under the 504 Program, which provide VCB with a source of fee income and cross-marketing opportunities as well as alow-cost source of funds. Please refer to the average balance tables under “Net Interest Income”provides long-term funding for information regarding the average balance of deposits, and average rates paid.

Approximately 14.9% of VCB’s deposits at June 30, 2019 were made up of time deposits, which are generally the most expensive form of deposit because of their fixed rate and term, as compared to 15.8% at December 31, 2018 and 16.8 % December 31, 2017.

The following tables provide a summary of VCB’s deposit base at the average cost of deposits by type for the dates indicated and the maturity of time deposits of $100,000 or more as of the end of the periods indicated.

   June 30, 2019  December 31, 
  2018  2017 
(Dollars in thousands)  Average
Balance
   Interest
Rate
  Average
Balance
   Interest
Rate
  Average
Balance
   Interest
Rate
 

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

  $79,406    —    $80,739    —    $72,677    —   

Interest-bearing demand deposits:

          

NOW accounts

   26,694    0.28  25,421    0.25  24,039    0.23

Money market accounts

   43,665    0.50  41,866    0.37  44,393    0.40

Savings accounts

   36,215    0.30  35,564    0.30  33,260    0.29

Time deposits

   33,299    1.40  34,559    1.30  35,644    1.16
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deposits

  $219,279    0.40 $218,149    0.37 $210,013    0.35
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Maturities of Time Deposits ($100,000 or greater)

(Dollars in thousands)  June
30, 2019
   December
31, 2018
   December
31, 2017
 

Maturing in:

      

3 months or less

  $1,745   $1,240   $1,620 

Over 3 months through 6 months

   1,935    1,735    1,210 

Over 6 months through 12 months

   2,564    3,409    2,162 

Over 12 months

   8,931    9,171    11,555 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $15,175   $15,555   $16,547 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Borrowings: The following table provides information on the balances and interest rates on total borrowings for the periods indicated:

(Dollars in thousands)  June
30, 2019
  December
31, 2018
  December
31, 2017
 

FHLB borrowings

  $1,000  $3,000  $4,000 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Weighted interest rate at end of period

   1.18  1.43  1.17

FHLB advances are secured by collateral consisting of a blanket lien on qualifying loans in VCB’s residential, multifamily and commercial real estate mortgage loan portfolios.

Liquidity: VCB currently has no business other than that of VCB and does not currently have any material funding commitments unrelatedlong-lived equipment. This allows commercial customers to that business. VCB’s principal sources of funds forobtain favorable rate loans investments and general operations are deposits from its primary market area, principal and interest payments on loans, and proceeds from maturing investment securities. Its principal funding commitments are for the originationdevelopment of business opportunities, while providing Virginia Commonwealth Bank with a partial guarantee of the outstanding loan balance.

Purchased Loans. Virginia Commonwealth Bank acquired certain purchased loan pools as part of its merger with Virginia Bancorp. From time to time, Virginia Commonwealth Bank purchases whole or partial loans through various reputable institutions and the payment of maturing deposits, and the payment for checks drawn upon it. VCB’s most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents, which are cash on hand, amounts dueparticipations from other financial institutions, including Compass Bank, our primary correspondent bank and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The levels of such assets are dependent on VCB’s lending, investment and operating activities at any given time. The variations in levels of cash and cash equivalents are influenced by deposit flows and loan demand, both current and anticipated. At June 30, 2019, VCB’s cash and cash equivalents totaled $5.8 million, compared to $5.1 million at December 31, 2018 and $5.1 million at December 31, 2017.

VCB had a credit line available of $16.9 million with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta with an outstanding balance of $1.0 million as of June 30, 2019, leaving the remaining credit availability of $15.9 million at June 30, 2019. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the outstanding balance of borrowings with the FHLB totaled $3.0 million and $4.0 million, respectively.

VCB had an unsecured federal fund line available with correspondent banks totaling $16.3 million available for overnight borrowing at June 30, 2019, December 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017. This line was not drawn upon at June 30, 2019, December 31, 2018 or 2017.

VCB monitors its liquidity position daily through cash flow forecasting and monthly testing against minimum policy ratios. VCB believes its level of liquidity and capital is adequate to conduct the business of VCB.

Capital. The Federal Reserve has established guidelines with respect to the maintenance of appropriate levels of capital by state member banks. The regulations impose two sets of capital adequacy requirements: minimum leverage rules, which require banks to maintain a specified minimum ratio of capital to total assets, and risk-based capital rules, which require the maintenance of specified minimum ratios of capital to “risk weighted” assets. At June 30, 2019, the Bank was in full compliance with these guidelines, as follows:

            Minimum Ratios 
   June 30,
2019
  December 31,
2018
  December 31,
2017
  To be
“Adequately
Capitalized”
  To be “Well
Capitalized”
 

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):

      

Consolidated

   13.1  13.0  12.3  8.0  10.0

Bank

   13.5  13.6  12.6  8.0  10.0

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):

      

Consolidated

   11.9  12.3  11.3  6.0  8.0

Bank

   12.7  12.8  11.7  6.0  8.0

Tier 1 Capital (to Total Assets):

      

Consolidated

   10.4  10.1  9.9  4.0  5.0

Bank

   10.5  10.5  10.2  4.0  5.0

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):

      

Consolidated

   11.9  12.3  11.3  4.5  6.5

Bank

   12.7  12.8  11.7  4.5  6.5

Off-Balance Sheet Activities

Unused commitments and standby letters of credit are consideredoff-balance sheet items that can be converted to actual extension of credits at some point in the future. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by VCB to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements and, generally, have terms of one year or less. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers; VCB generally holds collateral supporting these commitments. In the event the customer does not perform in accordance with the terms of the agreement with the third party, VCB would be required to fund the commitment. There are also unused loan commitments that represent potential additional loan balances that are approved and available for draw down by borrowers at some point in the future. The maximum potential amount of future advances on standby letters of credit available through VCB at June 30, 2019, December 31, 2018 and 2017, totaled $4.6 million, $4.6 million and $4.2 million, respectively. The approved commitments to extend credit that was available but unused at June 30, 2019, December 31, 2018 and 2017 totaled $37.6 million, $28.9 million and $37.9 million, respectively.

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. VCB evaluates each customer’s credit worthiness on acase-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by VCB upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies, but may include real estate and income producing commercial properties.

Interest Rate Risk Management

VCB uses an interest income simulation model to measure and monitor interest rate risk. Interest rate risks both upward trending and downward trending with interest rate shocks of +/- 100, 200, 300, and 400 basis points are applied to VCB’s current mix of investments, loans, deposits and other funding sources. The resulting percentage change in VCB’s net interest income sensitivity and VCB’s Economic Value of Equity sensitivity is compared to VCB’s established policy limits. Following is a summary of the results of VCB’s rate shock analysis as of June 30, 2019, compared to policy limits for changes in net interest income as well as net portfolio value.

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Annual % Change Net Interest Income

   +6.43  +12.95  +19.50  +26.09
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Bank Policy Limit

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Annual % Change Net Portfolio Value

   +8.53  +16.62  +24.22  +32.43
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Bank Policy Limit

   -10.00  -18.00  -18.00  -25.00
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
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Annual % Change Net Interest Income

   -8.98  -17.45  -23.12  -27.32
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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Annual % Change Net Portfolio Value

   -12.18  -24.46  -20.88  -12.25
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Bank Policy Limit

   -10.00  -18.00  -18.00  -25.00

Based on this analysis VCB is asset sensitive. Management constantly monitors its interest rate risk and has a defined plan in place to manage this risk.

Certain shortcomings are inherent in this method of analysis. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities orre-pricing periods, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable-rate residential and commercial mortgage loans, have features that restrict changes in interest rates on a short-term basis and over the life of the loan. Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels could deviate significantly from those assumed. Finally, the ability of many borrowers to service their debt may decrease in the event of a significant interest rate increase.

DESCRIPTION OF BLUE RIDGE CAPITAL STOCK

The following description of the material terms of Blue Ridge’s capital stock does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by reference to, its articles of incorporation and its bylaws. Copies of the full text of Blue Ridge’s articles of incorporation and bylaws are exhibits to the registration statement that contains this joint proxy statement/prospectus. See “Additional Information” beginning on page i.Information.”

General

The authorized capital stock of Blue Ridge consists of (i) 10,000,00025,000,000 shares of common stock, no par value per share, and (ii) 250,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $50.00 per share. As of the record date of the Blue Ridge special meeting, [●], 2019,December 8, 2020, there were [●]5,718,621 shares of common stock issued and outstanding held by approximately [●]650 holders of record and no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding. As of [●], 2019,December 8, 2020, there were no options outstanding to purchase shares of Blue Ridge common stock and [●]110,205 shares subject to unvested restricted stock awards, all granted under Blue Ridge’s equity compensation plans.

Common Stock

General. Each share of Blue Ridge common stock has the same relative rights as, and is identical in all respects to, each other share of its common stock. Blue Ridge’s common stock is tradedlisted on the OTC Markets Group’s Pink marketplaceNYSE American under the symbol “BRBS.” The transfer agent for Blue Ridge’s common stock is Computershare, Inc., 250 Royall Street, Canton, Massachusetts 02021.

Voting Rights. The holders of Blue Ridge common stock are entitled to one vote per share and, in general, a majority of votes cast with respect to a matter is sufficient to authorize action upon routine matters. Directors are elected by a plurality of the votes cast, and shareholders do not have the right to accumulate their votes in the election of directors.

Dividends. Blue Ridge’s shareholders are entitled to receive dividends or distributions that the Blue Ridge Board may declare out of funds legally available for those payments. The payment of distributions by Blue Ridge is subject to the restrictions of Virginia law applicable to the declaration of distributions by a corporation. A Virginia corporation generally may not authorize and make distributions if, after giving effect to the distribution, it would be unable to meet its debts as they become due in the usual course of business or if the corporation’s total assets would be less than the sum of its total liabilities plus the amount that would be needed, if it were dissolved at that time, to satisfy the preferential rights of shareholders whose rights are superior to the rights of those receiving the distribution. In addition, the payment of distributions to shareholders is subject to any prior rights of outstanding preferred stock.

As a bank holding company, Blue Ridge’s ability to pay dividends is affected by the ability of Blue Ridge Bank, its bank subsidiary, to pay dividends to the holding company. The ability of Blue Ridge Bank, as well as Blue Ridge, to pay dividends in the future is, and could be further, influenced by bank regulatory requirements and capital guidelines.

Liquidation Rights. In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of Blue Ridge, the holders of shares of its common stock will be entitled to receive, after payment of all debts and liabilities of Blue Ridge and after satisfaction of all liquidation preferences applicable to any preferred stock, all remaining assets of Blue Ridge available for distribution in cash or in kind.

Directors and Classes of Directors. The Blue Ridge Board is divided into three classes, apportioned as evenly as possible, with directors serving staggered three-year terms. Currently, the Blue Ridge Board consists of 1516 directors. Under the VSCA, a director of Blue Ridge may be removed, with or without cause, by shareholders if the number of votes cast to remove such director constitutes a majority of the votes entitled to be cast at an election of directors of the voting group or voting groups by which such director was elected.

No Preemptive Rights; Redemption and Assessment. Holders of shares of Blue Ridge common stock are not be entitled to preemptive rights with respect to any shares that may be issued. Blue Ridge common stock is not subject to redemption or any sinking fund and the outstanding shares are fully paid and nonassessable.

Preferred Stock

The Blue Ridge Board is empowered to authorize the issuance of shares of preferred stock, in one or more classes or series, at such times, for such purposes and for such consideration as it may deem advisable without shareholder approval. The Blue Ridge Board may fix the designations, voting powers, preferences, participation, redemption, sinking fund, conversion, dividend and other relative rights, qualifications, limitations and restrictions of any such series of preferred stock.

Because the Blue Ridge Board has the power to establish the preferences and rights of each series of preferred stock, it may afford the holders of any series of preferred stock voting, conversion or other rights that could adversely affect the voting power of the holders of Blue Ridge common stock and, under certain circumstances, discourage an attempt by others to gain control of Blue Ridge.

The creation and issuance of any class or series of preferred stock, and the relative rights, designations and preferences of such class or series, if and when established, will depend upon, among other things, the future capital needs of Blue Ridge, then existing market conditions and other factors that, in the judgment of the Blue Ridge Board, might warrant the issuance of preferred stock.

Liability and Indemnification of Directors and Officers

As permitted by the VSCA, Blue Ridge’s articles of incorporation contain provisions that indemnify its directors and officers to the full extent permitted by Virginia law and eliminate the personal liability of directors and officers for monetary damages to the company or its shareholders in excess of one dollar, except to the extent such indemnification or elimination of liability is prohibited by the VSCA. These provisions do not limit or eliminate the rights of Blue Ridge or any stockholder to seek an injunction or any othernon-monetary relief in the event of a breach of a director’s or officer’s fiduciary duty. In addition, these provisions apply only to claims against a director or officer arising out of his or her role as a director or officer and do not relieve a director or officer from liability if he or she engaged in willful misconduct or a knowing violation of the criminal law or any federal or state securities law.

In addition, Blue Ridge’s articles of incorporation provide for the indemnification of both directors and officers for expenses incurred by them in connection with the defense or settlement of claims asserted against them in their capacities as directors and officers. Blue Ridge has limited its exposure to liability for indemnification of directors and officers by purchasing directors’ and officers’ liability insurance coverage.

Blue Ridge Common Stock Not Insured by the FDIC

Blue Ridge’s common stock is not a deposit or a savings account and is not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency.

Antitakeover Provisions of Blue Ridge’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Virginia Law

General.Blue Ridge’s articles of incorporation and bylaws and Virginia law contain provisions that may have the effect of discouraging, delaying, or preventing a change of control of Blue Ridge by means of a tender offer, a proxy fight, open market purchases of shares of its common stock, or otherwise in a transaction not approved by the Blue Ridge Board. These provisions are designed to reduce, or have the effect of reducing, Blue Ridge’s vulnerability to coercive takeover practices and inadequate takeover bids. However, the existence of these provisions could prevent Blue Ridge shareholders from receiving a premium over the then prevailing market

price of Blue Ridge common stock or a transaction that may otherwise be in the best interest of Blue Ridge shareholders. In addition, these provisions make it more difficult for Blue Ridge shareholders, should they choose to do so, to remove the Blue Ridge Board or Blue Ridge’s management.

Blue Ridge’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws

Preferred Stock. Blue Ridge’s articles of incorporation authorize the Blue Ridge Board to establish one or more series of preferred stock and to determine, with respect to any series of preferred stock, the preferences, rights, and other terms of such series. See “Description of Blue Ridge Capital Stock –“– Preferred Stock” beginning on page [●].above. Under this authority, the Blue Ridge Board could create and issue a series of preferred stock with rights, preferences, or restrictions that have the effect of discriminating against an existing or prospective holder of Blue Ridge’s capital stock as a result of such holder beneficially owning or commencing a tender offer for a substantial amount of Blue Ridge common stock. One of the effects of authorized but unissued and unreserved shares of preferred stock may be to render it more difficult for, or to discourage an attempt by, a potential acquirer to obtain control of Blue Ridge by means of a merger, tender offer, proxy contest, or otherwise, and thereby protect the continuity of Blue Ridge’s management.

Classified Board of Directors. Blue Ridge’s articles of incorporation and bylaws divide the Blue Ridge Board into three classes, apportioned as evenly as possible, with directors serving staggered three-year terms. As a result, at least two annual meetings of shareholders may be required for the shareholders to replace a majority of the Blue Ridge Board, subject to the shareholders’ ability to remove directors with or without cause by vote of the holders of a majority of Blue Ridge’s outstanding common shares. The classification of the Blue Ridge Board makes it more difficult and time consuming to gain control of the Blue Ridge Board.

Board Vacancies. Virginia law and Blue Ridge’s articles of incorporation and bylaws provide that any vacancy occurring on the Blue Ridge Board may be filled by the remaining members of the board. These provisions may discourage, delay, or prevent a third party from voting to remove incumbent directors and simultaneously gaining control of the Blue Ridge Board by filling the vacancies created by that removal with its own nominees.

Supermajority Voting Provisions. Blue Ridge’s articles of incorporation provide that certain mergers or consolidations, share exchanges, acquisitions of control, sales of all or substantially all of Blue Ridge’s assets, liquidation or dissolution, in each case

with a corporation, person or entity that is the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of more than 5% of the shares of capital stock of Blue Ridge outstanding and entitled to vote on the transaction (a “significant shareholder”), must be approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of 80% of the outstanding capital stock of Blue Ridge entitled to vote on the transaction. If such an action does not involve a significant shareholder, it must be approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of more thantwo-thirds of the outstanding capital stock of Blue Ridge entitled to vote on the transaction. The voting provisions described in this paragraph do not apply to any transaction which is approved in advance by a majority of those directors of Blue Ridge (i) who were directors before the corporation, person or entity became a significant shareholder and who are not affiliates of such significant shareholder, and (ii) who became directors of Blue Ridge at the recommendation of the directors referred to in clause (i) above.

Shareholder Meetings. Under its bylaws, special meetings of shareholders may only be called by Blue Ridge’s President or by request in writing stating the purposes thereof delivered to the President and signed by a majority of the directors or by three or more shareholders owning in the aggregate, not less than 20% in interest of the shares of the Blue Ridge capital stock. Under Virginia law, shareholders may only conduct business at special meetings of shareholders that is specified in the notice of the meeting. This provision is designed to afford antitakeover protection by making it more difficult for shareholders to call a special meeting of shareholders to consider a proposed merger or other business combination.

Advance Notification of Shareholder Nominations. Blue Ridge’s bylaws establish advance notice procedures with respect to the nomination of persons for election as directors, other than nominations made by or at the direction of the Blue Ridge Board. Pursuant to Blue Ridge’s bylaws, a shareholder entitled to vote for the election of

directors may nominate persons for election to the Blue Ridge Board by delivering written notice to Blue Ridge’s Corporate Secretary. With respect to an election to be held at an annual meeting of shareholders, its bylaws generally require that such notice be delivered not fewer than 60 days nor more than 90 days prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting; provided, however, that if the date of the annual meeting is advanced by more than 30 days or delayed by more than 60 days from such anniversary date, notice by the shareholder must be delivered not earlier than the 90th day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the 60th day prior to such annual meeting or the 10th day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made. A shareholder wishing to nominate any person for election as a director must provide Blue Ridge with certain information concerning the nominee and the proposing shareholder.

Merger Considerations. The articles of incorporation of Blue Ridge provide that the Blue Ridge Board, when evaluating a transaction that would or may involve a change in control of Blue Ridge, shall consider, among other things, the following factors: the social and economic effects of the proposed transaction on the depositors, employees, suppliers, customers and other constituents of Blue Ridge and on the communities in which Blue Ridge operates or is located, the business reputation of the other party proposing the transaction and the evaluation of the then value of Blue Ridge in a freely negotiated sale and of the future prospects of Blue Ridge as an independent entity. This provision provides the Blue Ridge Board the latitude to consider additional factors, aside from the price of a proposed merger or other business combination, in determining whether the transaction is in the best interests of Blue Ridge and its shareholders.

Virginia Antitakeover Statutes.Virginia has two antitakeover statutes: the Affiliated Transactions Statute and the Control Share Acquisitions Statute.

Affiliated Transactions Statute. Virginia law contains provisions governing affiliated transactions. An affiliated transaction generally is defined as any of the following transactions:

 

a merger, a share exchange, material dispositions of corporate assets not in the ordinary course of business to or with an interested shareholder (defined as any holder of more than 10% of any class of outstanding voting shares), or any material guarantee of any indebtedness of any interested shareholder;

 

certain sales or other dispositions of the corporation’s voting shares or any of the corporation’s subsidiaries having an aggregate fair market value greater than 5% of the aggregate fair market value of all outstanding voting shares;

 

any dissolution of the corporation proposed by or on behalf of an interested shareholder; or

 

any reclassification, including reverse stock splits, or recapitalization that increases the percentage of outstanding voting shares owned beneficially by any interested shareholder by more than 5%.

In general, these provisions prohibit a Virginia corporation from engaging in affiliated transactions with an interested shareholder for a period of three years following the date that such person became an interested shareholder unless:

 

the board of directors of the corporation and the holders oftwo-thirds of the voting shares, other than the shares beneficially owned by the interested shareholder, approve the affiliated transaction; or

 

before the date the person became an interested shareholder, the board of directors approved the transaction that resulted in the shareholder becoming an interested shareholder.

After three years, any such transaction must be at a “fair price,” as statutorily defined, or must be approved by the holders oftwo-thirds of the voting shares, other than the shares beneficially owned by the interested shareholder.

The shareholders of a Virginia corporation may adopt an amendment to the corporation’s articles of incorporation or bylaws opting out of the Affiliated Transactions Statute. Neither Blue Ridge’s articles of incorporation nor its bylaws contain a provision opting out of the Affiliated Transactions Statute.

Control Share Acquisitions Statute. Virginia law also contains provisions relating to control share acquisitions, which are transactions causing the voting strength of any person acquiring beneficial ownership of shares of a Virginia public corporation to meet or exceed certain threshold percentages (20%, 33 1/3% or 50%) of the total votes entitled to be cast for the election of directors. Shares acquired in a control share acquisition have no voting rights unless:

 

the voting rights are granted by a majority vote of all outstanding shares other than those held by the acquiring person or any officer or employee director of the corporation; or

 

the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the corporation provide that these Virginia law provisions do not apply to acquisitions of its shares.

The acquiring person may require that a special meeting of the shareholders be held to consider the grant of voting rights to the shares acquired in the control share acquisition.

Under Virginia law, a corporation’s articles of incorporation or bylaws may contain a provision opting out of the Control Share Acquisitions Statute. Neither Blue Ridge’s articles of incorporation nor its bylaws contain a provision opting out of the Control Share Acquisitions Statute.

COMPARISON OF SHAREHOLDERS’ RIGHTS

Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks each are Virginia corporations subject to the provisions of the VSCA. In addition, the rights of shareholders of Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks are governed by their respective articles of incorporation and bylaws. Upon completion of the proposed merger, VCBBay Banks shareholders will become shareholders of Blue Ridge and, as such, their shareholder rights will be governed by the articles of incorporation and bylaws of Blue Ridge and will continue to be governed by the VSCA.

The following is a summary of the material differences in the rights of shareholders of Blue Ridge and VCB,Bay Banks, but is not a complete statement of all those differences. Shareholders should read carefully the relevant provisions of the VSCA and the respective articles of incorporation and bylaws of Blue Ridge and VCB.Bay Banks. This summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the articles of incorporation and bylaws of Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks and to the provisions of the VSCA.

Authorized Capital Stock

Blue Ridge. Blue Ridge is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of common stock, no par value per share, of which [●] shares were issued and outstanding as of the record date for the Blue Ridge special meeting, and 250,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $50.00 per share, of which no shares were issued and outstanding as of the record date for the Blue Ridge special meeting.

Blue Ridge’s articles of incorporation permit the Blue Ridge Board, without shareholder approval, to fix the preferences, limitations and relative rights of its preferred stock and to establish classes or series of such preferred stock and determine the variations between each class or series. Holders of Blue Ridge stock of any class do not have any preemptive right to subscribe to or purchase (i) any shares of capital stock of Blue Ridge, (ii) any securities convertible into such shares, or (iii) any options, warrants or rights to purchase such shares or securities convertible into any such shares.

VCB. VCB is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $5.00 per share, of which [●] shares were issued and outstanding as of the record date for the VCB special meeting, and 400,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $25.00 per share, of which no shares were issued and outstanding as of the record date for the VCB special meeting.

VCB’s articles of incorporation permit the VCB Board, without shareholder approval, to fix the preferences, limitations and relative rights of its preferred stock and to establish classes or series of such preferred stock and determine the variations between each class or series. Holders of VCB stock of any class do not have any preemptive right to subscribe to or purchase (i) any shares of capital stock of VCB, (ii) any securities convertible into such shares, or (iii) any options, warrants or rights to purchase such shares or securities convertible into any such shares.

Dividend Rights

The holders of Blue Ridge and VCB common stock are entitled to share ratably in dividends when and as declared by their respective board of directors out of funds legally available therefor. The articles of incorporation of both Blue Ridge and VCB permit its boards to issue preferred stock with terms set by each board, respectively, which terms may include the right to receive dividends ahead of the holders of the Blue Ridge or VCB common stock. Blue Ridge and VCB do not currently have any outstanding shares of preferred stock.

Voting Rights

The holders of both Blue Ridge and VCB common stock have one vote for each share held on any matter presented for consideration by the holders of common stock at a shareholders meeting. Directors of each of Blue Ridge and VCB are elected by a plurality of the votes cast, and neither company’s shareholders have the right to accumulate their votes in the election of directors.

Directors and Classes of Directors

Blue Ridge. The Blue Ridge Board is divided into three classes, apportioned as evenly as possible, with directors serving staggered three-year terms. The number of directors may be increased or decreased by the Blue Ridge Board in its discretion or by the Blue Ridge shareholders at any shareholder meeting, provided that the number cannot be less than five nor more than 25.

The articles of incorporation of Blue Ridge do not contain a provision regarding the removal of a director by its shareholders. Accordingly, under the VSCA, a director of Blue Ridge may be removed with or without cause by a majority vote of the holders of Blue Ridge’s common stock.

VCB. The VCB Board is not divided into classes, and directors serveone-year terms until the next succeeding annual meeting of the shareholders. The VCB articles of incorporation authorize the VCB Board to set and change the actual number of directors from time to time. Currently, the VCB Board consists of seven directors.

The bylaws of VCB contain a provision authorizing VCB shareholders to remove a director, with or without cause, at a meeting of the shareholders called expressly for that reason, by a vote of the shareholders holding a majority of the shares entitled to vote at an election of the directors.

Authorized Capital Stock
Blue RidgeBay Banks
The authorized capital stock of Blue Ridge consists of (i) 25,000,000 shares of common stock, no par value per share, and (ii) 250,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $50.00 per share. As of the record date of the Blue Ridge special meeting, December 8, 2020, there were 5,718,621 shares of common stock issued and outstanding held by approximately 650 holders of record and no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding.The authorized capital stock of Bay Banks consists of (i) 30,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $5.00 per share, and (ii) 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $5.00 per share. As of the record date of the Bay Banks special meeting, November 30, 2020, there were 13,329,695 shares of common stock issued and outstanding held by approximately 703 holders of record and no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding.
Blank Check Preferred Stock
Blue RidgeBay Banks
The Blue Ridge Board is empowered to authorize the issuance of shares of preferred stock, in one or more classes or series, at such times, for such purposes and for such consideration as it may deem advisable without shareholder approval. The Blue Ridge Board may fix the designations, voting powers, preferences, participation, redemption, sinking fund, conversion, dividend and other relative rights, qualifications, limitations and restrictions of any such series of preferred stock.Bay Banks may issue preferred stock from time to time in one or more classes or series, with such distinctive designations, rights and preferences as shall be stated and expressed in Bay Banks’ articles of incorporation or in the resolution or resolutions providing for the issuance of shares of a particular series, and in such resolution or resolutions providing for the issuance of shares of such series. The Bay Banks Board is authorized to fix or establish the amount, designation, dividends, voting rights, liquidation, sinking fund, conversion and other rights specified by the Bay Banks Board with respect to any such class or series.

Antitakeover Provisions

Certain provisions of the VSCA and the articles of incorporation and bylaws of Blue Ridge and VCB may discourage attempts to acquire control of Blue Ridge or VCB, respectively, as further described with respect to Blue Ridge under “Description of Blue Ridge Capital Stock—Antitakeover Provisions of Blue Ridge’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Virginia Law.” These provisions also may deter or delay corporate changes of control that the Blue Ridge or VCB boards did not approve.
Voting Rights
Blue RidgeBay Banks

Common Stock. The holders of Blue Ridge common stock are entitled to one vote per share and, in general, a majority of votes cast with respect to a matter is sufficient to authorize action upon routine matters. Directors are elected by a plurality of the votes cast, and shareholders do not have the right to accumulate their votes in the election of directors.

Preferred Stock. The Blue Ridge Board may fix the voting powers of any series of preferred stock that may be designated. Blue Ridge does not currently have any outstanding shares of preferred stock.

Quorum. Any number of Blue Ridge shareholders holding together a majority of stock issued and outstanding, who shall be present in person or represented by proxy at any meeting duly called, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

Common Stock. Bay Banks’ articles of incorporation provide that each shareholder is entitled to one vote for each share of common stock held by such shareholder. In general, more than 60% of votes represented at a meeting with respect to a matter is sufficient to authorize action upon routine matters. Bay Banks’ articles of incorporation do not provide for cumulative voting by shareholders in the election of directors.

Preferred Stock. The Bay Banks Board may fix the voting powers of any series of preferred stock that may be designated. Bay Banks does not currently have any outstanding shares of preferred stock.

Quorum. A quorum for any meeting of Bay Banks shareholders shall consist of 60% of the shares of Bay Banks capital stock of Bay Banks entitled to vote.

Dividend Rights
Blue Ridge and Bay Banks

Common Stock. Both Blue Ridge’s and Bay Banks’ shareholders are entitled to receive dividends or distributions that their respective boards of directors may declare out of funds legally available for those payments. The payment of distributions by Blue Ridge and Bay Banks is subject to the restrictions of Virginia law applicable to the declaration of distributions by a corporation. A Virginia corporation generally may not authorize and make distributions if, after giving effect to the distribution, it would be unable to meet its debts as they become due in the usual course of business or if the corporation’s total assets would be less than the sum of its total liabilities plus the amount that would be needed, if it were dissolved at that time, to satisfy the preferential rights of shareholders whose rights are superior to the rights of those receiving the distribution.

Preferred Stock. The articles of incorporation of both Blue Ridge and Bay Banks permit the issuance of series of preferred stock with terms set by the applicable board, which terms may include the right to receive dividends ahead of the holders of the applicable company’s common stock. Blue Ridge and Bay Banks do not currently have any outstanding shares of preferred stock.

Liquidation Rights
Blue Ridge and Bay Banks
In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of Blue Ridge or Bay Banks, the holders of shares of the applicable company’s common stock will be entitled to receive, after payment of all debts and liabilities and after satisfaction of all liquidation preferences applicable to any preferred stock, all remaining assets of the applicable company will be available for distribution in cash or in kind to the holders of shares of common stock.

Directors and Classes of Directors
Blue RidgeBay Banks

The Blue Ridge Board is divided into three classes, apportioned as evenly as possible, with directors serving staggered three-year terms. The number of directors may be increased or decreased by the Blue Ridge Board in its discretion or by the Blue Ridge shareholders at any shareholder meeting, provided that the number cannot be less than five nor more than 25.

The articles of incorporation of Blue Ridge do not contain a provision regarding the removal of a director by its shareholders. Accordingly, under the VSCA, a director of Blue Ridge may be removed with or without cause by a majority vote of the holders of Blue Ridge’s common stock.

Bay Banks’ articles of incorporation and bylaws separate the directors into three separate classes, with each class elected to staggered three-year terms so that the terms of approximately one-third of the directors expire each year. Each director serves until the third succeeding annual meeting of shareholders and his or her successor is elected and qualified.

Bay Banks’ articles of incorporation provide that directors may be removed only for cause and with the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the outstanding shares entitled to vote. Bay Banks’ bylaws state that each director agrees that he or she will tender his or her letter of resignation as a director of Bay Banks at the annual meeting of shareholders in the year in which he or she attains the age of 72.

Antitakeover Provisions

Certain provisions of the VSCA and the articles of incorporation and bylaws of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks may discourage attempts to acquire control of Blue Ridge or Bay Banks, respectively, as further described with respect to Blue Ridge under “Description of Blue Ridge Capital Stock – Antitakeover Provisions of Blue Ridge’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Virginia Law.” These provisions also may deter or delay corporate changes of control that the Blue Ridge or Bay Banks boards did not approve.

Authorized Preferred Stock. The articles of incorporation of Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks authorize the issuance of preferred stock. The Blue Ridge and VCBBay Banks boards may, subject to application of Virginia law and federal banking regulations, authorize the issuance of preferred stock at such times, for such purposes and for such consideration as the board may deem advisable without further shareholder approval. The issuance of preferred stock under certain circumstances may have the effect of discouraging an attempt by a third party to acquire control of Blue Ridge or VCBBay Banks by, for example, authorizing the issuance of a series of preferred stock with rights and preferences designed to impede the proposed transaction.

Classified Board of Directors. The provisions of Blue Ridge’s and Bay Banks’ articles of incorporation providing for classification of the Blue Ridge Board and the Bay Banks Board into three separate classes may have certain antitakeover effects. The articles of incorporation of VCB do not provide for the classification of the VCB Board into separate classes.

Board Vacancies.Virginia law and Blue Ridge’s and VCB’sBay Banks’ articles of incorporation and bylaws provide that any vacancy occurring on the Blue Ridge Board or VCBBay Banks Board, respectively, may be filled by the remaining members of the board. These provisions include vacancies resulting from an increase in the size of the board of directors, provided that, with respect to VCB, such increase may not be by more than two directors.

Supermajority Voting ProvisionsProvisions. The VSCA provides that, unless a corporation’s articles of incorporation provide for a greater or lesser vote, certain significant corporate actions must be approved by the affirmative vote of more thantwo-thirds of all the votes entitled to be cast on the matter. Certain corporate actions requiring a more thantwo-thirds vote include:

(i) adoption of plans of merger or share exchange;

(ii) sales of all or substantially all of a corporation’s assets other than in the ordinary course of business; and

(iii) adoption of plans of dissolution.

The VSCA provides that a corporation’s articles may either increase the vote required to approve those actions or may decrease the vote required to not less than a majority of all the votes cast by each voting group entitled to vote at a meeting at which a quorum of the voting group exists.

Blue RidgeBay Banks

The articles of incorporation of Blue Ridge require that actions such as those set forth above must be approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of more thantwo-thirds of the outstanding capital stock of Blue Ridge entitled to vote on the transaction, unless such transaction is with a corporation, person or entity that is the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of more than 5% of the shares of capital stock of Blue Ridge outstanding and entitled to vote on the transaction (a “significant shareholder”). If such a transaction is with a significant shareholder, then the transaction must be approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of 80% of the outstanding capital stock of Blue Ridge entitled to vote on the transaction.

The voting provisions described in this paragraph do not apply to any transaction which is approved in advance by a majority of those directors of Blue Ridge (i) who were directors before the corporation, person or entity became a significant shareholder and who are not affiliates of such significant shareholder, and (ii) who became directors of Blue Ridge at the recommendation of the directors referred to in clause (i) above.

The articles of incorporation of VCB provideBay Banks require that a merger or consolidation of VCB into any other corporation or a sale, lease, exchange or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of VCB to or with any other corporation, person or entityactions such as those set forth above must be approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of not less thanat least 60% of all votes entitled to be cast by each voting group entitled to vote thereon, provided that the plan of merger has been approved and recommended by at least two-thirds of the outstanding sharesBay Banks Board. If the plan of common stockmerger is not approved and recommended by at least two-thirds of VCB.the Bay Banks Board, the plan of merger must be approved by the vote of 80% or more of all votes entitled to be cast by each voting group entitled to vote thereon.

Special Meetings of ShareholdersShareholders.

Blue RidgeBay Banks
The bylaws of Blue Ridge contain a provision pursuant to which special meetings of the shareholders of Blue Ridge may be called by the President and shall be called upon a request in writing stating the purposes thereof delivered to the President and signed by a majority of the directors or by three or more shareholders owning, in the aggregate, not less than 20% of the outstanding shares of Blue Ridge common stock. VCBBay Banks bylaws contain a provision pursuant to which special meetings of its shareholders may be called at any time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the President or the holders of not less thanone-third of all the shares entitled to vote at such meeting.

Under Bay Banks’ bylaws, only the Chairman of the Board, the President, or a majority of the Bay Banks Board may call special meetings of shareholders. Under Virginia law, shareholders may only conduct business at special meetings of shareholders that is specified in the notice of the meeting.

Shareholder NominationsProposals and Director Nominations.

Blue RidgeBay Banks
The bylaws of Blue Ridge require a shareholder who intends to nominate a candidate for election to the Blue Ridge Board at an annual shareholders meeting to deliver written notice to the Secretary of Blue Ridge not fewer than 60 days nor more than 90 days prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting; provided, however, that if the date of the annual meeting is advanced by more than 30 days or delayed by more than 60 days from such anniversary date, notice by the shareholder must be delivered not earlier than the 90th day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the 60th day prior to such annual meeting or the 10th day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made. A shareholder wishing to nominate any person for election as a director must provide Blue Ridge with certain information concerning the nominee and the proposing shareholder. Such requirements may discourage Blue Ridge’s shareholders from submitting director nominations.

TheBay Banks’ bylaws of VCB requireprovide that a Bay Banks shareholder who intends to nominate a candidate for election to the VCB Boardcan submit proposals at an annual shareholders meeting to deliverby delivering written notice to the Secretary of VCBBay Banks not fewerlater than 60 days nor more than 90120 days prior to the date of the scheduledanniversary of the immediately preceding annual meeting; provided, however, inmeeting.

Bay Banks’ bylaws provide that a Bay Banks shareholder can nominate directors by delivering timely written notice. If the event that lesselection is to be held at an annual meeting, written notice must be delivered to the Secretary of Bay Banks not later than 70 days’ notice or120 days prior public disclosure ofto the date of the meetinganniversary of the immediately preceding annual meeting. If the election is given or made, notice by the shareholder to be timelyheld at a special meeting, written notice must be so receiveddelivered not later than the close of business on the 10thseventh day following the earlier of the daydate on which such notice of such meeting is first given to shareholders. As to each matter or nomination, the date of the scheduled annual meeting was mailed or the day on which such public disclosure was made. A shareholder wishing to nominate any person for election as a directornotice must provide VCBcomply with certain information concerning the nominee and the proposing shareholder. Suchinformational requirements may discourage VCB’s shareholders from submitting director nominations.set forth in Bay Banks’ bylaws.

Merger ConsiderationsConsiderations.
Blue RidgeBay Banks
The articles of incorporation of Blue Ridge provide that the Blue Ridge Board, when evaluating a transaction that would or may involve a change in control of Blue Ridge, shall consider, among other things, the following factors: the social and economic effects of the proposed transaction on the depositors, employees, suppliers, customers and other constituents of Blue Ridge and on the communities in which Blue Ridge operates or is located, the business reputation of the other party proposing the transaction and the evaluation of the then value of Blue Ridge in a freely negotiated sale and of the future prospects of Blue Ridge as an independent entity. VCB’sBay Banks’ articles of incorporation and bylaws do not specify any factors to which the VCBBay Banks Board of directors must give consideration in evaluating a transaction involving a potential change in control of VCB.

Bay Banks.
Bay Banks’ articles of incorporation do not address similar merger considerations.

Antitakeover Statutes. Virginia has two antitakeover statutes in force, the Affiliated Transactions Statute and the Control Share Acquisitions Statute. For more information about these statutes, see “Description of Capital Stock—Stock – Antitakeover Provisions of Blue Ridge’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Virginia Law” beginning on page [●].169. Neither Blue Ridge nor VCBBay Banks has opted out of the Affiliated Transactions Statute or Control Share Acquisitions Statute.

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws

The VSCA generally requires that in order for an amendment to the articles of incorporation to be adopted it
must be approved by each voting group entitled to vote on the proposed amendment by more thantwo-thirds of
all the votes entitled to be cast by that voting group, unless the VSCA otherwise requires a greater vote, or the
articles of incorporation provide for a greater or lesser vote, or a vote by separate voting groups. However, under
the VSCA, no amendment to the articles of incorporation may be approved by a vote that is less than a majority
of all the votes cast on the amendment by each voting group entitled to vote at a meeting at which a quorum of
the voting group exists.

Under the VSCA, unless another process is set forth in the articles of incorporation or bylaws, a majority of the
directors or, if a quorum exists, a majority of the shareholders present and entitled to vote may adopt, amend or
repeal the bylaws.

Blue RidgeBay Banks

Blue Ridge’s articles of incorporation state that approval by at least 80% of its shareholders is required to approve an amendment to the articles of incorporation with respect to provisions relating to (i) staggered terms of directors, (ii) voting on a merger, share exchange or other business combination, the issuance of shares resulting in the acquisition of control of Blue Ridge, any sale of all or substantially all of Blue Ridge’s assets, the liquidation or dissolution of Blue Ridge, or any reclassification or reorganization that would increase the proportionate voting rights of any other corporation, person or entity, and (iii) items the Blue Ridge Board may consider when evaluating business combinations. The voting requirements of the VSCA set forth above for approval of amendments to articles of incorporation govern all other amendments to Blue Ridge’s articles of incorporation.

Blue Ridge’s bylaws may be amended, altered, or repealed by the Blue Ridge shareholders upon the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the common stock issued and outstanding. Blue Ridge’s bylaws may also be amended, altered, or repealed by the Blue Ridge Board upon the affirmative vote of a majority thereof, provided the substance of the proposed amendment shall have been stated in the notice of the meeting of directors unless notice is waived by all the directors.

VCB. VCB’sBay Banks’ articles of incorporation do not contain a provision with respect to voting requirements on amendments tomay be amended by the articles of incorporation. Accordingly, the voting requirementsaffirmative vote of the VSCA set forth above for approvalholders of amendmentsat least 60% of all votes entitled to articlesbe cast by each voting group entitled to vote thereon, provided that the proposed amendment has been approved and recommended by at least two-thirds of incorporation govern anythe Bay Banks Board. If the proposed amendment is not approved and recommended by at least two-thirds of the Bay Banks Board, the amendment must be approved by the vote of 80% or more of all votes entitled to VCB’s articles of incorporation.

be cast by each voting group entitled to vote thereon.

VCB’sBay Banks’ bylaws may be amended altered,at any regular or special meeting of the Bay Banks Board by a majority of the Bay Banks Board. Bay Banks’ bylaws adopted by the Bay Banks Board may be repealed or changed, and new bylaws may be adopted upon aby Bay Banks’ shareholders by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors; provided, however, that, without the affirmative vote oftwo-thirds of all members of the VCB Board, the VCB Board may not amend the bylaws to (i) change the principal office of VCB, (ii) change the number of directors, (iii) change the number of directors on the Executive Committee, or (iv) make a substantial change in the duties of the Chairman of the Board or the President.votes cast.

Director and Officer Exculpation

The articles of incorporation of Blue Ridge and VCB, respectively, provide that to the full extent that the VSCA permits the limitation or elimination of liability of directors or officers, the directors or officers of Blue Ridge or VCB are not liable to Blue Ridge or VCB, respectively, or their respective shareholders for monetary damages in excess of $1.00.

Indemnification

The articles of incorporation of Blue Ridge and VCB provide that, to the full extent permitted by the VSCA, each of Blue Ridge and VCB is required to indemnify a director or officer against liabilities and expenses incurred by him or her in any proceeding to which he or she was a party by reason of having been a director or officer, except as are incurred because of his or her willful misconduct or knowing violation of the criminal law. Each of the Blue Ridge Board and VCB Board is empowered, by a majority vote of a quorum of disinterested directors, to contract in advance to indemnify any director or officer, as set forth above.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT OF BLUE RIDGE

The following table sets forth information as of July 31, 2019

Director and Officer Exculpation; Indemnification

Blue Ridge and Bay Banks

The articles of incorporation of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks, respectively, provide that to the full extent that the VSCA permits the limitation or elimination of liability of directors or officers, the directors or officers of Blue Ridge or Bay Banks are not liable to Blue Ridge or Bay Banks, respectively, or their respective shareholders for monetary damages.

The articles of incorporation of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks provide that, to the full extent permitted by the VSCA, each of Blue Ridge and Bay Banks is required to indemnify a director or officer against liabilities and expenses incurred by him or her in any proceeding to which he or she was a party by reason of having been a director or officer, except as are incurred because of his or her willful misconduct or knowing violation of the criminal law. Each of the Blue Ridge Board and Bay Banks Board is empowered, by a majority vote of a quorum of disinterested directors, to contract in advance to indemnify any director or officer, as set forth above.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF

CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT OF BLUE RIDGE

The following table sets forth information as of December 8, 2020 regarding the number of shares of Blue Ridge common stock beneficially owned by each director, each named executive officer and by all directors and executive officers as a group. In addition, the table includes information with respect to persons known to Blue Ridge who own or may be deemed to own more than 5% of Blue Ridge common stock as of December 8, 2020. Unless otherwise indicated, all shares are owned directly and the named person possesses sole voting and sole investment power with respect to all such shares.

Name of Beneficial Owner

  Amount and
Nature of
Beneficial
Ownership (1)
  Percent of
Class
 

Directors and Named Executive Officers:

 

 

Hunter H. Bost

   33,271(2)   *

Robert B. Burger

   12,529   *

Elise Peters Carey

   65,716(2)   1.15

Mensel D. Dean, Jr.

   48,250(2)   *

Larry Dees

   155,971(2)   2.73

Kenneth E. Flynt

   21,733(2)   *

James E. Gander II

   17,225(2)   *

Andrew C. Holzwarth

   80,290(2)   1.40

Robert S. Janney

   72,454(2)   1.26

Brian K. Plum

   56,935(3)(4)   *

Mark W. Sisk

   79,326(2)   1.39

William W. Stokes

   9,593   *

A. Pierce Stone

   274,660(2)   4.80

Amanda G. Story

   10,688(3)(4)   *

Malcolm R. Sullivan Jr.

   13,155(2)   *

Donald R. Vaughan

   7,051   *

Carolyn J. Woodruff

   39,791   *

All of the Company’s directors and executive officers as a group (17 individuals)

   998,638(2)(3)   17.46

5% Shareholders who are not Directors or Named Executive Officers:

   

Richard T. Spurzem(5)

   759,541(6)   13.28

*

Represents less than 1% of outstanding common stock.

(1)

Based on 5,718,621 shares of Blue Ridge’s common stock outstanding as of December 8, 2020. For purposes of this table, beneficial ownership has been determined in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act under which, in general, a person is deemed to be the beneficial owner of a security if he or she has or shares the power to vote or direct the voting of the security, the power to dispose of or direct the disposition of the security, or the right to acquire beneficial ownership of the security within 60 days. The mailing address of the directors and executive officers as a group. In addition,included in the table includes information with respect to persons known to Blue Ridge who ownis 1807 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901.

(2)

Includes shares held by affiliated corporations, spouses, other close relatives and dependent children, or may be deemed to own more than 5% of Blue Ridge common stock as of July 31, 2019. Unless otherwise indicated, all shares are owned directly and the named person possesses sole voting and sole investment power with respect to all such shares.

Name of Beneficial Owner

  Amount and
Nature of
Beneficial
Ownership(1)
  Percent of
Class
 

Directors and Named Executive Officers:

 

Hunter H. Bost

   31,671(2)   

Robert B. Burger

   11,429 

Elise Peters Carey

   64,516(2)   1.48

Mensel D. Dean, Jr.

   40,000(2)   

Larry Dees

   155,371(2)   3.57

Kenneth E. Flynt

   21,071(2)   

James E. Gander II

   16,625(2)   

John H.H. Graves

   1,821 

Robert S. Janney

   68,330(2)   1.57

Brian K. Plum

   38,888(3)(4)   

Gary R. Shook

   50,000(4)   1.15

William W. Stokes

   6,343 

Amanda G. Story

   6,278(3)(4)   

Malcolm R. Sullivan Jr.

   11,905(2)   

Donald R. Vaughan

   6,451 

Carolyn J. Woodruff

   32,258 

All of Blue Ridge’s directors and executive officers as a group (16 individuals)

   562,957(2)(3)   12.95

5% Shareholders who are not Directors or Named Executive Officers:

   

Richard T. Spurzem(5)

   653,313   15.03

Endeavor Capital Advisors Inc. and affiliates(6)

   260,000   5.98

Siena Capital Partners GP, LLC and affiliates(7)

   237,069   5.45

The Banc Funds Company, LLC and affiliates(8)

   225,000   5.18

*

Represents less than 1% of outstanding common stock.

(1)

Based on 4,346,866 shares of Blue Ridge common stock outstanding as of July 31, 2019. For purposes of this table, beneficial ownership has been determined in accordance with the provisions of Rule13d-3 of the Exchange Act under which, in general, a person is deemed to be the beneficial owner of a security if he or she has or shares the power to vote or direct the voting of the security, the power to dispose of or direct the disposition of the security, or the right to acquire beneficial ownership of the security within 60 days. The mailing address of the directors and executive officers included in the table is 17 West Main Street, Luray, Virginia 22835.

(2)

Includes shares held by affiliated corporations, spouses, other close relatives and dependent children, or as custodians or trustees, as follows: Mr. Bost, 6,500; Mrs. Carey, 64,516; Mr. Dean, 40,000; Mr. Dees, 150,000 shares; Mr. Flynt, 9,000; Mr. Gander, 5,675; Mr. Janney, 50,327;custodians or trustees, as follows: Mr. Bost, 6,500; Mrs. Carey, 64,516; Mr. Dean, 47,000; Mr. Dees, 150,000; Mr. Flynt, 9,000; Mr. Gander, 5,675; Mr. Holzwarth, 79,090; Mr. Janney, 51,535; Mr. Sisk, 73,471; Mr. Stone, 113,142; and Mr. Sullivan, 11,155.

(3)

Includes shares allocated to the participant’s account in Blue Ridge’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan, as follows: Mr. Plum, 6,387; and Ms. Story, 2,243.

(4)

Includes shares of unvested restricted stock, as follows: Mr. Plum, 18,000 shares; Mr. Shook, 5,400 shares; and Ms. Story, 2,100 shares.

(5)

The mailing address of Mr. Spurzem is 819 Catalpa Court, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903.

(6)

According to the most current information available to Blue Ridge as of July 31, 2019, Endeavor Capital Private Investments I LP beneficially owned 168,771 shares of Blue Ridge common stock and Endeavor Regional Bank Opportunities Fund II LP beneficially owned 91,229 shares. The mailing address of Endeavor Capital Advisors, Inc. is 410 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830.

(3)

Includes shares allocated to the participant’s account in the Blue Ridge Employee Stock Ownership Plan, as follows: Mr. Plum, 8,434; and Ms. Story, 3,153.

(4)

Includes shares of unvested restricted stock, as follows: Mr. Plum, 30,900; and Ms. Story, 5,300.

(5)

The mailing address of Mr. Spurzem is 810 Catalpa Court, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903.

(6)

This information is based solely on a Form 4 filed by Mr. Spurzem with the SEC on August 13, 2020. Includes 5,892 shares held indirectly though Sandbox, LLC, in which Mr. Spurzem has an interest.

(7)

According to the most current information available to Blue Ridge as of July 31, 2019, Siena Capital Partners I LP beneficially owned 236,182 shares of Blue Ridge common stock, Siena Capital Partners Accredited LP beneficially owned 700 shares and Siena Capital Partners beneficially owned 187 shares. The mailing address of Siena Capital Partners GP, LLC is 100 North Riverside Plaza, Suite 1630, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF

CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT OF BAY BANKS

The following table sets forth information as of November 30, 2020 regarding the number of shares of Bay Banks common stock beneficially owned by each director, each named executive officer and by all directors and executive officers as a group. In addition, the table includes information with respect to persons known to Bay Banks who own or may be deemed to own more than 5% of Bay Banks commons stock as of November 30, 2020 (unless otherwise noted). Unless otherwise noted, (i) all shares are owned directly and the named person possesses sole voting and sole investment power with respect to all such shares and (ii) the address for each of the following is 1801 Bayberry Court, Suite 101, Richmond, Virginia 23226.

Name

  Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership (1)
 Percent
of Class
 

Directors and Executive Officers:

                         

C. Dwight Clarke

   17,023 (2) (3)   * 

Elizabeth H. Crowther

   10,869 (2) (3)   * 

Richard A. Farmar, III

   64,016 (2) (3)   * 

Randal R. Greene

   151,487 (2) (4) (5)   1.13

John C. Hodges

   13,120 (2) (3)   * 

Douglas F. Jenkins, Jr.

   44,643 (6)   * 

Julien G. Patterson

   360,507 (2)   2.70

Randolph N. Reynolds, Jr.

   15,739 (2)   * 

C. Frank Scott, III

   257,671 (2) (3) (4) (5)   1.93

Vance H. Spilman

   24,501 (2)   * 

James P. VanLandingham

   16,459 (2)   * 

D. Kyle Woolfolk, Jr.

   30,471 (2)   * 

All directors, director nominees and executive officers as a group

(13 persons)

   1,025,742 (7)   7.63

5% Stockholders:

   

Maltese Capital Management LLC

   869,829 (8)   6.53

EJF Capital LLC

   860,797 (9)   6.46

(8)

According to the most current information available to Blue Ridge as of July 31, 2019, Banc Fund IX LP beneficially owned 112,500 shares of Blue Ridge common stock and Banc Fund X LP beneficially owned 112,500 shares. The mailing address of The Banc Funds Company, LLC is 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 3300, Chicago, Illinois 60606.
*

Represents less than 1% of Bay Banks common stock.

(1)

For purposes of this table, beneficial ownership has been determined in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act under which, in general, a person is deemed to be the beneficial owner of a security if he or she has or shares the power to vote or direct the voting of the security or the power to dispose of or direct the disposition of the security, or if he or she has the right to acquire beneficial ownership of the security within 60 days.

(2)

Includes shares that may be acquired pursuant to currently exercisable stock options granted under Bay Banks’ equity compensation plans as follows: Mr. Clarke, 5,079 shares; Dr. Crowther, 1,579 shares; Mr. Farmar, 12,079 shares; Mr. Greene, 46,579 shares; Mr. Hodges, 5,000 shares; Mr. Patterson, 1,579 shares; Mr. Reynolds, 1,500 shares; Mr. Scott, 17,579 shares; Mr. Spillman, 1,500 shares; Mr. VanLandingham, 2,079 shares; and Mr. Woolfolk, 1,500 shares.

(3)

Includes shares held by affiliated corporations, close relatives and children, and shares held jointly with spouses or as custodians or trustees, as follows: Mr. Clarke, 1,000 shares; Dr. Crowther, 648 shares; Mr. Farmar, 2,186 shares; Mr. Hodges, 612 shares; and Mr. Scott, 164,746 shares.

(4)

Includes shares held in Bay Banks’ ESOP, as follows: Mr. Greene, 1,637 shares; and Mr. Scott, 45,320 shares.

(5)

Includes unvested restricted stock awards granted under Bay Banks’ equity compensation plans as follows: Mr. Greene, 39,195 shares; and Mr. Scott, 24,231 shares.

(6)

Mr. Jenkins retired effective January 1, 2020.

(7)

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT OFIncludes 112,053 shares that may be acquired pursuant to currently exercisable stock options granted under Bay Banks’ equity compensation plans and 49,062 shares held in Bay Banks’ ESOP.

(8)

VCB

The following table sets forth informationAccording to a Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on February 11, 2019, each of Maltese Capital Management LLC, by reason of its position as an investment advisor, and Terry Maltese, as managing member of Maltese Capital Management LLC, reported that, as of JulyDecember 31, 2019, regarding the number ofit had shared voting and dispositive power over 869,829 shares of VCBBay Banks’ common stock beneficially owned bystock. The address of the principal business offices of each director,of Maltese Capital Management LLC and Mr. Maltese is 150 East 52nd Street, 30th Floor, New York, New York 10022.

(9)

According to a Schedule 13G/A filed with the SEC on February 13, 2019, each named executive officerof (i) EJF Capital LLC (“EJF Capital”), (ii) Emmanuel J. Friedman, and by all directors and executive officers as a group. In addition, the table includes information with respect to persons known to VCB who own or may be deemed to own more than 5% of VCB common stock(iii) EJF Sidecar Fund, Series LLC – Small Financial Equities Series (“EJF Sidecar”) reported that, as of JulyDecember 31, 2019. Unless otherwise indicated, all shares are owned directly and the named person possesses sole2019, it had shared voting and sole investmentdispositive power with respect to all such shares.

Name of Beneficial Owner

  Amount and
Nature of
Beneficial
Ownership(1)
   Percent of
Class
 

Directors and Named Executive Officers:

 

Thomas M. Crowder

   14,049    1.96

Andrew C. Holzwarth

   29,904    4.17

A. Preston Moore, Jr.

   19,555    2.73

James A. Motley, Jr.

   1,438    

H.B. Sedwick, III

   5,065    

Mark W. Sisk

   47,070    6.56

Pamela H. Stone(2)

   119,708    16.68

Gregory K. Wolfrey

   200    

All of VCB’s directors and executive officers as a group (9 individuals)

   236,989    33.03

5% Shareholders who are not Directors or Named Executive Officers:

    

A. Pierce Stone(3)

   119,708    16.68

*

Represents less than 1% of outstanding common stock.

(1)

Based on 717,471 shares of VCB common stock outstanding as of July 31, 2019. For purposes of this table, beneficial ownership has been determined in accordance with the provisions of Rule13d-3 of the Exchange Act under which, in general, a person is deemed to be the beneficial owner of a security if he or she has or shares the power to vote or direct the voting of the security, the power to dispose of or direct the disposition of the security, or the right to acquire beneficial ownership of the security within 60 days. The mailing address of the directors and executive officers included in the table is 114 Industrial Drive, Louisa, Virginia 23093. The mailing address of A. Pierce Stone is P.O. Box 100, Louisa, Virginia 23093.

(2)

As husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Stone are each deemed to be the beneficial owner of shares held by the other and share voting and dispositive power; therefore, Mrs. Stone’s total includes 117,708 shares owned by her husband, A. Pierce Stone.

(3)

As husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Stone are each deemed to be the beneficial owner of shares held by the other and share voting and dispositive power; therefore, Mr. Stone’s total includes 2,000 shares owned by his wife, Pamela H. Stone.over 860,797 shares of Bay Banks’ common stock. EJF Capital is the managing member of EJF Sidecar, and Mr. Friedman is the controlling member of EJF Capital. The address of the principal business offices of each of EJF Capital, Mr. Friedman, and EJF Sidecar is 2107 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 410, Arlington, Virginia 22201.

EXPERTS

The consolidated financial statements of Blue Ridge and its subsidiary at December 31, 2019 and 2018, and for the years then ended, were audited by Brown, Edwards & Company L.L.P., an independent registered public accounting firm, and have been included in this joint proxy statement/prospectus in reliance upon the reports of such firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

The consolidated financial statements of Bay Banks at December 31, 2019 and 2018, and for the years then ended, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019 were audited by Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, and such consolidated financial statements and the assessment of the effectiveness of Bay Banks’ internal control over financial reporting have been incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus in reliance upon the reports of such firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

LEGAL MATTERS

The validity of the Blue Ridge common stock to be issued in connection with the merger will be passed upon by Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP. Certain U.S. federal income tax consequences relating to the merger will be passed upon for Blue Ridge by Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP, and for Bay Banks by Williams Mullen.

SUBMISSION OF FUTURE BLUE RIDGE AND BAY BANKS SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS

If the merger is completed, Bay Banks will merge into Blue Ridge and there will not be any future meetings of Bay Banks shareholders. In addition, if the merger is completed, Bay Banks shareholders will become Blue Ridge shareholders. For a shareholder to nominate a candidate for director at Blue Ridge’s annual meeting of shareholders, notice of nomination must be received by the Secretary of Blue Ridge not less than 60 days and not more than 90 days prior to the one-year anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting. The notice must describe various matters regarding the nominee and the shareholder giving the notice. It is presently anticipated that Blue Ridge’s 2021 annual meeting of shareholders will be held on May 11, 2021. In order for a shareholder nominate a candidate for director at Blue Ridge’s 2020 annual meeting, written notice of such nomination must be received by the Secretary of Blue Ridge at Blue Ridge’s corporate office no later than March 12, 2021 and no earlier than February 10, 2021 and meet all other applicable requirements set forth in Blue Ridge’s bylaws. If any Blue Ridge shareholder intends to present a proposal to be considered for inclusion in Blue Ridge’s proxy materials in connection with its 2021 annual meeting of shareholders, the proposal must be in proper form and meet the requirements of Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, and must be received by Blue Ridge at its corporate office no later than February 10, 2021.

Bay Banks held its 2020 annual meeting of shareholders on June 15, 2020. If the merger is not completed and Bay Banks holds a 2021 annual meeting of shareholders, Bay Banks’ bylaws prescribe the procedure, including notice requirements, that a shareholder must follow to properly bring business (including shareholder nominations of director candidates) before an annual meeting. In particular, the shareholder must give timely notice in writing to the Corporate Secretary of Bay Banks no later than 120 days before the anniversary date of the immediately preceding annual meeting. As to each matter, the notice must comply with certain informational requirements set forth in Bay Banks’ bylaws. These requirements are separate and apart from and in addition to the SEC’s requirements that a shareholder must meet to have a proposal included in Bay Banks’ proxy materials. In order for a shareholder proposal to be considered for inclusion in Bay Banks’ proxy materials relating to the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders pursuant to applicable SEC rules, the Corporate Secretary of Bay Banks must receive such proposal no later than January 4, 2021.

APPENDIX F

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

INDEX TO BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated Financial Statements of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. and its subsidiary atSubsidiaries

Report of Independent Registered Public  Accounting Firm

F-2

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December  31, 20182019 and 2017, and2018

F-3

Consolidated Statements of Income for the  years then ended, were audited by Brown, Edwards & Company L.L.P., an independent registered public accounting firm, and have been included in this joint proxy statement/prospectus in reliance upon the reports of such firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

The consolidated financial statements of VCB and its subsidiary atYears Ended December 31, 20182019 and 2017, and2018

F-4

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income  for the years then ended, were audited by Elliott Davis, PLLC, an independent auditor,Years Ended December 31, 2019 and have been included2018

F-6

Consolidated Statements of Changes in  this joint proxy statement/prospectus in reliance uponStockholders’ Equity for the reportsYears Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018

F-7

Consolidated Statements of such firm, given onCash Flows for  the authority of said firm as experts in accountingYears Ended December 31, 2019 and auditing.2018

F-8

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

F-10

LEGAL MATTERS

The validity of the Blue Ridge common stock to be issued in connection with the merger will be passed upon by Williams Mullen. Certain U.S. federal income tax consequences relating to the merger will be passed upon for Blue Ridge by Williams Mullen, and for VCB by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.

SUBMISSION OF FUTURE BLUE RIDGE AND VCB SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS

If the merger is completed, VCB will merge into Blue Ridge, and there will not be any future meetings of VCB shareholders. In addition, if the merger is completed, VCB shareholders will become Blue Ridge shareholders. For a shareholder to nominate a candidate for director at Blue Ridge’s annual meeting of shareholders, notice of nomination must be received by the SecretaryInterim Consolidated Financial Statements of Blue Ridge not less than 60 daysBankshares, Inc. and not more than 90 days prior to theone-year anniversarySubsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the preceding year’s annual meeting. The notice must describe various matters regarding the nominee and the shareholder giving the notice. It is presently anticipated that Blue Ridge’s 2020 annual meeting of shareholders will be held on May 12, 2020. In order for a shareholder nominate a candidate for director at Blue Ridge’s 2020 annual meeting, written notice of such nomination must be received by the Secretary of Blue Ridge at Blue Ridge’s corporate office no later than March 15,September  30, 2020 and no earlier than February 14,December 31, 2019

F-47

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income  for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and meet all other applicable requirements set forth in Blue Ridge’s bylaws. If any Blue Ridge shareholder intends to present a proposal to be considered for inclusion in Blue Ridge’s proxy materials in connection with its 2020 annual meeting of shareholders, the proposal must be in proper form and meet the requirements of Rule14a-8 under the Exchange Act, and must be received by Blue Ridge at its corporate office no later than December 4, 2019.

If, however, the merger is not completed or VCB is otherwise required to do so under applicable law, VCB will hold its 2020 annual meeting of shareholders, and it will notify shareholders of the date, time and place of that meeting as soon as practicable after it determines that it will or must hold a 2020 meeting. Any shareholder nominations or proposals for other business intended to be presented at VCB’s next annual meeting must be submitted to VCB as set forth below.

VCB’s bylaws prescribe the procedure that a shareholder must follow to nominate directors or bring other business before shareholders’ meetings. For a shareholder to nominate a candidate for director or bring other business before a meeting of VCB’s shareholders, written notice of such nomination or other business must be delivered to VCB’s Corporate Secretary at least 60 days, but not more than 90 days, prior to the date of the scheduled annual meeting. If the merger is not completed and VCB holds a 2020 annual meeting of shareholders, VCB also will notify shareholders of the date, time and place of that meeting and the same requirements described above will apply in determining the date by which notice of a shareholder’s nomination of a candidate for election as a director or of other business to be brought at that meeting must be delivered to VCB’s Corporate Secretary.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

ToUnaudited Consolidated Statements of  Comprehensive Income for the BoardThree and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

F-49

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of DirectorsChanges  in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three and Stockholders

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and Subsidiaries2019

F-50

Luray,Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

F-52

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial  Statements

F-54

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Charlottesville, Virginia

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 20182019 and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20182019 and 20172018 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2018,2019, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audits of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

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CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS/s/ Brown, Edwards & Company, L.L.P.

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1988.

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August 7, 2019April 14, 2020

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BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.Consolidated Balance Sheets

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31, 20182019 and 20172018

(dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

   2018  2017 
ASSETS   

Cash and due from banks (Note 1)

  $15,025,651  $10,319,189 

Federal funds sold

   546,000   88,000 

Investment securities

   

Securities available for sale (at fair value) (Note 2)

   38,046,596   32,578,294 

Securities held to maturity (fair value of $15,503,426 in 2018, $13,414,988 in 2017) (Note 2)

   15,565,086   13,206,415 

Restricted investments

   5,138,446   3,210,130 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Investment Securities

   58,750,128   48,994,839 

Loans held for sale (Note 3)

   29,233,325   17,219,636 

Loans held for investment (Note 3)

   414,867,966   330,804,825 

Allowance for loan losses (Note 3)

   (3,579,716  (2,802,492
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Loans Held for Investment

   411,288,250   328,002,333 

Bank premises and equipment, net (Note 4)

   3,343,030   2,277,269 

Bank owned life insurance (Note 1)

   8,454,893   7,654,471 

Goodwill (Note 10)

   2,694,164   2,094,164 

Other assets

   10,254,083   7,472,489 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Assets

  $539,589,524  $424,122,390 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
LIABILITIES   

Deposits

   

Demand deposits

   

Noninterest bearing

  $88,264,516  $61,387,671 

Interest bearing

   128,077,956   88,356,225 

Savings deposits

   28,922,144   27,532,229 

Time deposits (Note 5)

   169,761,969   162,013,617 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Deposits

   415,026,585   339,289,742 

Other borrowed funds (Note 6)

   73,100,000   36,044,626 

Subordinated debt, net of issuance costs (Note 7)

   9,766,554   9,732,671 

Other liabilities

   2,076,246   2,613,728 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

   499,969,385   387,680,767 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   

Common stock and related surplus, no par value; authorized 10,000,000 (2018); and 5,000,000 (2017); outstanding 2,792,885 and 2,765,636, respectively (Note 8)

   16,452,452   16,323,685 

Contributed equity

   251,543   194,864 

Retained earnings

   23,321,026   20,190,047 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   (617,926  (323,621
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   39,407,095   36,384,975 

Unearned ESOP shares

   —     (142,956
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Stockholder’s Equity

   39,407,095   36,242,019 

Noncontrolling interest

   213,044   199,604 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Equity

   39,620,139   36,441,623 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

  $539,589,524  $424,122,390 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   2019  2018 

Assets

   

Cash and due from banks

  $60,026  $15,026 

Federal funds sold

   480   546 

Securities available for sale, at fair value

   108,571   38,047 

Securities held to maturity (fair value of $12,654 in 2019 and $15,503 in 2018)

   12,192   15,565 

Restricted equity securities, at cost

   8,134   5,138 

Loans held for sale, at fair value

   55,646   29,233 

Loans, net of unearned income

   646,834   414,868 

Less allowance for loan losses

   (4,572  (3,580
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loans, net

   642,262   411,288 

Premises and equipment, net

   13,651   3,343 

Cash surrender value of life insurance

   14,734   8,455 

Goodwill

   19,915   2,694 

Other assets

   25,200   10,255 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

  $960,811  $539,590 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   

Deposits:

   

Noninterest-bearing

  $177,819  $88,265 

Interest-bearing

   544,211   326,762 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total deposits

   722,030   415,027 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other borrowings

   124,800   73,100 

Subordinated debentures, net of issuance costs

   9,800   9,766 

Other liabilities

   11,844   2,076 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   868,474   499,969 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

   

Stockholders’ Equity:

   

Common stock, no par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 5,658,585 and 2,792,885 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively

   66,204   16,453 

Additional paid-in capital

   252   252 

Retained earnings

   25,428   23,321 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   229   (618
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   92,113   39,408 

Noncontrolling interest

   224   213 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

   92,337   39,621 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $960,811  $539,590 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TheSee accompanying notes are an integral partto consolidated financial statements.

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of these statementsIncome

For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

   2019   2018 

Interest income:

    

Interest and fees on loans

  $27,090   $20,478 

Interest on taxable securities

   3,552    1,650 

Interest on nontaxable securities

   236    292 

Interest on federal funds sold

   10    17 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest income

   30,888    22,437 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest expense:

    

Interest on deposits

   6,209    3,511 

Interest on subordinated debentures

   709    710 

Interest on other borrowings

   2,602    930 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest expense

   9,520    5,151 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income

   21,368    17,285 

Provision for loan losses

   1,742    1,225 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

   19,626    16,060 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-interest income:

    

Service charges on deposit accounts

   651    635 

Mortgage brokerage income

   4,046    2,724 

Gain on sale of mortgages

   10,387    4,541 

Income from investment in life insurance contracts

   936    200 

Other income

   2,776    2,023 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other income

   18,796    10,123 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-interest expenses:

    

Salaries and employee benefits

   19,328    11,843 

Occupancy and equipment expense

   2,538    1,614 

Data processing fees

   1,902    1,111 

Legal and other professional fees

   1,778    413 

Advertising fees

   810    485 

Debit card expenses

   363    290 

Communications

   441    401 

Audit and accounting fees

   258    143 

FDIC insurance expense

   420    250 

Director fees

   231    190 

Other contractual services

   382    347 

Other taxes and assessments

   661    551 

Other operating

   3,733    2,826 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other expenses

   32,845    20,464 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income (continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

   2019  2018 

Income before income tax

   5,577   5,720 

Income tax expense

   973   1,147 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

  $4,604  $4,573 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income attributable to noncontrolling interest

   (24  (13
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

  $4,580  $4,560 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income available to common stockholders

  $4,580  $4,560 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share

  $1.10  $1.64 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per common share

  $1.10  $1.64 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018

(dollars in thousands)

   2019  2018 

Net income

  $4,604  $4,573 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

   

Gross unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period

   1,767   (275

Adjustment for income tax (expense) benefit

   (370  57 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   1,397   (218

Unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate swaps

   (245  —   

Adjustment for income tax benefit

   51   —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   (194  —   

Less:

   

Reclassifications adjustment for gains included in net income

   (451  (5

Adjustment for income tax expense

   95   1 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   (356  (4

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

   847   (222
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $5,451  $4,351 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

   (24  (13
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

  $5,427  $4,338 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018

(dollars in thousands)

  Common Stock
& Related
Surplus
  Contributed
Equity
  Retained
Earnings
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Noncontrolling
Interest
  Unearned
ESOP
Shares
  Total 

Balance, December 31, 2017

 $16,324  $195  $20,190  $(324 $200  $(143 $36,442 

Net income

  —     —     4,560   —     13   —     4,573 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

  —     —     —     (222  —     —     (222

Reclassification of equity securities

  —     —     72   (72  —     —     —   

Dividends on common stock ($0.54 per share)

  —     —     (1,501  —     —     —     (1,501

Issuance of restricted common stock, net of forfeitures

  129   —     —     —     —     —     129 

Release of unearned ESOP shares

  —     57   —     —     —     143   200 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2018

 $16,453  $252  $23,321  $(618 $213  $—    $39,621 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

  —     —     4,580   —     24   —     4,604 

Other comprehensive income

  —     —     —     847   —     —     847 

Noncontrolling interest capital distributions

  —     —     —     —     (13  —     (13

Dividends on common stock ($0.57 per share)

  —     —     (2,473  —     —     —     (2,473

Issuance of common stock (1,536,731 shares), net of capital raise expenses

  22,119   —     —     —     —     —     22,119 

Issuance of common stock (1,312,919 shares)

  27,402   —     —     —     —     —     27,402 

Issuance of restricted common stock, net of forfeitures

  230   —     —     —     —     —     230 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2019

 $66,204  $252  $25,428  $229  $224  $—    $92,337 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Years Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018

(dollars in thousands)

   2019  2018 

Cash flows from operating activities:

   

Net income

  $4,604  $4,573 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:

   

Depreciation, amortization and accretion

   539   415 

Deferred income taxes

   (85  (9

Provision for loan losses

   1,742   1,225 

Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale, originated

   352,700   161,764 

Gain on sale of loans held for sale, originated

   (10,387  (4,541

Gain on sale of securities

   (451  (5

Loans held for sale, originated

   (363,228  (165,656

(Gain) loss on disposal of premises and equipment

   (1  (1

Loss on sale of other real estate owned

   43   —   

Investment amortization expense, net

   624   239 

Amortization of debt refinancing fees

   —     63 

Amortization of subordinated debt issuance costs

   33   33 

Amortization of other intangibles

   455   505 

Earnings on life insurance

   (936  (200

Increase in other assets

   (9,439  (2,766

Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses

   8,471   (537

Non-cash equity compensation

   231   129 

Release of unearned ESOP shares

   —     200 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

   (15,085  (4,569
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows used in investing activities:

   

Net (increase) decrease in federal funds sold

   66   (458

Purchase of securities available for sale

   (70,737  (11,582

Purchase of securities held to maturity

   —     (4,401

Proceeds from calls, maturities, sales, paydowns and maturities of securities available for sale

   44,397   5,274 

Proceeds from calls, maturities, sales, paydowns and maturities of securities held for investment

   3,280   1,915 

Purchase of insurance policies

   (600  (600

Redemption of insurance policies

   1,058   —   

Net change in restricted equity securities

   (2,692  (1,475

Net increase in loans held for investment

   (59,743  (84,511

Net increase in loans held for sale, participations

   (5,497  (3,580

Purchase of premises and equipment

   (1,127  (1,496

Increase in Goodwill

   (613  (600

Proceeds from sale of assets

   13   17 

Capital calls of SBIC funds and other investments

   (1,177  (552

VCB acquisition, net of cash acquired

   (6,968  —   

Nonincome distributions from limited liability companies

   160   97 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   (100,180  (101,952
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)

For the Years Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018

(dollars in thousands)

   2019  2018 

Cash flows from financing activities:

   

Net increase in deposits

   88,932   75,737 

Common stock dividends paid

   (2,473  (1,501

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

   395,000   185,300 

Federal Home Loan Bank repayments

   (343,300  (148,157

Issuance of common stock

   22,119   —   

Noncontrolling interest distributions

   (13  —   

Repayment of contingent ESOP liability

   —     (151
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

   160,265   111,228 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and due from banks

   45,000   4,707 

Cash and due from banks at beginning of period

   15,026   10,319 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks at end of period

  $60,026  $15,026 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME(In thousands, except ratios, share and per share data)

Years Ended December 31, 2018Note 1. Organization and 2017Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

   2018  2017 

INTEREST INCOME

   

Interest and fees on loans held for investment

  $19,692,607  $16,430,902 

Interest and fees on loans held for sale

   785,794   505,013 

Interest on federal funds sold

   17,016   16,753 

Interest and dividends on taxable investment securities

   1,649,255   1,278,031 

Interest and dividends on nontaxable investment securities

   291,889   250,458 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total interest income

   22,436,561   18,481,157 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   

INTEREST EXPENSE

   

Interest on savings and interest bearing demand deposits

   813,657   490,246 

Interest on time deposits

   2,698,546   2,238,186 

Interest on borrowed funds

   1,639,602   1,202,505 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total interest expense

   5,151,805   3,930,937 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net interest income

   17,284,756   14,550,220 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

   1,225,000   1,095,000 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

   16,059,756   13,455,220 

OTHER INCOME

   

Service charges on deposit accounts

   635,207   654,893 

Earnings on investment life insurance

   200,422   138,161 

Small business investment company fund income

   208,215   162,126 

Mortgage brokerage income

   2,724,048   1,527,203 

Gain on sale of mortgages

   4,541,061   4,139,475 

Gain on sale of available for sale securities

   5,242   192,161 

Gain on sale of government guaranteed USDA loans

   —     264,069 

Other noninterest income

   1,808,476   720,437 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Other Income

   10,122,671   7,798,525 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   

OTHER EXPENSES

   

Salaries and employee benefits

   11,842,850   8,690,038 

Occupancy and equipment expense

   1,614,174   1,615,892 

Data processing

   1,110,574   891,825 

Communications

   401,350   480,637 

Advertising expense

   484,775   371,077 

Debit card expenses

   290,013   270,252 

Directors fees

   190,220   202,150 

Audits and examinations

   142,515   116,176 

Other taxes and assessments

   800,871   636,222 

Other contractual services

   544,497   351,477 

Other noninterest expense

   3,040,734   2,220,770 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Other Expenses

   20,462,573   15,846,516 

Income before income taxes & noncontrolling interest

   5,719,854   5,407,229 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (Note 12)

   1,147,145   2,057,105 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

  $4,572,709  $3,350,124 

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

   (13,440  396 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

  $4,559,269  $3,350,520 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income available to Common Stockholders

  $4,559,269  $3,350,520 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Earnings per Share, basic and diluted

  $1.64  $1.22 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

   2,779,090   2,751,503 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements

BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Years Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

   2018  2017 

Net income

  $4,572,709  $3,350,124 

Other comprehensive income:

   

Gross unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period

   (275,325  (16,524

Adjustment for income tax benefit

   57,450   5,618 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   (217,875  (10,906

Less:

   

Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income

   (5,242  (192,161

Adjustment for income tax expense

   1,100   75,726 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   (4,142  (116,435

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

   (222,017  (127,341
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $4,350,692  $3,222,783 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

  $(13,440 $396 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

  $4,337,252  $3,223,179 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements

BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Years Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

  Common
Stock &
Related
Surplus
  Contributed
Equity
  Retained
Earnings
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Noncontrolling
Interest
  Unearned
ESOP
Shares
  Total 

Balance, December 31, 2016

 $16,270,152  $131,357  $17,666,715  $(143,025 $—    $(298,094 $33,627,105 

Comprehensive Net Income

       

Net Income

  —     —     3,350,520   —     (396  —     3,350,124 

Changes in unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of deferred income tax asset of $81,344

  —     —     —     (180,596  —     —     (180,596

Tax rate change effect

  —     —     53,255   —     —     —     53,255 
       

 

 

 

Total Comprehensive Income

  —     —     —     —     —     —     3,222,783 

Issuance of restricted common stock

  53,533   —     —     —     —     —     53,533 

Release of unearned ESOP shares

  —     63,507   —     —     —     155,138   218,645 

Noncontrolling interest

  —     —     —     —     200,000   —     200,000 

Common stock dividends

  —     —     (880,443  —     —     —     (880,443
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2017

  16,323,685   194,864   20,190,047   (323,621  199,604   (142,956  36,441,623 

Comprehensive Net Income

       

Net Income

  —     —     4,559,269   —     13,440   —     4,572,709 

Changes in unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of deferred income tax asset of $58,550

  —     —     —     (222,017  —     —     (222,017
       

 

 

 

Total Comprehensive Income

  —     —     —     —     —     —     4,350,692 

Reclassification of equity securities

  —     —     72,288   (72,288  —     —     —   

Issuance of restricted common stock, net of forfeitures

  128,767   —     —     —     —     —     128,767 

Release of unearned ESOP shares

  —     56,679   —     —     —     142,956   199,635 

Common stock dividends

  —     —     (1,500,578  —     —     —     (1,500,578
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2018

 $16,452,452  $251,543  $23,321,026  $(617,926 $213,044  $—    $39,620,139 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements

BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Years Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

   2018  2017 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

   

Net income

  $4,572,709  $3,350,124 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

   

Provision for loan losses

   1,225,000   1,095,000 

Deferred income taxes

   8,763   (324,604

Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale, originated

   161,763,907   123,182,569 

Gain on sale of loans held for sale, originated

   (4,541,061  (4,139,475

Loans held for sale, originated

   (165,656,235  (116,402,254

(Gain) loss on disposition of assets

   (795  52,291 

Loss on sale of other real estate owned

   —     11,010 

Securities gains

   (5,242  (192,161

Depreciation

   414,794   374,277 

Investment amortization, net

   238,621   212,209 

Amortization of debt refinancing fees

   63,472   76,167 

Amortization of subordinated debt issuance costs

   33,883   33,881 

Amortization of other intangibles

   504,677   437,992 

(Increase) Decrease in other assets

   (2,781,856  979,372 

Increase (Decrease) in accrued expenses

   (537,481  1,313,392 

Increase in carrying value of life insurance investments

   (200,422  (138,161

Release of unearned ESOP shares

   199,635   218,645 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total adjustments

   (9,270,340  6,790,150 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities

   (4,697,631  10,140,274 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

   

Purchases of securities available for sale

   (11,581,996  (14,076,296

Purchases of securities held to maturity

   (4,400,884  (1,144,048

Proceeds from calls, maturities, sales, paydowns and maturities of securities available for sale

   5,274,262   2,382,784 

Proceeds from calls, maturities, paydowns and maturities of securities held for investment

   1,915,000   6,622,239 

(Increase) decrease in federal funds sold

   (458,000  1,638,000 

Net increase in loans held for investment

   (84,510,917  (11,482,941

Net (increase) decrease in loans held for sale participations

   (3,580,300  4,795,425 

Purchase of bank premises and equipment

   (1,496,773  (197,438

Capital calls of SBIC funds and other investments

   (552,031  (220,590

Nonincome distributions from limited liability companies

   97,403   30,725 

Proceeds from sale of assets

   17,013   —   

Purchase of bank owned life insurance

   (600,000  (3,000,000

Net cash used in acquisition

   (600,000  —   

Increase in restricted investments

   (1,475,618  (400,870
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

   (101,952,841  (15,053,010
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

   

Net change in demand and savings deposits

   67,988,491   (2,291,448

Net change in time deposits

   7,748,352   707,035

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

   185,300,000   26,000,000 

Federal Home Loan Bank repayments

   (148,157,000  (22,500,000

Common stock dividends paid

   (1,500,578  (880,443

Issuance of restricted common stock, net of forfeitures

   128,767   53,533 

Noncontrolling interest

   —     199,604 

Repayment of contingent ESOP liability

   (151,098  (154,805
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities

   111,356,934   1,133,476 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   4,706,462   (3,779,260

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year

   10,319,189   14,098,449 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year

  $15,025,651  $10,319,189 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements

BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

Years Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

   2018   2017 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

    

Interest paid

  $4,984,907   $3,872,382 

Income taxes paid

   1,350,000   650,000

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements

BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 1.

Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies:

Nature of Operations:Organization

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (“Company”(the “Company”), a Virginia corporation, was formed in 1988 and is registered as a bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. The Company is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Company conducts its business activities primarily through the branch offices of its wholly owned subsidiary bank, Blue Ridge Bank, N.A. (“Bank”National Association (the “Bank”). The Company exists primarily for the purposes of holding the stock of its subsidiary, the Bank.

The Bank operates under a national charter and provides commercial banking services and mortgage lending services. The Bank is subject to regulation by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency as a nationally chartered institution. (the “OCC”). Consequently, it undergoes periodic examinations by this regulatory authority.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The Bank provides commercial banking services to customers located primarilyaccounting and reporting policies of the Company are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the Piedmont, Southside, United States of America (“GAAP”)and Shenandoah Valley regionsconform to general practices within the banking industry.

(a) Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying audited consolidated financial statements of the Commonwealth of Virginia and also operates under the name Carolina State Bank in Greensboro, North Carolina. Mortgage lending services are provided in these regions as well with additional mortgage offices located in Northern Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Florida.

Consolidation Policy:

The consolidated financial statementsCompany include the accounts of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Blue Ridge Bank, N.A. and(the “Bank”), PVB Properties, LLC, as well asand MoneyWise Payroll Solutions, Inc,Inc. (net of which Blue Ridge Bank, N.A. has a controlling ownership interest.noncontrolling interest) and were prepared in accordance with GAAP. All significantmaterial intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.eliminated in consolidation.

(b) Use of Estimates

In preparing consolidated financial statements in the Preparation of Financial Statements:

Managementconformity with GAAP, management is required to make estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in preparingof assets and liabilities, and disclosures of contingent assets and contingent liabilities, as of the date of the consolidated financial statements.statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. A material estimateMaterial estimates that isare particularly susceptible to significant changes ischange in the determinationnear term relate to accounting for business combinations and impairment testing of goodwill, the allowance for loan losses, whichthe valuation of deferred tax assets, other-than-temporary impairment, and the valuation of other real estate owned (“OREO”).

(c) Accounting for Business Combinations

Business combinations are accounted for under the purchase method. The purchase method requires that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recorded, based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The excess of the cost of an acquired entity over the net of the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including identifiable intangibles, is sensitive to changes in local and national economic conditions.recorded as goodwill.

(d) Cash and Cash Equivalents:Equivalents

CashFor purposes of the statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, and correspondent balances in other financial institutions. The Bank also has compensating balance agreements with its correspondent bank and The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The total included in cash andamounts due from banks related to these agreements at December 31, 2018 and 2017 was $775,000.federal funds sold. Generally, federal funds are purchased and sold for one day periods.

(e) Investment Securities:Securities

Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase. If management has the intent and the Company has the ability at the time of purchase to hold securities until maturity, they are classified as held to maturity and carried at amortized historical cost. Securities not intended to be held to maturity are classified as available for sale and carried at fair value. Securities available for sale are intended to be used as part of the Company’s asset and liability management strategy and may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, prepayment risk or other similar factors.

(Continued)F-9


BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 1.

Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (Continued):

Investment Securities (Continued):

Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on securities are reported as adjustments to interest income using the effective interest method. Realized gains and losses on dispositions are based on the net proceeds and the adjusted book value of the securities sold using the specific identification method. Unrealized gains and losses on investment securities available for sale are based on the difference between book value and fair value of each security. These gains and losses are credited or charged to shareholders’ equity, whereas realized gains and losses flow through the Company’s current earnings.

(f) Loans Held for Sale:Sale

Mortgage loans originated or purchased and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated market value in the aggregate. The agreed upon sales price is considered fair value as all of these loans are under agreements to sell to investors at the time of origination. This amount is generally the loan’s principal amount. Changes in fair value are recognized in the Gain on Sale of Mortgages on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Loans Held The Company participates in a “mandatory” delivery program for Investment:its government guaranteed and conventional mortgage loans. Under the mandatory delivery system, loans with interest rate locks are paired with the sale of a TBA mortgage-backed security bearing similar attributes. Under the mandatory delivery program, the Bank commits to deliver loans to an investor at an agreed upon price prior to the close of such loans. This differs from a “best efforts” delivery, which sets the sale price with the investor on a loan-by-loan basis when each loan is locked.

Loans held for sale includes the Bank’s commitment to purchase up to $30,000,000 in residential mortgage loan fundings originated by Northpointe Bank, a Michigan banking corporation. The Bank reviews loan documentation for each specific mortgage prior to funding to ensure it conforms to the terms of the agreement. The mortgages funded through this program must have already obtained a purchase commitment (takeout) from another financial institution as part of the conditions of the Bank’s funding.

(g) Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Loans receivable that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until loan maturity or payoffpay-off are statedreported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances,balance adjusted for any charge-offs, and net of anthe allowance for loan losses and any deferred fees orand costs. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees and certain direct origination costs are deferred and recognizedamortized as an adjustment of the yield (interest income)using the payment terms required by the loan contract.

During 2019, as a result of the related loans.Company’s acquisition of Virginia Community Bankshares (“VCB”), the loan portfolio was segregated between loans initially accounted for under the amortized cost method (referred to as “originated” loans) and loans acquired (referred to as “acquired” loans). The loans segregated to the acquired loan portfolio were initially measured at fair value and subsequently accounted for under either Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 310-30 or ASC Topic 310-20.

Purchased credit-impaired (“PCI”) loans, which are the non-performing loans acquired in the Company’s acquisition of VCB, are loans acquired at a discount (that is due, in part, to credit quality). These loans are initially recorded at fair value (as determined by the present value of expected future cash flows) with no allowance for loan losses. The Company accounts for interest income on all loans acquired at a discount (that is

due, in part, to credit quality) based on the acquired loans’ expected cash flows. The acquired loans may be aggregated and accounted for as a pool of loans if the loans being aggregated have common risk characteristics. A pool is generally amortizing these amountsaccounted for as a single asset with a single composite interest rate and an aggregate expectation of cash flow. The difference between the cash flows expected at acquisition and the investment in the loans, or the “accretable yield,” is recognized as interest income utilizing the level-yield method over the contractual life of each pool. Increases in expected cash flows subsequent to the acquisition are recognized prospectively through adjustment to any previously recognized allowance for loan loss for that pool of loans that are carriedand then through an increase in the yield on the balance sheet net of any unearned discountpool over its remaining life, while decreases in expected cash flows are recognized as impairment through a loss provision and an increase in the allowance for loan losses. InterestTherefore, the allowance for loan losses on these impaired pools reflect only losses incurred after the acquisition (representing the present value of all cash flows that were expected at acquisition but currently are not expected to be received).

The Company periodically evaluates the remaining contractual required payments due and estimates of cash flows expected to be collected for PCI loans. These evaluations, performed quarterly, require the continued use of key assumptions and estimates, similar to the initial estimate of fair value. Changes in the contractual required payments due and estimated cash flows expected to be collected may result in changes in the accretable yield and non-accretable difference or reclassifications between accretable yield and the non-accretable difference. On an aggregate basis, if the acquired pools of PCI loans perform better than originally expected, the Company would expect to receive more future cash flows than originally modeled at the acquisition date. For the pools with better than expected cash flows, the forecasted increase would be recorded as an additional accretable yield that is recognized as a prospective increase to the Company’s interest income on loans is basedloans.

Loans are generally on the daily amount ofplaced into nonaccrual status when they are past-due 90 days as to either principal outstanding.

The accrual ofor interest on impaired loans is discontinuedor when, in the opinion of management, the collection of principal and/or interest income recognized will not be collected. Receipts on impaired loansis in doubt. A loan remains in nonaccrual status until the loan is current as to payment of both principal and interest or past-due less than 90 days and the borrower demonstrates the ability to pay and remain current. Loans are charged-off when a loan or a portion thereof is considered uncollectible. When cash payments are received, they are applied to principal first, then to accrued interest. It is the Company’s policy not to record interest income on nonaccrual loans until the loan is brought current and collection is reasonably assured. Loansprincipal has become current. In certain instances, accruing loans that are considered past due based90 days or more as to principal or interest may not go on nonaccrual status if the contractual termsCompany determines that the loans are well secured and are in the process of the loan.collection.

Allowance for Loan Losses:Nonperforming assets include nonaccrual loans, loans past due 90 days or more and OREO.

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level believed to be adequateincreased or decreased by management to absorb probableprovisions for (reversal of) loan losses, inherent in the portfolio and is based on the size and current risk characteristicsincreased by recoveries of the loan portfolio, an assessment of individual problempreviously charged-off loans, and actual loss experience, current economic events in specific industries and other pertinent factors such as regulatory guidance and general economic conditions. decreased by loan charge-offs.

The allowance is established through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loans identified as losses and deemed uncollectible by management are charged toCompany maintains the allowance. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. The allowance for loan losses is evaluated onat a regular basislevel that represents management’s best estimate of known and inherent losses in the loan portfolio. Both the amount of the provision expense and the level of the allowance for loan losses are impacted by management.

(Continued)F-10


BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 1.

Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (Continued):

Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued):

The allowance consists of specific,many factors, including general and unallocated components. Theindustry-specific economic conditions, actual and expected credit losses, historical trends and specific component relates to loans that are classified as impaired, for which an allowance is established when the fair valueconditions of the loan is lower than its carrying value. The general component coversnon-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. Historical losses are categorized into risk-similar loan pools andindividual borrowers. As a loss ratio factor is applied to each group’s loan balances to determine the allocation. The loss ratio factor is based on average loss history for the current year and at least two prior years.

Qualitative and environmental factors include external risk factors that management believes affect the overall lending environmentpart of the Company. Environmental factors that management ofanalysis, the Company routinely analyze includeuses comparative peer group data and qualitative factors such as levels of and trends in delinquencies, and impairednonaccrual loans, levels and trends in charge-offs and recoveries, trendscharged-off loans, changes in volume and terms of loans, effects of changes in risk selectionlending policy, experience and underwriting practices, experience, ability and depth of lending management, and staff, national and local economic trends conditions such as unemployment rates, housing statistics, banking industryand conditions and the effectconcentrations of changescredit, competition, and loan review results to support estimates.

The Company also maintains an allowance for loan losses for acquired loans: (i) for loans accounted for under ASC 310-30, when there is deterioration in credit concentrations. Determinationquality subsequent to acquisition, and (ii) for loans accounted for under ASC 310-20, when the inherent losses in the loans exceed the remaining discount recorded at the time of acquisition.

The allowance for loan losses consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are determined to be impaired and, therefore, individually evaluated for impairment. The Company determines and recognizes impairment of certain loans when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the loan agreement. A loan is not considered impaired during a period of delay in payment if the Company expects to collect all amounts due, including past-due interest. The Company individually assigns loss factors to all loans that have been identified as having loss attributes, as indicated by deterioration in the financial condition of the allowanceborrower or a decline in underlying collateral value if the loan is inherently subjective as it requires significant estimates, includingcollateral dependent. The Company evaluates the amounts and timingimpairment of certain loans on a loan by loan basis for those loans that are adversely risk rated. Measurement of impairment is based on the expected future cash flows of an impaired loan, which are discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or measured on an observable market value, if one exists, or the fair value of the collateral underlying the loan, discounted to consider estimated costs to sell the collateral for collateral-dependent loans. If the net collateral value is less than the loan balance (including accrued interest and any unamortized premium or discount associated with the loan) an impairment is recognized and a specific reserve is established for the impaired loan. Loans classified as loss loans estimatedare fully reserved or charged-off.

In addition, the OCC, as part of its examination process, periodically reviews the Company’s allowance for loan losses on pools of homogeneous loansand may require the Company to recognize additions to the allowance based on historical loss experienceits risk evaluation and consideration of current economic trends, all of which may be susceptible to significant change.

There have been no significant changes to the methods used to determinecredit judgment. Management believes that the allowance for loan losses during the years endedat December 31, 2019 and 2018 is a reasonable estimate of known and 2017.inherent losses in the loan portfolio at those dates.

LoanCharge-off Policies:

ConsumerLoans considered to be troubled debt restructuring (“TDRs”) are loans that have their terms restructured (e.g., interest rates, loan maturity date, payment and amortization period, etc.) in circumstances that provide payment relief to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty. All restructured loans are considered impaired loans and may either be in accruing status or nonaccruing status. Nonaccruing restructured loans may return to accruing status provided doubt has been removed concerning the collectability of principal and interest as evidenced by a sufficient period of payment performance in accordance with the restructured terms. Loans may be removed from the restructured category in the year subsequent to the restructuring if their revised loan terms are considered to be consistent with terms that can be obtained in the credit market for loans with comparable risk and if they meet certain performance criteria.

(h) Premises and Equipment

Land is carried at cost. Premises, furniture, equipment, and leasehold improvements are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation of premises, furniture and equipment is computed using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives from three to seven years.

Amortization of leasehold improvements is computed using the straight-line method over the useful lives of the improvements or the lease term. Purchased computer software which is capitalized is amortized over estimated useful lives of one to three years. Rent expense on operating leases is recorded using the straight-line method over the appropriate lease term.

(i) Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill, which represents the excess of purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired, is not amortized but is evaluated at least annually for impairment by comparing its fair value with its carrying amount. Impairment is indicated when the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value.

Goodwill arises from business combinations and is generally fully or partially charged down todetermined as the excess of the fair value of collateral securing the asset whenconsideration transferred, plus the loan is 120 days past due unless the loan is well secured andfair value of any noncontrolling interests in the processacquiree, over the fair value of collection. All other loansthe net assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. Goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a purchase business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are generallynot amortized,

but tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events and circumstances exists that indicate that a goodwill impairment test should be performed. The Company will perform the annual impairment test annually during the fourth quarter. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values. Goodwill is the only intangible asset with an indefinite life on our balance sheet.

No impairment was recorded for 2019 and 2018.

(j) Other Real Estate Owned

Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held for sale. At the time of acquisition, these properties are recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs, with any write down charged down to the allowance for loan losses and any gain on foreclosure recorded in net realizableincome, establishing a new cost basis. Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations of the assets are periodically performed by management, and these assets are subsequently accounted for at the lower of cost or fair value whenless estimated selling costs. Adjustments are made for subsequent declines in the loan is 90 days past due or when current information confirms all or partfair value of a specific loanthe assets less selling costs. Revenue and expenses from operations and valuation changes are charged to be uncollectible.operating income in the year of the transaction.

(k) Bank Owned Life Insurance:Insurance

The Company has purchased life insurance policies on certain key employees. Bank owns andowned life insurance is recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the balance date, which is the beneficiary of several single premium life insurance contracts insuring key employees ofcash surrender value. The increase in the Bank. The policies are stated at cash surrender value with changes in valueover time is recorded in income foras other non-interest income. The Company monitors the year.financial strength and condition of the counterparty.

(l) Small Business Investment Company (SBIC)(“SBIC”) Fund Income:

The Bank has an interest in several SBIC funds. The Bank’s obligations to these funds are satisfied in the form of capital calls that occur during the commitment period.Two-thirds of income distributions from these funds are shown as a reduction to the Bank’s principal investment. The remainingone-third is recognized as income until the investment principal has been recovered. All distributions in excess of initial investment are recognized as income.

(Continued)F-11


BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 1.

Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (Continued):

(m) Advertising Costs:

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.

Bank Premises and Equipment:

Bank premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is recognized over the estimated useful lives of the assets on astraight-line basis. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Gains and losses on dispositions are reflected in noninterest income or expense.

Other Real Estate Owned (Foreclosed Assets):

Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Expenses associated with the maintenance and upkeep of Other Real Estate Owned are recorded as Other Real Estate Expense.

Assets acquired through loan foreclosure that are guaranteed by governmental agencies are carried as a receivable for the value which is guaranteed. The remainder of the asset is recorded at fair value at the date of foreclosure and valuations are periodically performed by management. The assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.

Income Taxes:

Amounts provided for income tax expense are based on income reported for financial statement purposes rather than amounts currently payable under income tax laws. Deferred taxes, which arise principally from temporary differences between the period in which certain income and expenses are recognized for financial accounting purposes and the period in which they affect taxable income, are included in the amounts provided for income taxes.

Financial Instruments:

The Bank has entered into commitments to extend credit in the ordinary course of business. Such financial instruments are recorded in the financial statements when funded.

Reclassified Amounts:

Certain amounts have been reclassified from prior year financial statements to ensure consistent presentation with current year amounts. These reclassifications are for presentation purposes and have no impact on overall financial information.

(Continued)F-12


BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 1.

Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (Continued):

Subsequent Events:

Subsequent events have been evaluated through August 7, 2019, the date the financial statements were issued.

(n) Earnings perPer Share:

Accounting guidance specifies the computation, presentation and disclosure requirements for earnings per share (“EPS”) for entities with publicly held common stock or potential common stock such as options, warrants, convertible securities or contingent stock agreements if those securities trade in a public market. ESOPEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) shares are considered outstanding for this calculation. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS is similar to the computation of basic EPS except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the dilutive common shares had been issued. The Company had no dilutive common shares outstanding at December 31, 2019 and 2018.

(o)Financial Instruments:

The Bank has entered into commitments to extend credit in the ordinary course of business. Such financial instruments are recorded in the financial statements when funded.

(p)Reclassified Amounts:

Certain amounts have been reclassified from prior year financial statements to ensure consistent presentation with current year amounts. These reclassifications are for presentation purposes and have no impact on overall financial information.

(q) Recent Accounting Pronouncements:

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” The amendments in this ASU, among other things, require the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Financial institutions and other organizations will now use forward-looking information to better inform their credit loss estimates. Many of the loss estimation techniques applied today will still be permitted, although the inputs to those techniques will change to reflect the full amount of expected credit losses. In addition, the ASU amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. As a “smaller reporting company” under Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules, the Company will be required to apply the guidance for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company has identified a third party vendor to assist in the measurement of expected credit losses under this standard. The Company is currently evaluating the implementation of ASU 2016-13 due to the change in implementation dates for smaller reporting companies.

During January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment”. The amendments in this ASU simplify how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Step 2 measures a goodwill impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Instead, under the amendments in this ASU, an entity should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity still has the option to perform the qualitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if the quantitative impairment test is necessary. Public business entities that are SEC filers should adopt the amendments in this ASU for annual or interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption was permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2017-04 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement.” The amendments modify the disclosure requirements in Topic 820 to add disclosures regarding changes in unrealized gains and 2017.losses, the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements and the narrative description of measurement uncertainty. Certain disclosure requirements in Topic 820 are also removed or modified.

The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Certain of the amendments are to be applied prospectively while others are to be applied retrospectively. Early adoption was permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2018-13 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In April 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-04, “Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments.” This ASU clarifies and improves areas of guidance related to the recently issued standards on credit losses, hedging, and recognition and measurement including improvements resulting from various Transition Resource Group

Meetings. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption was permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that ASU 2019-04 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-05, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Targeted Transition Relief.” The amendments in this ASU provide entities that have certain instruments within the scope of Subtopic 326-20 with an option to irrevocably elect the fair value option in Subtopic 825-10, applied on an instrument-by-instrument basis for eligible instruments, upon the adoption of Topic 326. The fair value option election does not apply to held-to-maturity debt securities. An entity that elects the fair value option should subsequently measure those instruments at fair value with changes in fair value flowing through earnings. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments should be applied on a modified-retrospective basis by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings balance in the balance sheet. Early adoption was permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that ASU 2019-05 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-11, “Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses.” This ASU addresses issues raised by stakeholders during the implementation of ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” Among other narrow-scope improvements, the new ASU clarifies guidance around how to report expected recoveries. “Expected recoveries” describes a situation in which an organization recognizes a full or partial write-off of the amortized cost basis of a financial asset, but then later determines that the amount written off, or a portion of that amount, will in fact be recovered. While applying the credit losses standard, stakeholders questioned whether expected recoveries were permitted on assets that had already shown credit deterioration at the time of purchase (also known as purchased credit-deteriorated (“PCD”) assets). In response to this question, the ASU permits organizations to record expected recoveries on PCD assets. In addition to other narrow technical improvements, the ASU also reinforces existing guidance that prohibits organizations from recording negative allowances for available-for-sale debt securities. The ASU includes effective dates and transition requirements that vary depending on whether or not an entity has already adopted ASU 2016-13. The Company is currently assessing the impact that ASU 2016-13 will have on its consolidated financial statements and is in the set up stage with expectations of running parallel for all of 2020 and all data has been archived under the current model.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740) – Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.” The ASU is expected to reduce cost and complexity related to the accounting for income taxes by removing specific exceptions to general principles in Topic 740 (eliminating the need for an organization to analyze whether certain exceptions apply in a given period) and improving financial statement preparers’ application of certain income tax-related guidance. This ASU is part of the FASB’s simplification initiative to make narrow-scope simplifications and improvements to accounting standards through a series of short-term projects. For public business entities, such as the Company, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that ASU 2019-05 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-01, “Investments – Equity Securities (Topic 321), Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) – Clarifying the Interactions between Topic 321, Topic 323, and Topic 815.” The ASU is based on a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force and is expected to increase comparability in accounting for these transactions. ASU 2016-01 made targeted improvements to accounting for financial instruments, including providing an entity the ability to measure certain equity securities without a readily determinable fair value at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. Among other topics, the amendments clarify that an entity should consider

observable transactions that require it to either apply or discontinue the equity method of accounting. For public business entities, the amendments in the ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted The Company is currently assessing the impact that ASU 2019-05 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 3. Acquisition

On December 15, 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of VCB, the holding company for Virginia Community Bank, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated May 13, 2019, between the Company and VCB. Under the agreement, VCB’s shareholders had the right to receive, at the holder’s election, either $58.00 per share in cash or 3.05 shares of the Company’s common stock, subject to the allocation and proration procedures set forth in the agreement, plus cash in lieu of fractional shares.

A summary of the assets received and liabilities assumed and related adjustments are as follows:

 

   December 31, 
   2018   2017 

Net income

  $4,572,709   $3,350,124 

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

   (13,440   396 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income available to common shareholders

  $4,559,269   $3,350,520 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares

   2,779,090    2,751,503 

Effect of dilutive securities

   —      —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted average common shares

   2,779,090    2,751,503 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per common share

  $1.64   $1.22 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per common share

  $1.64   $1.22 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   As Recorded by
Virginia
Community
Bankshares, Inc.
   Adjustments       As Recorded by
Blue
Ridge
Bankshares, Inc.
 

Assets

        

Cash and due from banks

  $9,678,700   $—       $9,678,700 

Investment securities available-for-sale

   43,419,481    (470,191   (1   42,949,290 

Restricted equity securities

   302,700    —        302,700 

Held-for-investment loans

   173,871,523    (900,020   (2   172,971,503 

Furniture, Fixtures, and equipment

   6,435,695    3,296,872    (3   9,732,567 

Other Real Estate Owned

   87,427    (87,427   (4   —   

Accrued interest receivable

   864,154    —        864,154 

Core deposit intangible

   —      1,690,000    (5   1,690,000 

Other assets

   8,069,497    549,976    (6   8,619,473 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

  $242,729,177   $4,079,210      246,808,387 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Deposits

   217,953,153    118,621    (7   218,071,774 

Other liabilities

   1,296,520    —        1,296,520 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities assumed

  $219,249,673   $118,621      219,368,294 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets acquired

         27,440,093 

Total consideration paid

         44,048,371 
        

 

 

 

Goodwill

        $16,608,278 
        

 

 

 

Explanation of adjustments:

 

(1)

Adjustment to reflect estimated fair value of security portfolio.

(2)

Adjustment to reflect estimated fair value and credit mark on loans of $(2,318,569), and elimination of VCB’s allowance for loan and lease losses of $1,418,549.

(3)

Adjustment to reflect estimated fair value of furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

(4)

Adjustment to reflect estimated fair value of OREO.

(Continued)(5)

Adjustment to reflect recording of core deposit intangible.

(6)F-13

Adjustment to reflect estimated fair value of other assets and the recording of deferred taxes related to acquisition.

(7)

Adjustment to reflect estimated fair value of deposits.


BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017A summary of the consideration paid is as follows:

 

Note 2.

Investment Securities

Common stock issued (1,312,919 shares)

  $27,401,831��

Cash payments to common shareholders

   16,646,540 
  

 

 

 

Total consideration paid

  $44,048,371 
  

 

 

 

Below are the methods used to determine the fair values of the significant assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition.

Cash and cash equivalents. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents was used as a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Interest-bearing deposits. The carrying amount of interest-bearing deposits was used as a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Investment securities available-for-sale. The estimated fair value of investment securities available-for-sale was based on proceeds received from sale of securities immediately after consummation of acquisition and quoted prices for those securities that remained in the portfolio.

Restricted stock. The carrying amount of restricted stock was used as a reasonable estimate of fair value. These investments are carried at cost as no active trading market exists.

Loans. The acquired loan portfolio was segregated into one of two categories for valuation purposes: PCI and performing loans. PCI loans were identified as those loans that were nonaccrual prior to the business combination and those loans that had been identified as potentially impaired. Potentially impaired loans were those loans that were identified during the credit review process where there was an indication that the borrower did not have sufficient cash flows to service the loan in accordance with its terms. Performing loans were those loans that were currently performing in accordance with the loan contract and do not appear to have any significant credit issues.

For loans that were identified as performing, the fair values were determined using a discounted cash flow analysis (the “income approach”). Performing loans were segmented into pools based on loan type (commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, commercial construction, consumer residential and consumer nonresidential), and further segmented based on payment structure (fully amortizing, non-fully amortizing balloon, or interest only), rate type (fixed versus variable), and remaining maturity. The estimated cash flows expected to be collected for each loan was determined using a valuation model that included the following key assumptions: prepayment speeds, expected credit loss rates and discount rates. Prepayment speeds were influenced by many factors including, but not limited to, current yields, historic rate trends, payment types, interest rate type, and the duration of the individual loan. Expected credit loss rates were based on recent and historical default and loss rates observed for loans with similar characteristics, and further influenced by a credit review by management and a third party consultant on a selection of loans within the acquired portfolio. The discount rates used were based on rates market participants might charge for cash flows with similar risk characteristics at the acquisition date. These assumptions were developed based on management discussions and third party professional experience.

For loans that were identified as PCI, either the above income approach was used or the asset approach was used. The income approach was used for PCI loans where there was an expectation that the borrower would more likely than not continue to pay based on the current terms of the loan contract. Management used the asset approach for all nonaccrual loans to reflect market participant assumptions. Under the asset approach, the fair value of each loan was determined based on the estimated values of the underlying collateral.

The methods used to estimate the Level 3 fair values of loans are extremely sensitive to the assumptions and estimates used. While management attempted to use assumptions and estimates that best reflected the acquired loan portfolios and current market conditions, a greater degree of subjectivity is inherent in these values than in those determined in active markets.

The difference between the fair value and the expected cash flows from acquired loans will be accreted to interest income over the remaining term of the loans in accordance with ASC Topic 310-30, “Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality.” See Note 5 for further details.

Premises and equipment. The land and buildings acquired were recorded at fair value as determined by current appraisals and tax assessments at acquisition date.

Other real estate owned. OREO was recorded at fair value based on an existing purchase contract.

Core deposit intangible. Core deposit intangibles (“CDI”) are measures of the value of noninterest checking, savings, interest-bearing checking, and money market deposits that are acquired in a business combination excluding certificates of deposit with balances over $250,000 and high yielding interest bearing deposit accounts, which the Company determines customer related intangible assets as non-existent. The fair value of the CDI stemming from any business combination is based on the present value of the expected cost savings attributable to the core deposit funding, relative to an alternative funding source. The CDI is being amortized over an estimated useful life of 10 years to approximate the existing deposit relationships acquired.

Deposits. The fair values of deposit liabilities with no stated maturity (non-interest checking, savings, interest-bearing checking, and money market deposits) are equal to the carrying amounts payable on demand. The fair values of the certificates of deposit represent contractual cash flows, discounted to present value using interest rates currently offered by market participants on deposits with similar characteristics and remaining maturities.

The fair value estimates are subject to change for up to one year after the closing date of the transaction if additional information relative to closing dates fair value becomes available.

Note 4. Investment Securities and Other Investments

Investment securities available for sale are carried in the consolidated balance sheets at their fair value and investment securities held to maturity are carried in the consolidated balance sheets at their amortized cost. The amortized cost and fair values of investment securities at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are as follows:

 

     Gross   Gross       December 31, 2019 
 Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
 Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 

December 31, 2018

       

Available for Sale (AFS)

       

State and municipal

 $1,000,240   $3,170   $—     $1,003,410 

U.S. Treasury and Agencies

 3,374,917    —      208,358    3,166,559 
(Dollars in thousands)  Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
 

Available for sale

        

U.S. Treasury and agencies

  $2,500   $—     $51   $2,449 

Mortgage backed securities

 28,975,918    22,306    628,172    28,370,052    94,983    654    152    95,485 

Corporate bonds

 5,477,239    77,279    47,943    5,506,575    10,554    87    4    10,637 
 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
 38,828,314    102,755    884,473    38,046,596   $108,037   $741   $207   $108,571 
 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Held to Maturity (HTM)

       

Held to maturity

        

State and municipal

 15,565,086    78,649    140,309    15,503,426   $12,192   $464   $2   $12,654 
 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
 15,565,086    78,649    140,309    15,503,426 
 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Investment Securities

 $54,393,400   $181,404   $1,024,782   $53,550,022   $120,229   $1,205   $209   $121,225 
 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
     Gross   Gross     
 Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
 Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 

December 31, 2017

       

Available for Sale (AFS)

       

State and municipal

 $1,321,005   $23,658   $—     $1,344,663 

U.S. Treasury and Agencies

 3,374,900    —      174,169    3,200,731 

Mortgage backed securities

 22,910,329    20,751    504,001    22,427,079 

Corporate bonds

 4,825,614    119,406    20,000    4,925,020 

Equity securities

 556,091    149,611    24,901    680,801 
 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
 32,987,939    313,426    723,071    32,578,294 
 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Held to Maturity (HTM)

       

State and municipal

 13,206,415    224,180    15,607    13,414,988 
 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
 13,206,415    224,180    15,607    13,414,988 
 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Investment Securities

 $46,194,354   $537,606   $738,678   $45,993,282 
 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Proceeds from sales, calls

   December 31, 2018 
(Dollars in thousands)  Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
 

Available for sale

        

State and municipal

  $1,000   $3   $—     $1,003 

U.S. Treasury and agencies

   3,375    —      208    3,167 

Mortgage backed securities

   28,976    22    628    28,370 

Corporate bonds

   5,477    78    48    5,507 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $38,828   $103   $884   $38,047 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Held to maturity

        

State and municipal

  $15,565   $78   $140   $15,503 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investment Securities

  $54,393   $181   $1,024   $53,550 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Company had no securities pledged with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (“FRB”) for the years ended December 31, 2019 and maturities of AFS securities during 2018, and 2017 were $5,274,262 and $2,382,784, resulting in a gain of $5,242 and $192,161, respectively.

DuringAt December 31, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, HTM securities with book values of $1,915,000 and $6,622,239, respectively, were either called or matured resulting in no gain or loss for either year.

Investment securities with an approximate faira market value of $26,408,094$11.8 million and $15,541,000, at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively,$16.2 million were pledged to secure public deposits with the Treasury Board of Virginia at the Community Bankers’ Bank.

At December 31, 2019 and for other purposes required by law2018, securities with a market value of $55.7 million and as collateral for$9.8 million were pledged to secure the Bank’s line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta.Atlanta (“FHLB”).

The following table shows fair value and gross unrealized losses, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The reference point for determining when securities are in an unrealized loss position is month-end. Therefore, it is possible that a security’s market value exceeded its amortized cost on other days during the past twelve-month period. Securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position are as follows:

 

(Continued)F-14
(Dollars in thousands)                      
December 31, 2019  Less than 12 Months  12 Months or Greater  Total 
   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
  Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
  Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
 

State and Municipal

  $333   $(2 $—     $—    $333   $(2

U.S. Treasury and Agency

   —      —     1,949    (51  1,949    (51

Mortgage backed

   27,901    (82  5,348    (70  33,249    (152

Corporate bonds

   —      —     896    (4  896    (4
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   28,234    (84  8,193    (125  36,427    (209
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)                      
December 31, 2018  Less than 12 Months  12 Months or Greater  Total 
   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
  Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
  Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
 

State and Municipal

  $6,278   $(105 $2,402   $(35 $8,680   $(140

U.S. Treasury and Agency

   —      —     3,167    (208  3,167    (208

Mortgage backed

   10,031    (51  17,173    (577  27,204    (628

Corporate bonds

   2,114    (36  488    (12  2,602    (48
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   18,423    (192  23,230    (832  41,653    (1,024
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 


BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 2.

Investment Securities (Continued)

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities at December 31, 2018,2019, by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

  Securities Available for Sale   Securities Held to Maturity 
  Amortized   Fair   Amortized   Fair 
  Cost   Value   Cost   Value 

Amounts maturing:

       

Within one year

 $500,240   $502,130   $302,493   $302,412 

After one year through five years

  2,499,917    2,436,714    4,088,803    4,109,832 

After five years through ten years

  8,546,937    8,346,572    2,687,057    2,678,578 

After ten years

  27,281,220    26,761,180    8,486,733    8,412,604 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  38,828,314    38,046,596    15,565,086    15,503,426 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   December 31, 2019 
   Securities Available for Sale   Securities Held to Maturity 
(Dollars in thousands)  Amortized
Cost
   Fair
Value
   Amortized
Cost
   Fair
Value
 

Due in one year or less

  $—     $—     $460   $460 

Due after one year through five years

   2,500    2,508    2,584    2,628 

Due after five years

   18,670    18,659    3,764    3,913 

Due after ten years

   86,867    87,404    5,384    5,653 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $108,037   $108,571   $12,192   $12,654 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Information pertaining toProceeds from sales, calls and maturities of available-for-sale (“AFS”) securities during 2019 and 2018 were $44.4 million and $5.3 million, resulting in a gain of $451 thousand and $5 thousand, respectively.

During 2019 and 2018, held-to-maturity securities with gross unrealized losses aggregated by investment categorybook values of $3.3 million and length$1.9 million, respectively, were either called or matured resulting in no gain or loss for either year.

Restricted investments (in thousands) consist of time that securities have beenstock in a continuous loss position is as follows:

December 31, 2018

  Less than 12 Months  12 Months or Greater  Total 
       Gross      Gross      Gross 
   Fair   Unrealized  Fair   Unrealized  Fair   Unrealized 
   Value   Losses  Value   Losses  Value   Losses 

State and Municipal

  $6,278,495   $(105,118 $2,402,406   $(35,191 $8,680,901   $(140,309

U.S. Treasury and Agency

   —      —     3,166,559    (208,358  3,166,559    (208,358

Mortgage backed

   10,030,885    (50,590  17,172,584    (577,582  27,203,469    (628,172

Corporate bonds

   2,114,453    (35,548  487,605    (12,395  2,602,058    (47,943
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $18,423,833   $(191,256 $23,229,154   $(833,526 $41,652,987   $(1,024,782
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2017

  Less than 12 Months  12 Months or Greater  Total 
       Gross      Gross      Gross 
   Fair   Unrealized  Fair   Unrealized  Fair   Unrealized 
   Value   Losses  Value   Losses  Value   Losses 

State and Municipal

  $2,306,451   $(15,607 $—     $—    $2,306,451   $(15,607

U.S. Treasury and Agency

   —      —     3,200,731    (174,169  3,200,731    (174,169

Mortgage backed

   11,442,024    (237,469  8,490,769    (266,532  19,932,793    (504,001

Corporate bonds

   1,230,000    (20,000  —      —     1,255,099    (44,901

Equity securities

   —      —     25,099    (24,901  —      —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $14,978,475   $(273,076 $11,716,599   $(465,602 $26,695,074   $(738,678
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Continued)F-15


BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018the FHLB (carrying basis $6,012), Federal Reserve stock (carrying basis $963), Community Bankers’ Bank stock (carrying basis of $248), and 2017

Note 2.

Investment Securities (Continued)

various other investments (carrying basis $911) for total restricted investments of $8.1 million.

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

The Company had securities which have depreciated 2.51% in value from the amortized cost at December 31, 2018. Included in this total are securities that have been in a continuous loss position for more than twelve months. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition. No declines are deemed to be other-than-temporary as management has the ability and intent to hold debt securities until maturity, or for the foreseeable future if classified as AFS.

Note 5. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Note 3.

Loans Receivable

Loans held for investment outstanding at December 31, 2019 and Related Allowance for Loan Losses

The following table summarizes the primary segments of the loan portfolio (in thousands):

   Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
   Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
   Total 

December 31, 2018

      

Residential loans

  $293   $132,219   $132,512 

Commercial real estate loans

      

Non owner-occupied & multi-family

   —      91,229    91,229 

Owner-occupied & farmland

   1,258    62,169    63,427 

Construction loans

      

Residential construction

   —      15,097    15,097 

Commercial construction & raw land

   —      14,614    14,614 

Home equity loans

   395    16,798    17,193 

Consumer loans

   —      31,991    31,991 

Commercial/farm loans

   —      40,625    40,625 

Municipal/other loans

   —      8,688    8,688 

Unearned income on loans

   —      (508   (508
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $1,946   $412,922   $414,868 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Continued)F-16


BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017are summarized as follows:

 

Note 3.

Loans Receivable and Related Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

   Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
   Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
   Total 

December 31, 2017

      

Residential loans

  $—     $106,243   $106,243 

Commercial real estate loans

      

Non owner-occupied & multi-family

   700    49,227    49,927 

Owner-occupied & farmland

   1,091    64,865    65,956 

Construction loans

      

Residential construction

   —      8,130    8,130 

Commercial construction & raw land

   —      11,967    11,967 

Home equity loans

   395    12,875    13,270 

Consumer loans

   —      25,491    25,491 

Commercial/farm loans

   1,041    37,484    38,525 

Municipal/other loans

   —      11,763    11,763 

Unearned income on loans

   —      (467   (467
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $3,227   $327,578   $330,805 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Bank’s loan portfolio is disaggregated to a level that is consistent with applicable call report codes to allow management to better monitor risk and performance. In general, the loan portfolio is segmented into the following categories: (i) the commercial loan portfolio; (ii) the commercial real estate loan portfolio; (iii) the municipal loan portfolio; (iv) the consumer loan portfolio; and, (v) the residential loan portfolio; however, each category may consist of multiple call report codes.

The commercial loan segment consists of loans made for the purpose of financing the activities of commercial customers. The commercial real estate (“CRE”) loan segment includes bothnon-owner occupied and owner occupied CRE loans, in addition to multifamily residential and commercial real estate construction loans. The municipal loan segment includes loans made to local governments and governmental authorities in the normal course of their operations. The consumer loans consist of motor vehicle loans, savings account loans, personal lines of credit, overdraft loans, other types of secured consumer loans, and unsecured personal loans. The residential loan segment is made up of fixed rate and adjustable rate single-family amortizing term loans, which are primarily first liens, and also includes the Bank’s home equity loan portfolio, which are generally second liens.

Management establishes the allowance for loan losses based upon its evaluation of the pertinent factors underlying the types and quality of loans in the portfolio. Commercial loans and commercial real estate loans are reviewed on a regular basis with a focus on larger loans along with loans which have experienced past payment or financial deficiencies. Loans in industries for which economic trends are negative and loans which are of heightened concern to management are included on the Bank’s “watch list”. Watch list loans, if significant, and larger commercial loans and commercial real estate loans which are 90 days or more past due are selected for impairment testing. These loans are analyzed to determine if they are “impaired”, which means that it is probable that all amounts will not be collected according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.

(Continued)F-17
(Dollars in thousands)  December 31,
2019
   December 31,
2018
 

Commercial and industrial

  $77,282   $49,076 

Agricultural

   446    216 

Real estate – construction, commercial

   38,039    14,666 

Real estate – construction, residential

   26,778    15,102 

Real estate – mortgage, commercial

   251,824    150,513 

Real estate – mortgage, residential

   208,494    149,856 

Real estate – mortgage, farmland

   5,507    4,179 

Consumer installment loans

   39,202    31,979 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross loans

   647,572    415,587 

Less: Unearned income

   (738   (719
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $646,834   $414,868 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018The Company has pledged loans held for investment (in thousands) as collateral for borrowings with the FHLB totaling $146,075 and 2017

Note 3.

Loans Receivable and Related Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

Factors considered by management in evaluating impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on acase-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. The Bank does not separately evaluate individual consumer and residential mortgage loans for impairment, unless such loans are part of a larger relationship that is impaired or are classified as a troubled debt restructuring agreement.

Once the determination has been made that a loan is impaired, the determination of whether a specific allocation of the allowance is necessary is measured by comparing the recorded investment in the loan to the fair value of the loan using one of three methods: (a) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate; (b) the loan’s observable market price; or (c) the fair value of the collateral less selling costs. The method is selected on aloan-by-loan basis, with management primarily utilizing the fair value of collateral method, which is required for loans that are collateral dependent. The evaluation of the need and amount of a specific allocation of the allowance and whether a loan can be removed from impairment status is made on a monthly basis. The Bank’s policy for recognizing interest income on impaired loans does not differ from its overall policy for interest recognition.

The Bank had $1,946,000 and $3,227,000 in loans individually evaluated for impairment$104,791 as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,December 31, 2018, respectively.

LoansDuring 2019, as a result of the Company’s acquisition of VCB, the acquired in a transfer, including business combinations, where there is evidence of credit deterioration since origination and it is probable at the date of acquisition that we will not collect all contractually required principal and interest payments, are accounted for as purchased impaired loans. Purchased impaired loans areloan portfolio was initially recordedmeasured at fair value which includes estimated future credit losses expected to be incurred overand subsequently accounted for under either ASC Topic 310-30 or ASC 310-20. The outstanding principal balance and related carrying amount of these acquired loans included in the lifeconsolidated statement of the loan. Accordingly, the historical allowance for credit losses related to these loans is not carried over.

(Continued)F-18


BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 3.

Loans Receivable and Related Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

Purchased loans from the 2016 River Bancorp, Inc. acquisition had remaining balances of $34,672,107 and 49,831,573condition as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Of these balances three loan relationships were considered specifically impaired purchased credit-impaired loans. One of these relationships was resolved during 2018 and the Company recovered $200,000 of the balance previouslywritten-off. At December 31, 2018, the remaining specifically impaired PCI loans totaled $2,761,919 with a specific impairment of $390,000. 2019 is as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)  December 31,
2019
 

Purchased credit impaired acquired VCB loans evaluated individually for future credit losses

  

Outstanding principal balance

  $1,504 

Carrying amount

   1,315 

Other acquired VCB loans

  

Outstanding principal balance

   172,279 

Carrying amount

   170,151 

Total acquired VCB loans

  

Outstanding principal balance

   173,783 

Carrying amount

   171,466 

The following table presents changes for the segments of the River Bancorp, Inc. purchased loans as ofyear ended December 31, 2018 (in thousands):2019 in the accretable yield on the VCB purchased credit impaired loans for which the Company applies ASC 310-30:

 

   

River Bancorp, Inc.

Purchased Loan Balances

 
   2018   2017 

Real Estate

    

Construction loans and all land development and other land loans

  $1,522   $1,712 

Secured by farmland

   319    512 

Revolving,open-end loans secured by1-4 family residential properties and extended under lines of credit

   3,376    3,659 

Secured by first liens

   10,448    13,727 

Secured by junior liens

   505    875 

Secured by multifamily (5 or more) residential properties

   250    984 

Loans secured by owner-occupied, nonfarm nonresidential properties

   7,344    11,701 

Loans secured by other nonfarm nonresidential properties

   6,239    8,284 

Commercial and Industrial

   4,457    7,841 

Other

    

Other revolving credit plans

   89    252 

Automobile loans

   30    100 

Other consumer loans

   93    185 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $34,672   $49,832 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Continued)F-19


BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 3.

Loans Receivable and Related Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

Management uses a nine-point internal risk rating system to monitor the credit quality of the overall loan portfolio. The first five categories are considered not criticized, and are aggregated as “Pass” rated. The criticized rating categories utilized by management generally follow Bank regulatory definitions. The Special Mention category includes assets that are currently protected but are potentially weak, resulting in an undue and unwarranted credit risk, but not to the point of justifying a Substandard classification. Loans in the Substandard category have well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the orderly liquidation of the debt, and have a distinct possibility that some loss will be sustained if the weaknesses are not corrected. All loans greater than 90 days past due are considered Substandard. Loans in the Doubtful category have all the weaknesses found in Substandard loans, with the added provision that the weaknesses make collection of debt in full highly questionable and improbable. Any portion of a loan that has been charged off is placed in the Loss category.

The Bank has a structured loan rating process with both internal and external oversight to help ensure that risk ratings are accurate and reflect the present and future capacity of borrowers to repay a loan as agreed. The Bank’s loan officers are responsible for the timely and accurate risk rating of the loans in their portfolios at origination and on an ongoing basis. The loan processing department confirms the appropriate risk grade at origination and monitors all subsequent changes to risk ratings. The Bank’s Loan Committee reviews risk grades when approving a loan and approves all risk rating changes, except those made within the pass risk ratings. The Bank engages an external consultant to conduct loan reviews on an annual basis of all relationships greater than $2,400,000. The internal audit function of the Bank reviews a sample of new loans throughout the year. The Bank’s process requires the review and evaluation of an impaired loan to be updated at least quarterly. Loans in the Special Mention and Substandard categories that are collectively evaluated for impairment are given separate consideration in the determination of the allowance.

(Dollars in thousands)  December 31,
2019
 

Balance at January 1, 2019

  $—   

Accretable yield at acquisition date

   190 

Accretion

   (3

Other changes, net

   1 
  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2019

  $188 
  

 

 

 

The following table presents the classesaging of the loan portfolio summarized by the aggregate Pass, Watch and the criticized categoriesrecorded investment of Special Mention, Substandard, and Doubtful within the internal watch risk rating system as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands):

   Pass  Watch/
Special
Mention
   Substandard   Doubtful   Total 

December 31, 2018

         

Commercial real estate loans

         

Non owner-occupied & multi-family

  $90,884  $345   $—     $—     $91,229 

Owner-occupied & farmland

   58,924   1,323    3,180    —      63,427 

Construction loans

         

Residential construction loans

   15,097   —      —      —      15,097 

Commercial construction & raw land loans

   13,594   —      1,020    —      14,614 

Commercial/farm loans

   40,313   —      312    —      40,625 

Municipal/other loans

   8,688   —      —      —      8,688 
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   227,500   1,668    4,512    —      233,680 

Less: Unearned revenue

   (449  —      —      —      (449
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $227,051  $1,668   $4,512   $—     $233,231 
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Continued)F-20


BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 3.

Loans Receivable and Related Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

   Pass  Watch/
Special
Mention
   Substandard   Doubtful   Total 

December 31, 2017

         

Commercial real estate loans

         

Non owner-occupied & multi-family

  $47,228  $2,004   $695   $—     $49,927 

Owner-occupied & farmland

   62,826   —      3,130    —      65,956 

Construction loans

         

Residential construction loans

   8,130   —      —      —      8,130 

Commercial construction & raw land loans

   10,612   —      1,355    —      11,967 

Commercial/farm loans

   37,045   —      1,480    —      38,525 

Municipal/other loans

   11,763   —      —      —      11,763 
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   177,604   2,004    6,660    —      186,268 

Less: Unearned revenue

   (261  —      —      —      (261
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $177,343  $2,004   $6,660   $—     $186,007 
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table presents (in thousands) the classes of the loan portfolio for which loan performance is the primary credit quality indicator as of December 31, 2018 and 2017:

   Residential
Loans
   Home
Equity
Loans
   Consumer
Loans
   Total 

December 31, 2018

        

Performing loans

  $131,515   $16,749   $31,634   $179,898 

Non-performing loans

   997    444    357    1,798 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   132,512    17,193    31,991    181,696 

Less: Unearned revenue

   (201   42    100    (59
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $132,311   $17,235   $32,091   $181,637 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Residential
Loans
   Home
Equity
Loans
   Consumer
Loans
   Total 

December 31, 2017

        

Performing loans

  $105,675   $12,875   $25,295   $143,845 

Non-performing loans

   568    395    196    1,159 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   106,243    13,270    25,491    145,004 

Less: Unearned revenue

   (297   27    64    (206
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $105,946   $13,297   $25,555   $144,798 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Continued)F-21


BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 3.

Loans Receivable and Related Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

An allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”) is maintained to absorb losses from the loan portfolio. The ALLL is based on management’s continuing evaluation of the risk characteristics and credit quality of the loan portfolio, assessment of current economic conditions, diversification and size of the portfolio, adequacy of collateral, past and anticipated loss experience, and the amount ofnon-performing loans. Management further monitors the performance and credit quality of the loan portfolio by analyzing the age of the portfolio as determined by the length of time a recorded payment is past due. The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aging categories of performing loans and nonaccrualdue loans as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017 (in thousands):December 31, 2018:

 

December 31, 2018  Current  30-59 Days
Past Due
   60 - 89
Days Past
Due
   90 Days+
Past Due
   Total Past
Due
   Non-
Accrual
   Total
Loans
 

Residential loans

  $129,728  $701   $7   $1,079   $1,787   $997   $132,512 

Commercial real estate loans

             

Non owner-occupied/multi-family

   91,075   —      154    —      154    —      91,229 

Owner-occupied & farmland

   59,619   341    287    739    1,367    2,441    63,427 

Construction loans

             

Residential construction loans

   14,866   —      —      231    231    —      15,097 

Commercial construction & raw land loans

   13,635   —      —      —      —      979    14,614 

Home equity loans

   16,690   59    —      —      59    444    17,193 

Consumer loans

   30,205   1,017    408    4    1,429    357    31,991 

Commercial/farm loans

   40,004   280    29    —      309    312    40,625 

Municipal/other loans

   8,688   —      —      —      —      —      8,688 

Unearned income on loans

   (508  —      —      —      —      —      (508
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $404,002  $2,398   $885   $2,053   $5,336   $5,530   $414,868 
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
December 31, 2017  Current  30-59 Days
Past Due
   60 - 89
Days Past
Due
   90 Days+
Past Due
   Total Past
Due
   Non-
Accrual
   Total
Loans
 

Residential loans

  $105,622  $23   $—     $30   $53   $568   $106,243 

Commercial real estate loans

             

Non owner-occupied/multi-family

   49,232   —      —      —      —      695    49,927 

Owner-occupied & farmland

   62,778   48    —      —      48    3,130    65,956 

Construction loans

             

Residential construction loans

   8,130   —      —      —      —      —      8,130 

Commercial construction & raw land loans

   10,931   —      —      —      —      1,036    11,967 

Home equity loans

   12,875   —      —      —      —      395    13,270 

Consumer loans

   24,281   786    228    —      1,014    196    25,491 

Commercial/farm loans

   36,699   235    55    43    333    1,493    38,525 

Municipal/other loans

   11,763   —      —      —      —      —      11,763 

Unearned income on loans

   (467  —      —      —      —      —      (467
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $321,844  $1,092   $283   $73   $1,448   $7,513   $330,805 
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Continued)F-22
  December 31, 2019 
(Dollars in thousands) 30-59 Days
Past Due
  60-89 Days
Past Due
  Greater than
90 Days Past
Due & Accruing
  Nonaccrual  Total Past
Due &

Nonaccrual
  Current
Loans
  Total
Loans
 

Commercial and industrial

 $1,652  $—    $—    $441  $2,093  $75,189  $77,282 

Real estate – construction, commercial

  820   —     —     929   1,749   36,290   38,039 

Real estate – construction, residential

  241   —     —     —     241   26,537   26,778 

Real estate – mortgage, commercial

  3,194   —     —     1,931   5,125   246,699   251,824 

Real estate – mortgage, residential

  319   217   369   713   1,618   206,876   208,494 

Agricultural & Farmland

  —     —     —     —     —     5,953   5,953 

Consumer installment loans

  894   408   —     776   2,078   37,124   39,202 

Less: Unearned income

  —     —     —     —     —     (738  (738
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
 $7,120  $625  $369  $4,790  $12,904  $633,930  $646,834 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 


  December 31, 2018 
(Dollars in thousands) 30-59 Days
Past Due
  60-89 Days
Past Due
  Greater than
90 Days Past
Due & Accruing
  Nonaccrual  Total Past
Due &

Nonaccrual
  Current
Loans
  Total
Loans
 

Commercial and industrial

 $280  $29  $—    $312  $621  $48,455  $49,076 

Real estate – construction, commercial

  —     —     —     979   979   13,687   14,666 

Real estate – construction, residential

  —     —     231   —     231   14,871   15,102 

Real estate – mortgage, commercial

  218   441   430   2,441   3,530   146,983   150,513 

Real estate – mortgage, residential

  760   7   1,079   1,441   3,287   146,569   149,856 

Agricultural & Farmland

  123   —     309   —     432   3,963   4,395 

Consumer installment loans

  1,017   408   4   357   1,786   30,193   31,979 

Less: Unearned income

  —     —     —     —     —     (719  (719
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
 $2,398  $885  $2,053  $5,530  $10,866  $404,002  $414,868 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

A summary of changes in the allowance for loans losses for December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 and 2017is as follows:

 

Note 3.

Loans Receivable and Related Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

The classes described above provide the starting point for the ALLL analysis. Management tracks the historical netcharge-off activity by loan class. A historicalcharge-off factor is calculated and applied to each class. Loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment are analyzed with general allowances being made as appropriate. For general allowances, historical loss trends are used in the estimation of losses in the current portfolio. Other qualitative factors are also considered.

“Pass” rated credits are segregated from “Criticized” credits for the application of qualitative factors. Management has identified a number of qualitative factors which it uses to supplement the historicalcharge-off factor because these factors are likely to cause estimated credit losses associated with the existing loan pools to differ from historical loss experience. The qualitative factors are evaluated quarterly and updated using information obtained from internal, regulatory, and governmental sources. The Bank’s qualitative factors consist of: changes in lending policies and procedures, changes in international, national, regional, and local conditions, changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio and terms of loans, changes in the experience, depth, and ability of lending management, changes in the volume and severity of past due loans and other similar conditions, changes in the quality of the organization’s loan review system, changes in the value of underlying collateral for dependent loans, the existence and effect of any concentrations of credit and changes in the levels of such concentrations, and the effect of other external factors.

Management reviews the loan portfolio on a monthly basis using a defined, consistently applied process in order to make appropriate and timely adjustments to the ALLL. When information confirms all or part of specific loans to be uncollectible, these amounts are promptly charged off against the ALLL.

(Continued)F-23
(Dollars in thousands)  December 31,
2019
   December 31,
2018
 

Allowance, beginning of period

  $3,580   $2,802 

Charge-Offs

    

Commercial and industrial

  $(43  $(5

Real estate, mortgage

   (4   (13

Consumer and other loans

   (914   (545
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total charge-offs

   (961   (563
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Recoveries

    

Real estate, mortgage

   6    12 

Consumer and other loans

   205    104 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total recoveries

   211    116 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net charge-offs (recoveries)

   (750   (447
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provision for loan losses

   1,742    1,225 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Allowance, end of period

  $4,572   $3,580 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 3.

Loans Receivable and Related Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

The following tables summarize the primary segments of the ALLL, segregated into the amount required for loans individually evaluated for impairment and the amount required for loans collectively evaluated for impairment as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017. Activity in the allowance is presented for the each2018.

  December 31, 2019 
(Dollars in thousands) Commercial
and
Industrial
  Real Estate-
Construction
Commercial
  Real Estate-
Construction
Residential
  Real Estate-
Mortgage
Commercial
  Real
Estate-

Mortgage
Residential
  Agricultural
&
Farmland
  Consumer
Installment
Loans
  Total 

ALLL Balance December 31, 2018

 $572  $112  $56   1,180  $434  $13  $1,213  $3,580 

Charge-offs

  (43  —     —     (3  (1  —     (914  (961

Recoveries

  —     —     —     —     6   —     205   211 

Provision

  312   108   4   427   71   (4  824   1,742 

ALLL Balance December 31, 2019

 $841  $220  $60  $1,604  $509  $9  $1,329  $4,572 

Individually evaluated for impairment

  143   —     —     98   —     —     —     241 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 $698  $220  $60  $1,506  $509  $9  $1,330  $4,331 

  December 31, 2018 
(Dollars in thousands) Commercial
and
Industrial
  Real Estate-
Construction
Commercial
  Real Estate-
Construction
Residential
  Real Estate-
Mortgage
Commercial
  Real
Estate-

Mortgage
Residential
  Agricultural
&
Farmland
  Consumer
Installment
Loans
  Total 

ALLL Balance December 31, 2017

 $494  $93  $36   809  $405  $13  $952  $2,802 

Charge-offs

  (5  —     —     —     (13  —     (545  (563

Recoveries

  —     —     —     12   —     —     104   116 

Provision

  83   19   20   359   42   —     702   1,225 

ALLL Balance December 31, 2018

 $572  $112  $56  $1,180  $434  $13  $1,213  $3,580 

Individually evaluated for impairment

  —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —   

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 $572  $112  $56  $1,180  $434  $13  $1,213  $3,580 

A summary of the twelve months endedloan portfolio individually and collectively evaluated for impairment (in thousands) for December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 and 2017is as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)  Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
   Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
   Total 

December 31, 2019

      

Commercial and industrial

  $280   $77,002   $77,282 

Agricultural

   —      446    446 

Real Estate – construction, commercial

   —      38,039    38,039 

Real Estate – construction, residential

   —      26,778    26,778 

Real Estate – mortgage, commercial

   733    251,091    251,824 

Real Estate – mortgage, residential

   395    208,099    208,494 

Real Estate – mortgage, farmland

   —      5,507    5,507 

Consumer installment loans

   —      39,202    39,202 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross loans

   1,408    646,164    647,572 

Less: Unearned income

   —      (738   (738
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $1,408   $645,426   $646,834 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)  Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
   Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
   Total 

December 31, 2018

      

Commercial and industrial

  $—     $49,076   $49,076 

Agricultural

   —      216    216 

Real Estate – construction, commercial

   —      14,666    14,666 

Real Estate – construction, residential

   —      15,102    15,102 

Real Estate – mortgage, commercial

   1,258    149,255    150,513 

Real Estate – mortgage residential

   688    149,168    149,856 

Real Estate – mortgage, farmland

   —      4,179    4,179 

Consumer installment loans

   —      31,979    31,979 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross loans

   1,946    413,641    415,587 

Less: Unearned income

   —      (719   (719
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $1,946   $412,922   $414,868 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table presents information related to impaired loans, by portfolio segment, at the dates presented.

   December 31, 2019 
(Dollars in thousands)  Recorded
Investment
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Related
Allowance
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest
Income
Recognized
 

With no specific allowance recorded:

          

Real estate – mortgage, residential

  $395   $395   $—     $527   $7 

With an allowance recorded:

          

Commercial and industrial

   280    280    143    286    2 

Real estate – mortgage, commercial

   733    733    98    734    5 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $1,408   $1,408   $241   $1,547   $14 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   December 31, 2018 
(Dollars in thousands)  Recorded
Investment
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Related
Allowance
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest
Income
Recognized
 

With no specific allowance recorded:

          

Real estate – mortgage, residential

  $1,946   $1,946   $—     $2,067   $64 

With an allowance recorded:

   —      —      —      —      —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $1,946   $1,946   $—     $2,067   $64 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Purchased loans from the 2016 River Bancorp, Inc. acquisition had remaining balances (in thousands):

   Commercial  Commercial
Real
Estate
  Consumer  Residential  Municipal  Total 

ALLL Balance at December 31, 2017

  $537  $826  $936  $445  $58  $2,802 

Charge-offs

   (6  —     (544  (13  —     (563

Recoveries

   12   —     104   —     —     116 

Provision

   96   377   704   58   (10  1,225 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

ALLL Balance at December 31, 2018

  $639  $1,203  $1,200  $490  $48  $3,580 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $—    $—    $—    $—    $—    $—   

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  $639  $1,203  $1,200  $490  $48  $3,580 
   Commercial  Commercial
Real
Estate
  Consumer  Residential  Municipal  Total 

ALLL Balance at December 31, 2016

  $294  $658  $631  $365  $65  $2013 

Charge-offs

   —     (71  (365  —     —     (436

Recoveries

   34   —     95   1   —     130 

Provision

   209   239   575   79   (7  1,095 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

ALLL Balance at December 31, 2017

  $537  $826  $936  $445  $58  $2,802 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $—    $—    $—    $—    $—    $—   

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  $537  $826  $936  $445  $58  $2,802 

(Continued)F-24


BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

of $19,686 and 34,672 as of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Of these balances, three loan relationships were considered specifically impaired PCI loans. One of these relationships was resolved during 2018 and 2017the Company recovered $200 of the balance previously written-off. During the first quarter of 2019, another loan relationship was resolved and the Company recovered $200 of the balance previously written-off. At December 31, 2019, the remaining specifically impaired PCI loans totaled $2,270 with a specific impairment

of $190. The following table presents the recorded investment in the segments of the River Bancorp, Inc. purchased loans as of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

 

Note 3.

Loans Receivable and Related Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands)  December 31,
2019
   December 31,
2018
 

Real Estate

    

Construction loans and all land development and other land loans

  $1,397   $1,522 

Secured by farmland

   —      319 

Revolving, open-end loans secured by 1-4 family residential properties and extended under lines of credit

   2,709    3,376 

Secured by first liens

   6,971    10,448 

Secured by junior liens

   394    505 

Secured by multifamily (5 or more) residential properties

   63    250 

Loans secured by owner-occupied, nonfarm nonresidential properties

   4,459    7,344 

Loans secured by other nonfarm nonresidential properties

   2,322    6,239 

Commercial and Industrial

   1,272    4,457 

Other revolving credit plans

   26    89 

Automobile loans

   10    30 

Other consumer loans

   63    93 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $19,686   $34,672 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table shows the Company’s loan portfolio broken down by internal loan grade as of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

 

  December 31, 2019 
(Dollars in thousands) Grade
1
Prime
  Grade
2
Desirable
  Grade
3
Good
  Grade
4
Acceptable
  Grade
5
Pass/Watch
  Grade
6
Special
Mention
  Grade
7
Substandard
  Total 

Commercial and industrial

 $1,509  $924  $35,012  $37,298  $568  $1,488  $483  $77,282 

Agricultural

  —     118   168   160   —     —     —     446 

Real Estate – construction, commercial

  —     1,454   24,667   10,850   102   —     966   38,039 

Real Estate – construction, residential

  —     139   9,355   14,331   2,953   —     —     26,778 

Real Estate – mortgage, commercial

  —     4,971   118,488   114,598   9,273   1,935   2,559   251,824 

Real Estate – mortgage residential

  —     4,611   100,665   98,116   3,470   130   1,502   208,494 

Real Estate – mortgage, farmland

  1,467   134   1,736   2,170   —     —     —     5,507 

Consumer installment loans

  293   72   17,872   20,067   116   —     782   39,202 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross loans

  3,269   12,423   307,963   297,590   16,482   3,553   6,292   647,572 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Less: Unearned income

         738 
        

 

 

 

Total

        $646,834 
        

 

 

 

  December 31, 2018 
(Dollars in thousands) Grade
1
Prime
  Grade
2
Desirable
  Grade
3
Good
  Grade
4
Acceptable
  Grade
5
Pass/Watch
  Grade
6
Special
Mention
  Grade
7
Substandard
  Total 

Commercial and industrial

  $2,660  $21,009  $24,254  $797  $—    $312  $49,076 

Agricultural

  9   99   105   3   —     —     —     216 

Real Estate – construction, commercial

  —     485   7,118   5,937   106   —     1,020   14,666 

Real Estate – construction, residential

  —     —     4,305   5,059   5,738   —     —     15,102 

Real Estate – mortgage, commercial

  —     1,920   82,097   53,487   8,470   1,668   2,871   150,513 

Real Estate – mortgage residential

  —     3,647   76,496   63,397   3,805   522   1,989   149,856 

Real Estate – mortgage, farmland

  1,700   100   1,340   730   —     —     309   4,179 

Consumer installment loans

  213   29   16,174   15,081   123   —     359   31,979 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross loans

  1,966   8,940   208,644   167,948   19,039   2,190   6,860   415,587 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Less: Unearned income

         719 
        

 

 

 

Total

        $414,868 
        

 

 

 

The allowanceCompany categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as current financial information, historical payment experience, collateral adequacy, credit documentation, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis typically includes larger, non-homogeneous loans such as commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans. This analysis is performed on an ongoing basis as new information is obtained. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Risk Grade 1 – Prime Loans: This grade is reserved for only the strongest of loans. These loans are to individuals or corporations that are well known to the bank and are always secured with an almost guaranteed source of repayment such as a lien on a bank certificate of deposit or savings account. Character, credit history, and ability of individuals or company principals are excellent and unquestioned. Source of income and industry of borrower appears stable. High liquidity, minimum risk, good ratios and low handling cost.

Risk Grade 2 – Desirable Loans: This grade is reserved for new loans that are within guidelines and where the borrowers have documented significant overall financial strength. A liquid financial statement is generally a financial statement with substantial liquid assets, particularly relative to the debts. These loans have excellent sources of repayment, with no significant identifiable risk of collection, and conform in all respects to policy, guidelines, underwriting standards, and federal and state regulations (no exceptions of any kind).

Risk Grade 3 – Good Loans: This grade is reserved for loans which exhibit satisfactory credit risk. These loans have adequate sources of repayment, with little identifiable risk of collection. Generally, loans assigned this risk grade will demonstrate the following characteristics: (1) conformity in all respects with policy, guidelines, underwriting standards, and federal and state regulations (no exceptions of any kind), (2) documented historical cash flow that meets or exceeds required minimum Blue Ridge Bank guidelines, or that can be supplemented with verifiable cash flow from other sources, and (3) adequate secondary sources to liquidate the debt, including combinations of liquidity, liquidation of collateral, or liquidation value to the net worth of the borrower or guarantor.

Risk Grade 4 – Acceptable Loans: This grade is given to satisfactory loans containing more risk than Risk Grade 3 loans. These loans have adequate sources of repayment, with little identifiable risk of collection. Loans assigned this risk grade will demonstrate the following characteristics: (1) general conformity to Blue Ridge Bank’s underwriting requirements, with limited exceptions to policy, product or underwriting guidelines. All exceptions noted have documented mitigating factors that offset any additional risk associated with the exceptions noted, (2) documented historical cash flow that meets or exceeds required minimum guidelines, or that can be supplemented with verifiable cash flow from other sources, and (3) adequate secondary sources to liquidate the debt, including combinations of liquidity, liquidation of collateral, or liquidation value to the net worth of the borrower or guarantor.

Risk Grade 5 – Pass/Watch Loans: This grade is for satisfactory loans containing acceptable but elevated risk. These loans are characterized by borrowers who have a marginal cash flow, marginal profitability, or have experienced an unprofitable year and declining financial condition. The borrower has in the past satisfactorily handled debts with the bank, but in recent months has either been late, delinquent in making payments, or made sporadic payments. While the bank continues to be adequately secured, margins have decreased or are decreasing, despite the borrower’s continued satisfactory condition. These loans require more diligent monitoring due to characteristics such as: (1) additional exceptions to Blue Ridge Bank’s policy requirements, product guidelines or underwriting standards that present a higher degree of risk, (2) unproved, insufficient or marginal primary sources of repayment that appear sufficient to service the debt at this time, and (3) marginal or unproven secondary sources to liquidate the debt, including combinations of liquidation of collateral and liquidation value to the net worth of the borrower or guarantor.

Risk Grade 6 – Special Mention: This grade is for loans classified as Special Mention. They have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the institution’s credit position at some future date. Special Mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose an institution to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. Special mention credits typically exhibit underwriting guideline tolerances and/or exceptions with no mitigating factors, or emerging weaknesses that may or may not be cured as time passes.

Risk Grade 7 – Substandard: A substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans classified as substandard must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt; they are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Loans consistently not meeting the repayment schedule should be downgraded to substandard. Loans in this category are characterized by deterioration in quality exhibited by any number of well-defined weaknesses requiring corrective action. The weaknesses may include, but are not limited to: (1) high debt to worth ratios, (2) declining or negative earnings trends, (3) declining or inadequate liquidity, (4) improper loan structure, (5) questionable repayment sources, (6) lack of well-defined secondary repayment source, and (7) unfavorable competitive comparisons. Such loans are no longer considered to be adequately protected due to the borrower’s declining net worth, lack of earnings capacity, declining collateral margins and/or unperfected collateral positions. A possibility of loss of a portion of the loan balance cannot be ruled out. The repayment ability of the borrower is marginal or weak and the loan may have exhibited excessive overdue status or extensions and/or renewals.

Risk Grade 8 – Doubtful: Loans classified Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified Substandard, plus the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values highly questionable and improbable. However, these loans are not yet rated as loss because certain events may occur which would salvage the debt. Among these events are: (1) injection of capital, (2) alternative financing, (3) liquidation of assets or the pledging of additional collateral, and (4) the ability of the borrower to service the debt is extremely weak, overdue status is constant, the debt has been placed on non-accrual status, and no definite repayment schedule exists. Doubtful is a temporary grade where a loss is expected but is presently not quantified with any degree of accuracy. Once the loss position is determined, the amount is charged off.

Risk Grade 9 – Loss: Loans classified Loss are considered uncollectable and of such little value that their continuance as assets is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this worthless loan even though partial recovery may be effected in the future. Probable Loss portions of Doubtful assets should be charged against the reserve for loan losses is based on estimates,losses. Loans may reside in this classification for administrative purposes for a period not to exceed the earlier of thirty (30) days or calendar quarter-end.

There were no loans classified as Doubtful or Loss at December 31, 2019 and actual losses will vary from current estimates. Management believes that the granularity of the homogeneous pools and the related historical loss ratios and other qualitative factors, as well as the consistency in the application of assumptions, result in an ALLL that is representative of the risk found in the components of the portfolio at any given date.

Loans with a carrying amount of $105 million were pledged to secure short-term and long-term borrowings with the Federal Home Loan Bank at December 31, 2018.

Loans held for sale includes the Bank’s commitment to purchase up to $20,000,000 in residential mortgage loan fundings originated by another financial institution. The Bank reviews loan documentation for each specific mortgage prior to funding to ensure it conforms to the terms of the agreement. The mortgages funded through this program must have already obtained a purchase commitment (takeout) from another financial institution as part of the conditions of the Bank’s funding. The Bank also has anin-house residential mortgage loan division that originates loans held for sale. The balance of loans held for sale was $29,233,325Note 6. Premises and $17,219,636 at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.Equipment

Nonaccrual loans were approximately $5,530,000 and $7,513,000 at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The Bank is not committed to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans are considered impaired or whose loans have been modified.

Note 4.

Bank Premises and Equipment

Bank premises and equipment areis summarized as follows:

 

  2018   2017 
(Dollars in thousands)  2019   2018 

Buildings and land

  $3,109,573   $2,494,030   $12,535   $3,109 

Construction in progress

   443    —   

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

   2,976,895    2,450,202    3,411    2,977 

Software

   376,508    321,463    354    377 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Cost

   6,462,976    5,265,695    16,743    6,463 

Less: Accumulated depreciation

   (3,119,946   (2,988,426   (3,092   (3,120
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total, net of depreciation

  $3,343,030   $2,277,269   $13,651   $3,343 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Depreciation expense for 2019 and 2018 was $539 thousand and 2017 was $414,794 and $374,277,$415 thousand, respectively.

Note 7. Goodwill and Intangibles

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The balance in goodwill is the result of a branch acquisition in Charlottesville in 2011, the acquisition of River Bancorp, Inc. in 2016, the acquisition of a mortgage line of business in 2018, the 35% acquisition of Hammond Insurance Agency, Incorporated in 2019, and the acquisition of Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc. in 2019. The purpose of these acquisitions was to expand the geographic service area by targeting attractive markets with potential to provide continued balance sheet growth and new opportunities for the Company. Bank management will evaluate at least annually the recorded value of the goodwill. In accordance with GAAP, the Company is not amortizing goodwill. In the event the asset suffers a decline in value based on criteria established in governing accounting standards, an impairment will be recorded.

Goodwill

  2019   2018 

Charlottesville Branch Acquisition

  $366,300   $366,300 

River Bancorp, Inc. Acquisition

   1,727,864    1,727,864 

Mortgage Business Acquisition

   600,000    600,000 

Hammond Insurance Acquisition

   612,500    —   

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc. Acquisition

   16,608,278    —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $19,914,942   $2,694,164 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017Information concerning amortizable intangibles included in other assets on the balance sheet is as follows:

 

Note 5.

Time

Amortizable Intangibles

  2019   2018 

Customer-Based Intangible – MoneyWise Payroll

  $541,272   $738,098 

Customer Based Intangible – Hammond Insurance

   374,986    —   

Customer Based Intangible – LenderSelect

   720,489    —   

Core Deposit Intangible – River Community Bank

   211,036    437,954 

Core Deposit Intangible – Virginia Community Bank

   1,690,000    —   

Other

   180,536    136,863 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $3,718,319   $1,312,915 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The estimated amortization expense for the next five years and thereafter is as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)

  

2020

  $869,635 

2021

   716,913 

2022

   564,949 

2023

   379,624 

2024

   341,916 

Thereafter

   845,282 
  

 

 

 

Total

  $3,718,319 
  

 

 

 

Note 8. Deposits

The aggregate amounts of certificates of deposit, with a minimum denomination of $250,000, were $39,148,000$82.8 million and $37,060,000$39.1 million at December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively.

Time deposits include brokered deposits purchased through the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS)(“CDARS”). The balance of these time deposits was $1,204,844$2.2 million and $1,221,229$1.2 million at December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. As long as the Bank maintains its current rating through CDARS rating service, it may purchase deposits up to 15% of its assets as of the most recent quarter end. At December 31, 2018,2019, the Bank could have purchased up to approximately $81,000,000$144.2 million in deposits through CDARS. The decision to utilize this funding depends on the Bank’s liquidity needs and the pricing of CDARS deposits compared to other potential funding sources.

At December 31, 2018,2019, the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows:

 

  Maturities 

2019

  $71,658,999 

(Dollars in thousands)

  

2020

   39,180,287   $114,408 

2021

   27,919,644    57,115 

2022

   9,078,767    20,843 

2023

   18,673,176    27,811 

2024 and beyond

   3,251,096 

2024

   38,851 

2025 and beyond

   1,927 
  

 

   

 

 

Total

  $169,761,969   $260,955 
  

 

   

 

 

Brokered deposits totaled $30.6 million and $84.4 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Additionally, deposits obtained through the certificate of deposit listing service, QwickRate, totaled $19.2 million and $10.4 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Note 6.

Borrowings

Note 9. Other Borrowed Funds

The Bank has a line of credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLB)FHLB secured by the Bank’s real estate loan portfolio and certain pledged securities. The FHLB will lend up to 25%30% of the Bank’s total assets at the prior quarter end, subject to certain eligibility requirements, including adequate collateral. The Bank had borrowings from FHLB that totaled $73,100,000$124.8 million and $73.1 million at December 31, 2018.2019 and 2018, respectively. The interest rate on the borrowings range from 1.34%1.69% to 3.95%2.49% depending on structure and maturity. The borrowings also required the Bank to own $3,487,900$6.0 million of FHLB stock. This amount is included with restricted investments on the consolidated balance sheets.

The principal on FHLB borrowings matures as follows:

 

   Maturities 

2019

  $73,100,000 
  

 

 

 
(Dollars in thousands)  Maturities 

2020

  $124,800 
  

 

 

 

The Bank had fixed rate advances fromAt December 31, 2019, 1-4 family residential loans with a lendable value of $44.9 million, multi-family residential loans with a lendable value of $9.6 million, commercial real estate loans with a lendable value of $49.2 million, and securities with a lendable value of $58.2 million were pledged against an available line of credit with the FHLB totaling $35,893,528 at December 31, 2017.

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BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 6.

Borrowings (Continued)

The Company issued stock as part of a private placement capital raise in December 2014. The Bank’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) purchased stock as part of this raise and borrowed $600,000 from Community Bankers’ Bank to fund the purchase. The loan carried an interest rate of 4.50% and was to be repaid in seven annual installments of principal and interest. The Company guaranteed the loan, which was paid off$220.6 million as of December 31, 2018 and carried2019. The Bank has a balanceletter of $151,098credit with the FHLB in the amount of $10.0 million for the purpose of collateral against Virginia public deposits.

The Company has unsecured lines of credit with correspondent banks totaling $24.0 million at December 31, 2017. The 2017 balance is included in other borrowed funds on the consolidated balance sheet. Repayment of the loan came from the Bank’s annual discretionary contribution to the ESOP, as well as the Bank’s matching component to employee’s elective deferrals into the 401(k) plan, the proceeds of which were contributed to the ESOP. The shares purchased with the proceeds of this loan were being used as collateral2019 and were therefore restricted. A prorated portion of the restricted shares were released each year as the loan was repaid. As of December 31, 2018, there are no longer any restricted shares related to this loan. The Company also pledged securities from its AFS portfolio, which were included in restricted investments on the consolidated balance sheet in prior years.

The Bank has established lines of credit for federal funds purchases of $19,000,000 with its correspondent banks. The balance was zero$19.0 million at December 31, 2018, andavailable for overnight borrowing. At December 31, 2017.2019 and 2018, none of these lines of credit with correspondent banks was drawn upon.

Note 7.

Note 10. Subordinated Debt

The Company entered into a Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with 14 institutional accredited investors under which the Company issued an aggregate of $10,000,000$10.0 million of subordinated notes (the “Notes”) to the institutional accredited investors on November 20, 2015. The Notes have a maturity date of December 1, 2025. The Notes bear interest, payable on the 1st1st of June and December of each year, commencing June 1, 2016, at a fixed rate of 6.75% per year for the first five years, and thereafter will bear a floating interest rate of LIBOR plus 512.8 basis points. The Notes are not convertible into common stock or preferred stock and are not callable by the holders. The Company has the right to redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, without premium or penalty, at any interest payment date on or after December 1, 2020 and prior to the maturity date, but in all cases in a principal amount with integral multiples of $1,000, plus interest accrued and unpaid through the date of redemption. If an event of default occurs, such as the bankruptcy of the Company, the holder of a Note may declare the principal amount of the Note to be due and immediately payable. The Notes are unsecured, subordinated obligations of the Company and will rank junior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future senior indebtedness. The Notes qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory reporting.

The Company incurred issuance costs totaling $338,813$339 thousand as part of the transaction. These costs are being amortized over the life of the Notes. The following table summarizes the balance of the Notes and related issuance costs at December 31, 20182019 and 2017:2018:

 

   2018   2017 

Subordinated debt

  $10,000,000   $10,000,000 

Unamortized issuance costs

   (233,446   (267,329
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subordinated debt, net

  $9,766,554   $9,732,671 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Continued)F-27
   2019   2018 

(Dollars in thousands)

    

Subordinated debt

  $10,000   $10,000 

Unamortized issuance costs

   (200   (233
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subordinated debt, net

  $9,800   $9,767 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018Note 11. Derivative Financial Instruments and 2017Hedging Activities

Note 8.

Common Stock

The Company has 10,000,000 sharesenters into interest rate swap agreements (‘‘swap agreements’’) to facilitate the risk management strategies needed in order to accommodate the needs of no par value authorized common stock of which 2,792,885 shares were issued and outstanding at December 31, 2018.its banking customers. The Company had 5,000,000 sharesmitigates the risk of no parentering into these loan agreements by entering into equal and offsetting swap agreements with a highly rated third-party financial institution. This back-to-back swap agreement is a free-standing derivative and is recorded at fair value authorized common stock of which 2,765,636 shares were issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017.

Note 9.

Other Real Estate Owned (Foreclosed Assets)

The Bank had the following amounts in Other Real Estate Owned at December 31, 2018 and 2017:

   Estimated Realizable Value 

Real Estate Held

  2018   2017 

1-4 Family

  $134,230   $207,425 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The estimated realizable value is the net amount Bank management expects to realize from the sale of the foreclosed upon real estate. The net realizable amount takes into account realtor commissions and other anticipated costs associated with the disposition of real estate. Adjustments to reduce the loan balance to net realizable value at the time the properties were acquired were made to the Allowance for Loan Losses. Bank Management continues to monitor the properties for changes in value. Any decline in value would be charged to operations.

Expenses associated with the maintenance and upkeep of Other Real Estate Owned are recorded as Other Real Estate Expense. The balance of Other Real Estate Owned is included with other assets on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

Foreclosed assets guaranteed by governmental agencies and notsheets (asset positions are included in other assets and liability positions are included in other liabilities) as of December 31, 2019. There were no such agreements outstanding as of December 31, 2018.

   December 31, 2019 
   Notional Amount   Fair Value 

(Dollars in thousands)

    

Interest Rate Swap Agreement

    

Receive Fixed/Pay Variable Swaps

  $2,145   $185 

Pay Fixed/Receive Variable Swaps

   2,145    (185

The Company entered into three cash flow hedges as defined by ASC 815-20 during 2019. The objective of this interest rate swap was to hedge the aboverisk of variability in its cash flows attributable to changes in the 3-month LIBOR benchmark rate component of forecasted 3-month fixed rate funding advances from the FHLB. The hedging objective was to reduce the interest rate risk associated with the Company’s fixed rate advances from the designation date and going through the maturity date. The identified hedge layers are summarized as follows, (in thousands):

3-Month LIBOR

  Cash & Securities   Period Hedged 

Hedged Notional

  Exposure Hedged   From   To 

$15,000

  $15,000    July 1, 2019    July 1, 2022 

$25,000

  $25,000    August 2, 2019    February 2, 2023 

$10,000

  $10,000    August 29, 2019    August 29, 2023 

Each layer has a variable receive leg of 3-month LIBOR and a fixed pay leg of 1.80%. The Company has the intent and ability to fund the three-month rate advances during the term of these cash flow hedges. The Company had cash collateral with the counterparty of $880 thousand as of December 31, 2019.

The Bank also participates in a “mandatory” delivery program for its government guaranteed and conventional mortgage loans held for sale. Under the mandatory delivery system, loans with interest rate locks are paired with the sale of a to be announced mortgage-backed security bearing similar attributes. Under the mandatory delivery program, the Bank commits to deliver loans to an investor at an agreed upon price prior to the close of such loans. This differs from a “best efforts” delivery, which sets the sale price with the investor on a loan-by-loan basis when each loan is locked.

Note 12. Employee Benefit Plans

The Company has a 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan that covers eligible employees. Employees may make voluntary contributions subject to certain limits based on federal tax laws. The Bank matches 100 percent of an employee’s contribution up to 5% of his or her salary following one year of continuous service and the benefits vest immediately. The Company’s Board of Directors may make additional contributions at its discretion. Employees become eligible to participate in the discretionary contributions after one year of continuous service and the benefits vest over a five-year period. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, total amountedexpenses attributable to $43,849this plan were $700,221 and $274,073$364,653, respectively.

In 2013, the Company established an ESOP that covers eligible employees. Benefits in the plan vest over a five-year period. Contributions to the plan are made at the discretion of the Board of Directors and may include both the matching component to employees’ elective deferrals into the 401(k) plan and discretionary profit contributions. The plan held 79,800 total shares of Company common stock at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. All shares issued to and held by the plan are considered outstanding in the computation of EPS. The plan or the Company is required to purchase shares from separated employees at a price determined by a third-party appraisal.

Note 13. Stock-Based Compensation

The Company has granted restricted stock awards to employees under the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan. The restricted stock awards are considered fixed awards as the number of shares and fair value is known at the date of grant and the fair value at the grant date is amortized over the vesting period. Non-cash compensation expense recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income related to restricted stock awards, net of estimated forfeitures, was $231 thousand and $129 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The fair value of restricted stock awards at December 31, 2019 and 2017,2018 was $1.3 million and $933 thousand, respectively. These balances are included with other assets

Note 14. Fair Value

The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques.

Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument. Accounting guidance for fair value excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.

The Company records fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and determines fair value disclosures utilizing a definition of fair value of assets and liabilities that states that fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Additional considerations are involved to determine the fair value of financial assets in markets that are not active.

The Company uses a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy based on these two types of inputs are as follows:

 

Note 10.Level 1 –

Goodwill

The balance in goodwill is the result of a branch acquisition in Charlottesville in 2011, the acquisition of River Bancorp, Inc. in 2016, and the acquisition of a mortgage line of business in 2018. The purpose of these acquisitions was to expand the geographic service area by targeting attractive markets with potential to provide continued balance sheet growth and new opportunities for the Company. Bank management will evaluate at least annually the recorded value of the goodwill. In accordance with GAAP the Company is not amortizing goodwill. In the event the asset suffers a decline in value based on criteria established in governing accounting standards, an impairment will be recorded.

Goodwill

  2018   2017 

Charlottesville Branch Acquisition

  $366,300   $366,300 

River Bancorp, Inc. Acquisition

   1,727,864    1,727,864 

Mortgage Business Acquisition

   600,000    —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $2,694,164   $2,094,164 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Continued)F-28


BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 11.

Fair Value MeasurementsValuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

 

U.S. GAAP defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurement and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The three levels are defined as follows:

Level 1 - Inputs to the valuation methodology areLevel 2 –

Valuation is based on observable inputs including quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2 -Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted pricesmarkets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in less active markets, and model-based valuation techniques for which significant assumptions can be derived primarily from or corroborated by observable data in the market.

Level 3 –

Valuation is based on model-based techniques that use one or more significant inputs or assumptions that are observable forunobservable in the asset or liabilities, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

Level 3 -Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.market.

The following sections provide a description ofdescribes the valuation methodologiestechniques used for instruments measuredby the Company to measure certain financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value as well ason a recurring basis in the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy:financial statements:

Securities:

Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities would include highly liquid government bonds, mortgage products and exchange traded equities. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics.characteristics, or discounted cash flow. Level 2 securities would include U.S. agency securities, mortgage-backed agency securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions and certain corporate, asset backed and other securities. In certain cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, securities are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. Currently, allThe carrying value of restricted FRB and FHLB stock approximates fair value based upon the Company’s securities are considered to be Level 2 securities.redemption provisions of each entity and is therefore excluded from the following table.

Fair valuesThe following tables present the balances of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:basis:

 

   Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using 
   Fair Value   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 

December 31, 2018

        

Availablefor-sale securities

  $38,046,596   $—     $38,046,596   $—   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2017

        

Availablefor-sale securities

  $32,578,294   $—     $32,578,294   $—   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   December 31, 2019 
(Dollars in thousands)  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 

Available for sale securities

        

U.S. Treasury and agencies

  $2,449   $—     $2,449   $—   

Mortgage backed securities

   95,485    —      95,485    —   

Corporate bonds

   10,637    —      10,637    —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total securities available for sale

  $108,571   $—     $108,571   $—   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   December 31, 2018 
(Dollars in thousands)  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 

Available for sale securities

        

State and municipal

  $1,003   $—     $1,003   $—   

U.S. Treasury and agencies

   3,167    —      3,167    —   

Mortgage backed securities

   28,370    —      28,370    —   

Corporate bonds

   5,507    —      5,507    —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total securities available for sale

  $  38,047   $—     $  38,047   $—   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Certain financial assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. Adjustments to the fair value of these assets usually result from the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain financial assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in the financial statements.

Loans Held for Sale

Mortgage loans originated or purchased and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated market value in the aggregate. The agreed upon sales price is considered fair value as all of these loans are under agreements to sell to investors at the time of origination. This amount is generally the loan’s principal amount. Changes in fair value are recognized in the Gain on Sale of Mortgages on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Other Real Estate Owned

Certain assets such as OREO are measured at fair value less cost to sell. Valuation of OREO is determined using current appraisals from independent parties, a level two input. If current appraisals cannot be obtained prior to reporting dates, or if declines in value are identified after a recent appraisal is received, appraisal values are discounted, resulting in Level 3 estimates. If the Company markets the property with a realtor, estimated selling costs reduce the fair value, resulting in a valuation based on Level 3 inputs.

The Company markets OREO both independently and with local realtors. Properties marketed by realtors are discounted by selling costs. Properties that the Company markets independently are not discounted by selling costs.

The following table summarizes the Company’s OREO that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the period.

 

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BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 11.

Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

Gains and losses (realized and unrealized) included in earnings for the year are reported in noninterest income as follows:

December 31, 2018:

  

Total gains included in earnings for the year

  $5,242 
  

 

 

 

Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at year end

  $(275,325
  

 

 

 

December 31, 2017:

  

Total gains included in earnings for the year

  $192,161 
  

 

 

 

Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at year end

  $(16,524
  

 

 

 

Fair values of assets measured on anon-recurring basis at December 31, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:

   Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using 
   Fair Value   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 

December 31, 2018

        

Other real estate owned

  $134,230   $—     $—     $134,230 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $134,230   $—     $—     $134,230 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2017

        

Other real estate owned

  $207,425   $—     $—     $207,425 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $207,425   $—     $—     $207,425 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

For level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis ornon-recurring basis as of December 31, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:

   Fair Value At
December 31,
2018
   

Valuation Technique

  

Significant Unobservable Inputs

  Range

Other real estate owned

  $134,230   Discounted appraised value  Discounted for selling costs and age of appraisals  15%-35%
   Fair Value At
December 31,
2017
   

Valuation Technique

  

Significant Unobservable Inputs

  Range

Other real estate owned

  $207,425   Discounted appraised value  Discounted for selling costs and age of appraisals  15%-35%

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BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 11.

Other real estate owned

Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

$—  $—  $—  $—  

 

   December 31, 2018 
(Dollars in thousands)  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 

Other real estate owned

  $134   $—     $—     $134 

   Fair Value At
December 31,
2019
   

Valuation Technique

  

Significant Unobservable Inputs

  

Range

Other real estate owned

  $—     Discounted appraised value  Discounted for selling costs  N/A
   Fair Value At
December 31,
2018
   

Valuation Technique

  

Significant Unobservable Inputs

  

Range

Other real estate owned

  $134   Discounted appraised value  Discounted for selling costs  15%-35%

Note 15. Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The estimated fair values, and related carrying amounts, (in thousands), of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows:

 

   Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2018 
   Carrying
Amount
   Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   Fair Value 

Financial Assets

          

Cash and short-term investments

  $15,025,651   $15,025,651   $—     $—     $15,025,651 

Federal funds sold

   546,000    546,000    —      —      546,000 

Investment securities

   58,750,128    —      58,688,468    —      58,688,468 

Loans held for sale

   29,233,325    —      29,233,325    —      29,233,325 

Net loans held for investment

   411,288,250    —      —      404,888,675    404,888,675 

Accrued interest receivable

   1,769,450    —      1,769,450    —      1,769,450 

Bank-owned life insurance

   8,454,893    —      8,454,893    —      8,454,893 

Financial Liabilities

          

Deposits

   415,026,585    —      323,280,000    81,070,864    404,350,864 

Other borrowed funds

   73,100,000    —      73,113,000    —      73,113,000 

Subordinated debt, net

   9,766,554    —      —      9,766,554    9,766,554 

Accrued interest payable

   395,892    —      395,892    —      395,892 
   Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2017 
   Carrying
Amount
   Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   Fair Value 

Financial Assets

          

Cash and short-term investments

  $10,319,189   $10,319,189   $—     $—     $10,319,189 

Federal funds sold

   88,000    88,000    —      —      88,000 

Investment securities

   48,994,839    —      49,203,412    —      49,203,412 

Loans held for sale

   17,219,636    —      17,219,636    —      17,219,636 

Net loans held for investment

   328,002,333    —      —      331,854,364    331,854,364 

Accrued interest receivable

   1,519,577    —      1,519,577    —      1,519,577 

Bank-owned life insurance

   7,654,471    —      7,654,471    —      7,654,471 

Financial Liabilities

          

Deposits

   339,289,742    —      266,694,000    68,665,051    335,359,051 

Other borrowed funds

   36,044,626    —      36,162,098    —      36,162,098 

Subordinated debt, net

   9,732,671    —      —      9,732,671    9,732,671 

Accrued interest payable

   285,753    —      285,753    —      285,753 

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       Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2019 
   Carrying
Amount
   Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
   Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
   Fair Value 
(Dollars in thousands)                    

Financial Assets

          

Cash and short-term investments

  $60,026   $60,026   $—     $—     $60,026 

Federal funds sold

   480    480    —      —      480 

Investment securities

   128,897    —      129,359    —      129,359 

Loans held for sale

   55,646    —      55,646    —      55,646 

Net loans held for investment

   642,262    —      —      643,878    643,878 

Accrued interest receivable

   2,590    —      2,590    —      2,590 

Bank-owned life insurance

   14,734    —      14,734    —      14,734 

Financial Liabilities

          

Deposits

   722,030    —      542,805    168,736    711,541 

Other borrowed funds

   124,800    —      124,971    —      124,971 

Subordinated debt, net

   9,800    —      —      9,874    9,874 

Accrued interest payable

   706    —      706    —      706 


       Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2018 
   Carrying
Amount
   Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
   Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
   Fair Value 
(Dollars in thousands)                    

Financial Assets

          

Cash and short-term investments

  $15,026   $15,026   $—     $—     $15,026 

Federal funds sold

   546    546    —      —      546 

Investment securities

   58,750    —      58,688    —      58,688 

Loans held for sale

   29,233    —      29,233    —      29,233 

Net loans held for investment

   411,288    —      —      404,888    404,888 

Accrued interest receivable

   1,769    —      1,769    —      1,769 

Bank-owned life insurance

   8,455    —      8,455    —      8,455 

Financial Liabilities

          

Deposits

   415,027    —      323,280    81,070    404,350 

Other borrowed funds

   73,100    —      73,113    —      73,113 

Subordinated debt, net

   9,766    —      —      9,766    9,766 

Accrued interest payable

   395    —      395    —      395 

BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 12.

Income Taxes

A reconciliation between the amount of total income taxes and the amount computed by multiplying income by the applicable federal income tax rates is as follows:

   2018   2017 

Income taxes computed at the applicable federal income tax rate

  $1,201,765   $2,099,816 

Tax exempt municipal income

   (89,380   (137,526

Income from life insurance

   (42,089   (46,975

Nondeductible core deposit intangible amortization

   64,649    132,187 

Other, net

   12,200    9,603 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Tax Expense

  $1,147,145   $2,057,105 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The current and deferred components of income tax expense are as follows:

   2018   2017 

Current tax expense

  $1,155,908   $1,732,501 

Deferred tax (benefit) expense

   (8,763   324,604 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Tax Expense

  $1,147,145   $2,057,105 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred tax assets have been provided for temporary differences related to the allowance for loan losses, recognition of loan fee income, and deferred compensation agreements. Deferred tax liabilities have been provided for temporary differences related to depreciation and unrealized securities gains.

The net deferred tax asset was made up of the following:

   2018   2017 

Deferred tax assets

  $938,743   $752,751 

Deferred tax liabilities

   (433,517   (314,838
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Deferred Tax Asset

  $505,226   $437,913 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

This amount has been included as part of other assets on the balance sheet.

The federal and Virginia income tax returns of the Company for 2015 to 2018 are subject to examination by the InternalNote 16. Revenue Service and the Virginia Department of Taxation.

On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law new U.S. tax reform legislation (the “Act”). The Act makes significant changes to U.S. corporate income tax laws including a decrease in the corporate income tax rate to 21% effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017. As a result of the change in tax rate, a deferred tax expense of $217,835 was recorded in 2017.

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BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 13.

Employee Benefits

The Bank has a 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan that covers eligible employees. Employees may make voluntary contributions subject to certain limits based on federal tax laws. The Bank matches 100 percent of an employee’s contribution up to five percent of his or her salary following one year of continuous service and the benefits vest immediately. The Bank’s Board of Directors may make additional contributions at its discretion. Employees become eligible to participate in the discretionary contributions after one year of continuous service and the benefits vest over a five-year period. For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, total expenses attributable to this plan were $364,653 and $308,878, respectively.

In 2013, the Company established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that covers eligible employees. Benefits in the Plan vest over a five-year period. Contributions to the plan are made at the discretion of the Board of Directors and may include both the matching component to employees’ elective deferrals into the 401(k) plan and discretionary profit contributions. In December 2014, the ESOP borrowed $600,000 and used the proceeds to purchase 64,286 common shares from the Company. Shares purchasedContracts with the borrowed funds were allocated and released to participants over the repayment period of the loan using a formula that considered current contributions to service the debt compared to total expected future contributions. The loan was repaid and all shares released as of December 31, 2018. All shares issued to and held by the Plan are considered outstanding in the computation of earnings per share. The Plan or the Company is required to purchase shares from separated employees at a price determined by a third-party appraisal.

The Company recognized discretionary expenses of $165,000 and $120,000 for contributions to the Plan in 2018 and 2017, respectively. Compensation expense with regards to allocated shares is determined based on the fair value of the stock at the date of allocation and totaled $196,000 for 2018 and $211,000 for 2017, respectively. Dividends on shares released are recorded as dividends paid on common stock in the statement of Stockholders’ Equity and totaled approximately $23,000 in 2018. The Plan held 79,800 total shares of Company stock at December 31, 2018 and 2017.

Note 14.

Financial Instruments WithOff-Balance-Sheet Risk

In the normal course of business, to meet credit needs of customers, the Bank has made commitments to extend credit of $58,664,000 and $45,499,000 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. These commitments represent a credit risk which is not recognized in the consolidated balance sheet. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for the loans reflected in the balance sheet. Commitments to extend credit are generally made for a period of one year and interest rates are determined when funds are disbursed. Collateral and other security for the loans are determined on acase-by-case basis. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The distribution of commitments to extend credit approximates the distribution of loans outstanding.

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BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 15.

Commitments and Contingencies

In the ordinary course of business, the Bank has various outstanding commitments and contingent liabilities that are not reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The commitments include a total of $1,319,627 for its interest in five Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) funds. The Bank funded $1,326,873 of its total $2,646,500 investment prior to December 31, 2018, and anticipates capital calls for the remaining amount to occur during the next one to three years. Management does not anticipate any loss resulting from these commitments.

The Bank sells mortgage loans to unrelated investors. In the event the Bank is not able to deliver certain loan closing documents within the specified time period, the Company may be required to repurchase some of these loans.

Note 16.

Lease Commitments

Various facilities are leased under noncancellable operating leases with initial remaining terms in excess of one year and an option for renewal. In addition to minimum rentals, certain leases have escalation clauses and include provisions for additional payments to cover taxes, insurance, and maintenance. Rental expense for 2018 and 2017 was $816,590 and $777,228, respectively.

At December 31, 2018, the aggregate future minimum rental commitments (base rents) under noncancellable operating leases are as follows:

   Annual 
   Payments 

For the year ending December 31,

  

2019

  $1,183,502 

2020

   1,123,313 

2021

   971,496 

2022

   754,243 

2023

   667,933 

Thereafter

   1,752,047 
  

 

 

 

Total

  $6,452,534 
  

 

 

 

The Company adoptedASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) during the first quarter of 2019 and recorded right of use assets of approximately $7 million.

Note 17.

Concentration of Credit Risk

The majority of the Bank’s loans are made to customers in the Bank’s trade area and a substantial portion of the loans are secured by real estate. Accordingly, the ultimate collectability of the Bank’s loan portfolio is susceptible to changes in local economic conditions including the agribusiness sector and the real estate market. A summary of loans by type is shown in Note 3. Collateral required by the Bank is determined on an individual basis depending on the nature of the loan and the financial condition of the borrower. In addition, investment in state and municipal securities include governmental entities within the Bank’s market area.

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BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 18.

Transactions With Related Parties

During the year, officers, directors, and principal shareholders and their related interests were customers of and had transactions with the Bank during the normal course of business. These transactions were made on substantially the same terms as those prevailing for other customers and did not involve any abnormal risk. Loan transactions to such related parties are shown in the following schedule:

   2018   2017 

Total loans, beginning of year

  $11,811,000   $7,785,000 

Advances

   4,180,000    6,293,000 

Curtailments

   (6,383,000   (2,267,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loans, end of year

  $9,608,000   $11,811,000 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Bank held related party deposits of approximately $5,500,000 and $5,664,000 at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Note 19.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company has granted restricted stock awards to employees under the Blue Ridge Bank Equity Incentive Plan. The restricted stock awards are considered fixed awards as the number of shares and fair value is known at the date of grant and the fair value at the grant date is amortized over the vesting period.Non-cash compensation expense recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income related to restricted stock awards, net of estimated forfeitures, was $128,767 and $53,533 for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The fair value of restricted stock awards at December 31, 2018 and 2017 was $933,000 and $418,000, respectively.

Note 20.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Bank participates in a “mandatory” delivery program for its government guaranteed and conventional mortgage loans. Under the mandatory delivery system, loans with interest rate locks are paired with the sale of a TBA mortgage-backed security bearing similar attributes. Under the mandatory delivery program, the Bank commits to deliver loans to an investor at an agreed upon price prior to the close of such loans. This differs from a “best efforts” delivery, which sets the sale price with the investor on aloan-by-loan basis when each loan is locked.

Note 21.

Regulatory Matters

The principal source of funds of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. is dividends paid by its subsidiary bank. The various regulatory authorities impose restrictions on dividends paid by a national bank. A national bank cannot pay dividends (without the consent of the Comptroller of the Currency) in excess of the total net profits (net income less dividends paid) of the current year to date and the combined retained net profits of the previous two years. As of January 1, 2019, the Bank could pay dividends to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. of approximately $7,358,932 without the permission of regulatory authorities. The ability to pay such a dividend would additionally be affected by the subsidiary bank’s capital availability.

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BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 21

Regulatory Matters (Continued)

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

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum ratios (set forth in the following table) of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier I capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of December 31, 2018, that the Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.

The Bank is considered well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To remain categorized as well capitalized, the Bank will have to maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, Common Equity Tier 1, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as disclosed in the table below. There are no conditions or events since the most recent notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s prompt corrective action category.

                 To Be Well Capitalized 
          For Capital  Under the Prompt Corrective 
   Actual  Adequacy Purposes  Action Provisions 
   Amount      Amount      Amount     
   $000s   Ratio  $000s   Ratio  $000s   Ratio 

As of December 31, 2018

          

Total risk based capital
(To risk rated assets)

          

Blue Ridge Bankshares

  $43,500    10.78 $32,285    8.0  N/A    N/A 

Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

  $48,811    12.11 $32,235    8.0 $40,294    10.0

Tier I capital
(To risk rated assets)

          

Blue Ridge Bankshares

  $39,920    9.89 $24,214    6.0  N/A    N/A 

Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

  $45,231    11.23 $24,176    6.0 $32,235    8.0

Common equity tier 1 capital
(To risk rated assets)

          

Blue Ridge Bankshares

  $39,920    9.89 $18,160    4.5  N/A    N/A 

Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

  $45,231    11.23 $18,132    4.5 $26,191    6.5

Tier I capital
(To average assets)

          

Blue Ridge Bankshares

  $39,920    8.28 $19,274    4.0  N/A    N/A 

Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

  $45,231    8.89 $20,342    4.0 $25,428    5.0

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BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 21

Regulatory Matters (Continued)

                 To Be Well Capitalized 
          For Capital  Under the Prompt Corrective 
   Actual  Adequacy Purposes  Action Provisions 
   Amount      Amount      Amount     
   $000s   Ratio  $000s   Ratio  $000s   Ratio 

As of December 31, 2017

          

Total risk based capital
(To risk rated assets)

          

Blue Ridge Bankshares

  $39,328    12.70 $24,767    8.0  N/A    N/A 

Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

  $45,127    14.61 $24,714    8.0 $30,893    10.0

Tier I capital
(To risk rated assets)

          

Blue Ridge Bankshares

  $36,526    11.80 $18,575    6.0  N/A    N/A 

Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

  $42,325    13.70 $18,536    6.0 $24,714    8.0

Common equity tier 1 capital
(To risk rated assets)

          

Blue Ridge Bankshares

  $36,526    11.80 $13,932    4.5  N/A    N/A 

Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

  $42,325    13.70 $13,902    4.5 $20,080    6.5

Tier I capital
(To average assets)

          

Blue Ridge Bankshares

  $36,526    8.67 $16,845    4.0  N/A    N/A 

Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

  $42,325    10.33 $16,392    4.0 $20,491    5.0

On July 7, 2013 the Federal Reserve Board approved the Basel III Final Rule which began implementation January 1, 2015. The desired overall objective of Basel III is to improve the banking sector’s ability to absorb shocks arising from financial and economic stress. The Final Rule changed minimum capital ratios and raised the Tier 1 Risk Weighted Assets to 6% from 4%. In addition, the new rules require a bank to maintain a capital conservation buffer that started at 0.625% beginning in 2016 and reaches 2.50% by 2019. The phase in of this buffer began in 2015 with complete compliance required by 2019. Generally, the Basel III Final Rule requires banks to maintain higher levels of common equity and regulatory capital.

Note 22.

Revenue From Contracts With Customers

In May 2014, the FASB issuedASU No.2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). ASU2014-09 is a comprehensive revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services.

Interest income, loan fees, realized securities gains and losses, bank owned life insurance income, SBIC income, and mortgage banking revenue are not in the scope of ASC Topic 606. All of ourthe Company’s revenue from contracts with customers in the scope of ASC Topic 606 is recognized within noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income. Incremental costs of obtaining a contract are expensed when incurred when the amortization period is one year or less.

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BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 22.

Revenue From Contracts With Customers (Continued)

A description of ourthe Company’s significant sources of revenue accounted for under ASC Topic 606 is as follows:

Service fees on deposit accounts are fees charged to deposit customers for transaction-based, account maintenance and overdraft services. Transaction-based fees, which are earned based on specific transactions or customer activity within a customer’s deposit account, are recognized at the time the related transaction or activity occurs, as it is at this point when the customer’s request has been fulfilled. Account maintenance fees, which relate primarily to monthly maintenance, are earned over the course of a month, representing the period over which the performance obligation was satisfied. Overdraft fees are recognized when the overdraft occurs. Service fees on deposit accounts are paid through a direct charge to the customer’s account.

Bank card revenue is comprised of interchange revenue and ATM fees. Interchange revenue is earned when bank debit and credit cardholders conduct transactions through VISA, MasterCard, and other payment networks. Interchange fees represent a percentage of the underlying cardholder’s transaction value and are generally recognized daily, concurrent with the transaction processing services provided to the cardholder. ATM fees are earned when anon-Bank cardholder uses a Bank ATM. ATM fees are recognized daily, as the related ATM transactions are settled.

Payroll processing income is comprised of fees charged to customers for payroll services through MoneyWise Payroll Solutions, Inc., of which Blue Ridgethe Bank N.A. owns a controlling interest.

The following table illustrates our totalnon-interest income segregated by revenues within the scope of ASC Topic 606 and those which are within the scope of other ASC Topics:

 

  2018   2017   Year Ended
December 31,
 
(Dollars in thousands)  2019   2018 

Service fees on deposit accounts

  $635,207   $654,893   $651   $635 

Bank card revenue

   513,884    446,009    572    514 

Payroll processing income

   1,009,649    235,100    980    1,015 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Revenue from contracts with customers

   2,158,740    1,336,002    2,203    2,164 

Non-interest income within scope of other ASC topics

   7,963,931    6,462,523    16,593    7,959 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total noninterest income

  $10,122,671   $7,798,525   $18,796   $10,123 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Contract Balances A contract asset balance occurs when an entity performs a service for a customer before the customer pays consideration (resulting in a contract receivable) or before payment is due (resulting in a contract asset). A contract liability balance is an entity’s obligation to transfer a service to a customer for which the entity has already received payment (or payment is due) from the customer. The Company’s noninterest revenue streams are largely based on transactional activity. Consideration is often received immediately or shortly after the Company satisfies its performance obligation and revenue is recognized. The Company does not typically enter into long-term revenue contracts with customers, and therefore, does not experience significant contract balances. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company did not have any significant contract balances.

Contract Acquisition Costs In connection with the adoption of ASC Topic 606, an entity is required to capitalize, and subsequently amortize into expense, certain incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer if these costs are expected to be recovered. The incremental costs of obtaining a contract are those costs that an entity incurs to obtain a contract with a customer that it would not have incurred if the contract had not been obtained (for example, sales commission). The Company utilizes the practical expedient which allows entities to immediately expense contract acquisition costs when the asset that would have resulted from capitalizing these costs would have been amortized in one year or less. The Company did not capitalize any contract acquisition cost during the years ended December 31, 2019 or 2018.

Note 17. Leases

On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2016-02 “Leases (Topic 842)” and all subsequent ASUs that modified Topic 842. The Company elected the prospective application approach provided by ASU 2018-11 and did not adjust prior periods for ASC 842. The Company also elected certain practical expedients within the standard and consistent with such elections did not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, did not reassess the lease classification for any expired or existing leases, and did not reassess any initial direct costs for existing leases. The implementation of the new standard resulted in recognition of a right-of-use asset and lease liability of $7.0 million at the date of adoption, which is related to the Company’s lease of premises used in operations. The right-of-use asset and lease liability are included in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments and are presented at each reporting date as the net present value of the remaining contractual cash flows. Cash flows are discounted at the Company’s incremental borrowing rate in effect at the commencement date of the lease. Right-of-use assets represent the Company’s right to use the underlying asset for the lease term and are calculated as the sum of the lease liability and if applicable, prepaid rent, initial direct costs and any incentives received from the lessor.

The Company’s long-term lease agreements are classified as operating leases. Certain of these leases offer the option to extend the lease term and the Company has included such extensions in its calculation of the lease liabilities to the extent the options are reasonably assured of being exercised. The lease agreements do not provide for residual value guarantees and have no restrictions or covenants that would impact dividends or require incurring additional financial obligations.

The following tables present information about the Company’s leases:

 

(Dollars in thousands)  F-38December 31, 2019

Lease liabilities

  $ 6,742

Right-of-use assets, net

$ 6,620

Weighted average remaining lease term

6.04 years

Weighted average discount rate

2.75

   Year Ended
December 31,
 
Lease Cost (in thousands)  2019   2018 

Operating lease cost

  $1,523   $817 

Total lease cost

  $1,523   $817 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

  $1,441   $817 

A maturity analysis of operating lease liabilities and reconciliation of the undiscounted cash flows to the total of operating lease liabilities is as follows:

Lease payments due (in thousands)  As of
December 31, 2019
 

Three months ending December 31, 2020

  $1,395

Twelve months ending December 31, 2021

   1,327

Twelve months ending December 31, 2022

   1,114

Twelve months ending December 31, 2023

   991 

Twelve months ending December 31, 2024

   655

Twelve months ending December 31, 2025

   492

Thereafter

   1,603
  

 

 

 

Total undiscounted cash flows

   7,577

Discount

   (835

Lease liabilities

  $6,742
  

 

 

 

Note 18. Minimum Regulatory Capital Requirements

In August 2018, the Federal Reserve updated the Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement (the “Statement”), in compliance with the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act of 2018 (“EGRRCPA”). The Statement, among other things, exempts bank holding companies that have below a specified asset threshold from the consolidated regulatory capital requirements. The interim final rule expands the exemption to bank holding companies with consolidated total assets of less than $3 billion. Prior to August 2018, the Statement exempted bank holding companies with consolidated total assets of less than $1 billion. As a result of the interim final rule, the Company qualifies as of August 2018 as a small bank holding company and is no longer subject to regulatory capital requirements on a consolidated basis.

Banks and bank holding companies are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, possibly additional discretionary, actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on


BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.the Bank’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, financial institutions must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. A financial institution’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The final rules implementing Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s capital guidelines for U.S. banks (the “Basel III rules”) became effective for the Bank on January 1, 2015 with full compliance with all of the requirements being phased in over a multi-year schedule, and fully phased in by January 1, 2019. As a part of the new requirements, the Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio is calculated and utilized in the assessment of capital for all institutions. The Company has made an election to not have the net unrealized gain or loss on available-for-sale securities included in computing regulatory capital. Under the Basel III rules, the Bank must hold a capital conservation buffer above the adequately capitalized risk-based capital ratios. The capital conservation buffer was phased in from 0.625% for 2016 to 2.50% by 2019. The capital conservation buffer for 2019 and beyond is 2.50%. Management believes as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Bank meets all capital adequacy requirement to which it is subject.

Prompt corrective action regulations provide five classifications: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and 2017critically undercapitalized, although these terms are not used to represent overall financial condition. If adequately capitalized, regulatory approval is required to accept brokered deposits. If undercapitalized, capital distributions are limited, as is asset growth and expansion, and capital restoration plans are required. At year-end 2019 and 2018, the most recent regulatory notification categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the institution’s category.

Federal and state banking regulations place certain restrictions on dividends paid by the Company. The total amount of dividends which may be paid at any date is generally limited to retained earnings of the Company. Pursuant to the EGRRCPA, regulators have provided for an optional, simplified measure of capital adequacy, the community bank leverage ratio (“CBLR”) framework, for qualifying community bank organizations. Banks that qualify may opt in to the CBLR framework beginning January 1, 2020 or any time thereafter. The CBLR framework eliminates the four required capital ratios disclosed below and requires the disclosure of a single leverage ratio, with a minimum requirement of 9%.

In response to the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, President Trump signed into law Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) on March 27, 2020. Among other things, the CARES Act directs federal banking agencies to adopt interim final rules to lower the threshold under the CBLR from 9% to 8% and to provide a reasonable grace period for a community bank that falls below the threshold to regain compliance, in each case until the earlier of the termination date of the national emergency or December 31, 2020. In April 2020, the federal banking agencies issued two interim final rules implementing this directive. One interim final rule provides that, as of the second quarter 2020, banking organizations with leverage ratios of 8% or greater (and that meet the other existing qualifying criteria) may elect to use the CBLR framework. It also establishes a two-quarter grace period for qualifying community banking organizations whose leverage ratios fall below the 8% CBLR requirement, so long as the banking organization maintains a leverage ratio of 7% or greater. The second interim final rule provides a transition from the temporary 8% CBLR requirement to a 9% CBLR requirement. It establishes a minimum CBLR of 8% for the second through fourth quarters of 2020, 8.5% for 2021, and 9% thereafter, and maintains a two-quarter grace period for qualifying community banking organizations whose leverage ratios fall no more than 100 basis points below the applicable CBLR requirement. The Company is evaluating whether to opt in to the CBLR framework.

The Bank continues to be subject to various capital requirements administered by banking agencies. Risk based capital ratios for the Bank as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 are shown in the following table:

   Actual  For Capital
Adequacy Purposes (1)
  To Be Well Capitalized
Under the Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
 
(Dollars in thousands)  Amount
$000s
   Ratio  Amount
$000s
   Ratio  Amount
$000s
   Ratio 

As of December 31, 2019

          

Total risk based capital

          

(To risk rated assets)

          

Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

  $79,911    11.82 $71,007    10.50 $67,626    10.00

Tier I capital

          

(To risk rated assets)

          

Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

  $75,339    11.14 $57,482    8.50 $54,101    8.00

Common equity tier 1 capital

          

(To risk rated assets)

          

Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

  $75,339    11.14 $47,338    7.00 $43,957    6.50

Tier I capital

          

(To average assets)

          

Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

  $75,339    8.00 $61,216    6.50 $47,090    5.00

   Actual  For Capital
Adequacy Purposes (1)
  To Be Well Capitalized
Under the Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
 
(Dollars in thousands)  Amount
$000s
   Ratio  Amount
$000s
   Ratio  Amount
$000s
   Ratio 

As of December 31, 2018

          

Total risk based capital

          

(To risk rated assets)

          

Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

  $48,811    12.11 $39,790    9.875 $40,294    10.00

Tier I capital

          

(To risk rated assets)

          

Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

  $45,231    11.23 $31,731    7.875 $32,235    8.00

Common equity tier 1 capital

          

(To risk rated assets)

          

Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

  $45,231    11.23 $25,687    6.375 $26,191    6.50

Tier I capital

          

(To average assets)

          

Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

  $45,231    8.89 $20,342    4.000 $25,428    5.00

 

Note: 23:(1)

Business Segments:Except with regard to the Bank’s Tier 1 to average assets ratio, the minimum capital requirement includes the phased-in portion of the Basel III Capital Rules capital conservation buffer as of the applicable date.

Dividend Restrictions—The Company’s principal source of funds for dividend payments is dividends received from the Bank. Banking regulations limit the amounts of dividends that may be paid without approval of regulatory agencies. As of December 31, 2019, $13.6 million of retained earnings is available to pay dividends.

Note 19. Related Party Transactions

During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, officers, directors, and principal shareholders and their related interests were customers of and had transactions with the Bank. These transactions were made in the ordinary course of business, on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those

prevailing at the time for comparable loans with persons not related to the Bank, and did not involve more than the normal risk of collectibility or present other unfavorable features. Loan transactions to such related parties are shown in the following schedule:

(Dollars in thousands)  2019   2018 

Total loans, beginning of year

  $9,608   $11,811 

Advances

   7,916    4,180 

Curtailments

   (3,356   (6,383
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loans, end of year

  $14,168   $9,608 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Bank held related party deposits of approximately $9.5 million and $5.5 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Note 20. Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:

   For the years ended
December 31,
 
(Dollars in thousands)  2019   2018 

Net income

  $4,604   $4,573 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

   (24   (13
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income available to common shareholders

  $4,580   $4,560 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares

   4,147    2,779 

Effect of dilutive securities

   —      —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted average common shares

   4,147    2,779 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per common share

  $1.10   $1.64 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per common share

  $1.10   $1.64 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note 21. Income Taxes

A reconciliation between the amount of total income taxes and the amount computed by multiplying income by the applicable federal income tax rates is as follows:

   2019   2018 

Income taxes computed at the applicable federal income tax rate

  $1,088   $1,201 

Tax exempt municipal income

   (74   (89

Income from life insurance

   (196   (42

Nondeductible merger expenses

   188    —   

Nondeductible core deposit intangible amortization

   —      65 

Other, net

   (33   12 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Tax Expense

  $973   $1,147 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The current and deferred components of income tax expense are as follows:

   2019   2018 

Current tax expense

  $1,058   $(1,156

Deferred tax benefit

   (85   (9
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Tax Expense

  $973   $1,147 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred tax assets have been provided for temporary differences related to the allowance for loan losses, recognition of loan fee income, adjustments related to the acquisition of VCB, and deferred compensation agreements. Deferred tax liabilities have been provided for temporary differences related to depreciation, unrealized securities gains, prepaid expenses, and adjustments related to the acquisition of VCB.

The net deferred tax asset was made up of the following:

   2019   2018 

Deferred tax assets

  $1,637   $939 

Deferred tax liabilities

   (2,389   (434
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Deferred Tax (Liability) Asset

  $(752  $505 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

This amount has been included as part of other liabilities on the balance sheet as of December 31, 2019 and other assets on the balance sheet as of December 31, 2018.

The federal and Virginia income tax returns of the Company for 2016 to 2019 are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and the Virginia Department of Taxation.

Note 22. Business Segments

The Company utilizes its subsidiaries and divisions to provide multiple business segments including retail banking, mortgage banking, and payroll processing services. Revenues from retail banking operations consist primarily of interest earned on loans and investment securities and service charges on deposit accounts. Mortgage Bankingbanking operating revenues consist principally of gains on sales of loans in the secondary market, loan origination fee income and interest earned on mortgage loans held for sale. Revenues from payroll processing services consist of fees charged to customers for payroll services.

 

   December 31, 2018 

(in thousands)

  Blue Ridge
Bank
   Blue
Ridge
Bank
Mortgage
Division
   MoneyWise
Payroll
Solutions, Inc.
  Parent Only  Eliminations  Blue Ridge
Bankshares,
Inc.
Consolidated
 

Revenues:

         

Interest income

  $21,908   $521   $—    $7  $—    $22,436 

Service charges on deposit accounts

   635    —      —     —     —     635 

Mortgage banking income, net

   —      7,265    —     —     —     7,265 

Payroll processing revenue

   —      —      1,015   —     —     1,015 

Other operating income

   1,233    —      —     4   (28  1,209 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total income

   23,776    7,786    1,015   11   (28  32,560 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Expenses:

         

Interest expense

   4,442    —      —     710   —     5,152 

Provision for loan losses

   1,225    —      —     —     —     1,225 

Salary and benefits

   6,153    5,284    406   —     —     11,843 

Other operating expenses

   5,866    1,983    528   271   (28  8,620 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total expense

   17,686    7,267    934   981   (28  26,840 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

   6,090    519    81   (970  —     5,720 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income tax expense

   1,222    115    14   (204  —     1,147 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   4,868    404    67   (766  —     4,573 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

   —      —      (13  —     —     (13
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares

  $4,868   $404   $54  $(766 $—    $4,560 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Assets

  $519,468   $19,272   $144  $49,230  $(48,524 $539,590 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Goodwill

  $2,094   $600   $—     —     —    $2,694 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019

 

(Dollars in thousands)

  Blue Ridge
Bank
   Blue
Ridge
Bank
Mortgage
Division
   MoneyWise
Payroll
Solutions, Inc.
   Parent Only   Eliminations  Blue Ridge
Bankshares,
Inc.
Consolidated
 

Revenues:

           

Interest income

  $29,640   $1,243   $—     $5   $—    $30,888 

Service charges on deposit accounts

   651    —      —      —      —     651 

Mortgage banking income, net

   —      14,433    —      —      —     14,433 

Payroll processing revenue

   —      —      980    —      —     980 

Other operating income

   2,649    —      —      110    (28  2,731 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total income

   32,940    15,676    980    115    (28  49,683 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 


Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019

 

(Dollars in thousands)

  Blue Ridge
Bank
   Blue
Ridge
Bank
Mortgage
Division
   MoneyWise
Payroll
Solutions, Inc.
  Parent Only  Eliminations  Blue Ridge
Bankshares,
Inc.
Consolidated
 

Expenses:

         

Interest expense

   8,132    679    —     709   —     9,520 

Provision for loan losses

   1,742    —      —     —     —     1,742 

Salary and benefits

   13,518    5,438    372   —     —     19,328 

Other operating expenses

   2,558    8,959    457   1,570   (28  13,516 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total expense

   25,950    15,076    829   2,279   (28  44,106 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

   6,990    600    151   (2,164  —     5,577 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income tax expense

   1,153    162    30   (372  —     973 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

  $5,837   $438   $121  $(1,792 $—    $4,604 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

  $—     $—     $(24 $—    $—    $(24
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares

  $5,837   $438   $97  $(1,792 $—    $4,580 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2018

 

(Dollars in thousands)

  Blue Ridge
Bank
   Blue
Ridge
Bank
Mortgage
Division
   MoneyWise
Payroll
Solutions, Inc.
  Parent Only  Eliminations  Blue Ridge
Bankshares,
Inc.
Consolidated
 

Revenues:

         

Interest income

  $21,909   $521   $—    $7  $—    $22,437 

Service charges on deposit accounts

   635    —      —     —     —     635 

Mortgage banking income, net

   —      7,265    —     —     —     7,265 

Payroll processing revenue

   —      —      1,015   —     —     1,015 

Other operating income

   1,233    —      —     4   (28  1,209 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total income

   23,777    7,786    1,015   11   (28  32,561 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Expenses:

         

Interest expense

   4,441    —      —     710   —     5,151 

Provision for loan losses

   1,225    —      —     —     —     1,225 

Salary and benefits

   6,153    5,284    406   —     —     11,843 

Other operating expenses

   5,868    1,983    528   271   (28  8,622 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total expense

   17,687    7,267    934   981   (28  26,841 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

   6,090    519    81   (970  —     5,720 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income tax expense

   1,222    115    14   (204  —     1,147 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

  $4,868   $404   $67  $(766 $—    $4,573 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

  $—     $—     $(13 $—    $—    $(13
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares

  $4,868   $404   $54  $(766 $—    $4,560 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.Note 23. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED

   For the years ended
December 31,
 
(Dollars in thousands)  2019   2018 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

    

Cash paid for:

    

Interest on deposits and borrowed funds

  $9,090   $4,985 

Income taxes

   1,020    1,350 

Noncash investing and financing activities:

    

Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale

   1,767    (275

Initial right of use asset – operating leases

   7,763    —   

Initial lease liability – operating leases

   6,742    —   

Assets acquired in acquisition

   246,808    —   

Liabilities assumed in acquisition

   219,368    —   

Note 24. Parent Company Only Financial Statements

The Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (Parent Company only) condensed financial statements are as follows:

PARENT COMPANY ONLY CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTSCONDITION

December 31, 20182019 and 20172018

(in thousands)

 

Note: 23:

Business Segments (Continued):

   December 31, 2017 

(in thousands)

  Blue Ridge
Bank
   Blue
Ridge
Bank
Mortgage
Division
   Parent Only  Eliminations  Blue Ridge
Bankshares,
Inc.
Consolidated
 

Revenues:

        

Interest income

  $18,207   $259   $15  $—    $18,481 

Service charges on deposit accounts

   655    —      —     —     655 

Mortgage banking income, net

   —      5,665    —     —     5,665 

Other operating income

   1,321    —      182   (24  2,027 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total income

   20,183    5,924    197   (24  26,280 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Expenses:

        

Interest expense

   3,211    —      720   —     3,931 

Provision for loan losses

   1,095    —      —     —     1,095 

Salary and benefits

   5,323    3,367    —     —     8,690 

Other operating expenses

   5,732    1,320    129   (24  7,157 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total expense

   15,361    4,687    849   (24  20,873 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

   4,822    1,237    (652  —     5,407 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income tax expense

   1,772    437    (152  —     2,057 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

  $3,050   $800   $(500 $—    $3,350 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Assets

  $414,035   $9,041   $46,444  $(45,398 $424,122 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Goodwill

  $2,094   $—      —     —    $2,094 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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   2019   2018 

Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

  $934   $27 

Investment in subsidiary

   100,330    48,688 

Other investments

   911    670 

Income tax receivable

   306    —   

Other assets

   30    58 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  $102,511   $49,443 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

    

Accrued expenses

  $374   $56 

Subordinated debt, net of issuance costs

   9,800    9,767 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

   10,174    9,823 

Stockholders’ Equity

  $92,337   $39,620 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Equity

  $102,511   $49,443 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.PARENT COMPANY ONLY CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Years ended December 31, 20182019 and 20172018

(in thousands)

 

Note 24:

Parent Company Only Financial Statements:
   2019   2018 

Income

    

Dividends from subsidiary

  $—     $1,990 

Interest income

   5    7 

Gains on securities

   110    4 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Income

  $115   $2,001 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

    

Interest on subordinated notes

  $709   $710 

Professional fees

   294    197 

Merger expenses

   1,250    —   

Other operating expenses

   27    74 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

  $2,280   $981 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) before income tax benefit and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary

  $(2,165  $1,020 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax benefit

  $(372  $(204
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary

  $6,397   $3,349 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

  $4,604   $4,573 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

PARENT COMPANY ONLY CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018

(in thousands)

 

Balance Sheets

 

December 31, 2018 and 2017

 

(In thousands)  2018  2017 

Assets:

   

Cash and cash equivalents

  $27  $56 

Investment in subsidiaries

   48,497   45,342 

Other investments

   578   1,007 

Deferred taxes

   46   39 

Other assets

   82   —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Assets

   49,230   46,444 

Liabilities:

   

Accrued interest payable

   56   56 

Employee Stock Ownership Plan loan

   —     151 

Subordinated debt, net of issuance costs

   9,767   9,733 

Other liabilities

   —     262 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

   9,823   10,202 

Stockholders’ Equity

   

Common stock, no par value; authorized $10,000,000 (2018) and 5,000,0000 (2017); outstanding 2,792,885 and 2,765,636, respectively

   16,452   16,324 

Contributed equity

   251   195 

Retained earnings

   23,321   20,190 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   (617  (324
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   39,407   36,385 

Unearned ESOP shares

   —     (143
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

   39,407   36,242 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

  $49,230  $46,444 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
Statements of Income

 

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

 

(In thousands)  2018  2017 

Income:

   

Dividends from subsidiary

  $1,990  $430 

Interest and dividend income

   7   15 

Gains on sale of securities

   4   182 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Income

   2,001   627 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Expenses:

   

Interest expenses

   710   720 

Other expenses

   271   128 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

   981   848 

Income tax benefit

   (204  (152
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before undistributed subsidiary net income

   1,224   (69

Undistributed subsidiary net income

   3,349   3,419 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

  $4,573  $3,350 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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   2019   2018 

Cash flows From Operating Activities

    

Net income

  $4,604   $4,573 

Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary

   (6,397   (3,349

Deferred income tax (benefit) expense

   (19   7 

Amortization of subordinated debt issuance costs

   33    34 

Realized gains on securities sales

   110    (4

Release of unearned ESOP shares

   —      199 

Change in other assets and liabilities

   (206   (53
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

   (1,875   1,407 

Cash flows From Investing Activities

    

Purchases of securities available-for-sale

   (161   (25

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale

   66    113 

Cash contributed to banking subsidiary

   (17,000   —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

   (17,095   88 

Cash flows From Financing Activities

    

Common stock issuance

   22,350    128 

Dividends paid in cash

   (2,473   (1,501

Repayment of contingent ESOP liability

   —      (151
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

   19,877    (1,524
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   907    (29

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

   27    56 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

  $934   $27 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 24:

Parent Company Only Financial Statements (Continued):

Statements of Cash Flows

 

December 31, 2018 and 2017

 

(In thousands)  2018  2017 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

   

Net income

  $4,573  $3,350 

Deferred income tax expense

   7   42 

Undistributed subsidiary income

   (3,349  (3,419

Amortization of subordinated debt issuance costs

   34   34 

Realized gains on securities sales

   (4  (182

Release of unearned ESOP shares

   199   219 

Change in other assets and liabilities

   (53  573 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   1,407   617 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

   

Purchases of securitiesavailable-for-sale

   (25  (73

Proceeds from sales of securitiesavailable-for-sale

   113   419 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

   88   346 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

   

Common stock issuance

   128   53 

Dividends paid in cash

   (1,501  (880

Repayment of contingent ESOP liability

   (151  (155
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

   (1,524  (982
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   (29  (19

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

   56   75 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

  $27  $56 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Note 25.

Subsequent Events

On February 1, 2019, the Company purchased a 35% ownership interest in an insurance agency for an aggregate purchase price of $1,018,500. The purchase price was allocated to goodwill in the amount of $612,500 and an amortizing intangible asset of $406,000, which will be amortized over a period of 12 years.Note 25. Legal Matters

On February 27,August 12, 2019, the Company announced the salea former employee of 1,304,848 shares of common stock for an aggregate price of approximately $19.9 millionVCB and participant in its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the “ESOP”) filed a private placement to accredited investors. The sale of an additional 231,883 shares of common stock occurred on March 18, 2019 pursuant to a previously existingnon-dilution right. The total net proceeds for the Company was approximately $22.2 million. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes, including organic growth.

On March 20, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the implementation of a leverage strategy in the amount of $100 million for the purpose of increasing earnings generated from the investment portfolio by leveraging the Company’s excess capital. This strategy was completed in June 2019 and primarily consisted of the purchase of agency and conventional bonds funded by FHLB borrowings.

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BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 25.

Subsequent Events (Continued)

On May 14, 2019, the Company and Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc. (“VCB”), the parent holding company ofclass action complaint against VCB, Virginia Community Bank, jointly announcedand certain individuals associated with the signingESOP in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of a definitive merger agreement pursuantVirginia, Charlottesville Division (Case No. 3:19-cv-00045-GEC). The complaint alleges, among other things, that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties to which the Company will acquire VCB. Under the termsESOP participants in violation of the merger agreement,Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. The complaint alleges that the ESOP incurred damages “that approach or exceed $12 million.” The Company automatically assumed any liability of VCB shareholders will have the right to receive either $58.00 in cash or 3.05 sharesconnection with this litigation as a result of the Company’s common stock for each shareacquisition of VCB common stock they hold. Shareholder elections are subjectVCB. The outcome of this litigation is uncertain, and the plaintiff and other individuals may file additional lawsuits related to adjustment so that the overall mixESOP. The defense, settlement, or adverse outcome of considerationany such lawsuit or claim could have a material adverse financial impact on the Company.

Note 26. Subsequent Events

In response to be paidthe public health crisis arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company is continuing to VCB shareholders consistsclosely monitor the impact the outbreak is having on its customers. The Company’s business is dependent upon the willingness and ability of approximately 60%its customers to conduct banking and other financial transactions. Since the beginning of January 2020, the Company’s common stockCOVID-19 outbreak has caused significant disruption in the financial markets both globally and 40% cash.in the United States. The transaction, whichresulting impacts on consumers, including the sudden increase in the unemployment rate, is expected to closecause changes in consumer and business spending, borrowing needs and saving habits, which will likely affect the fourth quarter of 2019, has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and approval from the shareholders of both companies.

Note 26.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Changes

In February 2016,ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842)was issued by the FASB. In the amendments in this ASU, lessees will be required to recognize the followingdemand for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date: (1) A lease liability, which is a lessee‘s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and (2) Aright-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is permitted upon issuance. The Company adopted this standard at the beginning of 2019.

In June 2016,ASU No. 2016-13 Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326) was issued by the FASB. The ASU is intended to improve financial reporting by requiring timelier recording of credit losses on loans and other financial instruments held by financial institutionsproducts and other organizations. The ASU is effective forservices the Company offers, as well as the creditworthiness of potential and current borrowers. Borrower loan defaults that adversely affect the Company’s earnings correlate with deteriorating economic conditions, which, in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early application will be permitted for all organizations for fiscal years,turn, may impact borrowers’ creditworthiness and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. the Bank’s ability to make loans.

The Company is currently evaluatinguse of quarantines and social distancing methods to curtail the effect that implementationspread of COVID-19 – whether mandated by governmental authorities or recommended as a public health practice – may adversely affect the new standard will have on its financial position, results ofCompany’s operations as key personnel, employees and cash flows. On July 17, 2019, the FASB proposed delaying this accounting standard and is expected to issue a document in August 2019 explaining the new proposed effective dates. The new effective date for the Company is expected to be January 1, 2023.

Other accounting standards have been issued by the FASB that are not currently applicablecustomers avoid physical interaction. In response to the Company orCOVID-19 pandemic, the Bank has been directing branch customers to use drive-thru windows and online banking services, and many employees are telecommuting. It is not expected toyet known what impact these operational changes may have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.performance. The continued spread of COVID-19 (or an outbreak of a similar highly contagious disease) could also negatively impact the business and operations of third-party service providers who perform critical services for the Company’s business.

As a result, if COVID-19 continues to spread or the response to contain the COVID-19 pandemic is unsuccessful, the Company could experience a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, and results of operations.

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Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

  June 30, December 31, 
  2019 2018   September 30,
2020
 December 31,
2019
 
  (unaudited) (audited)   (unaudited) (audited) 

Assets

      

Cash and due from banks

  $21,564  $15,026   $77,596  $60,026 

Federal funds sold

   482  546    —    480 

Securities available for sale, at fair value

   130,283  38,047    113,889  108,571 

Securities held to maturity, at cost

   15,204  15,565    —    12,192 

Restricted equity securities, at cost

   8,277  5,138    9,441  8,134 

Loans held for sale, at fair value

   61,976  29,233 

Loans held for sale

   193,122  55,646 

Loans, net of unearned income

   452,230  414,868    1,039,180  646,834 

Less allowance for loan losses

   (4,054 (3,580   (12,123 (4,572
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Loans, net

   448,176  411,288    1,027,057  642,262 

Premises and equipment, net

   3,367  3,343    14,947  13,651 

Cash surrender value of life insurance

   8,812  8,455    15,013  14,734 

Goodwill

   3,307  2,694    19,892  19,915 

Other intangible assets

   3,022  3,718 

Other assets

   20,336  10,255    49,320  21,482 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total assets

  $721,784  $539,590   $1,523,299  $960,811 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity         

Deposits:

      

Noninterest-bearing

  $88,342  $88,265   $278,584  $177,819 

Interest-bearing

   410,640  326,762    636,682  544,211 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total deposits

   498,982  415,027    915,266  722,030 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Federal funds purchased

   135   —   

Other borrowings

   138,200  73,100    459,476  124,800 

Subordinated debentures, net of issuance costs

   9,784  9,766    24,489  9,800 

Other liabilities

   10,684  2,076    24,003  11,844 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities

   657,650  499,969    1,423,369  868,474 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity:

      

Common stock, no par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 4,328,866 and 2,792,885 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively

   38,690  16,453 

Common stock, no par value; 25,000,000 and 10,000,000 shares authorized at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively; 5,718,621 and 5,658,585 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively

   66,556  66,204 

Additionalpaid-in capital

   251  252    252  252 

Retained earnings

   24,886  23,321    35,107  25,428 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   89  (618

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

   (2,210 229 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
   63,916  39,408    99,705  92,113 

Noncontrolling interest

   218  213    225  224 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

   64,134  39,621    99,930  92,337 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $721,784  $539,590   $1,523,299  $960,811 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

   Three Months
Ended

September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2020   2019  2020  2019 

Interest income:

      

Interest and fees on loans

  $13,780   $6,927  $35,766  $19,640 

Interest on taxable securities

   634    1,133   2,147   2,601 

Interest on nontaxable securities

   30    56   119   183 

Interest on federal funds sold

   —      2   2   6 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total interest income

   14,444    8,118   38,034   22,430 

Interest expense:

      

Interest on deposits

   1,515    1,763   4,889   4,491 

Interest on subordinated debentures

   411    169   854   532 

Interest on other borrowings

   689    750   1,794   1,920 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total interest expense

   2,615    2,682   7,537   6,943 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net interest income

   11,829    5,436   30,497   15,487 

Provision for loan losses

   4,000    570   8,075   1,465 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

   7,829    4,866   22,422   14,022 

Non-interest income:

      

Service charges on deposit accounts

   215    171   669   459 

Residential mortgage banking income, net

   16,044    3,943   35,210   10,966 

Income from investment in life insurance contracts

   94    59   278   874 

Gain on sale of guaranteed USDA loans

   516    252   779   298 

Other income

   880    548   2,334   1,658 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other income

   17,749    4,973   39,270   14,255 

Non-interest expenses:

      

Salaries and employee benefits

   11,880    5,079   30,141   14,149 

Occupancy and equipment

   922    627   2,653   1,868 

Data processing fees

   675    413   1,799   1,069 

Legal, issuer, and regulatory filing fees

   1,536    295   2,073   930 

Advertising fees

   165    191   518   607 

Communications

   214    123   536   334 

Debit card

   137    82   465   242 

Audit and accounting fees

   98    87   291   175 

FDIC insurance

   187    86   568   256 

Other contractual services

   516    89   870   270 

Other taxes and assessments

   280    257   748   746 

Other operating

   2,202    878   5,296   2,571 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other expenses

   18,812    8,207   45,958   23,217 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before income tax

   6,766    1,632   15,734   5,060 

Income tax expense

   1,707    379   3,618   989 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

  $5,059   $1,253  $12,116  $4,071 

Net (Income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

   4    (3  (1  (21
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

  $5,063   $1,250  $12,115  $4,050 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income available to Common Stockholders

  $5,063   $1,250  $12,115  $4,050 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share

  $0.88   $0.29  $2.13  $1.01 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per common share

  $0.88   $0.29  $2.13  $1.01 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

   Three Months
Ended

September 30,
  Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
 
   2020  2019  2020  2019 

Net income

  $5,059  $1,253  $12,116  $4,071 

Other comprehensive income:

     

Gross unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale arising during the period

   331   1,256   (340  2,288 

Income tax (expense) benefit

   (70  (264  71   (480
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   261   992   (269  1,808 

Unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate swaps

   902   —     (2,956  (483

Income tax (expense) benefit

   (189  —     621   102 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   713   —     (2,335  (381

Less:

     

Reclassifications adjustment for gains included in net income

   209   (258  209   86 

Adjustment for income tax (expense) benefit

   (44  54   (44  (19
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   165   (204  165   67 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

   1,139   788   (2,439  1,494 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $6,198  $2,041  $9,677  $5,565 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

  $4  $(3 $(2 $(21
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

  $6,202  $2,038  $9,675  $5,544 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

  Common Stock
& Related
Surplus
  Contributed
Equity
  Retained
Earnings
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Noncontrolling
Interest
  Total 

Balance, June 30, 2019

 $38,690  $252  $24,886  $88  $218  $64,134 

Net income

  —     —     1,250   —     3   1,253 

Other comprehensive income

  —     —     —     788   —     788 

Dividends on common stock ($0.1425 per share)

  —     —     (620  —     —     (620

Issuance of restricted common stock, net of forfeitures

  41     —     —     —     —     41 

Noncontrolling interest capital distributions

     —     —     —     —     —   
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, September 30, 2019

 $38,731  $252  $25,516  $876  $221  $65,596 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, June 30, 2020

 $66,353  $252  $31,675  $(3,349 $229  $95,160 

Net income

  —     —     5,063      (4  5,059 

Other comprehensive income

  —     —     —     1,139      1,139 

Dividends on common stock ($0.2850 per share)

  —     —     (1,631  —        (1,631

Issuance of restricted common stock, net of forfeitures

  203   —     —     —        203 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, September 30, 2020

 $66,556  $252  $35,107  $(2,210 $225  $99,930 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (continued)

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

   Common Stock
& Related
Surplus
   Contributed
Equity
   Retained
Earnings
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Noncontrolling
Interest
  Total 

Balance, December 31, 2018

  $16,452   $252   $23,321  $(618 $213  $39,620 

Net income

   —      —      4,050   —     21   4,071 

Other comprehensive income

   —      —      —     1,494   —     1,494 

Dividends on common stock ($0.4275 per share)

   —      —      (1,855  —     —     (1,855

Noncontrolling interest capital distributions

   —      —      —     —     (13  (13

Issuance of restricted common stock, net of forfeitures

   160    —      —     —     —     160 

Issuance of common stock (1,536,731 shares), net of capital raise expenses

   22,119    —      —     —     —     22,119 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, September 30, 2019

  $38,731   $252   $25,516  $876  $221  $65,596 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2019

  $66,204   $252   $25,428  $229  $224  $92,337 

Net income

   —      —      12,115   —     1   12,116 

Other comprehensive loss

   —      —      —     (2,439  —     (2,439

Dividends on common stock ($0.4275 per share)

   —      —      (2,436  —     —     (2,436

Issuance of restricted common stock, net of forfeitures

   352    —      —     —     —     352 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, September 30, 2020

  $66,556   $252   $35,107  $(2,210 $225  $99,930 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

(dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

   2020  2019 

Cash flows used in operating activities:

   

Net income

  $12,116  $4,071 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:

   

Depreciation, amortization and accretion

   704   383 

Deferred income taxes

   85   9 

Provision for loan losses

   8,075   1,465 

Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale, originated

   652,765   241,112 

Gain on sale of loans held for sale, originated

   (27,386  (7,455

Loans held for sale, originated

   (747,771  (264,625

Gain on sale of securities

   (209  (86

Loss (gain) on disposal of premises and equipment

   116   (2

Loss on sale of other real estate owned

   —     33 

Non-cash equity compensation, net

   352   160 

Investment amortization expense, net

   870   356 

Amortization of subordinated debt issuance costs

   37   25 

Amortization of other intangibles

   696   352 

Earnings on life insurance

   (278  (874

Decrease in goodwill

   23   —   

Increase in other assets

   (29,709  (9,677

Increase in accrued expenses

   12,160   8,893 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

   (117,354  (25,860
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows used in investing activities:

   

Net decrease in federal funds sold

   480   261 

Purchase of securities available for sale

   (38,579  (96,743

Proceeds from securities available for sale

   43,452   15,231 

Proceeds from securities held for investment

   1,210   2,370 

Purchase of insurance policies

   —     (600

Redemption of insurance policies

   —     1,058 

Net change in restricted equity securities

   (1,307  (2,717

Net increase in loans held for investment

   (392,870  (46,650

Net increase in loans held for sale, participations

   (15,083  (20,053

Purchase of premises and equipment

   (2,785  (507

Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment

   669   13 

Capital calls of SBIC funds and other investments

   (569  (665

Nonincome distributions from limited liability companies

   44   147 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   (405,338  (148,855
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

   

Net increase in deposits

   193,236   105,254 

Common stock dividends paid

   (2,436  (1,866

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

   436,900   257,100 

Federal Home Loan Bank repayments

   (446,700  (200,600

Federal Reserve PPPLF advances

   355,484   —   

Federal Reserve PPPLF repayments

   (11,008  —   

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

(dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

   2020  2019 

Increase in federal funds purchased

   135   —   

Issuance of subordinated debt

   15,000   —   

Payment of subordinated debt issuance costs

   (349  —   

Issuance of common stock

   —     22,119 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

   540,262   182,007 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and due from banks

   17,570   7,292 

Cash and due from banks at beginning of period

   60,026   15,026 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks at end of period

  $77,596  $22,318 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

   

Cash paid during the period for interest

  $7,294  $6,217 

Noncash item—transfer of held to maturity securities to available for sale

   10,980   —   

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Consolidated Statements of Income

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

   Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2019  2018 

Interest income:

   

Interest and fees on loans

  $12,714  $9,340 

Interest on taxable securities

   1,468   789 

Interest on nontaxable securities

   127   153 

Interest on federal funds sold

   4   9 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total interest income

   14,313   10,291 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest expense:

   

Interest on deposits

   2,728   1,559 

Interest on subordinated debentures

   354   354 

Interest on other borrowings

   1,179   316 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total interest expense

   4,261   2,229 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net interest income

   10,052   8,062 

Provision for loan losses

   895   415 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

   9,157   7,647 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Non-interest income:

   

Service charges on deposit accounts

   288   324 

Mortgage brokerage income

   1,863   1,010 

Gain on sale of mortgages

   5,161   1,569 

Income from investment in life insurance contracts

   815   98 

Other income

   1,155   917 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other income

   9,282   3,918 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Non-interest expenses:

   

Salaries and employee benefits

   9,070   4,698 

Occupancy and equipment expense

   1,241   702 

Data processing fees

   656   538 

Legal and other professional fees

   815   267 

Advertising fees

   415   236 

Audit and accounting fees

   88   85 

FDIC insurance expense

   170   96 

Director fees

   122   97 

Other taxes and assessments

   319   238 

Other operating

   2,115   1,677 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other expenses

   15,011   8,634 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before income tax

   3,428   2,931 

Income tax expense

   610   614 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

  $2,818  $2,317 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income attributable to noncontrolling interest

   (18  (6
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

  $2,800  $2,311 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income available to Common Stockholders

  $2,800  $2,311 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per common share

  $0.73  $0.84 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share

  $0.73  $0.84 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

   2019  2018 

Net income

  $2,818  $2,317 

Other comprehensive income:

   

Gross unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period

   854   (378

Adjustment for income tax (expense) benefit

   (148  66 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   706   (312

Less:

   

Reclassifications adjustment for gains included in net income

   —     3 

Adjustment for income tax expense

   —     (1
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   —     2 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

   706   (310
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $3,524  $2,007 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

  $(18 $(6
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

  $3,506  $2,001 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

   2019  2018 

Balance, beginning of period

  $39,620  $36,442 

Comprehensive income

   

Net income – Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

   2,800   2,311 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

   18   6 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   706   (310
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   3,524   2,007 

Noncontrolling interest capital distributions

   (13  —   

Release of unearned ESOP shares

   —     154 

Issuance of common stock

   22,237   51 

Dividend paid

   (1,234  (718
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

  $64,134  $37,936 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018

(Unaudited)

   2019  2018 

Cash flows from operating activities:

   

Net income

  $2,818  $2,317 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:

   

Depreciation, amortization and accretion

   250   196 

Deferred income taxes

   8   (325

Provision for loan losses

   895   415 

Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale, originated

   143,623   52,041 

Gain on sale of loans held for sale, originated

   (5,161  (1,569

Loans held for sale, originated

   (159,240  (51,797

Loss on disposal of premises and equipment

   2   5 

Loss on sale of other real estate owned

   33   —   

Investment amortization expense, net

   161   120 

Amortization of debt refinancing fees

   —     38 

Amortization of subordinated debt issuance costs

   16   16 

Amortization of other intangibles

   233   260 

Earnings on life insurance

   (815  (98

Increase in other assets

   (11,254  (1,247

Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses

   8,607   (899

Release of unearned ESOP shares

   —     154 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

   (19,824  (373
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows used in investing activities:

   

Net (increase) decrease in federal funds sold

   64   (59

Purchase of securities available for sale

   (95,743  (9,281

Purchase of securities held to maturity

   —     (4,401

Proceeds from calls, maturities, sales, paydowns and maturities of securities available for sale

   4,523   2,145 

Proceeds from calls, maturities, sales, paydowns and maturities of securities held for investment

   300   1,035 

Purchase of insurance policies

   (600  —   

Redemption of insurance policies

   1,058   —   

Net change in restricted equity securities

   (3,138  (436

Net increase in loans held for investment

   (37,783  (25,654

Net increase in loans held for sale, participations

   (11,964  (2,353

Purchase of premises and equipment

   (285  (317

Proceeds from sale of assets

   13   4 

Capital calls of SBIC funds and other investments

   (235  (149

Nonincome distributions from limited liability companies

   106   153 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   (143,684  (39,313
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

   

Net increase in deposits

   83,956   23,488 

Common stock dividends paid

   (1,247  (719

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

   171,100   50,000 

Federal Home Loan Bank repayments

   (106,000  (37,226

Issuance of common stock

   22,237   51 

Repayment of contingent ESOP liability

   —     (118
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

   170,046   35,476 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and due from banks

   6,538   (4,210

Cash and due from banks at beginning of period

   15,026   10,319 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks at end of period

  $21,564  $6,109 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

   

Cash paid during the period for interest

  $3,796  $2,151 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (“the Company”(the “Company” or “Blue Ridge”) include the accounts of Blue Ridge Bank, N.A. (“the Bank”(the “Bank”), PVB Properties, LLC, VCB Services, LLC, and MoneyWise Payroll Solutions, Inc. (net of noncontrolling interest) and were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for the interim financial information. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. Operating results for the quarter and nine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2019.2020. These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-Kfor the year ended December 31, 2018.2019.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, the Bank and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Nature of Operations

The Company operates under the supervision and monitoringregulation of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve BankSystem (the “Federal Reserve”) and the Bureau of RichmondFinancial Institutions of the Virginia State Corporation Commission, while the Bank operates under a national charter subject to the supervision and regulation byof the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.Currency (the “OCC”). The Bank provides commercial banking services to customers located primarily in the Piedmont, Southside, and Shenandoah Valley regions of the Commonwealth of Virginia and also operates under the name Carolina State Bank in Greensboro, North Carolina. Mortgage lending services are provided in these regions as well with additional mortgage offices located in Northern Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Delaware, and Florida.South Carolina.

Basis of Presentation

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that effectaffect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, goodwill and intangibles, fair value, the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, and valuation of foreclosed real estate. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary for fair presentation of the results of operations in these financial statements, have been made.

Reclassification

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to current period presentation. None of these reclassifications are considered material and have no impact on net income.

Earnings Per Share

Accounting guidance specifies the computation, presentation and disclosure requirements for earnings per share (“EPS”) for entities with publicly held common stock or potential common stock such as options, warrants,

convertible securities or contingent stock agreements if those securities trade in a public market. ESOPEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) shares are considered outstanding for this calculation. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS is similar to the computation of basic EPS except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the dilutive common shares had been issued. The Company had no dilutive common shares outstanding at JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and 2018.

Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

2019. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the sixthree months and nine months ended June 30.September 30, 2020 and 2019.

 

  For the six months ended
June 30,
   For the three months ended
September 30,
   For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
  2019   2018   2020   2019   2020   2019 

Net income

  $2,817,606   $2,317,437   $5,059,000   $1,253,000   $12,116,000   $4,071,000 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

   (18,176   (6,569

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

   4,000    (3,000   (1,000   (21,000
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net income available to common shareholders

  $2,799,430   $2,310,868   $5,063,000   $1,250,000   $12,115,000   $4,050,000 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Weighted average common shares

   3,821,079    2,763,837    5,718,621    4,346,866    5,680,930    3,998,267 

Effect of dilutive securities

   —      —      —      —      —      —   
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Diluted average common shares

   3,821,079    2,763,837    5,718,621    4,346,866    5,680,930    3,998,267 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Earnings (losses) per common share

  $0.73   $0.84 

Earnings per common share

  $0.88   $0.29   $2.13   $1.01 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Diluted earnings (losses) per common share

  $0.73   $0.84 

Diluted earnings per common share

  $0.88   $0.29   $2.13   $1.01 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” The amendments in this ASU, among other things, require the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Financial institutions and other organizations will now use forward-looking information to better inform their credit loss estimates. Many of the loss estimation techniques applied today will still be permitted, although the inputs to those techniques will change to reflect the full amount of expected credit losses. In addition, the ASU amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. As a “smaller reporting company” under Securities and Exchange Commission (���SEC”) rules, the Company will be required to apply the guidance for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company has identified a third-party vendor to assist in the measurement of expected credit losses under this standard. The Company is currently evaluating the implementation of ASU 2016-13 due to the change in implementation dates for smaller reporting companies.

Effective November 25, 2019, the SEC adopted Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) 119. SAB 119 updated portions of SEC interpretative guidance to align with FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 326, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses.” It covers topics including (1) measuring current expected credit losses; (2) development, governance, and documentation of a systematic methodology; (3) documenting the results of a systematic methodology; and (4) validating a systematic methodology. The Company is currently assessing the impact SAB 119 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740) – Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.” The ASU is expected to reduce cost and complexity related to the accounting for income taxes by removing specific exceptions to general principles in Topic 740 (eliminating the need for an organization to analyze whether certain exceptions apply in a given period) and improving financial statement preparers’ application of certain income tax-related guidance. This ASU is part of the FASB’s simplification initiative to make narrow-scope

simplifications and improvements to accounting standards through a series of short-term projects. For public business entities, such as the Company, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that ASU 2019-12 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-01, “Investments – Equity Securities (Topic 321), Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) – Clarifying the Interactions between Topic 321, Topic 323, and Topic 815.” The ASU is based on a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force and is expected to increase comparability in accounting for these transactions. ASU 2016-01 made targeted improvements to accounting for financial instruments, including providing an entity the ability to measure certain equity securities without a readily determinable fair value at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. Among other topics, the amendments clarify that an entity should consider observable transactions that require it to either apply or discontinue the equity method of accounting. For public business entities, the amendments in the ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted The Company is currently assessing the impact that ASU 2020-01 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04 “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.” These amendments provide temporary optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. The ASU provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to contract modifications and hedging relationships, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. It is intended to help stakeholders during the global market-wide reference rate transition period. The guidance is effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. To facilitate an orderly transition from interbank offered rates (“IBORs”) and other benchmark rates to alternative reference rates (“ARRs”), the Company has established an enterprise-wide initiative led by senior management. The objective of this initiative is to identify, assess and monitor risks associated with the expected discontinuation or unavailability of benchmarks, including LIBOR, achieve operational readiness and engage impacted clients in connection with the transition to ARRs. The Company is assessing ASU 2020-04 and its impact on the Company’s transition away from LIBOR for its loan and other financial instruments.

On March 12, 2020, the SEC finalized amendments to the definitions of its “accelerated filer” and “large accelerated filer” definitions. The amendments increase the threshold criteria for meeting these filer classifications and are effective on April 27, 2020. Any changes in filer status are to be applied beginning with the filer’s first annual report filed with the SEC subsequent to the effective date. The rule change expands the definition of “smaller reporting companies” to include entities with public float of less than $700 million and less than $100 million in annual revenues. The Company meets this expanded category of small reporting company. If the Company’s annual revenues exceed $100 million, its category will change to “accelerated filer”. The classifications of “accelerated filer” and “large accelerated filer” require a public company to obtain an auditor attestation concerning the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting (“ICFR”) and include the opinion on ICFR in its annual report on Form 10-K. Smaller reporting companies also have additional time to file quarterly and annual financial statements. All public companies are required to obtain and file annual financial statement audits, as well as provide management’s assertion on effectiveness of ICFR, but the external auditor attestation of ICFR is not required for smaller reporting companies.

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global economy. In response to this crisis, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act was passed by Congress and signed into law on March 27, 2020. Section 4013 of the CARES Act provides that a financial institution may elect to suspend the requirements under GAAP for certain loan modifications that would otherwise be categorized as a TDR.

Also in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in March 2020, various regulatory agencies, including the Federal Reserve and the OCC, (the agencies), issued an interagency statement on loan modifications and reporting for

financial institutions working with customers affected by COVID-19. The interagency statement was effective immediately and impacted accounting for loan modifications. Under ASC 310-40, “Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors,” a restructuring of debt constitutes a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) if the creditor, for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider. The agencies confirmed with the staff of the FASB that short-term modifications made on a good faith basis in response to COVID-19 to borrowers who were current prior to any relief, are not to be considered TDRs. This includes short-term (e.g., six months) modifications such as payment deferrals, fee waivers, extensions of repayment terms, or other delays in payment that are insignificant. Borrowers considered current are those that are less than 30 days past due on their contractual payments at the time a modification program is implemented. Depending on the demonstrated need of the client, the Company is deferring either the full loan payment or the principal component of the loan payment generally for 90 days. As of November 5, 2020, the Company has executed 553 of these deferrals on outstanding loan balances of $109.9 million, or 16.4% of the held-for-investment loan portfolio, excluding loans made under the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program. A majority of these loans are now past the initial deferment period and are back on normal payment schedules. As of November 5, 2020, the Company was aware of five borrowers with loan balances totaling $6.5 million that were either already deferred for an additional period of three months or are in the process of requesting an additional deferral for a period of three months.

Note 2 – Acquisition

On December 15, 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc. (“VCB”), the holding company for Virginia Community Bank, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated May 13, 2019, between the Company and VCB. Under the agreement, VCB’s shareholders had the right to receive, at the holder’s election, either $58.00 per share in cash or 3.05 shares of the Company’s common stock, subject to the allocation and proration procedures set forth in the agreement, plus cash in lieu of fractional shares.

A summary of the assets received and liabilities assumed and related adjustments are as follows:

   As Recorded by
Virginia
Community
Bankshares,
Inc.
   Adjustments       As Recorded by
Blue Ridge
Bankshares,
Inc.
 

Assets

        

Cash and due from banks

  $9,678,700   $—       $9,678,700 

Investment securities available-for-sale

   43,419,481    (470,191   (1   42,949,290 

Restricted equity securities

   302,700          302,700 

Held-for-investment loans

   173,871,523    (900,020   (2   172,971,503 

Furniture, fixtures, and equipment

   6,435,695    3,296,872    (3   9,732,567 

Other real estate owned

   87,427    (87,427   (4   —   

Accrued interest receivable

   864,154    —        864,154 

Core deposit intangible

   —      1,690,000    (5   1,690,000 

Other assets

   8,069,497    549,976    (6   8,619,473 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

  $242,729,177   $4,079,210     $246,808,387 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Deposits

  $217,953,153   $118,621    (7  $218,071,774 

Other liabilities

   1,296,520    —        1,296,520 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities assumed

  $219,249,673   $118,621     $219,368,294 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets acquired

         27,440,093 

Total consideration paid

         44,048,371 
        

 

 

 

Goodwill

        $16,608,278 
        

 

 

 

(1)

Adjustment to reflect estimated fair value of security portfolio

(2)

Adjustment to reflect estimated fair value and credit mark on loans of $(2,318,569), and elimination of VCB’s allowance for loan and lease losses

(3)

Adjustment to reflect estimated fair value of furniture, fixtures, and equipment

(4)

Adjustment to reflect estimated fair value of Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”)

(5)

Adjustment to reflect recording of core deposit intangible

(6)

Adjustment to reflect estimated fair value of other assets and the recording of deferred taxes related to acquisition

(7)

Adjustment to reflect estimated fair value of deposits

A summary of the consideration paid is as follows:

Common stock issued (1,312,919 shares)

  $27,401,831 

Cash payments to common shareholders

   16,646,540 
  

 

 

 

Total consideration paid

  $44,048,371 
  

 

 

 

On August 12, 2020, the Company entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Bay Banks of Virginia, Inc., in an all-stock transaction (the “merger agreement”). Subject to the terms and conditions stated in the merger agreement, upon the consummation of the merger each share of Bay Banks common stock will be converted into the right to receive 0.5000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021. Refer to Part II, Item 1A “Risk Factors” for additional information.

Note 3 – Investment Securities

Investment securities available for sale are carried in the consolidated balance sheets at their fair value and investment securities held to maturity are carried in the consolidated balance sheets at their amortized cost. The amortized cost and fair values of investment securities at JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and December 31, 20182019 are as follows:

 

  September 30, 2020 
(In thousands)  Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
 

Available for sale

        

State and municipal

  $13,792   $240   $21   $14,011 

U.S. Treasury and agencies

   2,500    —      34    2,466 

Mortgage backed securities

   79,263    836    608    79,491 

Corporate bonds

   17,930    97    106    17,921 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $113,485   $1,173   $769   $113,889 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  June 30, 2019   December 31, 2019 
(In thousands)  Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
   Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
 

Available for sale

                

U.S. Treasury and agencies

  $3,374   $—     $69   $3,305   $2,500   $—     $51   $2,449 

Mortgage backed securities

   121,019    974    688    121,305    94,983    654    152    95,485 

Corporate bonds

   5,552    123    3    5,672    10,554    87    4    10,637 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $129,945   $1,097   $760   $130,282   $108,037   $741   $207   $108,571 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Held to maturity

                

State and municipal

  $15,204   $434   $10   $15,628   $12,192   $464   $2   $12,654 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $15,204   $434   $10   $15,628 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Investment Securities

  $145,149   $1,531   $770   $145,910   $120,229   $1,205   $209   $121,225 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  December 31, 2018 
(In thousands)  Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
 

Available for sale

        

State and municipal

  $1,000   $3   $—     $1,003 

U.S. Treasury and agencies

   3,375    —      208    3,167 

Mortgage backed securities

   28,976    22    628    28,370 

Corporate bonds

   5,477    78    48    5,507 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $38,828   $103   $884   $38,047 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Held to maturity

        

State and municipal

  $15,565   $78   $140   $15,503 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $15,565   $78   $140   $15,503 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Investment Securities

  $54,393   $181   $1,024   $53,550 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Note 2 – Investment Securities, continued

The amortized cost and fair value of securities at JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

  June 30, 2019   September 30, 2020 
  Securities Available for Sale   Securities Held to Maturity   Securities Available for
Sale
 
(In thousands)  Amortized
Cost
   Fair
Value
   Amortized
Cost
   Fair
Value
   Amortized
Cost
   Fair
Value
 

Due in one year or less

  $—     $—     $461   $465   $925   $927 

Due after one year through five years

   2,500    2,514    3,597    3,650    71,574    72,137 

Due after five years

   7,903    7,902    3,761    3,850 

Due after five years through ten years

   33,608    33,324 

Due after ten years

   119,542    119,866    7,385    7,663    7,378    7,501 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

  $129,945   $130,282   $15,204   $15,628   $113,485   $113,889 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

A Summarysummary of unrealized losses (in thousands) and the length of time in a continuous loss position, by security type at JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and December 31, 20182019 is as follows:

 

June 30, 2019

  Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Greater Total 
  Fair   Unrealized Fair   Unrealized Fair   Unrealized 

September 30, 2020

  Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Greater Total 
  Value   Losses Value   Losses Value   Losses   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
 Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
 Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
 

State and Municipal

  $1,237   $(8 $581   $(2 $1,818   $(10  $1,694   $(21 $—     $—    $1,694   $(21

U.S. Treasury and Agency

   —      —    3,305    (69 3,305    (69   2,466    (34  —      —    2,466    (34

Mortgage backed

   29,118    (427 18,498    (261 47,616    (688   25,035    (593 856    (15 25,891    (608

Corporate bonds

   —      —    897    (3 897    (3   6,395    (105 399    (1 6,794    (106
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total

  $30,355   $(435 $23,281   $(335 $53,636   $(770  $35,590   $(753 $1,255   $(16 $36,845   $(769
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

December 31, 2018

  Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Greater Total 
  Fair   Unrealized Fair   Unrealized Fair   Unrealized 

December 31, 2019

  Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Greater Total 
  Value   Losses Value   Losses Value   Losses   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
 Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
 Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
 

State and Municipal

  $6,278   $(105 $2,402   $(35 $8,680   $(140  $333   $(2 $—     $—    $333   $(2

U.S. Treasury and Agency

   —      —    3,167    (208 3,167    (208   —      —    1,949    (51 1,949    (51

Mortgage backed

   10,031    (51 17,173    (577 27,204    (628   27,901    (82 5,348    (70 33,249    (152

Corporate bonds

   2,114    (36 488    (12 2,602    (48   —      —    896    (4 896    (4
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total

  $18,423   $(192 $23,230   $(832 $41,653   $(1,024  $28,234   $(84 $8,193   $(125 $36,427   $(209
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Other investments (in thousands) at September 30, 2020 consist of stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (the “FHLB”) (carrying basis $6,444)$5,752), Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (“FRB”) stock (carrying basis $963)$2,205), and various other investments (carrying basis $870)$1,484). These investments are classified as restricted equity securities on the consolidated balance sheet.

The Company had pledged securities (in thousands) of $108,684$40,645 and $26,408$68,255 at JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018, respectively.2019, respectively to the FHLB and the Treasury Board of Virginia at the Community Bankers’ Bank to secure public deposits.

Note 34 – Loans

Loans held for investment outstanding at JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and December 31, 20182019 are summarized as follows:

 

  September 30,
2020
   December 31,
2019
 
(in thousands)  June 30,
2019
   December 31,
2018
         

Commercial and industrial

  $48,243   $49,076   $444,718   $77,728 

Agricultural

   140    216 

Real estate – construction, commercial

   18,028    14,666    49,884    38,039 

Real estate – construction, residential

   14,681    15,102    19,001    26,778 

Real estate – mortgage, commercial

   164,472    150,513    272,778    251,824 

Real estate – mortgage, residential

   165,557    149,856    210,679    208,494 

Real estate – mortgage, farmland

   3,833    4,179    4,176    5,507 

Consumer installment loans

   37,817    31,979    45,144    39,202 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Gross loans

   452,771    415,587    1,046,380    647,572 

Less: Unearned income

   (541   (719   (7,200   (738
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

  $452,230   $414,868   $1,039,180   $646,834 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

The Company has pledged loans held for investment (in thousands) as collateral for borrowings with the Federal Home Loan Bank of AtlantaFHLB totaling $130,924$183,383 and $104,791$146,075 as of JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively.

In December 2019, as a result of the Company’s acquisition of VCB, the acquired loan portfolio was initially measured at fair value and subsequently accounted for under either ASC Topic 310-30 or ASC 310-20. The outstanding principal balance and related carrying amount of these acquired loans included in the consolidated statement of condition as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is as follows:

   September 30,
2020
   December 31,
2019
 
(in thousands)    

Purchased credit impaired acquired VCB loans evaluated individually for future credit losses

    

Outstanding principal balance

  $1,336   $1,504 

Carrying amount

   1,148    1,315 

Other acquired VCB loans

    

Outstanding principal balance

   108,996    172,279 

Carrying amount

   107,853    170,151 

Total acquired VCB loans

    

Outstanding principal balance

   110,332    173,783 

Carrying amount

   109,001    171,466 

The following table presents changes for the nine months and year ended September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, in the accretable yield on the VCB purchased credit impaired loans for which the Company applies ASC 310-30:

   September 30,
2020
   December 31,
2019
 

(in thousands)

    

Balance beginning of period

  $188   $—   

Accretable yield at acquisition date

   —      190 

Additions

   (22   —   

Accretion

   (51   (3

Other changes, net

   73    1 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance end of period

   188    188 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment ofin past due loans (in thousands) as of JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018:2019:

 

  June 30, 2019   September 30, 2020 

(in thousands)

  30-59
Days Past
Due
   60-89
Days Past
Due
   Greater than
90 Days Past
Due &
Accruing
   Nonaccrual   Total Past Due
& Nonaccrual
   Current
Loans
 Total Loans   30-59
Days
Past

Due
   60-89
Days
Past

Due
   Greater than
90 Days Past
Due &
Accruing
   Nonaccrual   Total Past
Due
& Nonaccrual
   Current
Loans
 Total Loans 

Commercial and industrial

  $231   $—     $—     $209   $440   $47,803  $48,243   $901   $86   $47   $401   $1,435   $443,283  $444,718 

Real estate – construction, commercial

   —      —      —      954    954    17,074  18,028    —      218    —      900    1,118    48,766  49,884 

Real estate – construction, residential

   —      —      —      —      —      14,681  14,681    —      369    —      —      369    18,632  19,001 

Real estate – mortgage, commercial

   748    —      51    2,001    2,800    161,672  164,472    440    2,470    —      1,352    4,262    268,516  272,778 

Real estate – mortgage, residential

   126    135    199    938    1,398    164,159  165,557    235    219    703    438    1,595    209,084  210,679 

Agricultural & Farmland

   —      —      —      —      —      3,973  3,973 

Real estate—mortgage, farmland

   —      —      —      —      —      4,176  4,176 

Consumer installment loans

   780    362    —      627    1,769    36,048  37,817    1,121    232    16    641    2,010    43,134  45,144 

Less: Unearned income

   —      —      —      —      —      (541 (541   —      —      —      —      —      (7,200 (7,200
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 
  $1,885   $497   $250   $4,729   $7,361   $444,869  $452,230   $2,697   $3,594   $766   $3,732   $10,789   $1,028,391  $1,039,180 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

   December 31, 2019 

(in thousands)

  30-59
Days
Past

Due
   60-89
Days
Past

Due
   Greater than
90 Days Past
Due &
Accruing
   Nonaccrual   Total Past
Due
& Nonaccrual
   Current
Loans
  Total
Loans
 

Commercial and industrial

  $1,652   $—     $—     $441   $2,093   $75,635  $77,728 

Real estate – construction, commercial

   820    —      —      929    1,749    36,290   38,039 

Real estate – construction, residential

   241    —      —      —      241    26,537   26,778 

Real estate – mortgage, commercial

   3,194    —      —      1,931    5,125    246,699   251,824 

Real estate – mortgage, residential

   319    217    369    713    1,618    206,876   208,494 

Real estate – mortgage, farmland

   —      —      —        —      —      5,507   5,507 

Consumer installment loans

   894    408    —      776    2,078    37,124   39,202 

Less: Unearned income

   —      —      —      —      —      (738  (738
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 
   $7,120   $625   $369   $4,790   $12,904   $633,930  $646,834 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Note 3 – Loans, continued

   December 31, 2018 

(in thousands)

  30-59
Days Past
Due
   60-89
Days Past
Due
   Greater than
90 Days Past
Due &
Accruing
   Nonaccrual   Total Past Due
& Nonaccrual
   Current
Loans
  Total Loans 

Commercial and industrial

  $280   $29   $—     $312   $621   $48,455  $49,076 

Real estate – construction, commercial

   —      —      —      979    979    13,687   14,666 

Real estate – construction, residential

   —      —      231    —      231    14,871   15,102 

Real estate – mortgage, commercial

   218    441    430    2,441    3,530    146,983   150,513 

Real estate – mortgage, residential

   760    7    1,079    1,441    3,287    146,569   149,856 

Agricultural & Farmland

   123    —      309    —      432    3,963   4,395 

Consumer installment loans

   1,017    408    4    357    1,786    30,193   31,979 

Less: Unearned income

   —      —      —      —      —      (719  (719
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $2,398   $885   $2,053   $5,530   $10,866   $404,002  $414,868 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Note 45 – Allowance for Loans Losses

A summary of changes in the allowance for loans losses (in thousands) for Junethe nine months ended September 30, 20192020 and year ended December 31, 20182019 is as follows:

 

  June 30, 2019   December 31, 2018   September 30,
2020
   December 31,
2019
 
(Dollars in thousands)        
(in thousands)        

Allowance, beginning of period

  $3,580   $2,803   $4,572   $3,580 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Charge-Offs

        

Commercial and industrial

  $79   $6   $—     $(43

Real estate, construction

   —      —   

Real estate, mortgage

   3    13    —      (4

Consumer and other loans

   425    545    (787   (914
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total charge-offs

   507    564    (787   (961
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Recoveries

        

Commercial and industrial

   (8   —     $34   $—   

Real estate, construction

   —      —   

Real estate, mortgage

   —      (12   —      6 

Consumer and other loans

   (78   (104   229    205 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total recoveries

   (86   (116   263    211 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net charge-offs (recoveries)

   421    448 

Net charge-offs

   (524   (750
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Provision for loan losses

   895    1,225    8,075    1,742 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Allowance, end of period

  $4,054   $3,580   $12,123   $4,572 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Note 4 – Allowance for Loans Losses, continued

(in thousands)  Individually
Evaluated
for

Impairment
   Collectively
Evaluated
for

Impairment
   Total 

September 30, 2020

      

Commercial and industrial

  $490   $444,228   $444,718 

Real Estate – construction, commercial

   —      49,884    49,884 

Real Estate – construction, residential

   —      19,001    19,001 

Real Estate – mortgage, commercial

   335    272,443    272,778 

Real Estate – mortgage, residential

   624    210,055    210,679 

Real Estate – mortgage, farmland

   —      4,176    4,176 

Consumer installment loans

   —      45,144    45,144 
  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Gross loans

   1,449    1,044,931    1,046,380 

Less: Unearned income

   —      (7,200   (7,200
  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

  $1,449   $1,037,731   $1,039,180 
  

 

   

 

   

 

 
  Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
   Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
   Total 

June 30, 2019

      
(in thousands)  Individually
Evaluated
for

Impairment
   Collectively
Evaluated
for

Impairment
   Total 

December 31, 2019

      

Commercial and industrial

  $—     $48,243   $48,243   $280   $77,448   $77,728 

Agricultural

   —      140    140 

Real Estate – construction, commercial

   —      18,028    18,028    —      38,039    38,039 

Real Estate – construction, residential

   —      14,681    14,681    —      26,778    26,778 

Real Estate – mortgage, commercial

   737    163,735    164,472    733    251,091    251,824 

Real Estate – mortgage residential

   664    164,893    165,557    395    208,099    208,494 

Real Estate – mortgage, farmland

   —      3,833    3,833    —      5,507    5,507 

Consumer installment loans

   —      37,817    37,817    —      39,202    39,202 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Gross loans

   1,401    451,370    452,771    1,408    646,164    647,572 

Less: Unearned income

   —      (541   (541   —      (738   (738
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

  $1,401   $450,829   $452,230   $1,408   $645,426   $646,834 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
   Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
   Total 

December 31, 2018

      

Commercial and industrial

  $—     $49,076   $49,076 

Agricultural

   —      216    216 

Real Estate – construction, commercial

   —      14,666    14,666 

Real Estate – construction, residential

   —      15,102    15,102 

Real Estate – mortgage, commercial

   1,258    149,255    150,513 

Real Estate – mortgage residential

   688    149,168    149,856 

Real Estate – mortgage, farmland

   —      4,179    4,179 

Consumer installment loans

   —      31,979    31,979 
  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Gross loans

   1,946    413,641    415,587 

Less: Unearned income

   —      (719   (719
  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

  $1,946   $412,922   $414,868 
  

 

   

 

   

 

 

The following table presents information related to impaired loans, by portfolio segment, at the dates presented.

 

  June 30, 2019   September 30, 2020 
(in thousands)  Recorded
Investment
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Related
Allowance
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest
Income
Recognized
   Recorded
Investment
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Related
Allowance
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest
Income
Recognized
 

With no specific allowance recorded:

                    

Real estate – mortgage, residential

  $664   $664   $—     $676   $11   $624   $624   $—     $696   $28 

With an allowance recorded:

                    

Commercial and industrial

   490    490    70    375    1 

Real estate – mortgage, commercial

   737    737    101    998    9    335    335    97    337    7 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $1,401   $1,401   $101   $1,674  ��$20   $1,449   $1,449   $167   $1,408   $36 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Note 4 – Allowance for Loans Losses, continued

  December 31, 2018   December 31, 2019 
(in thousands)  Recorded
Investment
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Related
Allowance
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest
Income
Recognized
   Recorded
Investment
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Related
Allowance
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest
Income
Recognized
 

With no specific allowance recorded:

                    

Real estate – mortgage, residential

  $1,946   $1,946   $—     $2,067   $64   $395   $395   $—     $527   $7 

With an allowance recorded:

                    

Commercial and industrial

   280    280    143    286    2 

Real estate – mortgage, commercial

   —      —      —      —      —      733    733    98    734    5 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $1,946   $1,946   $—     $2,067   $64   $1,408   $1,408   $241   $1,547   $14 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
          

Purchased loans from the 2016 River Bancorp, Inc. acquisition had remaining balances (in thousands) of $28,156$13,787 and 34,67219,686 as of JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively. Of these balances, three loan relationships were considered specifically impaired purchased credit-impaired loans. One of these relationships was resolved during 2018 and the Company recovered $200 of the balance previouslywritten-off. During the first quarter of 2019, another loan relationship was resolved and the Company recovered $200 of the balance previouslywritten-off. At JuneSeptember 30, 2019,2020, the remaining specifically impaired PCIpurchased-credit impaired loans totaled $2,413$2,159 with a specific impairment of $190. The following table presents the recorded investment in the segments of the River Bancorp, Inc. purchased loans as of JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and December 31, 20182019 (in thousands):

 

  June 30,
2019
   December 31,
2018
   September 30,
2020
   December 31,
2019
 

Real Estate

        

Construction loans and all land development and other land loans

  $1,474   $1,522   $900   $1,397 

Secured by farmland

   5    319 

Revolving,open-end loans secured by1-4 family residential properties and extended under lines of credit

   2,904    3,376    2,584    2,709 

Secured by first liens

   8,813    10,448    5,743    6,971 

Secured by junior liens

   402    505    380    394 

Secured by multifamily (5 or more) residential properties

   101    250 

Secured by multifamily (five or more) residential properties

   55    63 

Loans secured by owner-occupied, nonfarm nonresidential properties

   5,219    7,344    3,406    4,459 

Loans secured by other nonfarm nonresidential properties

   5,497    6,239    —      2,322 

Commercial and Industrial

   3,604    4,457    644    1,272 

Other

        

Other revolving credit plans

   54    89    19    26 

Automobile loans

   11    30    7    10 

Other consumer loans

   72    93    49    63 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

  $28,156   $34,672   $13,787   $19,686 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Note 4 – Allowance for Loans Losses, continued

The following table showspresents the Company’s loan portfolio broken down by internal loan grade (in thousands) as of JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018:2019:

 

   June 30, 2019 
   Grade
1

Prime
   Grade
2
Desirable
   Grade
3
Good
   Grade
4
Acceptable
   Grade
5
Pass/Watch
   Grade
6
Special
Mention
   Grade
7
Substandard
   Total 

Commercial and industrial

  $146   $2,216   $21,069   $23,353   $1,250   $—     $209   $48,243 

Agricultural

   —      98    34    8    —      —      —      140 

Real Estate – construction, commercial

   —      671    9,947    3,911    2,505    —      994    18,028 

Real Estate – construction, residential

   —      —      3,446    6,170    5,065    —      —      14,681 

Real Estate – mortgage, commercial

   —      1,828    79,237    69,840    10,239    1,038    2,290    164,472 

Real Estate – mortgage residential

   —      2,926    82,234    74,650    4,051    98    1,598    165,557 

Real Estate – mortgage, farmland

   1,609    100    1,422    244    458    —      —      3,833 

Consumer installment loans

   294    24    16,459    20,260    151    —      629    37,817 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross loans

   2,049    7,863    213,848    198,436    23,719    1,136    5,720    452,771 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less: Unearned income

                 541 
                

 

 

 

Total

                $452,230 
                

 

 

 
   December 31, 2018 
   Grade
1

Prime
   Grade
2
Desirable
   Grade
3
Good
   Grade
4
Acceptable
   Grade
5
Pass/Watch
   Grade
6
Special
Mention
   Grade
7
Substandard
   Total 

Commercial and industrial

  $44   $2,660   $21,009   $24,254   $797   $—     $312   $49,076 

Agricultural

   9    99    105    3    —      —      —      216 

Real Estate – construction, commercial

   —      485    7,118    5,937    106    —      1,020    14,666 

Real Estate – construction, residential

   —      —      4,305    5,059    5,738    —      —      15,102 

Real Estate – mortgage, commercial

   —      1,920    82,097    53,487    8,470    1,668    2,871    150,513 

Real Estate – mortgage residential

   —      3,647    76,496    63,397    3,805    522    1,989    149,856 

Real Estate – mortgage, farmland

   1,700    100    1,340    730    —      —      309    4,179 

Consumer installment loans

   213    29    16,174    15,081    123    —      359    31,979 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross loans

   1,966    8,940    208,644    167,948    19,039    2,190    6,860    415,587 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less: Unearned income

                 719 
                

 

 

 

Total

                $414,868 
                

 

 

 

Note 4 – Allowance for Loans Losses, continued

  September 30, 2020    
  Grade
1
Prime
  Grade
2
Desirable
  Grade
3
Good
  Grade
4
Acceptable
  Grade
5
Pass/
Watch
  Grade
6
Special
Mention
  Grade
7
Substandard
  Total 

Commercial and industrial

 $362,661  $1,317  $27,454  $44,134  $7,394  $993  $765  $444,718 

Real Estate – construction, commercial

  —     2,250   25,833   20,709   157   —     935   49,884 

Real Estate – construction, residential

  —     —     4,282   8,999   5,720   —     —     19,001 

Real Estate – mortgage, commercial

  —     3,273   128,673   126,106   7,355   4,918   2,453   272,778 

Real Estate – mortgage residential

  —     3,366   103,548   95,987   5,945   154   1,679   210,679 

Real Estate – mortgage, farmland

  589   105   1,302   2,180   —     —     —     4,176 

Consumer installment loans

  285   36   17,332   26,638   194   4   655   45,144 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross loans

  363,535   10,347   308,424   324,753   26,765   6,069   6,487   1,046,380 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Less: Unearned income

         (7,200
        

 

 

 

Total

        $1,039,180 
        

 

 

 

 

  December 31, 2019    
  Grade
1
Prime
  Grade
2
Desirable
  Grade
3
Good
  Grade
4
Acceptable
  Grade
5
Pass/
Watch
  Grade
6
Special
Mention
  Grade
7
Substandard
  Total 

Commercial and industrial

 $1,509  $1,042  $35,180  $37,458  $568  $1,488  $483  $77,728 

Real Estate – construction, commercial

  —     1,454   24,667   10,850   102   —     966   38,039 

Real Estate – construction, residential

  —     139   9,355   14,331   2,953   —     —     26,778 

Real Estate – mortgage, commercial

  —     4,971   118,488   114,598   9,273   1,935   2,559   251,824 

Real Estate – mortgage residential

  —     4,611   100,665   98,116   3,470   130   1,502   208,494 

Real Estate – mortgage, farmland

  1,467   134   1,736   2,170   —     —     —     5,507 

Consumer installment loans

  293   72   17,872   20,067   116   —     782   39,202 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross loans

  3,269   12,423   307,963   297,590   16,482   3,553   6,292   647,572 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Less: Unearned income

         (738
        

 

 

 

Total

        $646,834 
        

 

 

 

The Company also utilizes the grades 8 (Doubtful) and 9 (Loss). There were no loans classified in these categories at JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019.

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as current financial information, historical payment experience, collateral adequacy, credit documentation, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes loans

individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis typically includes larger, non-homogeneous loans such as commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans. This analysis is performed on an ongoing basis as new information is obtained. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Risk Grade 1 – Prime Loans: This grade is reserved for only the strongest of loans. These loans are to individuals or corporations that are well known to the bank and are always secured with an almost guaranteed source of repayment such as a lien on a bank certificate of deposit or savings account. Character, credit history, and ability of individuals or company principals are excellent and unquestioned. Source of income and industry of borrower appears stable. High liquidity, minimum risk, good ratios and low handling cost.

Risk Grade 2 – Desirable Loans: This grade is reserved for new loans that are within guidelines and where the borrowers have documented significant overall financial strength. A liquid financial statement is generally a financial statement with substantial liquid assets, particularly relative to the debts. These loans have excellent sources of repayment, with no significant identifiable risk of collection, and conform in all respects to policy, guidelines, underwriting standards, and federal and state regulations (no exceptions of any kind).

Risk Grade 3 – Good Loans: This grade is reserved for loans which exhibit satisfactory credit risk. These loans have adequate sources of repayment, with little identifiable risk of collection. Generally, loans assigned this risk grade will demonstrate the following characteristics: (1) conformity in all respects with policy, guidelines, underwriting standards, and federal and state regulations (no exceptions of any kind), (2) documented historical cash flow that meets or exceeds required minimum Blue Ridge Bank guidelines, or that can be supplemented with verifiable cash flow from other sources, and (3) adequate secondary sources to liquidate the debt, including combinations of liquidity, liquidation of collateral, or liquidation value to the net worth of the borrower or guarantor.

Risk Grade 4 – Acceptable Loans: This grade is given to satisfactory loans containing more risk than Risk Grade 3 loans. These loans have adequate sources of repayment, with little identifiable risk of collection. Loans assigned this risk grade will demonstrate the following characteristics: (1) general conformity to Blue Ridge Bank’s underwriting requirements, with limited exceptions to policy, product or underwriting guidelines. All exceptions noted have documented mitigating factors that offset any additional risk associated with the exceptions noted, (2) documented historical cash flow that meets or exceeds required minimum guidelines, or that can be supplemented with verifiable cash flow from other sources, and (3) adequate secondary sources to liquidate the debt, including combinations of liquidity, liquidation of collateral, or liquidation value to the net worth of the borrower or guarantor.

Risk Grade 5 – Pass/Watch Loans: This grade is for satisfactory loans containing acceptable but elevated risk. These loans are characterized by borrowers who have a marginal cash flow, marginal profitability, or have experienced an unprofitable year and declining financial condition. The borrower has in the past satisfactorily handled debts with the bank, but in recent months has either been late, delinquent in making payments, or made sporadic payments. While the bank continues to be adequately secured, margins have decreased or are decreasing, despite the borrower’s continued satisfactory condition. These loans require more diligent monitoring due to characteristics such as: (1) additional exceptions to Blue Ridge Bank’s policy requirements, product guidelines or underwriting standards that present a higher degree of risk, (2) unproved, insufficient or marginal primary sources of repayment that appear sufficient to service the debt at this time, and (3) marginal or unproven secondary sources to liquidate the debt, including combinations of liquidation of collateral and liquidation value to the net worth of the borrower or guarantor.

Risk Grade 6 – Special Mention: This grade is for loans classified as Special Mention. They have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the institution’s credit position at some future date. Special Mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose an institution to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. Special mention credits typically exhibit underwriting guideline tolerances and/or exceptions with no mitigating factors, or emerging weaknesses that may or may not be cured as time passes.

Risk Grade 7 – Substandard: A substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans classified as substandard must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt; they are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Loans consistently not meeting the repayment schedule should be downgraded to substandard. Loans in this category are characterized by deterioration in quality exhibited by any number of well-defined weaknesses requiring corrective action. The weaknesses may include, but are not limited to: (1) high debt to worth ratios, (2) declining or negative earnings trends, (3) declining or inadequate liquidity, (4) improper loan structure, (5) questionable repayment sources, (6) lack of well-defined secondary repayment source, and (7) unfavorable competitive comparisons. Such loans are no longer considered to be adequately protected due to the borrower’s declining net worth, lack of earnings capacity, declining collateral margins and/or unperfected collateral positions. A possibility of loss of a portion of the loan balance cannot be ruled out. The repayment ability of the borrower is marginal or weak and the loan may have exhibited excessive overdue status or extensions and/or renewals.

Risk Grade 8 – Doubtful: Loans classified Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified Substandard, plus the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values highly questionable and improbable. However, these loans are not yet rated as loss because certain events may occur which would salvage the debt. Among these events are: (1) injection of capital, (2) alternative financing, (3) liquidation of assets or the pledging of additional collateral, and (4) the ability of the borrower to service the debt is extremely weak, overdue status is constant, the debt has been placed on non-accrual status, and no definite repayment schedule exists. Doubtful is a temporary grade where a loss is expected but is presently not quantified with any degree of accuracy. Once the loss position is determined, the amount is charged off.

Risk Grade 9 – Loss: Loans classified Loss are considered uncollectable and of such little value that their continuance as assets is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this worthless loan even though partial recovery may be effected in the future. Probable Loss portions of Doubtful assets should be charged against the reserve for loan losses. Loans may reside in this classification for administrative purposes for a period not to exceed the earlier of thirty (30) days or calendar quarter-end.

Note 5 -6 – Goodwill and Intangibles

The balance in goodwill is the result of a branch acquisition in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2011, the acquisition of River Bancorp, Inc. in 2016, the acquisition of a mortgage line of business in 2018, the 35% ownership acquisition in Hammond Insurance Agency, Inc. in 2019, and the acquisition of VCB in 2019. The purpose of these acquisitions was to expand the geographic service area by targeting attractive markets with potential to provide continued balance sheet growth and new opportunities for the Company. Management evaluates at least annually the recorded value of goodwill. Goodwill is not an amortizing intangible. In the event the asset suffers a decline in value based on criteria established in governing accounting standards, an impairment will be recorded.

   September 30,
2020
   December 31,
2019
 

Goodwill

        

Charlottesville Branch Acquisition

  $366   $366 

River Bancorp, Inc. Acquisition

   1,728    1,728 

Mortgage Business Acquisition

   600    600 

Hammond Insurance Agency Acquisition

   613    613 

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc. Acquisition

   16,585    16,608 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $19,892   $19,915 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Information concerning amortizable intangibles included in other assets on the balance sheet is as follows:

  September 30,
2020
  December 31,
2019
 

Amortizable Intangibles

      

Customer-Based Intangible - MoneyWise Payroll

 $394  $541 

Customer-Based Intangible - Hammond Insurance Agency

  350   375 

Customer-Based Intangible - LenderSelect Mortgage Group

  648   720 

Core Deposit Intangible - River Community Bank

  94   211 

Core Deposit Intangible - Virginia Community Bank

  1,444   1,690 

Other

  92   181 
 

 

 

  

 

 

 
 $3,022  $3,718 
 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Beginning the second quarter of 2020, the Company began recording mortgage servicing rights. At September 30, 2020, the Company was servicing approximately $435.4 million of loans originated by the mortgage division and sold to the secondary market. The initial recording of the mortgage servicing rights was at fair value and occurred in June 2020 and resulted in both an asset and mortgage loan servicing income of $1.6 million. Subsequently, the mortgage servicing asset is being measured using the amortization method and evaluated for impairment each quarter end. At September 30, 2020, the mortgage servicing asset was $3.2 million.

Note 7 – Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

During the first quarter of 2019, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement (‘‘swap agreement’’) to facilitate the risk management strategies needed in order to accommodate the needs of its banking customers. The Company mitigates the risk of entering into these loan agreements by entering into equal and offsetting swap agreements with a highly rated third-party financial institution. Thisback-to-back swap agreement is a free-standing derivative and is recorded at fair value in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets (asset positions are included in other assets and liability positions are included in other liabilities) as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019.2020.

 

  June 30, 2019   September 30, 2020 
  Notional Amount   Fair Value   Notional
Amount
   Fair
Value
 
(Dollars in thousands)        

Interest Rate Swap Agreement

    

(in thousands)

        

Interest Rate Swap Agreements

    

Receive Fixed/Pay Variable Swaps

  $2,167   $180   $2,111   $379 

Pay Fixed/Receive Variable Swaps

   2,167    (180   2,111    (379

The Company has entered into various cash flow hedges as defined by ASC 815-20 during 2019 and 2020. The objective of this interest rate swap was to hedge the risk of variability in its cash flows attributable to changes in the 3-month LIBOR benchmark rate component of forecasted 3-month fixed rate funding advances from the FHLB. The hedging objective was to reduce the interest rate risk associated with the Company’s fixed rate advances from the designation date and going through the maturity date. The identified hedge layers are summarized as follows, (in thousands):

3-Month
LIBOR
   Cash &
Securities
   

Period Hedged

Hedged Notional   Exposure Hedged   From  To
$15,000   $15,000   July 1, 2019  July 1, 2022
 25,000    25,000   August 2, 2019  February 2, 2023
 10,000    10,000   August 29, 2019  August 29, 2023

Each hedge layer identified in the table above has a variable receive leg of 3-month LIBOR and a fixed pay leg of 1.80%.

At the time the hedges identified in the table above expire, new hedges will begin summarized as follows (in thousands):

3-Month
LIBOR
   Cash &
Securities
   

Period Hedged

Hedged Notional   Exposure Hedged   From  To
$15,000   $15,000   July 1, 2022  July 1, 2032
 25,000    25,000   February 2, 2023  February 2, 2033
 10,000    10,000   August 29, 2023  August 29, 2033

Each hedge layer identified in the table above has a variable receive leg of 3-month LIBOR and a fixed pay leg ranging from 0.92% to 0.95%.

Beginning in 2020, the Company entered into three additional hedges summarized as follows (in thousands):

3-Month
LIBOR
   Cash &
Securities
   

Period Hedged

Hedged Notional   Exposure Hedged   From  To
$20,000   $20,000   March 13, 2020  March 13, 2030
 35,000    35,000   May 6, 2020  May 6, 2027
 10,000    10,000   May 29, 2020  May 29, 2027

Each hedge layer identified in the table above has a variable receive leg of 3-month LIBOR and a fixed pay leg ranging from 0.83% to 0.86%.

The Company had cash collateral with the counterparty of these hedges of $6.0 million as of September 30, 2020.

The Bank also participates in a “mandatory” delivery program for its government guaranteed and conventional mortgage loans held for sale. Under the mandatory delivery system, loans with interest rate locks are paired with the sale of a TBAto be announced mortgage-backed security bearing similar attributes. Under the mandatory delivery program, the Bank commits to deliver loans to an investor at an agreed upon price prior to the close of such loans. This differs from a “best efforts” delivery, which sets the sale price with the investor on aloan-by-loan basis when each loan is locked.

Note 68 – Employee Benefit Plan

The Company has a 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan that covers eligible employees. Employees may make voluntary contributions subject to certain limits based on federal tax laws. The Bank matches 100 percent100% of an employee’s contribution up to five percent5% of his or her salary following one year of continuous service and the benefits vest immediately. The Company’s Board of Directors may make additional contributions at its discretion. Employees become eligible to participate in the discretionary contributions after one year of continuous service and the benefits vest over a five-year period. For the sixthree months ended JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, total expenses attributable to this plan were $272,348$356,642 and $364,653,$182,091, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, total expenses attributable to this plan were $686,291 and $454,439, respectively.

In 2013, the Company established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)ESOP that covers eligible employees. Benefits in the PlanESOP vest over a five-year period. Contributions to the plan are made at the discretion of the Board of Directors and may include both the matching component to employees’ elective deferrals into the 401(k) plan and discretionary profit contributions. The PlanESOP held 104,058 and 79,800 total shares of CompanyCompany’s common stock at JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019, respectively. All shares issued to and held by the PlanESOP are considered outstanding in the computation of earnings per share. The Planplan or the Company is required to purchase shares from separated employees at a price determined by an established securities market, otherwise a third-party appraisal.valuation is required.

Note 79 – Stock-Based Compensation

The Company has granted restricted stock awards to employees under the Blue Ridge BankBankshares, Inc. Equity Incentive Plan. The restricted stock awards are considered fixed awards as the number of shares and fair value is known at the date of grant and the fair value at the grant date is amortized over the vesting period.Non-cash compensation expense recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income related to restricted stock awards, net of estimated forfeitures, in thousands, was $93$203 thousand and $41 thousand for the sixthree months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019.2020 and 2019, respectively, and $352 thousand and $160 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The grant date fair value of restricted stock awards outstanding at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was $911 thousand.$1.1 million and $1.3 million, respectively.

Note 810 – Fair Value

The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques.

Note 8 – Fair Value, continued

Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument. Accounting guidance for fair value excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.

The Company records fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and determines fair value disclosures utilizing a definition of fair value of assets and liabilities that states that fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Additional considerations are involved to determine the fair value of financial assets in markets that are not active.

The Company uses a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy based on these two types of inputs are as follows:

 

Level 1 –  Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2 –  Valuation is based on observable inputs including quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in less active markets, and model-based valuation techniques for which significant assumptions can be derived primarily from or corroborated by observable data in the market.
Level 3 –  Valuation is based on model-based techniques that use one or more significant inputs or assumptions that are unobservable in the market.

The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the financial statements:

Securities

Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities would include highly liquid government bonds, mortgage products and exchange traded equities. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models,

quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, or discounted cash flow. Level 2 securities would include U.S. agency securities, mortgage-backed agency securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions and certain corporate, asset backed and other securities. In certain cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, securities are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. The carrying value of restricted Federal Reserve BankFRB and Federal Home Loan BankFHLB stock approximates fair value based upon the redemption provisions of each entity and is therefore excluded from the following table.

The following tables present the balances of financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

 

   June 30, 2019 
(In thousands)  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 

Available for sale securities

        

U.S. Treasury and agencies

  $3,305   $—     $3,305   $—   

Mortgage backed securities

   121,305    —      121,305    —   

Corporate bonds

   5,672    —      5,672    —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total securities available for sale

  $130,282   $—     $130,282   $—   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   December 31, 2018 
(In thousands)  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 

Available for sale securities

        

State and municipal

  $1,003   $—     $1,003   $—   

U.S. Treasury and agencies

   3,167    —      3,167    —   

Mortgage backed securities

   28,370    —      28,370    —   

Corporate bonds

   5,507    —      5,507    —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total securities available for sale

  $38,047   $—     $38,047   $—   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   September 30, 2020 
(in thousands)  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 

Available for sale securities

        

State and municipal

  $14,011   $—     $14,011   $—   

U.S. Treasury and agencies

   2,466      2,466   

Mortgage backed securities

   79,491    —      79,491    —   

Corporate bonds

   17,921    —      17,921    —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total securities available for sale

  $113,889   $—     $113,889   $—   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note 8 – Fair Value, continued

   December 31, 2019 
(in thousands)  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 

Available for sale securities

        

U.S. Treasury and agencies

  $2,449   $—     $2,449   $—   

Mortgage backed securities

   95,485    —      95,485    —   

Corporate bonds

   10,637    —      10,637    —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total securities available for sale

  $108,571   $—     $108,571   $—   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Certain financial assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Adjustments to the fair value of these assets usually result from the application oflower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain financial assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in the financial statements.

Loans Held for Sale

Mortgage loans originated or purchased and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated market value in the aggregate. The agreed upon sales price is considered fair value as all of these loans are under agreements to sell to investors at the time of origination. This amount is generally the loan’s principal amount. Changes in fair value are recognized in the Gain on Sale of Mortgages on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Other Real Estate Owned

Certain assets such as other real estate owned (OREO)OREO are measured at fair value less cost to sell. Valuation of other real estate ownedOREO is determined using current appraisals from independent parties, a level two2 input. If current appraisals cannot be obtained prior to reporting dates, or if declines in value are identified after a recent appraisal is received, appraisal values are discounted, resulting in Level 3 estimates. If the Company markets the property with a realtor, estimated selling costs reduce the fair value, resulting in a valuation based on Level 3 inputs.

The Company markets other real estate ownedOREO both independently and with local realtors. Properties marketed by realtors are discounted by selling costs. Properties that the Company markets independently are not discounted by selling costs.

The following table summarizes the Company’s other real estate owned that were measuredCompany had no OREO at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the period.September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

   June 30, 2019 
(In thousands)  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 

Other real estate owned

  $243   $—     $—     $243 
   December 31, 2018 
(In thousands)  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 

Other real estate owned

  $134   $—     $—     $134 

   Fair Value At
June 30, 2019
   Valuation Technique  Significant Unobservable Inputs  Range

Other real estate owned

  $243   Discounted appraised value  Discounted for selling costs  15%-35%
   Fair Value At
December 31,
2018
   Valuation Technique  Significant Unobservable Inputs  Range

Other real estate owned

  $134   Discounted appraised value  Discounted for selling costs  15%-35%

Note 911 – Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The estimated fair values, and related carrying amounts, of the Company’s financial instruments at the dates presented are as follows:

 

      Fair Value Measurements at September 30,
2020
     
      Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2019   Carrying
Amount
   Quoted Prices
in Active

Markets for
Identical
Assets (Level 1)
   Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   Fair Value 
(in thousands)  Carrying
Amount
   Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
   Fair Value           

Financial Assets

                    

Cash and short-term investments

  $21,564   $21,564   $—     $—     $21,564   $77,596   $77,596   $—     $—     $77,596 

Federal funds sold

   482    482    —      —      482 

Investment securities

   153,764    —      154,187    —      154,187    123,330    —      123,330    —      123,330 

Loans held for sale

   61,976    —      61,976    —      61,976    193,122    —      193,122    —      193,122 

Net loans held for investment

   448,176    —      —      451,525    451,525    1,039,180    —      —      1,034,898    1,034,898 

Accrued interest receivable

   2,271    —      2,271    —      2,271    5,193    —      5,193    —      5,193 

Bank-owned life insurance

   8,812    —      8,812    —      8,812    15,013    —      15,013    —      15,013 

Financial Liabilities

                    

Deposits

   498,982    —      409,235    79,909    489,144    915,266    —      643,704    278,584    922,288 

Federal funds purchased

   135    135        135 

Other borrowed funds

   138,200    —      138,185    —      138,185    459,476    —      459,476    —      459,476 

Subordinated debt, net

   9,784    —      —      9,784    9,784    24,489    —      —      25,326    25,326 

Accrued interest payable

   719    —      719    —      719    644    —      644    —      644 
      Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2018 
(in thousands)  Carrying
Amount
   Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
   Fair Value 

Financial Assets

          

Cash and short-term investments

  $15,026   $15,026   $—     $—     $15,026 

Federal funds sold

   546    546    —      —      546 

Investment securities

   58,750    —      58,688    —      58,688 

Loans held for sale

   29,233    —      29,233    —      29,233 

Net loans held for investment

   411,288    —      —      404,888    404,888 

Accrued interest receivable

   1,769    —      1,769    —      1,769 

Bank-owned life insurance

   8,455    —      8,455    —      8,455 

Financial Liabilities

          

Deposits

   415,027    —      323,280    81,070    404,350 

Other borrowed funds

   73,100    —      73,113    —      73,113 

Subordinated debt, net

   9,766    —      —      9,766    9,766 

Accrued interest payable

   395    —      395    —      395 

       Fair Value Measurements at December 31,
2019
     
 �� Carrying
Amount
   Quoted Prices
in Active

Markets for
Identical
Assets (Level 1)
   Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   Fair Value 
(in thousands)                    

Financial Assets

          

Cash and short-term investments

  $60,026   $60,026   $—     $—     $60,026 

Federal funds sold

   480    480    —      —      480 

Investment securities

   128,897    —      129,359    —      129,359 

Loans held for sale

   55,646    —      55,646    —      55,646 

Net loans held for investment

   642,262    —      —      643,878    643,878 

Accrued interest receivable

   2,590    —      2,590    —      2,590 

Bank-owned life insurance

   14,734    —      14,734    —      14,734 

Financial Liabilities

          

Deposits

   722,030    —      542,805    168,736    711,541 

Other borrowed funds

   124,800    —      124,971    —      124,971 

Subordinated debt, net

   9,800    —      —      9,784    9,784 

Accrued interest payable

   706    —      706    —      706 

Note 1012 – Business Segments

The Company utilizes its subsidiaries and divisions to provide multiple business segments including retail banking, mortgage banking, and payroll processing services. Revenues from retail banking operations consist primarily of interest earned on loans and investment securities and service charges on deposit accounts. Mortgage Bankingbanking operating revenues consist principally of gains on sales of loans in the secondary market, loan origination fee income and interest earned on mortgage loans held for sale. Revenues from payroll services consist of fees charged to customers for payroll services.

The following tables present revenues and expenses by segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019

 

(in thousands)

  Blue Ridge
Bank
   Blue
Ridge
Bank
Mortgage
Division
   MoneyWise
Payroll
Solutions, Inc.
  Parent Only  Eliminations  Blue Ridge
Bankshares,
Inc.

Consolidated
 

Revenues:

         

Interest income

  $13,825   $485   $—    $2  $—    $14,312 

Service charges on deposit accounts

   288    —      —     —     —     288 

Mortgage banking income, net

   —      7,024    —     —     —     7,024 

Payroll processing revenue

   —      —      511   —     —     511 

Other operating income

   1,447    —      —     25   (12  1,460 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total income

   15,560    7,509    511   27   (12  23,595 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Expenses:

         

Interest expense

   3,632    275    —     354   —     4,261 

Provision for loan losses

   895    —      —     —     —     895 

Salary and benefits

   4,041    4,853    176   —     —     9,070 

Other operating expenses

   3,410    1,742    225   576   (12  5,941 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total expense

   11,978    6,870    401   930   (12  20,167 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

   3,582    639    110   (903  —     3,428 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income tax expense

   588    113    23   (114  —     610 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

  $2,994   $526   $87  $(789 $—    $2,818 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

  $—     $—     $(18 $—    $—    $(18
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares

  $2,994   $526   $69  $(789 $—    $2,800 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

   Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 
(in thousands)  Blue
Ridge

Bank
   Blue Ridge
Bank
Mortgage
Division
   MoneyWise
Payroll
Solutions,
Inc.
  Parent
Only
  Eliminations  Blue Ridge
Bankshares,
Inc.
Consolidated
 

Revenues:

         

Interest income

  $13,495   $917   $—    $32  $—    $14,444 

Service charges on deposit accounts

   215    —      —     —     —     215 

Mortgage banking income, net

   —      16,044    —     —     —     16,044 

Payroll processing revenue

   —      —      221   —     —     221 

Other operating income

   1,275    —      —     —     (6  1,269 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total income

   14,985    16,961    221   32   (6  32,193 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Expenses:

         

Interest expense

   2,132    72    —     411   —     2,615 

Provision for loan losses

   4,000    —      —     —     —     4,000 

Salary and benefits

   3,311    8,455    114   —     —     11,880 

Other operating expenses

   3,370    2,133    133   1,302   (6  6,932 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total expense

   12,813    10,660    247   1,713   (6  25,427 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

   2,172    6,301    (26  (1,681  —     6,766 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

   528    1,276    (5  (92  —     1,707 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

  $1,644   $5,025   $(21 $(1,589 $—    $5,059 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

  $—     $—     $4  $—    $—    $4 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares

  $1,644   $5,025   $(17 $(1,589 $—    $5,063 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Note 10 – Business Segments, continued

Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

 
  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 

(in thousands)

  Blue Ridge
Bank
   Blue
Ridge
Bank
Mortgage
Division
   MoneyWise
Payroll
Solutions, Inc.
 Parent Only Eliminations Blue Ridge
Bankshares,
Inc.

Consolidated
   Blue
Ridge

Bank
   Blue Ridge
Bank
Mortgage
Division
   MoneyWise
Payroll
Solutions,
Inc.
 Parent
Only
 Eliminations Blue Ridge
Bankshares,
Inc.
Consolidated
 

Revenues:

                  

Interest income

  $10,147   $141   $—    $5  $—    $10,293   $35,985   $2,012   $—    $37  $—    $38,034 

Service charges on deposit accounts

   324    —      —     —     —    324    669    —      —     —     —    669 

Mortgage banking income, net

   —      2,579    —     —     —    2,579    —      35,210    —     —     —    35,210 

Payroll processing revenue

   —      —      519   —     —    519    —      —      736   —     —    736 

Other operating income

   504    —      —    3  (12 495    2,673    —      —     —    (18 2,655 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total income

   10,975    2,720    519  8  (12 14,210    39,327    37,222    736  37  (18 77,304 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Expenses:

                  

Interest expense

   1,873    —      —    356   —    2,229    6,440    243    —    854   —    7,537 

Provision for loan losses

   415    —      —     —     —    415    8,075    —      —     —     —    8,075 

Salary and benefits

   2,888    1,617    193   —     —    4,698    9,586    20,221    334   —     —    30,141 

Other operating expenses

   2,734    844    294  76  (12 3,936    8,771    4,914    393  1,757  (18 15,817 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total expense

   7,910    2,461    487  432  (12 11,278    32,872    25,378    727  2,611  (18 61,570 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

   3,065    259    32  (424  —    2,932    6,455    11,844    9  (2,574  —    15,734 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income tax expense

   633    59    7  (84  —    615 

Income tax expense (benefit)

   1,443    2,440    2  (267  —    3,618 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss)

  $2,432   $200   $25  $(340 $—    $2,317   $5,012   $9,404   $7  $(2,307 $—    $12,116 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

  $—     $—     $(6 $—    $—    $(6  $—     $—     $(1 $—    $—    $(1
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares

  $2,432   $200   $19  $(340 $—    $2,311 

Net income (loss) attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

  $5,012   $9,404   $6  $(2,307 $—    $12,115 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Note 10 – Business Segments, continued

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2018

 
  Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 

(in thousands)

  Blue Ridge
Bank
   Blue
Ridge
Bank
Mortgage
Division
   MoneyWise
Payroll
Solutions, Inc.
 Parent Only Eliminations Blue Ridge
Bankshares,
Inc.

Consolidated
   Blue
Ridge

Bank
   Blue Ridge
Bank
Mortgage
Division
   MoneyWise
Payroll
Solutions,
Inc.
 Parent
Only
 Eliminations Blue Ridge
Bankshares,
Inc.
Consolidated
 

Revenues:

                  

Interest income

  $21,908   $521   $—    $7  $—    $22,436   $7,757   $359   $—    $2  $—    $8,118 

Service charges on deposit accounts

   635    —      —     —     —    635    171    —      —     —     —    171 

Mortgage banking income, net

   —      7,265    —     —     —    7,265    —      3,943    —     —     —    3,943 

Payroll processing revenue

   —      —      1,015   —     —    1,015    —      —      232   —     —    232 

Other operating income

   1,233    —      —    4  (28 1,209    610    —      —    23  (6 627 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total income

   23,776    7,786    1,015  11  (28 32,560    8,538    4,302    232  25  (6 13,091 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Expenses:

                  

Interest expense

   4,442    —      —    710   —    5,152    2,289    215    —    178   —    2,682 

Provision for loan losses

   1,225    —      —     —     —    1,225    570    —      —     —     —    570 

Salary and benefits

   6,153    5,284    406   —     —    11,843    2,126    2,858    95   —     —    5,079 

Other operating expenses

   5,866    1,983    528  271  (28 8,620    1,785    955    119  275  (6 3,128 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total expense

   17,686    7,267    934  981  (28 26,840    6,770    4,028    214  453  (6 11,459 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

   6,090    519    81  (970  —    5,720    1,768    274    18  (428  —    1,632 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income tax expense

   1,222    115    14  (204  —    1,147    344    80    (1 (44  —    379 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss)

  $4,868   $404   $67  $(766 $—    $4,573   $1,424   $194   $19  $(384 $—    $1,253 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

  $—     $—     $(13 $—    $—    $(13  $—     $—     $(3 $—    $—    $(3
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares

  $4,868   $404   $54  $(766 $—    $4,560   $1,424   $194   $16  $(384 $—    $1,250 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 
(in thousands)  Blue
Ridge

Bank
   Blue Ridge
Bank
Mortgage
Division
   MoneyWise
Payroll
Solutions,
Inc.
  Parent
Only
  Eliminations  Blue Ridge
Bankshares,
Inc.
Consolidated
 

Revenues:

         

Interest income

  $21,581   $845   $—    $4  $—    $22,430 

Service charges on deposit accounts

   459    —      —     —     —     459 

Mortgage banking income, net

   —      10,966    —     —     —     10,966 

Payroll processing revenue

   —      —      743   —     —     743 

Other operating income

   2,057    —      —     48   (18  2,087 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total income

   24,097    11,811    743   52   (18  36,685 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Expenses:

         

Interest expense

   5,921    490    —     532   —     6,943 

Provision for loan losses

   1,465    —      —     —     —     1,465 

Salary and benefits

   6,167    7,711    271   —     —     14,149 

Other operating expenses

   5,194    2,697    344   851   (18  9,068 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total expense

   18,747    10,898    615   1,383   (18  31,625 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

   5,350    913    128   (1,331  —     5,060 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

   932    193    22   (158  —     989 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

  $4,418   $720   $106  $(1,173 $—    $4,071 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

  $—     $—     $(21 $—    $—    $(21
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

  $4,418   $720   $85  $(1,173 $—    $4,050 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Note 11 -13 – Other Borrowed Funds

Other Borrowings of $138.2borrowings on the consolidated balance sheet include $115.0 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2019 are2020 composed of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLB).FHLB. The Company utilizes the FHLB advance programs to fund loan growth and provide liquidity. OtherFHLB borrowings increased $65.1decreased $9.8 million from $73.1$124.8 million at December 31, 2018.

FHLB advances outstanding and related terms at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are shown in the following tables:2019.

 

(In thousands)      FHLB Advances Outstanding
June 30, 2019
 

Type advance

  Balance   Interest rate  Maturity date 

Fixed rate

  $10,000    2.56  July 1, 2019 

Fixed rate

   5,000    2.54  July 16, 2019 

Fixed rate

   9,000    2.63  July 31, 2019 

Fixed rate

   27,100    2.56  August 2, 2019 

Fixed rate

   5,000    2.55  August 6, 2019 

Fixed rate

   4,500    2.56  August 9, 2019 

Fixed rate

   1,000    3.96  August 27, 2019 

Fixed rate

   10,000    2.57  August 29, 2019 

Daily rate

   7,000    2.63  August 30, 2019 

Fixed rate

   4,000    2.13  September 30, 2019 

Fixed rate

   5,000    2.58  October 4, 2019 

Fixed rate

   4,000    2.59  October 23, 2019 

Fixed rate

   3,500    2.58  October 30, 2019 

Fixed rate

   7,000    2.51  November 29, 2019 

Fixed rate

   10,000    2.46  December 4, 2019 

Fixed rate

   26,100    2.49  May 4, 2020 
  

 

 

    

FHLB Advances, net

  $138,200    
  

 

 

    
(In thousands)      FHLB Advances Outstanding
December 31, 2018
 

Type advance

  Balance   Interest rate  Maturity date 

Fixed rate

  $5,000    2.42  January 3, 2019 

Fixed rate

   2,800    2.40  January 7, 2019 

Fixed rate

   4,500    2.38  January 9, 2019 

Fixed rate

   5,000    2.46  January 16, 2019 

Fixed rate

   1,200    2.49  January 18, 2019 

Fixed rate

   8,000    2.47  January 31, 2019 

Fixed rate

   3,000    2.51  March 8, 2019 

Fixed rate

   2,000    2.54  March 19, 2019 

Fixed rate

   5,000    2.55  April 1, 2019 

Fixed rate

   3,500    2.62  April 30, 2019 

Fixed rate

   4,000    1.34  May 31, 2019 

Fixed rate

   2,000    2.66  June 19, 2019 

Fixed rate

   1,000    3.95  August 27, 2019 

Daily rate

   22,100    2.65  August 30, 2019 

Fixed rate

   4,000    2.13  September 30, 2019 
  

 

 

    

FHLB Advances, net

  $73,100    
  

 

 

    
(Dollars in thousands)  September 30,
2020
  December 31,
2019
 

FHLB borrowings

  $115,000  $124,800 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Weighted average interest rate

   0.24  1.92
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Federal Reserve Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility

  $344,476  $—   
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Weighted average interest rate

   0.35  —   

Other borrowings on the consolidated balance sheet also includes $344.5 million of borrowed funds from the Federal Reserve Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility. These funds were solely used to provide funding under the Paycheck Protection Program and bear an interest rate of 0.35%. The funds are expected to pay down as loans to the Bank’s borrowers are forgiven under the program.

Note 12 -14 – Subordinated Debt

On November 20, 2015, the Company entered into a Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with 14 institutional accredited investors under which the Company issued an aggregate of $10,000,000 of subordinated

notes (the “Notes”“2015 Notes”) to the institutional accredited investors. The 2015 Notes have a maturity date of December 1, 2025. The 2015 Notes bear interest, payableonpayable on the 1st1st of June and December of each year, commencing June 1, 2016, at a fixed rate of 6.75% per year for the first five years, and thereafter will bear a floating interest rate of LIBOR plus 512.8 basis points. The 2015 Notes are not convertible into common stock or preferred stock and are not callable by the holders. The Company has the right to redeem the 2015 Notes, in whole or in part, without premium or penalty, at any interest payment date on or after December 1, 2020 and prior to the maturity date, but in all cases in a principal amount with integral multiples of $1,000, plus interest accrued and unpaid through the date of redemption. If an event of default occurs, such as the bankruptcy of the Company, the holder of a 2015 Note may declare the principal amount of the note to be due and immediately payable. The 2015 Notes are unsecured, subordinated obligations of the Company and rank junior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future senior indebtedness. The 2015 Notes qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory reporting.

On May 28, 2020, the Company entered into a Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement with an institutional investor under which the Company issued a subordinated note with a principal amount of $15,000,000 (the “2020 Note”). The 2020 Note has a maturity date of June 1, 2030. The 2020 Note bears interest, payable on the 1st of June and December of each year, commencing December 1, 2020, at a fixed rate of 6.00% per year for the first five years, and thereafter will bear a floating interest rate of SOFR (as defined in the note) plus 587 basis points. The 2020 Note is not convertible into common stock or preferred stock and is not callable by the holder. The Company has the right to redeem the 2020 Note, in whole or in part, without premium or penalty, at any interest payment date on or after June 1, 2025 and prior to the maturity date, but in all cases in a principal amount with integral multiples of $1,000, plus interest accrued and unpaid through the date of redemption. If an event of default occurs, such as the bankruptcy of the Company, the holder of the 2020 Note may declare the principal amount of the 2020 Note to be due and immediately payable. The Notes are2020 Note is an unsecured, subordinated obligationsobligation of the Company and will rank junior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future senior indebtedness. The Notes qualify2020 Note qualifies as Tier 2 capital for regulatory reporting.

As part of the transaction,these transactions, the Company incurred issuance costs totaling $338,813.$687,500. These costs are being amortized over the life of the Notes. The following table summarizes the balance of the Notes and related issuance costs at JuneSeptember 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018:2019:

 

  June 30,   December 31, 
(In thousands)  2019   2018 
(in thousands)  September 30,
2020
   December 31,
2019
 

Subordinated debt

  $10,000   $10,000   $25,000   $10,000 

Unamortized issuance costs

   (217   (233   (511   (200
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Subordinated debt, net

  $9,783   $9,767   $24,489   $9,800 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Note 13 -15 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASUNo. 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). ASU2014-09 is a comprehensive revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services.

Interest income, loan fees, realized securities gains and losses, bank owned life insurance income, SBICsmall business investment company income, and mortgage banking revenue are not in the scope of ASC Topic 606. All of the Company’s revenue from contracts with customers in the scope of ASC 606 is recognized within noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income. Incremental costs of obtaining a contract are expensed when incurred when the amortization period is one year or less.

A description of the Company’s significant sources of revenue accounted for under ASC 606 is as follows:

Service fees on deposit accounts are fees charged to deposit customers for transaction-based, account maintenance and overdraft services. Transaction-based fees, which are earned based on specific transactions or customer activity within a customer’s deposit account, are recognized at the time the related transaction or activity occurs, as it is at this point when the customer’s request has been fulfilled. Account maintenance fees, which relate primarily to monthly maintenance, are earned over the course of a month, representing the period over which the performance obligation was satisfied. Overdraft fees are recognized when the overdraft occurs. Service fees on deposit accounts are paid through a direct charge to the customer’s account.

Bank card revenue is comprised of interchange revenue and ATMautomated teller machine (“ATM”) fees. Interchange revenue is earned when bank debit and credit cardholders conduct transactions through VISA, MasterCard, and other payment networks. Interchange fees represent a percentage of the underlying cardholder’s transaction value and are generally recognized daily, concurrent with the transaction processing services provided to the cardholder. ATM fees are earned when anon-Bank cardholder uses a Bank ATM. ATM fees are recognized daily, as the related ATM transactions are settled.

Payroll processing income is comprised of fees charged to customers for payroll services through MoneyWise Payroll Solutions, Inc., of which Blue Ridgethe Bank N.A. owns a controlling interest.

Note 13 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers, continued

The following table (in thousands) illustrates our totalnon-interest income segregated by revenues within the scope of ASC Topic 606 and those which are within the scope of other ASC Topics:

 

  Six Months Ended June 30,   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2019   2018   2020   2019   2020   2019 

Service fees on deposit accounts

  $288   $324   $215   $171   $669   $459 

Bank card revenue

   292    240    349    116    948    408 

Payroll processing income

   510    519    221    232    736    743 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Revenue from contracts with customers

   1,090    1,083    785    519    2,353    1,610 

Non-interest income within scope of other ASC topics

   8,192    2,835    16,964    4,454    36,917    12,645 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total noninterest income

  $9,282   $3,918   $17,749   $4,973   $39,270   $14,255 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Note 1416 – Leases

On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASUNo. 2016-02“Leases “Leases (Topic 842)” and all subsequent ASUs that modified Topic 842. The Company elected the prospective application approach provided by ASU2018-11 and did not adjust prior periods for ASC 842. The Company also elected certain practical expedients within the standard and consistent with such elections did not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, did not reassess the lease classification for any expired or existing leases, and did not reassess any initial direct costs for existing leases. The implementation of the new standard resulted in recognition of aright-of-use asset and lease liability of $7.0 million at the date of adoption, which is related to the Company’s lease of premises used in operations. Theright-of-use asset and lease liability are included in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments and are presented at each reporting date as the net present value of the remaining contractual cash flows. Cash flows are discounted at the Company’s incremental borrowing rate in effect at the commencement date of the lease.Right-of-use assets represent the Company’s right to use the underlying asset for the lease term and are calculated as the sum of the lease liability and if applicable, prepaid rent, initial direct costs and any incentives received from the lessor.

The Company’s long-term lease agreements are classified as operating leases. Certain of these leases offer the option to extend the lease term and the Company has included such extensions in its calculation of the lease liabilities to the extent the options are reasonably assured of being exercised. The lease agreements do not provide for residual value guarantees and have no restrictions or covenants that would impact dividends or require incurring additional financial obligations.

The following tables present information about the Company’s leases:

 

   June 30, 2019 
(Dollars in thousands)    

Lease liabilities

  $6,709

Right-of-use assets

  $7,180

Weighted average remaining lease term

   6.46 years 

Weighted average discount rate

   2.81
   For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2019
 
Lease cost (in thousands)    

Operating lease cost

  $735

Total lease cost

  $735

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

  $656

Note 14 – Leases, continued

(dollars in thousands)  September 30,
2020
 

Lease liabilities

  $5,795 

Right-of-use assets

  $5,634 

Weighted average remaining lease term

   5.77 years 

Weighted average discount rate

   2.77

 

   For the Three Months
Ended September 30,
   For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,
 
Lease Cost (in thousands)  2020   2019   2020   2019 

Operating lease cost

  $458   $369   $1,347   $1,104 

Total lease cost

  $458   $369   $1,347   $1,104 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

  $449   $218   $1,308   $874 

A maturity analysis of operating lease liabilities and reconciliation of the undiscounted cash flows to the total of operating lease liabilities is as follows:

 

Lease payments due (in thousands)  As of
June 30, 2019
 

Six months ending December 31, 2019

  $604

Twelve months ending December 31, 2020

   1,243

Twelve months ending December 31, 2021

   1,169

Twelve months ending December 31, 2022

   960 

Twelve months ending December 31, 2023

   903

Twelve months ending December 31, 2024

   640

Thereafter

   1,980
  

 

 

 

Total undiscounted cash flows

   7,499

Discount

   (790
  

 

 

 

Lease liabilities

  $6,709
  

 

 

 

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Independent Auditor’s Report

To the Board of Directors

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc. and Subsidiary

Louisa, Virginia

Report on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc. and Subsidiary (the “Company”), which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements (collectively, the financial statements).

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

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Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands except share data)

   2018  2017 

Assets

   

Cash and due from banks

  $1,847  $1,458 

Interest-earning deposits with other institutions

   3,234   3,638 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

   5,081   5,096 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Securities available for sale, at fair value

   57,786   47,941 

Restricted equity securities

   934   1,241 

Loans held for sale

   565   238 

Loans

   168,202   181,712 

Allowance for loan losses

   (1,521  (2,126
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loans, net

   166,681   179,586 

Premises and equipment, net

   5,065   5,278 

Other real estate owned

   147   141 

Bank owned life insurance

   6,231   6,073 

Other assets

   3,175   2,812 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

  $245,665  $248,406 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   

Liabilities

   

Deposits

   

Non-interest bearing demand

  $69,945  $70,510 

Interest-bearing demand

   31,578   28,136 

Savings, money market and NOW

   76,330   74,710 

Time

   33,365   35,118 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total deposits

   211,218   208,474 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Federal funds purchased

   7,400   11,144 

Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances

   3,000   4,000 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

   432   381 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   222,050   223,999 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity

   

Common stock, $5.00 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 719,001 and 750,000 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively

   3,595   3,750 

Additionalpaid-in capital

   160   1,338 

Retained earnings

   21,112   19,221 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

   (1,252  98 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

   23,615   24,407 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $245,665  $248,406 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands except share data)

   2018  2017 

Interest income

   

Interest and fees on loans

  $9,441  $9,123 

Interest and dividends on investment securities

   2,044   1,272 

Federal funds sold and deposits at other banks

   55   23 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total interest income

   11,540   10,418 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest expense

   

Interest on FHLB advances

   41   47 

Interest on federal funds purchased

   23   8 

Interest on deposits

   812   745 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total interest expense

   876   800 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net interest income

   10,664   9,618 

Recovery of loan losses

   (484  (600
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net interest income after recovery of loan losses

   11,148   10,218 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Non-interest income

   

Service charges on deposit accounts

   946   995 

Gain on sale of mortgage loans

   164   113 

Gain on sale of investment securities, net

   21   29 

Gain on other real estate owned, net

   —     66 

Income from bank owned life insurance

   144   158 

Other

   134   177 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Totalnon-interest income

   1,409   1,538 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Non-interest expense

   

Salaries

   3,933   3,402 

Employee benefits

   1,034   885 

Furniture and equipment

   265   280 

Occupancy

   590   555 

Professional fees

   888   1,174 

FDIC insurance assessment

   80   120 

Other real estate owned expenses

   7   10 

Communications

   486   545 

Director fees

   112   115 

Other

   2,294   1,986 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Totalnon-interest expense

   9,689   9,072 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

   2,868   2,684 

Income tax expense

   618   971 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

  $2,250  $1,713 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income per common share

   

Basic

  $3.04  $2.28 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted

  $3.04  $2.28 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

   739,667   750,000 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

   739,667   750,000 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands)

   2018  2017 

Net Income

  $2,250  $1,713 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   

Change in unrealized holding losses on securities available for sale

   (1,680  (81

Tax effect on unrealized losses

   347   28 

Net realized gains on sales of available for sale securities

   (21  (29

Tax effect on realized gains

   4   10 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive loss

   (1,350  (72
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

  $900  $1,641 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands except share data)

               Accumulated    
         Additional     Other    
   Common Stock  Paid-in  Retained  Comprehensive    
   Shares  Amount  Capital  Earnings  Income  Total 

Balance, December 31, 2016

   750,000  $3,750  $1,338  $17,787  $154  $23,029 

Net income

   —     —     —     1,713   —     1,713 

Other comprehensive income

   —     —     —     —     (72  (72

Dividends declared

   —     —     —     (263  —     (263

Reclassification of stranded AOCI

   —     —     —     (16  16   —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2017

   750,000   3,750   1,338   19,221   98   24,407 

Net income

   —     —     —     2,250   —     2,250 

Shares retired due to ESOP termination

   (30,999  (155  (1,178  —     —     (1,333

Other comprehensive loss

   —     —     —     —     (1,350  (1,350

Dividend declared

   —     —     —     (359  —     (359
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2018

   719,001  $3,595  $160  $21,112  $(1,252 $23,615 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

   2018  2017 

Cash flows from operating activities

   

Net Income

  $2,250  $1,713 

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

   

Recovery of loan losses

   (484  (600

Depreciation of premises and equipment

   391   391 

Gain on sale of mortgage loans

   (164  (113

Gain on sale of investment securities, net

   (21  (29

Gain on other real estate owned, net

   —     (66

Investment securities amortization, net

   84   188 

Net proceeds (originations) in loans held for sale

   (163  175 

Loss on disposal of premises and equipment

   49   —   

Increase in value of bank owned life insurance

   (144  (158

Deferred tax expense

   (26  (394

Net change in:

   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

   50   (125

Other assets

   (15  474 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   1,807   1,456 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

   

Purchases of investment securities

   (57,410  (67,228

Redemptions (purchases) of restricted equity securities, net

   307   (75

Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned

   —     39 

Capitalized improvements to other real estate owned

   (6  —   

Proceeds from sales, calls, and maturities of investment securities

   45,831   64,944 

Net increase (decrease) in loans

   13,389   (5,969

Purchases of bank owned life insurance

   (14  (1,028

Proceeds from settlement of bank owned life insurance

   —     104 

Purchases of bank premises and equipment

   (227  (403
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

   1,870   (9,616
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

   

Net change in:

   

Non-interest bearing demand, interest-bearing demand and savings deposits

   4,497   6,971 

Other time deposits

   (1,753  (1,335

Net increase (decrease) in FHLB and other borrowings

   (4,744  3,006 

Dividends paid

   (359  (263

Paydown of ESOP retirement

   (1,333  —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   (3,692  8,379 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   (15  219 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

   5,096   4,877 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

  $5,081  $5,096 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information

   

Interest paid

  $872  $793 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Taxes paid

  $408  $492 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Supplemental schedule ofnon-cash investing activity

   

Transfer of other real estate owned to premises and equipment

  $—    $620 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 1.

Organization and Operations

The accounting and reporting policies of Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc. (the “Parent”), its wholly owned subsidiary, Virginia Community Bank (the “Bank”), and the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiary, VCB Services, Inc., a wealth management division, are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The Parent is a bank holding company whose principal activity is the ownership and operation of the Bank. The Bank operates under a state bank charter and provides full banking services. As a state bank, the Bank is subject to regulation of the Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions. During 2016, the Bank changed national banking regulators from the Federal Reserve System to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Bank provides banking services through their branch offices in Louisa, Mineral, Fredericksburg, Culpeper, Orange, and Zion Crossroads, Virginia. VCB Services, Inc. provides insurance and wealth management services throughout the Bank’s branch offices.

Note 2.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of consolidation:

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Parent, the Bank, and VCB Services, Inc., collectively referred to as “the Company.” All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of estimates:

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, valuation of investment securities, and deferred income taxes.

Debt securities:

Debt securities which the Company intends to hold until maturity or until called are classified as held to maturity. These securities are stated at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company held no investments classified as held to maturity.

Debt securities, which the Company intends to hold for an indefinite period of time, including securities used as part of the Company’s assets/liability management strategy, are classified as available for sale. These securities are carried at fair value with any unrealized gains or losses, net of related taxes, reflected as an adjustment to stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses on securities available for sale are included in other income, net of the tax effect. Gains and losses on the sale of securities are determined using the specific identification method.

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least annually, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 2.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Loans Held For Sale:

Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. The fair values of loans held for sale are based on current market rates from investors within the secondary market for loans with similar characteristics.

Loans:

Loans are stated at unpaid principal balances, less the allowance for loan losses and net of any deferred loan fees and unearned discounts. Loan fees, certain direct loan origination costs, and purchase premiums and discounts on loans shall be recognized as an adjustment of yield generally by the interest method based on the contractual terms of the loan. Interest income is recognized over the term of the loan based on the principal amount outstanding.

Loans are intended to be held until maturity and are shown on the balance sheet net of the allowance for loan losses. Interest on past due and problem loans is accrued until serious doubt arises as to the collectability of the interest.

The Company grants commercial, real estate, and consumer loans to its customers. Collateral requirements for loans are determined on a loan by loan basis depending upon the purpose of the loan and the financial condition of the borrower.

In the normal course of business, to meet the credit needs of its customers, the Company has made commitments to extend credit. These commitments represent a credit risk, which is not recognized in the balance sheet. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for other loans. Commitments to extend credit are generally made for a period of one year or less and interest rates are determined when funds are disbursed. Collateral and other security for the loans are determined on a case by case basis. Since some of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the contract or notional amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

The accrual of interest on loans, except credit cards, is discontinued on certain loans which are identified as impaired or loans which are ninety days or more past due. Interest income previously accrued on such loans is reversed against current period interest income. Loans are returned to an accrual status when principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

Allowance for loan losses:

The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan charge offs are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. An allowance is established when the fair value based on the discounted cash flows, collateral, or active observable market price of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value. The general component covers all loans without a specific impairment and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors such as environmental factors, economic conditions, and regulatory guidance.

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 2.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Allowance for loan losses, continued:

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on acase-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on aloan-by-loan basis using either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral, if the loan is collateral dependent.

Other real estate owned:

Real estate acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure and real estate previously utilized in the Company’s operations is held for sale and is stated at the lower of cost or estimated fair market value of the property, less estimated disposal costs, if any. Cost includes loan principal and accrued interest, or depreciated book value. Any excess of cost over the estimated fair market value at the time of acquisition is charged to the allowance for loan losses. The estimated fair market value is reviewed periodically by management and any subsequent write-downs are charged against current earnings. Development and improvement costs relating to property are capitalized. Net operating income or expenses of such properties are included innon-interest income.

Premises and equipment:

Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line basis. It is the Company’s policy to capitalize additions and major improvements and depreciate the cost thereof over the estimated useful lives as follows:

Buildings and improvements15 to 40 years
Furniture and equipment3 to 7 years

Bank Owned Life Insurance

The Company has purchased life insurance policies on certain current and past key employees where the insurance policy benefits and ownership are retained by the employer. These policies are recorded at their cash surrender value. Income from these policies and changes in the net cash surrender value are recorded innon-interest income as earnings on bank-owned life insurance. The cash value accumulation is permanently tax deferred if the policy is held to the insured person’s death and certain other conditions are met.

Income taxes:

The income tax accounting guidance, prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Company is not aware of any material uncertain tax positions, and has not accrued the effect of any uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2018 or 2017. The Company’s income tax returns are subject to examination by taxing authorities, generally for a period of three years from the date they were filed. The Company’s policy is to classify income tax related interest and penalties in interest expense and other expenses, respectively. There were no tax related penalties and interest for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017. The Company identifies its major tax jurisdiction as U.S. Federal and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 2.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Income taxes, continued:

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected at currently enacted income tax rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes. When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be substantiated 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 themore-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 consolidated balance sheets along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination. Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits are classified as additional income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations.

Net deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of evidence available, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.

Cash and cash equivalents:

For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash and due from banks, interest bearing deposits with other institutions, federal funds sold and securities purchased under an agreement to resell. Amounts due from banks may at times exceed federally insured limits.

Revenue from Contracts with Customers:

During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company recognized the service charge revenue generated from contracts with customers totaling $946,022 and $994,777, respectively. All other sources of revenues from contracts with customers were determined to be immaterial as of December 31, 2018 and 2017. There were no impairment losses recognized on any receivables or contract assets arising from the Company’s contracts with customers during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017. While the Company does have noninterest income related to changes in cash surrender value of life insurance, sales of mortgage loans and sales of investments, these are not within the scope of ASC 606.

The service charge revenue generated from contracts with customers is noninterest income and relates to fees charged on deposit accounts. The revenues generated from each of these contracts are recognized when a performance obligation is met and each obligation is associated with a transaction tied to the account or the opening of the account. Given each of these accounts are transactional and the contract is aday-to-day contract, the performance obligations on these accounts occur when the contract provision is triggered on the account, which results in the related service charge. Based on the Company’s analysis, there are no fees generated for opening an account or for a service on the account where the good or service has not been transferred or prior to the performance obligation being met.

As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company did not have material amounts of receivables, contract assets or contract liabilities tied to these contracts with customers. The Company believes that while deposit accounts generate service charge income, these contracts do not create receivables, assets or liabilities given the fees associated with these service charges are typically charged and collected once the performance obligation is triggered. In addition, during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company did not recognize revenue that was included in any contract liabilities and no revenues were recognized related to performance obligations satisfied in prior reporting periods.

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 2.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Revenue from Contracts with Customers, continued:

The Company analyzes its payment streams associated with contracts with customers on a quarterly basis. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the nature of the performance obligations within the contracts generating these service charges on deposit accounts have a duration of one year or less. Also, based on the Company’s analysis and the nature of the contracts discussed within this Note, it was determined that there are no significant judgments associated with the recognition of revenue associated with these contracts.

Based on the Company’s analysis, each of the service charge revenues discussed above are associated with the transfer of services through administration of the customer’s deposit account. These charges occur at a point in time and are based on an agreed-upon, fixed amount that is disclosed in the customer’s contract and are charged to the customer when the related service is performed on the customer’s account. In addition, based on the Company’s analysis, none of the contracts discussed above required a material cost to obtain or fulfill the contract, which resulted in no capitalized assets associated with these contracts as of December 31, 2018 and 2017.

Based on the Company’s analysis, the nature and timing of the revenues generated from service charges on deposit accounts were not materially impacted by the Company’s adoption of ASC 606. While the Company applied the new guidance based on a modified retrospective adjustment to all contracts with customers that were not completed as of December 31, 2017, there was no adjustment made to the December 31, 2017 retained earnings based on the immateriality of the standard’s impact on the Company’s income statement.

Comprehensive income:

Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 220, Reporting Comprehensive Income, establishes standards for the reporting and presentation of comprehensive income and its components (revenues, expenses, gains and losses) within the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the consolidated balance sheets, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income.

Earnings per share:

Basic earnings per share represents income available to common stockholders, divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. There were no uncommitted shares to be released under the Company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) considered to be outstanding as of December 31, 2018. See Note 13 for further information on the Company’s ESOP.

Subsequent events:

In accordance with accounting guidance, the Company evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure in our financial statements through May 6, 2019, the date the financial statements were available to be issued.

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 2.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Fair value of financial instruments:

Fair value under GAAP is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Company determines the fair values of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy established per GAAP which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Investment securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Certain impaired loans, loans held for sale and foreclosed properties are carried at fair value on anon-recurring basis.

Risks and uncertainties:

In the normal course of its business, the Company encounters two significant types of risks: economic and regulatory. There are three main components of economic risk: interest rate risk, credit risk and market risk. The Company is subject to interest rate risk to the degree that its interest-bearing liabilities mature or reprice at different speeds, or on different bases, than its interest-earning assets. Credit risk is the risk of default on the Company’s loan portfolio that results from a borrower’s inability or unwillingness to make contractually required payments. Market risk reflects changes in the value of collateral underlying securities, loans receivable and the valuation of real estate held by the Company.

The Company is subject to the regulations of various governmental agencies (regulatory risk). These regulations can and do change significantly from period to period. The Company also undergoes periodic examinations by regulatory agencies, which may subject it to further changes with respect to asset valuations, amounts of required loan loss allowances and operating restrictions from the regulators’ judgments based on information available to them at the time of their examination.

Reclassifications:

Some items in the prior year financial statements were reclassified to conform to the current presentation. Reclassifications had no effect on prior year net income or stockholders’ equity.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements:

The following is a summary of recent authoritative pronouncements:

In February 2016, the FASB amended the Leases topic of the Accounting Standards Codification to revise certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of leasing transactions. The amendments will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted.

The Company expects to adopt the guidance using the modified retrospective method and practical expedients for transition. The practical expedients allow the Company to largely account for existing leases consistent with current guidance except for the incremental balance sheet recognition for lessees. The Company has started an initial evaluation of its leasing contracts and activities. The Company has also started developing its methodology to estimate theright-of use assets and lease liabilities, which is based on the present value of lease payments. The Company expects that the adoption of ASU2016-02 will result in the recognition of an operating lease liability andright-of-use asset totaling $49,000, with no impact to retained earnings. The Company does not expect a material change to the timing of expense recognition, but will continue to evaluate the impact. The Company is evaluating existing disclosures and may need to provide additional information as a result of adoption of the ASU.

In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance to change the accounting for credit losses and modify the impairment model for certain debt securities. The amendments will be effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted for all organizations for periods beginning after December 15, 2018.

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 2.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Recently issued accounting pronouncements, continued:

The Company will apply the amendments to the ASU through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the year of adoption. While early adoption is permitted beginning in first quarter 2019, the Company does not expect to elect that option. The Company is evaluating the impact of the ASU on its consolidated financial statements. In addition to the allowance for loan losses, the Company will also record an allowance for credit losses on debt securities instead of applying the impairment model currently utilized. The amount of the adjustments will be impacted by each portfolio’s composition and credit quality at the adoption date as well as economic conditions and forecasts at that time.

In March 2017, the FASB amended the requirements in the Receivables—Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification related to the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. The amendments shorten the amortization period for the premium to the earliest call date. The amendments will be effective for the Company for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In June 2018, the FASB amended the Compensation—Stock Compensation Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification. The amendments expand the scope of Topic 718 to include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from nonemployees. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that fiscal year. Early adoption is permitted, but no earlier than an entity’s adoption date of Topic 606. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In July 2018, the FASB amended the Leases Topic of the ASC to make narrow amendments to clarify how to apply certain aspects of the new leases standard. The amendments are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 31, 2018. These amendments did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

In July 2018, the FASB amended the Leases Topic of the ASC to give entities another option for transition and to provide lessors with a practical expedient. The amendments will be effective for the Company for reporting periods after December 15, 2018. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB amended the Fair Value Measurement Topic of the ASC. The amendments remove, modify, and add certain fair value disclosure requirements based on the concepts in the FASB Concepts Statement,Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting—Chapter 8: Notes to Financial Statements. The amendments are effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. An entity is permitted to early adopt any removed or modified disclosures upon issuance of this ASU and delay adoption of the additional disclosures until their effective date. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 3.

Investment Securities Available for Sale

The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale, with gross unrealized gains and losses, are as follows:

   Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
 

December 31, 2018

        

Mortgage-backed securities

  $5,390   $5   $(48  $5,347 

Municipal securities

   4,858    12    (21   4,849 

Collateralized loan securities

   18,935    51    (483   18,503 

Corporate bonds

   20,150    6    (1,065   19,091 

Treasury bills

   9,999    —      (3   9,996 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $59,332   $74   $(1,620  $57,786 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
 

December 31, 2017

        

Mortgage-backed securities

  $1,137   $6   $—     $1,143 

Municipal securities

   7,624    119    (14   7,729 

Collateralized loan securities

   8,860    62    —      8,922 

Corporate bonds

   20,200    148    (195   20,153 

Treasury bills

   9,995    —      (1   9,994 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $47,816   $335   $(210  $47,941 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2018, gross gains on the sales of available for sale securities were $21, while gross losses were $0. For the year ended December 31, 2017, gross gains on the sales of available for sale securities were $59, while gross losses were $30.

The amortized cost and fair value of securities at December 31, 2018, by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties:

   Available for Sale 
   Carrying
Amount
   Fair
Value
 

Due in one year or less

  $11,269   $11,259 

After one year through five years

   6,125    5,887 

After five years through ten years

   22,945    22,014 

After ten years

   18,993    18,626 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total available for sale securities

  $59,332   $57,786 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 3.

Investment Securities Available for Sale, Continued

The following tables present fair values and the related unrealized losses in the securities portfolio, with the information aggregated by investment category and by the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss positions, as of the dates stated:

   Less Than 12 Months  12 Months or More  Total 
   Fair   Unrealized  Fair   Unrealized  Fair   Unrealized 
   Value   Loss  Value   Loss  Value   Loss 

December 31, 2018:

          

Mortgage-backed securities

  $1,987   $(29 $936   $(19 $2,923   $(48

Municipal securities

   —      —     2,338    (21  2,338    (21

Collateralized loan securities

   16,563    (483  —      —     16,563    (483

Corporate bonds

   8,986    (565  7,600    (500  16,586    (1,065

Treasury bills

   9,996    (3  —      —     9,996    (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total temporarily impaired securities

  $37,532   $(1,080 $10,874   $(540 $48,406   $(1,620
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2017:

          

Municipal securities

  $1,292   $(6 $541   $(8 $1,833   $(14

SBA pooled securities

   9,971    (195  —      —     9,971    (195

Collateralized loan securities

   9,994    (1  —      —     9,994    (1
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total temporarily impaired securities

  $21,257   $(202 $541   $(8 $21,798   $(210
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2018, and 2017, investments with an unrealized loss position of 12 months or greater represented 12 and 1 securities, respectively. All loss positions were less than 10% of the value of the security, and all investments were rated as investment grade. No impairment has been recognized on any securities in a loss position because of management’s intent and ability to hold the securities to scheduled maturity or call dates. Management considers the impairment to be temporary in nature.

At December 31, 2018 and 2017, securities with carrying values of $3,665 and $4,155 and market values of $3,659 and $4,265, respectively, were pledged as collateral to secure public deposits and for other purposes.

Note 4.

Restricted Equity Securities

Restricted equity securities recorded at cost are as follows as of December 31, 2018 and 2017:

   2018   2017 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

  $352   $471 

Community Bankers’ Bank stock

   80    80 

Other equity securities

   502    690 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $934   $1,241 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Each of the above noted securities has been evaluated for impairment. During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company recognized no impairment on these securities. No ready market exists for these securities and they have no quoted value. However, the redemption of the stock has historically been at par value.

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 5.

Loans

The following is a summary of loans at December 31, 2018 and 2017:

   2018   2017 

Real Estate Construction

  $20,381   $30,298 

Commercial Real Estate

   66,654    63,464 

Residential Real Estate

   34,710    41,303 

Commercial and Industrial

   23,758    22,070 

Other

   22,699    24,577 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross loans

   168,202    181,712 

Less:

    

Allowance for loan losses

   (1,521   (2,126
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loans, net

  $166,681   $179,586 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Demand deposit overdrafts:

Loans receivable includes $32 and $30 of demand deposit account overdrafts at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Unfunded commitments:

At December 31, 2018, the Company had loan commitments outstanding of $69.7 million andpre-approved but unused lines of credit totaling $28.9 million. In management’s opinion, these commitments represent no more than the normal unfunded commitments lending risk to the Company and will be funded from normal sources of liquidity.

Allowance for loan losses:

The allocation of the allowance for loan losses by loan components at December 31, 2018 and 2017 is as follows:

   Real Estate
Construction
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial and
Industrial
  Other  Total 

2018

       

Allowance for credit losses:

       

Beginning balance

  $156  $548  $296  $491  $635  $2,126 

Charge-offs

   —     (166  —     —     (45  (211

Recoveries

   29   23   1   22   15   90 

Provision (recovery)

   (76  80   (54  (366  (68  (484
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Ending balance

  $109  $485  $243  $147  $537  $1,521 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

  $1  $—    $—    $—    $—    $1 

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

   108   485   243   147   537   1,520 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $109  $485  $243  $147  $537  $1,521 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loans receivables:

       

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

  $54  $1,871  $1,037  $—    $60  $3,022 

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

   20,327   64,783   33,673   23,758   22,639   165,180 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $20,381  $66,654  $34,710  $23,758  $22,699  $168,202 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 5.

Loans, Continued

   Real Estate
Construction
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial and
Industrial
  Other  Total 

2017

       

Allowance for credit losses:

       

Beginning balance

  $125  $708  $433  $859  $469  $2,594 

Charge-offs

   —     (64  —     —     (50  (114

Recoveries

   83   121   1   22   19   246 

Provision (recovery)

   (52  (217  (138  (390  197   (600
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Ending balance

  $156  $548  $296  $491  $635  $2,126 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

  $—    $126  $—    $—    $—    $126 

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

   156   422   296   491   635   2,000 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $156  $548  $296  $491  $635  $2,126 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loans receivables:

       

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

  $19  $1,629  $1,041  $255  $30  $2,974 

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

   30,279   61,835   40,262   21,815   24,547   178,738 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $30,298  $63,464  $41,303  $22,070  $24,577  $ 181,712 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Impaired loans:

 

The following table presents information related to impaired loans by class of loan as of December 31, 2018 and 2017:

 

 

 

      Recorded
Investment
  Unpaid
Principal
Balance
  Related
Allowance
  Average
Recorded
Investment
  Interest
Income
Recognized
 

2018

       

With no related allowance recorded:

       

Real Estate Construction

   $17  $17  $—    $18  $1 

Commercial Real Estate

    1,871   1,871   —     1,981   121 

Residential Real Estate

    1,037   1,111   —     1,204   61 

Commercial and Industrial

    —     —     —     541   34 

Other

    60   60   —     44   3 
   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
    2,985   3,059   —     3,788   220 
   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

With an allowance recorded:

       

Real Estate Construction

    37   37   1   23   2 
   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
    37   37   1   23   2 
   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total:

       

Real Estate Construction

    54   54   1   41   3 

Commercial Real Estate

    1,871   1,871   —     1,981   121 

Residential Real Estate

    1,037   1,111   —     1,204   61 

Commercial and Industrial

    —     —     —     541   34 

Other

    60   60   —     44   3 
   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   $3,022  $  3,096  $              1  $  3,811  $       222 
   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 5.

Loans, Continued

   Recorded
Investment
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Related
Allowance
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest
Income
Recognized
 

2017

          

With no related allowance recorded:

          

Real Estate Construction

  $19   $19   $—     $19   $1 

Commercial Real Estate

   891    955    —      1,975    104 

Residential Real Estate

   1,041    1,041    —      1,219    53 

Commercial and Industrial

   255    255    —      505    20 

Other

   30    80    —      69    4 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   2,236    2,350    —      3,787    182 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

With an allowance recorded:

          

Commercial Real Estate

   738    738    126    749    34 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   738    738    126    749    34 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total:

          

Real Estate Construction

   19    19    —      19    1 

Commercial Real Estate

   1,629    1,693    126    2,724    138 

Residential Real Estate

   1,041    1,041    —      1,219    53 

Commercial and Industrial

   255    255    —      505    20 

Other

   30    80    —      69    4 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $2,974   $3,088   $126   $4,536   $216 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Aging of loans:

An aging analysis of loans is presented below as of December 31, 2018 and 2017.

   30-59 Days   60-89 Days   90+ Days       Total Loans     
   Past Due   Past Due   Past Due   Current   Receivable   Nonaccrual 

2018

            

Real Estate Construction

  $—     $—     $—     $20,381   $20,381   $—   

Commercial Real Estate

   —      —      —      66,654    66,654    —   

Residential Real Estate

   348    —      —      34,362    34,710    —   

Commercial and Industrial

   —      —      —      23,758    23,758    —   

Other

   101    6    209    22,383    22,699    284 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Loans

  $449   $6   $209   $167,538   $168,202   $284 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

2017

            

Real Estate Construction

  $—     $—     $—     $30,298   $30,298   $—   

Commercial Real Estate

   128    —      —      63,336    63,464    12 

Residential Real Estate

   —      —      49    41,254    41,303    183 

Commercial and Industrial

   —      —      —      22,070    22,070    —   

Other

   554    1    272    23,750    24,577    291 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Loans

  $682   $1   $321   $180,708   $181,712   $486 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2018 and 2017 there were no loans past due and accruing over 90 days.

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 5.

Loans, Continued

Credit Quality Indicators

The Company uses several credit quality indicators to manage credit risk in an ongoing manner. The Company’s primary credit quality indicators use an internal credit risk rating system that categorizes loans into pass, special mention, or classified categories. Loans are typically risk rated and monitored individually. Loans excluded from the scope of the annual review process above are generally classified as pass credits until: (a) they become past due; (b) management becomes aware of deterioration in the creditworthiness of the borrower; or (c) the customer contacts the Company for a modification. In these circumstances, the loan is specifically evaluated for potential classification as special mention, substandard or even charged off. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

PassIncluded in this category are loans which expose the Company to an acceptable amount of credit risk. Loans in this category are not expected to result in loss in the near future.

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 Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and payment capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

DoubtfulLoans classified as 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 existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

LossLoans classified as loss are considered uncollectible and are in the process of beingcharged-off, as soon as practical, once so classified.

The following presents by loan segment and by credit quality indicator, the recorded investment in the Company’s loans as of December 31, 2018 and 2017:

       Special                 
   Pass   Mention   Substandard   Doubtful   Loss   Total 

2018

            

Real Estate Construction

  $20,345   $36   $—     $—     $—     $20,381 

Commercial Real Estate

   65,461    750    443    —      —      66,654 

Residential Real Estate

   33,610    331    769    —      —      34,710 

Commercial and Industrial

   23,265    493    —      —      —      23,758 

Other

   22,661    21    17    —      —      22,699 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Loans

  $165,342   $1,631   $1,229   $—     $—     $168,202 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

2017

            

Real Estate Construction

  $30,258   $40   $—     $—     $—     $30,298 

Commercial Real Estate

   61,135    1,684    595    50    —      63,464 

Residential Real Estate

   40,144    358    801    —      —      41,303 

Commercial and Industrial

   21,676    394    —      —      —      22,070 

Other

   24,565    —      11    1    —      24,577 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Loans

  $177,778   $2,476   $1,407   $51   $—     $181,712 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 5.

Loans, Continued

Troubled Debt Restructurings

In certain circumstances, the Company may modify the terms of a loan to maximize the collection of amounts due when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties or is expected to experience difficulties in the near-term. A modification of a loan constitutes a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and the modification constitutes a concession. The Company offers various types of concessions when modifying a loan. Loans modified in a TDR often involve temporary interest-only payments, term extensions, converting revolving credit lines to term loans, reducing the interest rate for the remaining term of the loan, extending the maturity date at an interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, substituting or adding a new borrower or guarantor or extending the interest-only payment period. Additional collateral, aco-borrower, or a guarantor is often requested. The Company offers a variety of modifications to borrowers. The modification categories offered can generally be described in the following categories:

Rate modification - A modification in which the interest rate is changed.

Term modification - A modification in which the maturity date, timing of payments or frequency of payments is changed.

Interest only modification - A modification in which the loan is converted to interest only payments for a period of time.

Other- Any other type of modification, including the use of multiple categories above.

During 2018 and 2017, there were two and no loans restructured as trouble debt restructurings, respectively.

The following table is a summary of information related to loan modifications for the year-ended December 31, 2018:

       Pre-   Post- 
       Modification   Modification 
       Outstanding   Outstanding 
   Number   Recorded   Recorded 
   of Contracts   Investment   Investment 

Troubled Debt Restructurings:

      

Commercial Real Estate

   2   $170   $170 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   2   $170   $170 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, there were no additional commitments to extend funds to borrowers involved in TDR’s. There were no loans restructured in 2018 or in 2017 which are in default.

Note 6.

Premises and Equipment

The following is a summary of premises and equipment at December 31, 2018 and 2017:

   2018   2017 

Land

  $1,087   $1,087 

Buildings and improvements

   7,108    7,105 

Furniture and equipment

   2,476    2,575 

Construction in progress

   52    154 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   10,723    10,921 

Less: accumulated depreciation

   (5,658   (5,643
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $5,065   $5,278 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 6.

Premises and Equipment. Continued

Depreciation amounted to approximately $391 and $391, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.

Note 7.

Deposits

At December 31, 2018, the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows:

2019

  $15,994 

2020

   6,633 

2021

   3,672 

2022

   5,502 

2023

   1,564 
  

 

 

 

Total

  $33,365 
  

 

 

 

The aggregate amount of time deposits in denominations of $250 thousand or more at December 31, 2018 and 2017 was $5,307 and $5,831, respectively.

Note 8.

Borrowed Funds

The Company has an unsecured line of credit with Compass Bank, SunTrust Bank and Community Bankers’ Bank in the amounts of $5,800, $4,500, and $6,000, respectively. Each separate line of credit has a variable rate based on the lending bank’s daily federal funds sold rate and is due on demand. As of December 31, 2018, there were $2,765, $0, and $4,635, respectively, outstanding on the lines of credit. As of December 31, 2017, there were $5,385, $0, and $5,759, respectively, outstanding on the lines of credit.

As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, the Company may obtain advances of up to 30% of total assets. At December 31, the Company had outstanding FHLB advances or borrowings as follows:

   2018   2017 

Maturing July 2019, at a fixed rate of 1.18%

  $1,000   $1,000 

Maturing July 2018, at a fixed rate of 1.03%

   —      1,000 

Maturing June 2019, at a fixed rate of 1.56%

   2,000    2,000 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $3,000   $4,000 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note 9.

Income Taxes

On December 22, 2017, the President of the United States signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “2017 Tax Act”). The 2017 Tax Act includes a number of changes to existing US. Tax laws that impact the Company, most notable a reduction of the U.S. corporate income tax rate from 34% to 21% for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017.

The current and deferred components of income tax expense are as follows:

   2018   2017 

Current

  $592   $577 

Deferred

   26    394 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes

  $618   $971 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 9.

Income Taxes, Continued

Reconciliation between the provision for income taxes and the amount computed by multiplying income by the current statutory 21% federal income tax rate is as follows:

   2018   2017 

Computed “expected tax expense”

  $600   $913 

Decrease in tax resulting from:

    

Tax exempt income

   (16   (28

Impact of tax rate change

   —      90 

Merger expenses

   58    —   

Life insurance surrender value

   (28   —   

Other

   4    (4
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes

  $618   $971 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes result from timing differences between taxable income and the income for financial reporting purposes. The net deferred tax asset consists of the following at December 31:

   2018   2017 

Other real estate owned

  $10   $10 

Deferred compensation

   36    52 

Net deferred loan fees

   95    83 

Non-accrual loan interest

   65    68 

Unrealized losses on marketable securities

   333    —   

Other

   99    59 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred tax assets

   638    272 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses

   (107   (5

Fixed asset depreciation

   —      (41

Unrealized gains on marketable securities

   —      (26

Other

   (53   (55
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred tax liability

   (160   (127
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net deferred tax asset

  $478   $145 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Company measures deferred income tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that will apply in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or paid. Although the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities were remeasured to reflect the reduction in the U. S. corporate income tax rate from 34% to 21%, the resulting $90 increase in income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2017 and a corresponding $90 decrease in net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2017.

No valuation allowance for deferred tax assets was recorded at December 31, 2018 and 2017 as management believes it is more likely than not that all of the deferred tax assets will be realized because they were supported by recoverable taxes paid in prior years. With limited exceptions, tax returns for 2015 through 2018 are open to examination by the taxing authorities.

The Company has analyzed the tax positions taken or expected to be taken in its tax returns and concluded it has no liability related to uncertain tax positions.

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 10.

Related Party Transactions

During the year, officers, directors, principal stockholders, and their affiliates (related parties) were customers of and had transactions with the Company in the ordinary course of business. In management’s opinion, these transactions were made on substantially the same terms as those prevailing for other customers for comparable transactions and did not involve more than normal risks. Loan activity to related parties is as follows:

   2018   2017 

Beginning of year

  $3,346   $4,497 

Additional borrowings

   87    —   

Curtailments

   (1,637   (3,438

Relationship changes

   2,095    2,287 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year

  $3,891   $3,346 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The total deposits in the Bank from those officials and senior executives were $2,847 and $3,324 at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Note 11.

Regulatory Matters

Dividend Limitations

Federal and state banking regulations place certain restrictions on dividends paid and loans or advances made by the Bank to the Parent. The total amount of dividends which may be paid at any date is generally limited to the lesser of the Bank’s retained earnings or the three preceding years’ undistributed net income of the Bank. Loans or advances are limited to 10% of the Bank’s capital stock and surplus on a secured basis. In addition, dividends paid by the Bank to the Parent would be prohibited if the effect thereof would cause the Bank’s capital to be reduced below applicable minimum capital requirements

Capital Requirements

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

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of Total Capital, Tier 1 Capital and Common Equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier 1 Capital to average assets. Management believes, as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, that the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements.

To be categorized as well capitalized, an institution must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, Common Equity Tier 1 capital and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the tables. As of December 31, 2018, and 2017, the Bank was considered well-capitalized.

The final rules implementing Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s capital guidelines for U.S banks (Basel III rules) became effective for the Bank on January 1, 2015 with full compliance with all of the requirements being phased in over a multi-year schedule, and fully phased in by January 1, 2019. The Bank’s net unrealized gain or loss on available for sale securities is not included in computing regulatory capital. When fully phased in on January 1, 2019, the Basel III Capital Rules will require the Bank to maintain (i) a minimum ratio of Common Equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 4.5%, plus a 2.5% “capital conservation buffer” (which is added to the 4.5% Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio as that

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 11.

Regulatory Matters, Continued

buffer is phased in, effectively resulting in a minimum ratio of Common Equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 7.0% upon full implementation), (ii) a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 6.0%, plus the capital conservation buffer (which is added to the 6.0% Tier 1 capital ratio as that buffer is phased in, effectively resulting in a minimum Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5% upon full implementation), (iii) a minimum ratio of total capital (that is, Tier 1 plus Tier 2) to risk-weighted assets of at least 8.0%, plus the capital conservation buffer (which is added to the 8.0% total capital ratio as that buffer is phased in, effectively resulting in a minimum total capital ratio of 10.5% upon full implementation) and (iv) a minimum leverage ratio of 4.0%, calculated as the ratio of Tier 1 capital to average quarterly assets. The capital conservation buffer began to be phased in beginning January 1, 2016 at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and will increase each subsequent year by an additional 0.625% until reaching its final level of 2.50% on January 1, 2019.

The Bank’s actual and required capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following tables:

   Actual  Minimum for
Capital Adequacy
Purposes
  Minimum
To Be Well
Capitalized Under
Action Provisions
 
   Amount   Ratio  Amount   Ratio  Amount   Ratio 

December 31, 2018

          

Total capital (to risk- weighted assets)

  $27,505    13.6 $16,212    8.0 $20,265    10.0

Tier 1 capital (to risk- weighted assets

   25,984    12.8  12,159    6.0  16,212    8.0

Tier 1 capital (to average assets)

   25,984    10.5  9,878    4.0  12,348    5.0

Common Equity Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)

   25,984    12.8  9,119    4.5  13,172    6.5

December 31, 2017

          

Total capital (to risk- weighted assets)

  $27,079    12.6 $17,139    8.0 $21,423    10.0

Tier 1 capital (to risk- weighted assets

   24,953    11.7  12,854    6.0  17,139    8.0

Tier 1 capital (to average assets)

   24,953    10.2  9,746    4.0  12,182    5.0

Common Equity Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)

   24,953    11.7  9,640    4.5  13,925    6.5

Note 12.

Commitments and Contingencies

The Bank leases certain branch properties and facilities on amonth-to-month basis. Rent expense was $30 and $26 for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. There were no rent commitments under operating leases for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 13.

Disclosures About Fair Values of Financial Instruments

The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation. Generally accepted accounting standards define fair value, establish a framework for measuring fair value, require certain disclosures about fair values, and establish a hierarchy for determining fair value measurements. The hierarchy includes three levels and is based upon the valuation techniques used to measure assets and liabilities. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

Level 1 Inputs- Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level 2 Inputs- Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These might include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (such as interest rate, volatilities, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

Level 3Inputs- Unobservable inputs for determining the fair values of assets or liabilities that reflect an entity’s own assumptions that the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.

A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below. These valuation methodologies were applied to all of the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities carried at fair value. The Company’s valuation methodologies may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. While management believes the Company’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date. Furthermore, the reported fair value amounts have not been comprehensively revalued since the presentation dates, and therefore, estimates of fair value after the balance sheet date may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.

Financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis include the following:

Securities Available for Sale:The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3). The following table provides the components of the change in fair value of Level 3 available for sale securities for the periods presented.

   2018   2017 

Level 3 available for sale securities at the beginning of period

  $8,117   $734 

Purchases

   —      7,500 

Transfers out Level 3

   (6,617   (2,044

Change in unrealized gains and losses

   —      117 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Level 3 available for sale securities at the end of period

  $1,500   $8,117 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

During 2018 and 2017, transfers out of Level 3 are a result of changes in the observability of significant inputs valuing the securities.

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 13.

Disclosures About Fair Values of Financial Instruments, Continued

The following table summarizes financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:

   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 

December 31, 2018

        

Available for sale securities:

        

Mortgage backed securities

  $5,347   $—     $5,347   $—   

Municipal securities

   4,849    —      4,849    —   

Collateralized loan securities

   18,503    —      18,503    —   

Corporate bonds

   19,091    —      17,591    1,500 

Treasury bills

   9,996    9,996    —      —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $57,786   $9,996   $46,290   $1,500 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2017

        

Available for sale securities:

        

Mortgage backed securities

  $1,143   $—     $1,143   $—   

Municipal securities

   7,729    ���      7,729    —   

Collateralized loan securities

   8,922    —      8,922    —   

Corporate bonds

   20,153    —      12,036    8,117 

Treasury bills

   9,994    9,994    —      —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $47,941   $9,994   $29,830   $8,117 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Certain financial assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment). Financial assets measured at fair value on anon-recurring basis include the following:

Impaired Loans: A loan is considered impaired, based on current information and events, if it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The measurement of impaired loans is based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the historical effective interest rate, the observable market price of the loan or the fair value of the collateral. All collateral dependent loans are measured for impairment based on the fair value of the collateral securing the loan. Collateral may be in the form of real estate or business assets including equipment, inventory and accounts receivable. The vast majority of the collateral is real estate. The value of real estate collateral is determined utilizing income or market valuation approach based on an appraisal conducted by an independent licensed appraiser outside of the Company using observable market data. An allowance is allocated to an impaired loan if the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records the loan as nonrecurring Level 3.

Other Real Estate Owned: Real estate acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure is held for sale and is stated at the lower of cost or estimated fair market value of the property, less estimated disposal costs, if any. The Company estimates fair value at the asset’s liquidation value less disposal costs using management’s assumptions which are based on current market trends and historical loss severities for similar assets. Any excess of cost over the estimated fair market value at the time of acquisition is charged to the allowance for loan losses. The estimated fair market value is reviewed periodically by management and any write-downs are charged against current earnings in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records the foreclosed asset as nonrecurring Level 3.

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 13.

Disclosures About Fair Values of Financial Instruments, Continued

The following table summarizes financial assets measured at fair value on anon-recurring basis as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:

   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 

December 31, 2018

        

Impaired loans

  $3,021   $—     $—     $3,021 

Loans held for sale

   565    —      565    —   

Other real estate owned

   147    —      —      147 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $3,733   $—     $565   $3,168 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2017

        

Impaired loans

  $2,974   $—     $—     $2,974 

Loans held for sale

   238    —      238    —   

Other real estate owned

   141    —      —      141 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $3,353   $—     $238   $3,115 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

For level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring ornon-recurring basis as of December 31, 2018, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:

          Significant   
       Valuation  Unobservable   
   Fair Value   

Technique

  

Inputs

  Range

Impaired loans

  $3,021   Discounted Appraised Value  Discount for selling costs and age of appraisal  10%-60%

Other real estate owned

  $147   Discounted Appraised Value  Discount for selling costs and age of appraisal  10%-20%
          Significant   
       Valuation  Unobservable   
   Fair Value   

Technique

  

Inputs

  Range

Impaired loans

  $2,974   Discounted Appraised Value  Discount for selling costs and age of appraisal  10%-20%

Other real estate owned

  $141   Discounted Appraised Value  Discount for selling costs and age of appraisal  10%-20%

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 13.

Disclosures About Fair Values of Financial Instruments, Continued

The Company obtains third-party appraisals on its impaired loans to determine fair value. Generally, the third-party appraisals apply the “sales comparison approach,” which is a valuation technique that uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable (that is, similar) assets, liabilities, or a group of assets and liabilities, such as a business. Adjustments are then made based on the type of property, age of appraisal, current status of property and other related factors to estimate the current value of collateral.

The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments were as follows:

   2018   2017 
   Carrying   Estimated   Carrying   Estimated 
   Amount   Fair Value   Amount   Fair Value 

Financial Assets

        

Cash and due from

  $1,847   $1,847   $1,458   $1,458 

Interest-bearing deposits with other institutions

   3,234    3,234    3,638    3,638 

Securitiesavailable-for-sale

   57,786    57,786    47,941    47,941 

Restricted equity securities

   934    934    1,241    1,241 

Loans held for sale

   565    565    238    238 

Loans, net

   166,681    166,536    179,586    180,903 

Financial Liabilities:

        

Non-interest bearing demand

   69,945    69,945    70,510    70,510 

Interest-bearing demand, savings, money market, NOW, and time

   141,273    122,992    137,964    121,489 

Federal funds purchased

   7,400    7,400    11,144    11,144 

FHLB advances

   3,000    3,000    4,000    4,000 

Note 14.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

During 1983, the Company adopted aNon-Contributory Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust. The Company amended certain provisions of the agreement and thereby adopted the amended agreement dated November 2001 with subsequent amendments occurring as new legislation is enacted. The plan is designated as an ESOP containing both a stock bonus portion and money purchase portion plan. To be eligible for the Plan, employees must have completed one year of service exceeding 1,000 service hours, and the employee must be 21 years of age.

Upon induction into the plan, the Company contributes 10% of the compensation for the plan year of covered participants. Each covered participant is eligible to receive an allocation of the Company base contribution and forfeitures with respect to each plan year. Employees become vested in the plan by the following:

Years of  Vesting 

Service    

  Percentage 

0-2

   0

3

   30

4

   40

5

   60

6

   80

7

   100

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 14.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Continued

Plan participants may elect to receive cash in lieu of Company stock as long as the stock is not readily tradable on an established market. For retirees and terminated employees, benefit payments for plan participants commences as soon as possible after the valuation date of the plan following retirement or termination. All other benefit payments from the plan to participants shall be paid in a lump sum payment as soon as possible after the valuation date. The maximum five year term for payment was amended to extend the payment period beyond five years when a participant’s benefits exceed particular thresholds.

In 2008, the purchase of 44,888 shares of the Company’s stock by the ESOP was funded by a loan from the Company to the ESOP. Shares are released as the debt payments are made on the loan from the ESOP to the Company. During 2016, the ESOP paid the outstanding balance of the debt to the Company, releasing it from its leveraged position. In addition, the ESOP’s unreleased shares were paid out in full to plan participants. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the related obligations no longer exist. In 2016, the Company froze the ESOP and approved the termination of the ESOP on August 16, 2016. The ESOP had 0 and 150,830 allocated shares as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The ESOP was terminated in August 2018. As a result of the termination, all participants were able to elect the receipt of stock, cash, or a mix of both, all of which were paid out in 2018.

Note 15.

401(k) Plan

The Company sponsors a retirement savings plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. In 2016, the Company approved enhancements to the existing retirement savings plan, effective January 1, 2017. An eligible employee may contribute up to 100% of annual salary to the Plan. The Company contributed an amount equal to the sum of 1) 100% of the employee’s salary contributed up to 5% and 2) 3% of the employee’s salary as a safe harbornon-elective employer contribution. Although discretionary contributions by the Company are permitted by the Plan, the Company did not make any such contributions in 2018. The Company made participating contributions of $274 and $249 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Note 16.

Other Real Estate Owned

The following table summarizes changes in other real estate owned for the years ended December 31:

   2018   2017 

Balance at beginning of year

  $141   $734 

Additions through foreclosure

   —      —   

Capitalized improvements to OREO

   6    —   

Proceeds from sales of OREO

   —      (39

Gain on sales of OREO

   —      66 

Transfer to premises and equipment

   —      (620

Write-downs

   —      —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

  $147   $141 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 17.

Parent Company Only Financial Information

The following is condensed financial information for Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc. (the Parent) as of and for the year ended December 31:

Condensed Balance Sheets

   2018  2017 

Assets

   

Cash

  $22  $39 

Investment in subsidiary

   23,192   22,734 

Investments other

   2   2 

Premises, net

   681   696 

Tax receivable

   412   711 

Other

   —     228 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

  $24,309  $24,410 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Liabilities

   

Other

  $694  $3 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   694   3 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

   

Common stock, par value $5; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 719,001 and 750,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively

   3,595   3,750 

Additionalpaid-in capital

   160   1,338 

Retained earnings

   21,112   19,221 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

   (1,252  98 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

   23,615   24,407 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $24,309  $24,410 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Condensed Statements of Income

   2018  2017 

Income:

   

Other income

  $26  $—   
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Expenses:

   

Depreciation and amortization

   17   18 

Professional fees and consultants

   169   582 

Other expenses

   4   15 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total expenses

   190   615 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loss before benefit from income taxes and subsidiary net income

   (164  (615

Income tax benefit

   —     48 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loss before subsidiary net income

   (164  (567

Subsidiary net income

   2,414   2,280 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

  $2,250  $1,713 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands)

Note 17.

Parent Company Only Financial Information, Continued

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

   2018  2017 

Operating activities:

   

Net income

  $2,250  $1,713 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:

   

Subsidiary net income

   (2,414  (2,280

Depreciation and amortization

   17   18 

Loss on sale of other investments

   —     10 

Net change in other

   489   (525
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

   342   (1,064
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Investing activities:

   

Proceeds from sale of investments

   —     190 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

   —     190 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Financing activities:

   

Upstreamed cash investment from subsidiary

   —     1,122 

Dividends paid

   (359  (263
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

   (359  839 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash

   (17  (15

Cash, beginning of year

   39   54 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash, end of year

  $22  $39 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands except share data)

   June 30,
2019
  December 31
2018
 
   (Unaudited)    

Assets

   

Cash and due from banks

  $2,034  $1,847 

Interest-earning deposits with other institutions

   3,800   3,234 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

   5,834   5,081 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Securities available for sale, at fair value

   49,355   57,786 

Restricted equity securities

   847   934 

Loans held for sale

   118   565 

Loans

   178,804   168,202 

Allowance for loan losses

   (1,542  (1,521
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loans, net

   177,262   166,681 

Premises and equipment, net

   5,039   5,065 

Other real estate owned

   87   147 

Bank owned life insurance

   6,314   6,231 

Other assets

   2,428   3,175 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

  $247,284  $245,665 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Liabilities

   

Deposits:

   

Non-interest bearing demand

  $75,805  $69,945 

Interest-bearing demand

   31,065   31,578 

Savings, money market and NOW

   81,152   76,330 

Time

   32,931   33,365 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total deposits

   220,953   211,218 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Federal funds purchased

   —     7,400 

Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances

   1,000   3,000 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

   454   432 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   222,407   222,050 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity

   

Common stock, $5.00 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 717,471 and 719,001 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively

   3,587   3,595 

Additionalpaid-in capital

   115   160 

Retained earnings

   21,921   21,112 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (746  (1,252
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

   24,877   23,615 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $247,284  $245,665 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands except share data)

   2019  2018 

Interest income

   

Interest and fees on loans

  $4,854  $4,685 

Interest and dividends on investment securities

   1,001   982 

Federal funds sold and deposits at other banks

   63   22 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total interest income

   5,918   5,689 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest expense

   

Interest on FHLB advances

   31   27 

Interest on federal funds purchased

   9   15 

Interest on deposits

   435   400 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total interest expense

   475   442 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net interest income

   5,443   5,247 

Provision for (recovery of) loan losses

   —     (500
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for (recovery of) loan losses

   5,443   5,747 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Noninterest income

   

Service charges on deposit accounts

   443   459 

Gain on sale of mortgage loans

   63   90 

Gain (loss) on sale of investment securities, net

   (12  21 

Loss on other real estate owned, net

   (60  —   

Income from bank owned life insurance

   69   73 

Other

   156   83 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total noninterest income

   659   726 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Noninterest expense

   

Salaries

   1,783   2,018 

Employee benefits

   461   531 

Furniture and equipment

   136   138 

Occupancy

   315   296 

Professional fees

   721   445 

FDIC insurance assessment

   45   60 

Communications

   142   291 

Director fees

   46   57 

Other

   1,296   1,044 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total noninterest expense

   4,945   4,880 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

   1,157   1,593 

Income tax expense

   348   347 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income

  $809  $1,246 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income per common share

   

Basic

  $1.13  $1.66 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted

  $1.13  $1.66 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

   717,471   750,000 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

   717,471   750,000 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands)

   2019  2018 

Net Income

  $809  $1,246 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   

Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available for sale

   653   (682

Tax effect on unrealized gains (losses)

   (137  143 

Net realized gains (losses) on sales of available for sale securities

   (12  21 

Tax effect on realized gains (losses)

   2   (4
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

   506   (522
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $1,315  $724 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands except share data)

   Common Stock              
   Shares  Amount  Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  Retained
Earnings
   Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Total 

Balance, December 31, 2017

   750,000  $3,750  $1,338  $19,221   $98  $24,407 

Net income

   —     —     —     1,246    —     1,246 

Other comprehensive loss

   —     —     —     —      (522  (522
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, June 30, 2018

   750,000  $3,750  $1,338  $20,467   $(424 $25,131 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2018

   719,001  $3,595  $160  $21,112   $(1,252 $23,615 

Net income

   —     —     —     809    —     809 

Other comprehensive income

   —     —     —     —      506   506 

Common stock repurchased

   (1,530  (8  (45  —      —     (53
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, June 30, 2019

   717,471  $3,587  $115  $21,921   $(746 $24,877 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (dollars in thousands)

   2019  2018 

Cash flows from operating activities:

   

Net income

  $809  $1,246 

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

   

Provision for (recovery of) loan losses

   —     (500

Depreciation of premises and equipment

   182   200 

Gain on sale of mortgage loans

   (63  (90

Loss (gain) on sale of investment securities, net

   12   (21

Investment securities amortization, net

   35   92 

Net proceeds (originations) in loans held for sale

   510   (18

Loss on disposal of premises and equipment

   —     16 

Loss on other real estate owned, net

   60   —   

Increase in value of bank owned life insurance

   (69  (73

Net change in:

   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

   47   158 

Other assets

   722   (146
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   2,245   864 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

   

Purchases of investment securities

   (31,159  (30,044

Redemptions of restricted equity securities, net

   87   63 

Proceeds from sales, calls, and maturities of investment securities

   40,049   23,147 

Net (increase) decrease in loans

   (10,581  10,450 

Purchases of bank owned life insurance

   (14  —   

Purchases of bank premises and equipment

   (156  (102
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

   (1,774  3,514 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

   

Net change in:

   

Non-interest bearing demand, interest-bearing demand and savings deposits

   10,169   12,897 

Other time deposits

   (434  (684

Net decrease in FHLB and other borrowings

   (9,400  (11,144

Common stock repurchased

   (53  —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

   282   1,069 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   753   5,447 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

   5,081   5,096 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   5,834   10,543 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period for

   
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest

  $470  $222 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Taxes

  $265  $72 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (dollars in thousands)

Note 1.

Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation

Summary of significant accounting principles:

A summary of significant accounting principles is included in the Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.’s (the “Company”) 2018 consolidated financial statements, which are included elsewhere herein.

Principles of consolidation and basis of presentation:

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Virginia Community Bank (the “Bank”), and the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiary, VCB Services, Inc., a wealth management division, after elimination of all significant intercompany balances and transactions.

Management opinion:

The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and are unaudited. They do not contain all of the disclosures required for annual audited financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present a fair statement of the results for the interim period have been made. Such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for an entire year. These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Use of estimates:

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, valuation of investment securities, and deferred income taxes.

Subsequent events:

Subsequent events are events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. Recognized subsequent events are events or transactions that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet, including the estimates inherent in the process of preparing financial statements.Non-recognized subsequent events are events that provide evidence about conditions that did not exist at the date of the balance sheet but arose after that date. Management has reviewed events occurring through the date of this filing and no subsequent events have occurred requiring accrual or disclosure in these financial statements in addition to that included herein.

Risks and uncertainties:

In the normal course of its business, the Company encounters two significant types of risks: economic and regulatory. There are three main components of economic risk: interest rate risk, credit risk and market risk. The Company is subject to interest rate risk to the degree that its interest-bearing liabilities mature or reprice at different speeds, or on different bases, than its interest-earning assets. Credit risk is the risk of default on the Company’s loan portfolio that results from a borrower’s inability or unwillingness to make contractually required payments. Market risk reflects changes in the value of collateral underlying securities, loans receivable and the valuation of real estate held by the Company.

The Company is subject to the regulations of various governmental agencies (regulatory risk). These regulations can and do change significantly from period to period. The Company also undergoes periodic examinations by regulatory agencies, which may subject it to further changes with respect to asset valuations, amounts of required loan loss allowances and operating restrictions from the regulators’ judgments based on information available to them at the time of their examination.

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (dollars in thousands)

Note 2.

Securities Available for Sale

The amortized cost and estimated fair values of securities available for sale at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were as follows:

   Amortized
cost
   Gross unrealized   Fair value 

June 30, 2019

  Gains   Losses 

Mortgage-backed securities

  $5,278   $65   $(12  $5,331 

Collateralized loan securities

   18,942    47    (208   18,781 

Corporate bonds

   16,042    51    (845   15,248 

Treasury bills

   9,998    —      (3   9,995 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $50,260   $163   $(1,068  $49,355 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Amortized
cost
   Gross unrealized   Fair value 

December 31, 2018

  Gains   Losses 

Mortgage-backed securities

  $5,390   $5   $(48  $5,347 

Municipal securities

   4,858    12    (21   4,849 

Collateralized loan securities

   18,935    51    (483   18,503 

Corporate bonds

   20,150    6    (1,065   19,091 

Treasury bills

   9,999    —      (3   9,996 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $59,332   $74   $(1,620  $57,786 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2019, gross proceeds from the sale of securities were $10,083. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, gross realized gains and losses amounted to $55 and $67, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, gross proceeds from the sale of securities were $11,542. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, gross realized gains and losses amounted to $21 and $0, respectively.

The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale by contractual maturity at June 30, 2019 are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

   Amortized
Cost
   Fair
Value
 

Due in less than one year

  $9,998   $9,995 

Due after one through five years

   3,042    3,051 

Due after five through ten years

   18,873    18,031 

Due after ten years

   18,347    18,278 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $50,260   $49,355 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following tables present fair values and the related unrealized losses in the securities portfolio, with the information aggregated by investment category and by the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss positions, as of the dates stated:

   Less than
twelve months
  Twelve months
or more
  Total 

June 30, 2019

  Fair value   Unrealized
losses
  Fair value   Unrealized
losses
  Fair value   Unrealized
losses
 

Mortgage-backed securities

  $1,348   $(1 $1,530   $(11 $2,878   $(12

Collateralized loan securities

   6,827    (58  10,014    (150  16,841    (208

Corporate bonds

   5,552    (447  5,624    (398  11,176    (845

Treasury bills

   9,995    (3  —      —     9,995    (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $23,722   $(509 $17,168   $(559 $40,890   $(1,068
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (dollars in thousands)

   Less than
twelve months
  Twelve months
or more
  Total 

December 31, 2018

  Fair value   Unrealized
losses
  Fair value   Unrealized
losses
  Fair value   Unrealized
losses
 

Mortgage-backed securities

  $1,987   $(29 $936   $(19 $2,923   $(48

Municipal securities

   —      —     2,338    (21  2,338    (21

Collateralized loan securities

   16,563    (483  —      —     16,563    (483

Corporate bonds

   8,986    (565  7,600    (500  16,586    (1,065

Treasury bills

   9,996    (3  —      —     9,996    (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $37,532   $(1,080 $10,874   $(540 $48,406   $(1,620
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, investments with an unrealized loss position of 12 months or greater represented 11 and 12 securities, respectively. All loss positions were less than 10% of the value of the security, and/or related to investments that were rated as investment grade. No impairment has been recognized on any securities in a loss position because of management’s intent and ability to hold the securities to scheduled maturity or call dates. Management considers the impairment to be temporary in nature.

At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, securities with carrying values of $3,268 and $3,665 and fair values of $3,331 and $3,659, respectively, were pledged as collateral to secure public deposits and for other purposes.

Note 3.

Restricted Equity Securities

Restricted equity securities recorded at cost are as follows as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 consist of:

   June 30, 2019   December 31,
2018
 

FHLB stock

  $350   $352 

Community Bankers’ Bank Stock

   80    80 

Other equity securities

   417    502 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $847   $934 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Each of the above noted securities has been evaluated for impairment. During the periods ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018, the Company recognized no impairment on these securities. No ready market exists for these securities and they have no quoted value. However, the redemption of the stock has historically been at par value.

Note 4.

Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses

Major classifications of loans receivable at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are summarized as follows:

   June 30, 2019   December 31,
2018
 

Real Estate Construction

  $25,712   $20,381 

Commercial Real Estate

   71,631    66,654 

Residential Real Estate

   35,020    34,710 

Commercial and Industrial

   26,377    23,758 

Other

   20,064    22,699 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross loans

   178,804    168,202 

Less allowance for loan losses

   (1,542   (1,521
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loans, net

  $177,262   $166,681 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (dollars in thousands)

The following tables summarize activity related to the allowance for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and for the year ended December 31, 2018, as well as the composition and information relative to impaired loans, by portfolio segment, as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

   For the six months ended June 30, 2019 
   Real Estate
Construction
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
and
Industrial
  Other  Total 

Allowance for loan losses:

       

December 31, 2018

  $109  $485  $243  $147  $537  $1,521 

Charge-offs

   —     —     —     —     (68  (68

Recoveries

   16   —     —     12   61   89 

Provision

   —     —     —     —     —     —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

June 30, 2019

  $125  $485  $243  $159  $530  $1,542 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Ending balances:

       

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $2  $116  $25  $—    $—    $143 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

   123   369   218   159   530   1,399 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $125  $485  $243  $159  $530  $1,542 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loans receivable:

       

Ending balances:

       

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $87  $2,410  $814  $471  $35  $3,817 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

   25,625   69,221   34,206   25,906   20,029   174,987 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $25,712  $71,631  $35,020  $26,377  $20,064  $178,804 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   For the year ended December 31, 2018 
   Real Estate
Construction
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
and
Industrial
  Other  Total 

Allowance for loan losses:

       

December 31, 2017

  $156  $548  $296  $491  $635  $2,126 

Charge-offs

   —     (166  —     —     (45  (211

Recoveries

   29   23   1   22   15   90 

Provision (recovery)

   (76  80   (54  (366  (68  (484
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

December 31, 2018

  $109  $485  $243  $147  $537  $1,521 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Ending balances:

       

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $1  $—    $—    $—    $—    $1 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

   108   485   243   147   537   1,520 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $109  $485  $243  $147  $537  $1,521 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loans receivable:

       

Ending balances:

       

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $54  $1,871  $1,037  $—    $60  $3,022 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

   20,327   64,783   33,673   23,758   22,639   165,180 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $20,381  $66,654  $34,710  $23,758  $22,699  $168,202 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (dollars in thousands)

The following tables, by loan category, present at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 loans individually evaluated and considered impaired. These tables include performing troubled debt restructurings.

June 30, 2019

  Recorded
Investment
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Related
Allowance
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest
Income
Recognized
 

With no allowance recorded:

          

Real Estate Construction

  $70   $70   $—     $73   $—   

Commercial Real Estate

   1,905    1,905    —      1,900    57 

Residential Real Estate

   650    650    —      643    10 

Commercial and Industrial

   471    471    —      482    14 

Other

   35    35    —      36    1 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   3,131    3,131    —      3,134    82 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

With an allowance recorded:

          

Real Estate Construction

   17    17    2    17    1 

Commercial Real Estate

   505    505    116    509    16 

Residential Real Estate

   164    164    25    168    4 

Commercial and Industrial

   —      —      —      —      —   

Other

   —      —      —      —      —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   686    686    143    694    21 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total:

          

Real Estate Construction

   87    87    2    90    1 

Commercial Real Estate

   2,410    2,410    116    2,409    73 

Residential Real Estate

   814    814    25    811    14 

Commercial and Industrial

   471    471    —      482    14 

Other

   35    35    —      36    1 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $3,817   $3,817   $143   $3,828   $103 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2018

  Recorded
Investment
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Related
Allowance
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest
Income
Recognized
 

With no allowance recorded:

          

Real Estate Construction

  $17   $17   $—     $18   $1 

Commercial Real Estate

   1,871    1,871    —      1,981    121 

Residential Real Estate

   1,037    1,111    —      1,204    61 

Commercial and Industrial

   —      —      —      —      —   

Other

   60    60    —      44    3 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   2,985    3,059    —      3,247    186 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

With an allowance recorded:

          

Real Estate Construction

   37    37    1    23    2 

Commercial Real Estate

   —      —      —      —      —   

Residential Real Estate

   —      —      —      —      —   

Commercial and Industrial

   —      —      —      —      —   

Other

   —      —      —      —      —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   37    37    1    23    2 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total:

          

Real Estate Construction

   54    54    1    41    3 

Commercial Real Estate

   1,871    1,871    —      1,981    121 

Residential Real Estate

   1,037    1,111    —      1,204    61 

Commercial and Industrial

   —      —      —      —      —   

Other

   60    60    —      44    3 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $3,022   $3,096   $1   $3,270   $188 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (dollars in thousands)

An aging analysis of loans is presented below as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

June 30, 2019

  30 - 59
Days
Past Due
   60-89
Days
Past Due
   Greater
Than
90 Days
   Current   Total Loans
Receivable
   Nonaccrual 

Real Estate Construction

  $60   $—     $—     $25,652   $25,712   $—   

Commercial Real Estate

   396    —      —      71,235    71,631    —   

Residential Real Estate

   —      —      —      35,020    35,020    67 

Commercial and Industrial

   —      —      —      26,377    26,377    —   

Other

   13    4    7    20,040    20,064    7 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $469   $4   $7   $178,324   $178,804   $74 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2018

  30 - 59
Days
Past Due
   60-89
Days
Past Due
   Greater
Than
90 Days
   Current   Total Loans
Receivable
   Nonaccrual 

Real Estate Construction

  $—     $—     $—     $20,381   $20,381   $—   

Commercial Real Estate

   —      —      —      66,654    66,654    —   

Residential Real Estate

   348    —      —      34,362    34,710    —   

Commercial and Industrial

   —      —      —      23,758    23,758    —   

Other

   101    6    209    22,383    22,699    284 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $449   $6   $209   $167,538   $168,202   $284 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 there were $0 and $209 in loans past due and accruing over 90 days, respectively.

Credit Quality Indicators

The Company uses several credit quality indicators to manage credit risk in an ongoing manner. The Company’s primary credit quality indicators use an internal credit risk rating system that categorizes loans into pass, special mention, or classified categories. Loans are typically risk rated and monitored individually. Loans excluded from the scope of the annual review process above are generally classified as pass credits until: (a) they become past due; (b) management becomes aware of deterioration in the creditworthiness of the borrower; or (c) the customer contacts the Company for a modification. In these circumstances, the loan is specifically evaluated for potential classification as special mention, substandard or even charged off. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Pass Included in this category are loans which expose the Company to an acceptable amount of credit risk. Loans in this category are not expected to result in loss in the near future.

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 Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and payment capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful Loans classified as 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 existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

Loss Loans classified as loss are considered uncollectible and are in the process of beingcharged-off, as soon as practical, once so classified.

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (dollars in thousands)

The following presents by loan segment and by credit quality indicator, the recorded investment in the Company’s loans as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

June 30, 2019

  Pass   Special
Mention
   Substandard   Doubtful   Loss   Total 

Real Estate Construction

  $25,676   $36   $—     $—     $—     $25,712 

Commercial Real Estate

   70,224    973    434    —      —      71,631 

Residential Real Estate

   34,222    511    287    —      —      35,020 

Commercial and Industrial

   25,906    471    —      —      —      26,377 

Other

   20,049    15    —      —      —      20,064 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $176,077   $2,006   $721   $—     $—     $178,804 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2018

  Pass   Special
Mention
   Substandard   Doubtful   Loss   Total 

Real Estate Construction

  $20,345   $36   $—     $—     $—     $20,381 

Commercial Real Estate

   65,461    750    443    —      —      66,654 

Residential Real Estate

   33,610    331    769    —      —      34,710 

Commercial and Industrial

   23,265    493    —      —      —      23,758 

Other

   22,661    21    17    —      —      22,699 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $165,342   $1,631   $1,229   $—     $—     $168,202 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

In certain circumstances, the Company may modify the terms of a loan to maximize the collection of amounts due when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties or is expected to experience difficulties in the near-term. A modification of a loan constitutes a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and the modification constitutes a concession. The Company offers various types of concessions when modifying a loan. Loans modified in a TDR often involve temporary interest-only payments, term extensions, converting revolving credit lines to term loans, reducing the interest rate for the remaining term of the loan, extending the maturity date at an interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, substituting or adding a new borrower or guarantor or extending the interest-only payment period. Additional collateral, aco-borrower, or a guarantor is often requested. The Company offers a variety of modifications to borrowers. The modification categories offered can generally be described in the following categories:

Rate modification - A modification in which the interest rate is changed.

Term modification - A modification in which the maturity date, timing of payments or frequency of payments is changed.

Interest only modification - A modification in which the loan is converted to interest only payments for a period of time.

Other - Any other type of modification, including the use of multiple categories above.

During the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were no loans restructured as trouble debt restructurings. During the year ended December 31, 2018, there were two loans restructured as trouble debt restructurings.

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (dollars in thousands)

The following table is a summary of information related to loan modifications for the year ended December 31, 2018:

Troubled Debt

Restructurings:

  Number of
Contracts
   Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 

Commercial Real Estate

   2   $170   $170 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   2   $170   $170 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

During the period, officers, directors, principal stockholders, and their affiliates (related parties) were customers of and had transactions with the Company in the ordinary course of business. In management’s opinion, these transactions were made on substantially the same terms as those prevailing for other customers for comparable transactions and did not involve more than normal risks. Loan activity to related parties is as follows:

   June 30, 2019   December 31, 2018 

Beginning of the period

  $3,891   $3,346 

Additional borrowings

   998    87 

Curtailments

   (944   (1,637

Relationship changes

   (18   2,095 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of the period

  $3,927   $3,891 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note 5.

Deposits

At June 30, 2019, the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows:

2019

  $8,664 

2020

   13,198 

2021

   3,993 

2022

   5,123 

2023

   1,317 

Thereafter

   636 
  

 

 

 

Total

  $32,931 
  

 

 

 

The aggregate amount of time deposits in denominations of $250 or more at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was $5,663 and $5,307, respectively.

Note 6.

Borrowed Funds

The Company has unsecured line of credits with Compass Bank, SunTrust Bank and Community Bankers’ Bank in the amounts of $5,800, $4,500, and $6,000, respectively. Each separate line of credit has a variable rate based on the lending bank’s daily federal funds sold rate and is due on demand. As of June 30, 2019, there were no outstanding balances on these lines of credit. As of December 31, 2018, there were $2,765, $0, and $4,635, respectively, outstanding on the lines of credit.

As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, the Company may obtain advances of up to 30% of total assets. At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 the Company had outstanding FHLB advances or borrowings as follows:

   June 30, 2019   December 31,
2018
 

Maturing July 2019, at a fixed rate of 1.18%

  $1,000   $1,000 

Maturing June 2019, at a fixed rate of 1.56%

   —      2,000 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $1,000   $3,000 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (dollars in thousands)

Note 7.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes”, a method whereby certain items of income and expense (principally provision for loan losses, depreciation, and prepaid expenses) are included in one reporting period for financial accounting purposes and another for income tax purposes. Refer to the notes within the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018 for more information. The accounting literature states that a deferred tax asset should be reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of all available evidence, it is more likely than not (a likelihood of more than 50%) that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized. The determination of whether a deferred tax asset is realizable is based on weighing all available evidence, including both positive and negative evidence. In making such judgments, significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified.

The Company believes that its income tax filing positions taken or expected to be taken in its tax returns will more likely than not be sustained upon audit by the taxing authorities, and does not anticipate any adjustments that will result in a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. Therefore, no reserves for uncertain income tax positions have been recorded pursuant to ASC 740, “Income Taxes.”

Note 8.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company values certain assets at fair value on a recurring basis. Assets valued at fair value on a recurring basis are those valued at fair value at each balance sheet date, whereas those valued on a nonrecurring basis are notre-measured as of each balance sheet date. There are no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

The table below presents the balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis by level within the hierarchy of inputs that may be used to measure fair value.

   June 30, 2019 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 

Recurring basis:

        

Securities available for sale

        

Mortgage-backed securities

  $5,331   $—     $5,331   $—   

Collateralized loan securities

   18,781    —      18,781    —   

Corporate bonds

   15,248    —      13,748    1,500 

Treasury bills

   9,995    9,995    —      —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $49,355   $9,995   $37,860   $1,500 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Nonrecurring basis:

        

Impaired loans

  $3,674   $—     $—     $3,674 

Other real estate owned

   87    —      —      87 
   December 31, 2018 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 

Recurring basis:

        

Securities available for sale

        

Mortgage-backed securities

  $5,347   $—     $5,347   $—   

Municipal securities

   4,849    —      4,849    —   

Collateralized loan securities

   18,503    —      18,503    —   

Corporate bonds

   19,091    —      17,591    1,500 

Treasury bills

   9,996    9,996    —      —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $57,786   $9,996   $57,786   $1,500 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Nonrecurring basis:

        

Impaired loans

  $3,021   $—     $—     $3,021 

Loans held for sale

   565    —      565    —   

Other real estate owned

   147    —      —      147 

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (dollars in thousands)

Note 9.

Business Combination

On May 14, 2019, the Company and Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (“Blue Ridge”) jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Blue Ridge will acquire the Company in a transaction valued at $59.23 per share or approximately $42.5 million in aggregate, based on the10-day volume weighted average price of Blue Ridge common stock.

Note 10.

Legal Contingencies

In the ordinary course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are parties to lawsuits as plaintiff or defendant involving its bank operations. Although the Company believes it has meritorious defenses in all current legal actions, the outcome of litigation and the ultimate resolution are uncertain and inherently difficult to predict.

Reserves are accrued for matters in which it is probable that a loss will be incurred and the amount of such loss can be reasonably estimated.

On August 12, 2019, a former employee of the Company and participant in its ESOP filed a class action complaint against the Company, the Bank, and certain individuals associated with the ESOP in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Charlottesville Division (Case No.3:19-cv-00045-GEC). The complaint alleges, among other things, that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties to ESOP participants in violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. The complaint alleges that the ESOP incurred damages “that approach or exceed $12 million.” The Company believes the claims are without merit.

The Company, based on discussions with legal counsel, has not recognized legal reserves and believes its results of operations or financial condition will not be materially impacted by the resolution of these matters. However, there is no assurance that the Company will not incur losses in amounts that will be material to its results of operations or financial condition.

Lease payments due (in thousands)  As of
September 30, 2020
 

Three months ending December 31, 2020

  $329 

Twelve months ending December 31, 2021

   1,316 

Twelve months ending December 31, 2022

   1,114 

Twelve months ending December 31, 2023

   991 

Twelve months ending December 31, 2024

   654 

Twelve months ending December 31, 2025

   492 

Thereafter

   1,487 
  

 

 

 

Total undiscounted cash flows

   6,383 

Discount

   (588
  

 

 

 

Lease liabilities

  $5,795 
  

 

 

 

AppendixAPPENDIX A

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

between

BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

and

BAY BANKS OF VIRGINIA, COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC.

 

 

May 13, 2019August 12, 2020

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

   PagePAGE 

ARTICLE 1 The Merger and Related MattersTHE MERGER AND RELATED MATTERS

   A-1 

1.1

 

The MergerMerger.

   A-1 

1.2

 

Effective Time; ClosingClosing.

   A-1 

1.3

 

Subsidiary Bank MergerMerger.

   A-2 

1.4

 

Corporate Governance and Related MattersMatters.

   A-3A-2 

1.5

 

Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of BRBBRBS; Articles of Association and Bylaws of Blue Ridge Bank.

   A-3 

1.6

 

Tax ConsequencesConsequences.

   A-3A-4 

ARTICLE 2 Merger Consideration; Election, Allocation and Exchange ProceduresMERGER CONSIDERATION; EXCHANGE PROCEDURES

   A-4 

2.1

 

Conversion of SharesShares.

   A-4 

2.2

 

Election and Allocation ProceduresExchange Procedures.

   A-5 

2.3

 

Exchange ProceduresBAYK Stock Options and Other Equity-Based Awards

   A-7A-6 

2.4

 

No Fractional SharesShares.

A-7

2.5

Anti-Dilution.

A-7

2.6

Dividends.

A-7

2.7

Withholding Rights.

A-7

2.8

Dissenting Shares.

A-7

ARTICLE 3 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

   A-8 

2.53.1

 

Anti-DilutionDisclosure Letters.

   A-8 

2.63.2

 

DividendsStandard.

   A-8 

2.73.3

 

Withholding Rights

A-9

2.8

Dissenting SharesRepresentations and Warranties.

   A-9 

ARTICLE 3 Representations and Warranties4 COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS

   A-9

3.1

Disclosure Letters

A-9

3.2

Standard

A-10

3.3

Representations and Warranties

A-11

ARTICLE 4 Covenants Relating to Conduct of Business

A-36A-27 

4.1

 

Conduct of Business of VCB Pending MergerMerger.

   A-36A-27 

4.2

 

Conduct of Business of BRB Pending MergerDividends.

   A-39A-29 

4.3

 

TransitionTransition.

   A-41A-29 

4.4

 

Control of the Other Party’s BusinessBusiness.

   A-42A-30 

ARTICLE 5 Additional AgreementsADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS

   A-42A-30 

5.1

 

Reasonable Best EffortsEfforts.

   A-42A-30 

5.2

 

Access to Information; Notice of Certain Matters; ConfidentialityConfidentiality.

   A-42A-30 

5.3

 

Shareholder ApprovalsApprovals.

   A-42A-30 

5.4

 

Registration Statement; Joint Proxy Statement; SEC Filings; ListingFilings.

   A-44A-31 

5.5

 

No Other Acquisition ProposalsProposals.

   A-46A-31 

5.6

 

Applications and ConsentsConsents.

   A-47A-34 

5.7

 

Public AnnouncementsAnnouncements.

   A-48A-34 

5.8

 

Affiliate AgreementsAgreements.

   A-48A-34 

5.9

 

Director Noncompetition AgreementsAgreements.

   A-48A-34 

5.10

 

Employee Benefit PlansPlans.

   A-48A-34 

5.11

 

Reservation of SharesShares; NYSE Listing.

   A-50A-38 

5.12

 

Financial AbilityIndemnification; Insurance.

   A-50A-38 

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LIST OF EXHIBITS

 

EXHIBIT 1.1

  

Plan of Merger

EXHIBIT 1.3(a)

  

Form of Subsidiary Bank Agreement and Plan of Merger

EXHIBIT 1.4(a)

Form of Bylaw Amendments to Bylaws of the Continuing Corporation

EXHIBIT 1.4(b)

Form of Bylaw Amendments to Bylaws of the Continuing Bank

EXHIBIT 5.8(a)

  

Form of VCBBAYK Affiliate Agreement

EXHIBIT 5.8(b)

  

Form of BRBBRBS Affiliate Agreement

EXHIBIT 5.9

  

Form of DirectorDirectors Noncompetition Agreement

 

A-iiA-iii


INDEX OF DEFINED TERMS

 

ACA

   Section 3.3(o)(ii) 

Acquisition Proposal

   Section 5.5(c) 

Affected AgreementsAgreement

Recitals

BAYK

Recitals

BAYK Benefit Plan(s)

   Section 5.14(b)5.10(a) 

AgreementBAYK Board Recommendation

   RecitalsSection 5.3(b)

BAYK Book-Entry Shares

Section 2.1(d)

BAYK Common Certificate

Section 2.1(d)

BAYK Common Stock

Section 2.1(b)

BAYK Continuing Employees

Section 5.10(a)

BAYK Directors

Section 1.4(a)

BAYK PTO Policy

Section 5.10(c)

BAYK Shareholder Approval

Section 3.3(c)(i)

BAYK Shareholders Meeting

Section 5.3(b)

BAYK Stock Award

Section 2.3(b)

BAYK Stock Option

Section 2.3(a)

BAYK Stock Plan

Section 2.3(a)

BAYK 401(k) Plan

Section 5.10(g) 

BHCA

   Section 3.3(a)

BRBS PTO Policy

Section 5.10(c)

BRBS

Recitals

BRBS Benefit Plan(s)

Section 5.10(a)

BRBS Board Recommendation

Section 5.3(a)

BRBS Common Stock

Section 2.1(a)

BRBS Director

Section 1.4(a)

BRBS Shareholder Approval

Section 3.3(c)(i)

BRBS Shareholders Meeting

Section 5.3(a)

BRBS Stock Plan

Section 3.3(d)(iii)

BRBS 401(k) Plan

Section 5.10(g)

Bank Reports

Section 3.3(g)

Benefit Plan(s)

Section 3.3(o)(i) 

Blue Ridge Bank

   Section 1.3(a) 

BRB

Recitals

BRB Benefit Plan(s)

Section 3.3(p)(i)

BRB Board Intervening Event

Section 5.3(b)

BRB BoardChange in BAYK Recommendation

   Section 5.3(b)5.5(e) 

BRB Common StockChange in BRBS Recommendation

   Section 2.1(a)

BRB Financial Statements

Section 3.3(f)(ii)

BRB Material Contract

Section 3.3(j)(iii)

BRB Shareholder Approval

Section 3.3(c)(i)

BRB Shareholders Meeting

Section 5.3(b)

BRB Stock Plan

Section 3.3(d)(iii)

BRB Termination Fee

Section 7.4(c)

Bank Reports

Section 3.3(g)

Cash Consideration

Section 2.1(b)(i)

Cash Designee Shares

Section 2.2(c)(i)(B)

Cash Election Shares

Section 2.2(a)(i)5.5(e) 

Closing

   Section 1.2(b) 

Closing Date

   Section 1.2(b) 

Code

   Recitals 

Computer Systems

   Section 3.3(cc)(i) 

Confidentiality AgreementAgreements

   Section 5.2(c) 

Continuing Bank

   Section 1.3(a) 

Covered Person Indemnified PartiesContinuing Corporation

   Section 5.13(a)1.1

Continuing Corporation Common Stock

Section 2.1(b) 

CRA

   Section 3.3(k) 

Derivative Contract

   Section 3.3(v)3.3(u)(iv) 

Director Noncompetition Agreements

   Section 5.9 

A-iv


Disclosure Letter

   Section 3.1(a) 

Dissenting Shares

   Section 2.8 

ERISA

   Section 3.3(o)(i) 

ERISA Affiliate

   Section 3.3(o)(i) 

Effective Time

   Section 1.2(a) 

Election Deadline

Section 2.2(a)

Election Form

Section 2.2(a)

Environmental Claim

   Section 3.3(s)3.3(r)(iv)(A) 

Environmental Laws

   Section 3.3(s)3.3(r)(iv)(B)

ESOP

Section 3.3(o)(xvii)

ESOP Statement

Section 5.10(i) 

Exchange Act

   Section 3.3(c)(iv) 

Exchange Agent

   Section 2.2(a) 

Exchange Fund

   Section 2.3(a)2.2(a) 

A-iii


Exchange Ratio

Section 2.1(b)

FDIC

   Section 3.3(b) 

Financial Statements

   Section 3.3(f)(iv)(ii) 

GAAP

   Section 3.3(f)(i)(ii) 

Governmental Authority

   Section 3.3(k) 

Indemnified Party

Section 5.12(a)

Intellectual Property

   Section 3.3(u)3.3(t) 

Joint Proxy Statement

   Section 3.3(c)(iv) 

Knowledge

   Section 3.2(c) 

Loan

   Section 3.3(r)(xi)3.3(q)(x) 

Loan Loss Allowance

   Section 3.3(r)3.3(q)(iii) 

Material Adverse Effect

   Section 3.2(b) 

Material Contract

Section 3.3(j)

Materials of Environmental Concern

   Section 3.3(s)3.3(r)(iv)(C) 

Merger

   Recitals 

Merger Consideration

   Section 2.1(b)(ii) 

No Election Stock Designee SharesNotice of Recommendation Change

   Section 2.2(c)(iii)(B)

No Election Shares

Section 2.2(a)(iii)5.5(f) 

OREO

   Section 3.3(r)3.3(q)(iv) 

Organizational Documents

   Section 3.3(a)

Permitted Liens

Section 3.3(m)(i) 

Plan of Merger

   Section 1.1 

Pre-Closing Dividend

Section 5.22

ProceedingProceedings

   Section 3.3(k)

PTO

Section 5.10(c) 

Registration Statement

   Section 3.3(c)(iv) 

Regulatory Approvals

   Section 5.6(a) 

Regulatory Agencies

   Section 3.3(g) 

Replacement Option

Section 2.3(a)

Rights

   Section 3.3(d)(iv) 

SEC

   Section 3.3(c)(iv) 

Sarbanes-Oxley ActSEC Reports

   Section 3.3(f)(iii)3.3(c)(iv) 

Securities Act

   Section 3.3(c)(iv) 

Stock ConsiderationSubordinated Notes

   Section 2.1(b)(ii)

Stock Conversion Number

Section 2.2(a)

Stock Designee Shares

Section 2.2(c)(ii)(B)

Stock Election Shares

Section 2.2(a)(ii)5.21 

Subsidiary(ies)

   Section 3.3(b) 

Subsidiary Bank Merger

   Section 1.3(a) 

Subsidiary Merger Effective Time

   Section 1.3(a) 

Superior Proposal

   Section 5.5(d) 

Tax

   Section 3.3(l)(i) 

A-v


Tax Returns

   Section 3.3(l)(i) 

Taxes

   Section 3.3(l)(i) 

Technology Systems

   Section 3.3(u)3.3(t) 

Terminated BRB Benefit Plan

   Section 3.3(p)(ix)

Terminated VCB Benefit Plan

Section 3.3(o)(xiv)

Trading Market

Section 5.4(d)(xv) 

Treasury Regulations

   Recitals 

VCB

Recitals

VCB Benefit Plan(s)

Section 3.3(o)(i)

A-iv


VCB Board Recommendation

Section 5.3(a)

VCB Board Intervening Event

Section 5.3(a)

VCB Book-Entry Shares

Section 2.1(d)

VCB Closing Balance Sheet

Section 6.2(e)

VCB Common Certificate

Section 2.1(d)

VCB Common Stock

Section 2.1(b)

VCB Continuing Employees

Section 5.10(a)

VCB Directors

Section 1.4(a)

VCB Financial Statements

Section 3.3(f)(i)

VCB Material Contract

Section 3.3(j)(i)

VCB Shareholder Approval

Section 3.3(c)(i)

VCB Shareholders Meeting

Section 5.3(a)

VCB Termination Fee

   Section 7.4(b)

VCB’s Tangible Equity

Section 6.2(e)7.4(a) 

VSCA

   Section 1.1 

 

A-vA-vi


AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (the “Agreement”Agreement) is made and entered into as of May 13, 2019,August 12, 2020, between BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC., a Virginia corporation (“BRB”BRBS), and BAY BANKS OF VIRGINIA, COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC., a Virginia corporation (“VCB”BAYK).

WHEREAS, the Boards of Directors of BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK have approved, and deem it advisable and in the best interests of their respective shareholders to consummate, the business combination transactions provided for herein, including the merger of VCBBAYK with and into BRBBRBS (the “Merger”Merger);

WHEREAS, the Boards of Directors of BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK have each determined that the Merger is consistent with, and will further, their respective business strategies and goals; and

WHEREAS, it is the intention of the parties that, for federal income tax purposes and applicable state income tax purposes, the Merger shall qualify as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”Code) (and any comparable provision of state law), and the treasury regulations promulgated under the Code (and any future amendments to such regulations and any corresponding provisions of succeeding regulations) (the “Treasury Regulations”Treasury Regulations), and that this Agreement shall constitute, and is adopted as, a “plan of reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code for purposes of Sections 354, 356 and 361 of the Code (and any comparable provision of state law) for federal and applicable state income tax purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the respective representations, warranties, covenants and agreements set forth herein, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1

The Merger and Related MattersTHE MERGER AND RELATED MATTERS

1.1 The Merger.

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, at the Effective Time (as defined in Section 1.2(a)) and in accordance with the Virginia Stock Corporation Act (the “VSCA”), VCBBAYK will be merged with and into BRBBRBS pursuant to the Plan of Merger, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 1.1 and made a part hereof (the “PlanPlan of Merger”Merger). The separate corporate existence of VCBBAYK thereupon shall cease, and BRBBRBS will be the surviving corporation in the Merger.Merger (BRBS is sometimes referred to herein as the “Continuing Corporation” whenever reference is made to it as of the Effective Time or thereafter). The Merger will have the effect set forth inSection 13.1-721 of the Virginia StockVSCA. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, from and after the Effective Time, the Continuing Corporation Act (the “VSCA”).shall possess all rights, privileges, properties, immunities, powers and franchises of BAYK, and all of the debts, liabilities, obligations, claims, restrictions and duties of BAYK shall become the debts, liabilities, obligations, claims, restrictions and duties of the Continuing Corporation.

1.2 Effective Time; Closing.

(a) On the Closing Date (as defined below)herein), the parties shall execute and cause to be filed the Articles of Merger with the Virginia State Corporation Commission as provided inSection 13.1-720 of the VSCA. The Merger will become effective upon the issuance of a certificate of merger by the Virginia State Corporation Commission or at such other date and time as mutually agreed to by the parties and set forth in the Articles of Merger (the “Effective Time”Effective Time).

(b) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the closing of the Merger (the “Closing”Closing) will take place at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time at the offices of Williams Mullen, 200 South 10th Street, Suite 1600,Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP, Richmond,

Virginia, on the fifth (5th) business day after the satisfaction or waiver (subject to the extent permitted by Law, waiver,applicable law) of the conditions set forth in Article 6 (other than those conditions that are to be satisfied at the Closing, but subject to the satisfaction or waiver of such conditions) or at such other date mutually agreed to by the parties and which shall be held at or prior to the Effective Time (the “Closing Date”Closing Date). All documents required by this Agreement to be delivered at or prior to the Effective Time will be exchanged by the parties on the Closing Date.

1.3 Subsidiary Bank Merger.

(a) At the Effective Time or as soon thereafter as reasonably practicable, Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank, the wholly-owned Virginia chartered commercial bank subsidiary of VCB,BAYK, shall be merged (the “Subsidiary Bank Merger”) with and into Blue Ridge Bank, National Association, the wholly-owned national banking association subsidiary of BRBBRBS (“Blue Ridge Bank”Bank), pursuant to a Subsidiary Bank Agreement and Plan of Merger, substantially in the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.3(a) (the “Subsidiary Bank Merger”). Blue Ridge Bank shall be the surviving bank in the Subsidiary Bank Merger (referred(sometimes referred to herein as the “Continuing Bank”Continuing Bank whenever reference is made to it as of the effective date and time of the Subsidiary Bank Merger (“(the “Subsidiary Merger Effective Time”Time) or thereafter). As soon as practicable after the approval of this Agreement by the Boards of Directors of BRBBRBS and VCB,BAYK, each of BRB,BRBS, Blue Ridge Bank, VCBBAYK and Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank, respectively, shall take all actions necessary, including effecting the necessary shareholder and board of director approvals, to approve and adopt a final Subsidiary Bank Agreement and Plan of Merger with respect to the Subsidiary Bank Merger, all of which shall be conditioned on the consummation of the Merger. Prior to the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time, such parties shall take all actions necessary to approve and adopt any and all other agreements and documents to effect the Subsidiary Bank Merger.

(b) BRBBRBS may at any time change the method or timing of effecting the combination of Blue Ridge Bank and Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank if and to the extent BRBBRBS deems such changes necessary, appropriate or desirable for any reason in its discretion (including, without limitation, to ensure that the Merger qualifies as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code); provided, however, that no such change shall (i) alter or change the amount or kind of Merger Consideration (as defined herein), (ii) adversely affect the VCBBAYK shareholders, (iii) adversely affect the ability of the Merger to qualityqualify as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, (iv) materially impede or delay consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or (v) result in the Subsidiary Bank Merger occurring prior to the Merger; and provided, further, that (x) BRBBRBS shall provide VCBBAYK with five (5) days’ prior written notice of such change and the reasons therefor,therefor.

(c) The headquarters of the Continuing Corporation shall remain in Charlottesville, Virginia, and (y) BRBthe headquarters of the Continuing Bank shall not make any change that would materially affect the tax consequences to VCB or its shareholders without the prior written consent of VCB (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).located in Richmond, Virginia.

1.4 Corporate Governance and Related Matters.

(a) Prior to the Effective Time, BRBS shall take all actions necessary to adopt the amendments to the Bylaws of BRBS substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit 1.4(a), effective as of the Effective Time. On or prior to the Effective Time, the Board of Directors of BRBBRBS shall cause two (2)the number of directors that will comprise the full Board of VCB (to be chosen by mutual agreementDirectors of BRB and VCB) and Mr. Arthur Pierce Stone (collectively, the “VCB Directors”) to be appointed as directors of BRB as ofContinuing Corporation at the Effective Time to serve untilbe fixed at such number, not to exceed thirteen (13), consisting of (i) seven (7) current BRBS directors to be designated by BRBS (after consultation with BAYK) prior to the next annual meetingEffective Time, including each of the shareholderscurrent Chairman of BRB followingthe Board of Directors (who shall be the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Continuing Corporation at the Effective Time) and current Chief Executive Officer of BRBS (the “BRBS Directors”), and (ii) six (6) current BAYK directors to be designated by BAYK (after consultation with BRBS) prior to the Effective Time, including each of the current Chairman of the Board of Directors and current Chief Executive Officer of BAYK (the “BAYK Directors”). No other directors of BRBS or BAYK shall be designated to serve on the Board of Directors of the Continuing Corporation at the Effective Time. The BRBS Directors and the BAYK Directors will be split as equally as possible among the three (3) classes of directors to serve staggered terms; provided, however, that the

current Chief Executive Officer of BAYK shall be designated to serve in the class of directors for a term expiring in 2024. Subject to compliance by the Board of Directors of BRBthe Continuing Corporation with its fiduciary duties (including compliance with BRB’sthe Continuing Corporation’s Organizational Documents (as defined herein) and corporate governance guidelines), BRBthe Continuing Corporation shall nominate and recommend each VCBBAYK Director for reelection to the Board of Directors of BRBthe Continuing Corporation at the first annual meeting of the shareholders of BRBthe Continuing Corporation following the Effective Time, and BRB’sthe Continuing Corporation’s proxy materials with respect to such annual meeting shall include the recommendation of the Board of Directors of BRBthe Continuing Corporation that its shareholders vote to reelect each VCBBAYK Director to the same extent as recommendations are made with respect to other directors on the Board of Directors of BRB.the Continuing Corporation.

(b) Prior to the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time, Blue Ridge Bank shall take all actions necessary to adopt the amendments to the Bylaws of Blue Ridge Bank substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit 1.4(b), effective as of the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time. On or prior to the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time, BRBBRBS, as the sole shareholder of Blue Ridge Bank, and the Blue Ridge Bank Board of Directors shall cause the VCBnumber of directors that will comprise the full Board of Directors to be appointed as directors of Blue Ridgethe Continuing Bank as ofat the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time to serve until the next annual meetingbe fixed at such number, not to exceed thirteen (13), consisting of the shareholdersBRBS Directors and the BAYK Directors. No other directors of Blue RidgeBRBS or BAYK shall be designated to serve on the Board of Directors of the Continuing Bank followingat the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time. Provided that each VCBBAYK Director continues to be eligible to serve as a director of BRB,BRBS, and subject to compliance by the Board of Directors of Blue Ridgethe Continuing Bank with its fiduciary duties (including compliance with Blue Ridgethe Continuing Bank’s Organizational Documents and corporate governance guidelines) Blue Ridgethe Continuing Bank shall nominate each VCBBAYK Director for reelection to the Board of Directors of Blue Ridgethe Continuing Bank at the first annual meeting of the sole shareholder of the Continuing Bank following the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time.

(c) Subject to and in accordance with the Bylaws of the Continuing Corporation, effective as of the Effective Time, Randal R. Greene shall be appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of the Continuing Corporation. As of the Effective Time, Brian K. Plum, the current President and Chief Executive Officer of BRBS, shall continue as Chief Executive Officer of the Continuing Corporation. The Board of Directors of BRBS will take such actions as are necessary prior to the Effective Time to cause such persons to be elected or appointed to such offices of the Continuing Corporation as of the Effective Time.

(d) Subject to and in accordance with the Bylaws of the Continuing Bank, effective as of the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time, Randal R. Greene shall be appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Continuing Bank. The Board of Directors of Blue Ridge Bank followingwill take such actions as are necessary prior to the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time to cause such person to be elected or appointed to such offices of the Continuing Bank as of the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time.

(c)    The headquarters of BRB will be located in Charlottesville, Virginia effective at(e) Prior to the Effective Time orand the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time, BRBS and Blue Ridge Bank shall take all actions necessary to cause and accept the resignations of all current directors of BRBS and Blue Ridge Bank other than those individuals who will serve as soon thereafter as practicable.BRBS Directors of the Continuing Corporation and the Continuing Bank immediately after the Merger and the Subsidiary Bank Merger, respectively.

1.5    Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of BRB.

1.5

Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of BRBS; Articles of Association and Bylaws of Blue Ridge Bank.

(a) The Articles of Incorporation of BRBBRBS as in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time will be the Articles of Incorporation of BRBthe Continuing Corporation at and after the Effective Time until thereafter amended in accordance with applicable law. The Bylaws of BRBBRBS as in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time, as such Bylaws are proposed to be amended as set forth in Section 1.4(a) hereof, will be the Bylaws of BRBthe Continuing Corporation at and after the Effective Time until thereafter amended in accordance with applicable law.

(b) The Articles of Association of Blue Ridge Bank as in effect immediately prior to the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time will be the Articles of Association of the Continuing Bank at and after the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time until thereafter amended in accordance with applicable law. The Bylaws of Blue Ridge Bank as in effect immediately prior to the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time, as such Bylaws are proposed to be amended as set forth in Section 1.4(b) hereof, will be the Bylaws of the Continuing Bank at and after the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time until thereafter amended in accordance with applicable law.

1.6 Tax Consequences.

It is intended thatEach of the parties intends, and undertakes and agrees to use its reasonable best efforts to cause the Merger, shalland to take no action which would cause the Merger not, to constitute a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder (and any comparable provision of state law) for federal income tax purposes and applicable state income tax purposes, and that thispurposes. This Agreement shall constitute a “plan of reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code for purposes of Sections 354, 356 and 361 of the Code (and any comparable provision of state law) for federal and applicable state income tax purposes. BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK shall prepare and file with each of their respective Tax Returns (as defined herein) all information required by Treasury RegulationSection 1.368-3 and related provisions of the Treasury Regulations in a manner consistent with treating the transactions contemplated by this

Agreement as a reorganization described in Section 368(a) of the Code and shall take no position (whether in audits, Tax Returns or otherwise) that is inconsistent with this treatment unless required to do so by applicable law. Each of the parties shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause their appropriate officers to execute and deliver to its respective counsel, certificates containing appropriate representations and covenants, reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to such counsel, at such time or times as may be reasonably requested by such counsel, including as of the effective date of the Registration Statement (as defined herein) and the Closing Date, in connection with such counsel’s deliveries of opinions with respect to the Tax (as defined herein) treatment of the Merger.

ARTICLE 2

Merger Consideration; Election, Allocation and Exchange ProceduresMERGER CONSIDERATION; EXCHANGE PROCEDURES

2.1 Conversion of Shares.

At the Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of BRBBRBS or VCB,BAYK, or their respective shareholders:

(a) Subject to Section 2.1(e), each share of common stock, no par value per share, of BRBBRBS (“BRBBRBS Common Stock”Stock), that is issued and outstanding immediately before the Effective Time, shall remain an issued and outstanding share of common stock of the Continuing Corporation and shall remain unchanged by the Merger.

(b) Subject to Section 2.1(e) and the allocation procedures of Section 2.2,, each share of common stock, par value $5.00 per share, of VCBBAYK (“VCBBAYK Common Stock”Stock), that is issued and outstanding immediately before the Effective Time (other than the Dissenting Shares as defined in Section 2.8), shall be converted into and exchanged for the right to receive at the election0.5000 shares (the “Exchange Ratio”) of common stock, no par value per share, of the holder thereof, either:

(i)Continuing Corporation (the “Continuing Corporation Common Stock”), plus cash in lieu of any fractional shares pursuant to Section 2.4 (collectively, the amount of $58.00per share (the “Cash Consideration”); or

(ii)    3.05 shares of BRB Common Stock (the “Stock Consideration” and, together with the CashMerger Consideration the “Merger Consideration”).

(c) All shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock converted pursuant to this Section 2.1 shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be cancelled and retired and shall cease to exist as of the Effective Time.

(d) Each certificate previously representing shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock (a “VCBBAYK Common Certificate”Certificate) and thenon-certificated shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock (the “VCBBAYK Book-Entry Shares”Shares) shall

cease to represent any rights except the right to receive with respect to each underlying share of VCBBAYK Common Stock (i) the Merger Consideration upon the surrender of such VCBBAYK Common Certificate or VCBBAYK Book-Entry Shares in accordance with Section 2.3,2.2, and (ii) any dividends or distributions or cash in lieu of fractional shares which the holder thereof has the right to receive pursuant to Sections 2.4 andSection 2.6.

(e) Each share of VCBBAYK Common Stock held by either party and each share of BRBBRBS Common Stock held by VCBBAYK or any of VCB’sBAYK’s Subsidiaries (as defined herein) prior to the Effective Time (in each case other than in a fiduciary or agency capacity or on behalf of third parties as a result of debts previously contracted) shall be cancelled and retired and shall cease to exist at the Effective Time and no consideration shall be issued in exchange therefor; provided, that such shares of BRBBRBS Common Stock shall resume the status of authorized and unissued shares of BRBContinuing Corporation Common Stock.

2.2    Election and Allocation Procedures.

(a)    Prior to the Effective Time, BRB shall appoint Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (or such other company or entity as BRB and VCB may mutually agree to designate) to act as the exchange agent (the “Exchange Agent”) for purposes of conducting the election, allocation and exchange procedures described in this Article 2. Provided that VCB has delivered, or caused to be delivered, to the Exchange Agent all information that is necessary for the Exchange Agent to perform its obligations as specified herein, the Exchange Agent shall provide to the holders of VCB Common Stock as of the record date established by the Board of Directors of VCB for the VCB Shareholder Meeting, contemporaneously with, or in no event more than ten (10) days after, the mailing of the Joint Proxy Statement (as defined herein), an election form in such form as BRB and VCB shall reasonably agree (the “Election Form”). Each Election Form shall permit a holder of VCB Common Stock (or the beneficial owner through appropriate and customary documentation and instruction):

(i)    to elect to receive the Cash Consideration with respect to all or any of such holder’s VCB Common Stock (collectively, the “Cash Election Shares”);

(ii)    to elect to receive the Stock Consideration with respect to all or any of such holder’s VCB Common Stock (collectively, the “Stock Election Shares”); or

(iii)    to indicate that such holder makes no election with respect to such holder’s shares of VCB Common Stock (collectively, the “No Election Shares”).

Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the aggregate number of shares of VCB Common Stock that will be converted into the Stock Consideration (the “Stock Conversion Number”) shall be equal to the product of (A) 60% and (B) the number of shares of VCB Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (excluding any shares of VCB Common Stock held by either party and each share of BRB Common Stock held by VCB or any of VCB’s Subsidiaries (as defined herein) prior to the Effective Time (in each case other than in a fiduciary or agency capacity or on behalf of third parties as a result of debts previously contracted)) rounded down to the nearest whole share. Any shares of VCB Common Stock with respect to which the holder (or the beneficial owner, as the case may be) either (X) has not submitted to the Exchange Agent an effective, properly completed Election Form by the Election Deadline (as defined herein), or (Y) has revoked an Election Form prior to the Election Deadline and has not resubmitted a properly completed Election Form prior to the Election Deadline, shall be designated No Election Shares. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Election Deadline” means 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on the business day immediately prior to the VCB Shareholders Meeting, or such other date as BRB and VCB shall mutually agree upon.

(b)    Any such election shall have been properly made only if the Exchange Agent shall have actually received a properly completed Election Form by the Election Deadline. Subject to the terms of this Agreement and of the Election Form, the Exchange Agent shall have reasonable discretion to determine whether any election, revocation or change has been properly or timely made and to disregard immaterial defects in the Election Forms, and any good faith decisions of the Exchange Agent regarding such matters shall be binding and conclusive. Neither BRB nor the Exchange Agent shall be under any obligation to notify any person of any defect in an Election Form.

(c)    Within five (5) business days after the Effective Time, BRB shall cause the Exchange Agent to allocate the Merger Consideration, which shall be effected by the Exchange Agent as follows:

(i)    If the total number of Stock Election Shares is greater than the Stock Conversion Number, then:

(A)    each Cash Election Share and each No Election Share shall be converted into the right to receive the Cash Consideration;

(B)    the Exchange Agent will select, on a strictly pro rata basis based upon the number of such Stock Election Shares submitted, from among the holders of Stock Election Shares, a sufficient number of such shares (the “Cash Designee Shares”) such that the total amount of Stock Election Shares minus the sum of the Cash Designee Shares and the Dissenting Shares (as defined herein) equals the Stock Conversion Number, and each Cash Designee Share shall be converted into the right to receive the Cash Consideration; and

(C)    each remaining unconverted Stock Election Share (after application of subsection (B) above) shall be converted into the right to receive the Stock Consideration.

(ii)    If the total number of Stock Election Shares and No Election Shares is less than the Stock Conversion Number, then:

(A)    each Stock Election Share and each No Election Share shall be converted into the right to receive the Stock Consideration;

(B)    the Exchange Agent will select, on a strictly pro rata basis based upon the number of such Cash Election Shares submitted, from among the holders of Cash Election Shares, a sufficient number of such shares (the “Stock Designee Shares”) such that the total amount of Stock Election Shares and No Election Shares plus the Stock Designee Shares equals the Stock Conversion Number, and each Stock Designee Share shall be converted into the right to receive the Stock Consideration; and

(C)    each remaining unconverted Cash Election Share (after application of subsection (B) above) shall be converted into the right to receive the Cash Consideration.

(iii)    If the total number of Stock Election Shares is less than the Stock Conversion Number, but the total number of Stock Election Shares and No Election Shares is greater than the Stock Conversion Number, then:

(A)    each Stock Election Share shall be converted into the right to receive the Stock Consideration and each Cash Election Share shall be converted into the right to receive the Cash Consideration;

(B)    the Exchange Agent will select, on a strictly pro rata basis based upon the number of such No Election Shares submitted, from among the holders of No Election Shares, a sufficient number of such shares (“No Election Stock Designee Shares”) such that the total amount of Stock Election Shares plus the No Election Stock Designee Shares equals the Stock Conversion Number. Each No Election Stock Designee Share shall be converted into the right to receive the Stock Consideration; and

(C)    each remaining unconverted No Election Share (after application of subsection (B) above) shall be converted into the right to receive the Cash Consideration.

2.3 Exchange Procedures.

(a) On or before the Closing Date, BRBBRBS shall deposit, or shall cause to be deposited, with its transfer agent or such other transfer agent or depository or trust institution of recognized standing approved by BRBS (in such capacity, the Exchange Agent”), for the benefit of the holders of the VCBBAYK Common Certificates and VCBBAYK Book-Entry Shares, (i) the number of shares of BRB Common Stock to be issued pursuant to this Article 2, which shares may be, at the election of BRB,BRBS, either certificates representing the shares of BRBContinuing Corporation Common Stock ornon-certificated shares of BRBContinuing Corporation Common Stock and (ii) cash equal to the aggregate amount of the Cash Consideration payable(or a combination) issuable pursuant to this Article 2, together with any dividends or distributions with respect thereto and any cash to be paid in lieu of fractional shares without any interest thereon (the “Exchange Fund”Exchange Fund), in exchange for certificates representing outstanding shares of VCBBAYK Common StockCertificates and VCBBAYK Book-Entry Shares.

(b) As promptly as practicable after the Exchange Agent completesEffective Time, the allocation procedures set forth in Section 2.2, and in no event later than five (5) business days thereafter, BRBContinuing Corporation shall cause the Exchange Agent to send to each former shareholder of record of VCBBAYK Common Stock immediately before the Effective Time customary transmittal materials for use in exchanging such shareholder’s VCBBAYK Common Certificates or VCBBAYK Book-Entry Shares for the Merger Consideration.

(c) BRBThe Continuing Corporation shall cause the Merger Consideration into which shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock are converted at the Effective Time, and dividends or distributions that a VCBBAYK shareholder shall be entitled to receive, and any cash to be paid in lieu of fractional shares, to be issued and paid to such VCBBAYK shareholder promptly following the later to occur of (i) deliveryupon proper surrender to the Exchange Agent of VCBBAYK Common Certificates and VCBBAYK Book-Entry Shares representing such shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock, together with the transmittal materials duly executed and completed in accordance with the instructions thereto and (ii) the Effective Time.thereto. No interest will accrue or be paid on any cash to be paid pursuant to SectionsSection 2.4 or Section 2.6. If this Agreement is terminated following the delivery by any VCB

(d) Any BAYK shareholder of his, her or its VCBwhose BAYK Common Certificates or VCB Book-Entry Shares to the Exchange Agent, BRB will instruct the Exchange Agent to promptly return such VCB Common Certificates or VCB Book-Entry Shares to the record holder thereof.

(d)    Any VCB shareholder whose VCB Common Certificates or VCBBAYK Book-Entry Shares have been lost, destroyed, stolen or are otherwise missing shall be entitled to the Merger Consideration, dividends or distributions and cash in lieu of fractional shares upon compliance with reasonable conditions imposed by BRBthe Continuing Corporation pursuant to applicable law and as required in accordance with BRB’sthe Continuing Corporation’s standard policy (including the requirement that the shareholder furnish a surety bond or other customary indemnity).

(e) Any portion of the Exchange Fund that remains unclaimed by the shareholders of VCBBAYK for nine (9) months after the Effective Time shall be returned to BRBthe Continuing Corporation (together with any earnings in respect thereof). Any shareholders of VCBBAYK who have not complied with this Article 2 shall thereafter be entitled to look only to BRB,the Continuing Corporation, and only as a general creditor thereof, for payment of the consideration deliverable in respect of each share of VCBBAYK Common Stock such shareholder holds as determined pursuant to this Agreement, without any interest thereon.

(f) None of the Exchange Agent, either of the parties hereto, any Subsidiaries of BRBS or any of BRB’s Subsidiaries (as defined herein)BAYK, respectively, or VCB’s Subsidiaries (as defined herein)the Continuing Corporation shall be liable to any shareholder of VCBBAYK for any amount of property delivered to a public official pursuant to applicable abandoned property, escheat or similar laws.

2.3 BAYK Stock Options and Other Equity-Based Awards

(a) At the Effective Time, each option, whether vested or unvested, to purchase shares of BAYK Common Stock granted under an equity or equity-based compensation plan of BAYK (a “BAYK Stock Plan”) that is outstanding and unexercised immediately prior to the Effective Time (a “BAYK Stock Option”) shall, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of the holder thereof, be converted into an option (each, a “Replacement Option”) to acquire, on the same terms and conditions as were applicable under such BAYK Stock Option (except as provided otherwise in this Section 2.3(a) and taking into account any changes thereto, including any acceleration of vesting thereof, provided for in a BAYK Stock Plan or in the related award document by reason of the Merger), the number of shares of Continuing Corporation Common Stock equal to the product of (i) the number of shares of BAYK Common Stock subject to the BAYK Stock Option multiplied by (ii) the Exchange Ratio, with any fractional share rounded down to the next lower whole number of shares. The exercise price per share (rounded up to the next whole cent) of each Replacement Option shall equal (y) the exercise price per share of shares of BAYK Common Stock subject to such BAYK Stock Option divided by (z) the Exchange Ratio, rounded up to the nearest whole cent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each BAYK Stock Option that is intended to qualify as an “incentive stock option” (as defined in Section 422 of the Code) shall be adjusted if necessary in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.424-1(a), and all other options shall be adjusted if necessary in a manner that maintains the option’s exemption from Section 409A of the Code.

(b) At the Effective Time, each restricted stock award granted under a BAYK Stock Plan that is unvested or contingent and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (a “BAYK Stock Award”) shall vest fully and shall be converted into the right to receive the Merger Consideration payable pursuant to this Agreement in respect of each share of BAYK Common Stock underlying such BAYK Stock Award, and the shares of BAYK Common Stock subject to such BAYK Stock Award will be treated in the same manner as all other shares of BAYK Common Stock for such purposes.

(c) At the Effective Time, the Continuing Corporation shall assume the BAYK Stock Plans; provided that the Continuing Corporation shall have the right but no obligation to make additional grants or awards under the BAYK Stock Plans. The provisions of any such BAYK Stock Plan will be unchanged, except that (i) all references to BAYK (other than any references relating to a “change in control” (or similar term) of BAYK) in the BAYK Stock Plan and in each agreement evidencing any award thereunder shall be deemed to refer to the Continuing Corporation, unless the Continuing Corporation reasonably determines otherwise, and (ii) the number of shares of Continuing Corporation Common Stock available for issuance pursuant to the BAYK Stock Plan following the Effective Time shall be equal to the number of shares of BAYK Common Stock so available immediately prior to the Effective Time multiplied by the Exchange Ratio, rounded, if necessary, down to the nearest whole share of Continuing Corporation Common Stock.

(d) At or prior to the Effective Time, the Board of Directors of BAYK or a committee thereof, as applicable, shall adopt any resolutions (in a form subject to the reasonable prior approval of BRBS) and take any actions (after consultation with BRBS) which are reasonably necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Section 2.3, including, but not limited to, delivering written notice (in a form subject to the reasonable prior approval of BRBS) to each holder of a BAYK Stock Option and BAYK Stock Award of the treatment of such award pursuant to this Section 2.3.

(e) BRBS, prior to the Effective Time, and the Continuing Corporation, as soon as practicable following the Effective Time, shall take all corporate actions that are necessary for the assumption of the Replacement Options, including the reservation, issuance and listing of Continuing Corporation Common Stock as necessary to effect the transactions contemplated by this Section 2.3 and the provision of any notice or amended award agreement to each holder of a Replacement Option. As soon as practicable following the Effective Time, the Continuing Corporation shall file with the SEC a post-effective amendment to the Form S-4 that registered the Continuing Corporation Common Stock issued in connection with the Merger or a registration statement on Form S-8 (or any successor or other appropriate form) with respect to the shares of Continuing Corporation Common Stock

underlying such Replacement Options and with respect to a number of shares of Continuing Corporation Common Stock reflective, on an as-coverted basis, of the number of shares of BAYK Common Stock previously registered under the BAYK Stock Plans, and shall use reasonable best efforts to maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement for so long as such assumed Replacement Options remain outstanding.

2.4 No Fractional Shares.

Each holder of shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock exchanged pursuant to the Merger which would otherwise have been entitled to receive a fraction of a share of BRBthe Continuing Corporation Common Stock shall receive, in lieu thereof, cash (without interest and rounded to the nearest cent) in an amount equal to such fractional part of a share of BRBthe Continuing Corporation Common Stock multiplied by the average of the closing sale price per shareprices of BRBBRBS Common Stock on the NYSE American market for the ten (10) full trading days ending on the trading day immediately preceding (but not including) the Effective Time that shares of BRB Common Stock actually traded, as reported on the OTC Pink marketplace.Time.

2.5 Anti-Dilution.

In the event BRBBRBS changes (or establishes a record date for changing) the number of shares of BRBBRBS Common Stock issued and outstanding before the Effective Time as a result of a stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, reclassification, reorganization or similar transaction,appropriate and proportional adjustments will be made to the Stock Consideration.Exchange Ratio.

2.6 Dividends.

No dividend or other distribution payable to the holders of record of BRBthe Continuing Corporation Common Stock at, or as of, any time after the Effective Time will be paid to the holder of any VCBBAYK Common Certificate or VCBBAYK Book-Entry Shares until such holder properly surrenders such shares (or furnishes a surety bond or customary indemnity that the VCBBAYK Common Certificate or VCBBAYK Book-Entry Share is lost, destroyed, stolen or otherwise missing as provided in Section 2.3(d)2.2(d)) for exchange as provided in Section 2.32.2 of this Agreement, promptly after which time all such dividends or distributions will be paid (without interest).

2.7 Withholding Rights.

Each of BRBthe Continuing Corporation and the Exchange Agent will be entitled to deduct and withhold from the Merger Consideration and any other amounts otherwise payable pursuant to this Agreement to any person such amounts, if any, as it is required to deduct and withhold with respect to the making of such payment under the Code or any provision of state, local or foreign Tax (as defined herein) law. To the extent that amounts are so withheld and timely remitted to the appropriate Governmental Authority (as defined herein) by the Exchange Agent, such amounts withheld will be treated for all purposes of this Agreement as having been paid to such person in respect of which such deduction and withholding was made by the Exchange Agent.

2.8 Dissenting Shares.

Any holder of shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock who perfects such holder’s appraisal rights in accordance with and as contemplated by Article 15 of the VSCA shall be entitled to receive from BRB,BRBS, in lieu of the Merger Consideration, the value of such shares as to which appraisal rights have been perfected in cash as determined pursuant to the VSCA; provided, that no such payment shall be made to any dissenting shareholder unless and until such dissenting shareholder has complied with all applicable provisions of the VSCA, and surrendered to VCBBAYK the certificate or certificates representing the shares for which payment is being made (the “Dissenting Shares”Dissenting Shares). In the event that after the Effective Time a dissenting shareholder of VCBBAYK fails to perfect, or effectively withdraws or loses, such holder’s right to appraisal of and payment for such holder’s shares, BRBBRBS shall issue and deliver the consideration to which such holder of shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock is entitled under this Article 2 (without interest) upon surrender by such holder of the VCBBAYK Common Certificate or VCBBAYK Book-Entry Shares representing such shares.

ARTICLE 3

Representations and WarrantiesREPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

3.1 Disclosure Letters.

(a) Prior to the execution and delivery of this Agreement, each party has delivered to the other party a letter (its “Disclosure Letter”Disclosure Letter) setting forth, among other things, items the disclosure of which is necessary or appropriate either in response to an express disclosure requirement contained in a provision hereof or as an exception to one or more of such party’s representations or warranties contained in Section 3.3, or to one or more of its covenants or agreements contained in ArticlesArticle 4 or Article 5; provided, that (i) no such item is required to be set forth in a party’s Disclosure Letter as an exception to any representation or warranty of such party if its absence would not result in the related representation or warranty being deemed untrue or incorrect under the standard established by Section 3.2, and (ii) the mere inclusion of an item in a party’s Disclosure Letter as an exception to a representation or warranty shall not be deemed an admission by that party that such item represents a material exception or fact, event or circumstance or that such item is reasonably likely to result in a Material Adverse Effect (as defined herein) with respect to such party.

(b) Any disclosures made with respect to a subsection of Section 3.3 shall be deemed to qualify (i) any subsections of Section 3.3 specifically referenced or cross-referenced and (ii) other subsections of Section 3.3 to the extent it is reasonably apparent (notwithstanding the absence of a specific cross-reference)cross reference) from a reading of the disclosure that such disclosure (A) applies to such other subsections and (B) contains sufficient detail to enable a reasonable person to recognize the relevance of such disclosure to such other subsections.

3.2 Standard.

(a) No representation or warranty of BRBBRBS or VCBBAYK contained in Section 3.3 (other than the representations and warranties contained in (i) Section 3.3(d), Section 3.3(e), Section 3.3(h)(ii), and Section 3.3(aa)(i) and Section 3.3(dd), which shall be true and correct in all respects (other than, in the case of Section 3.3(d) and Section 3.3(e) only, such failures to be true and correct as arede minimis) and (ii) Section 3.3(c)(i), which shall be true and correct in all material respects) will be deemed untrue or incorrect, including for purposes of Section 6.2(a) and Section 6.3(a), and no party will be deemed to have breached a representation or warranty, as a consequence of the existence or absence of any fact, event or circumstance unless such fact, event or circumstance, individually or taken together with all other facts, events or circumstances inconsistent with any representation or warranty contained in Section 3.3, has had or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect on such party (it being understood that in applying the standard set forth in this Section 3.2(a), all materiality and “Material Adverse Effect” qualifications and exceptions contained in the individual representations and warranties shall be disregarded).

(b) The term “MaterialMaterial Adverse Effect,” as used with respect to a party, means any event, change, effect or occurrence which, individually or together with any other event, change, effect or occurrence, (i) is materially adverse to the business, properties, assets, liabilities, financial condition or results of operations of such party and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or (ii) materially impairs the ability of such party to perform its obligations under this Agreement or to consummate the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement on a timely basis; provided that in the case of clause (i), a Material Adverse Effect shall not be deemed to include the impact of (A) changes after the date of this Agreement in laws or regulations generally affecting banking and bank holding company businesses and the interpretation of such laws and regulations by any Governmental Authority, (B) changes after the date of this Agreement in generally accepted accounting principles or regulatory accounting requirements generally affecting banking and bank holding company businesses, (C) changes or events after the date of this Agreement generally affecting banking and bank holding company businesses, including changes in prevailing interest rates, and not specifically relating to BRB, VCB,BRBS, BAYK, or their respective Subsidiaries, (D) any actions expressly permitted or required by this Agreement or that are taken with the written consent of the other party, (E) the existence or public disclosure of this Agreement or the transactions

contemplated hereby, including its effects on customers, vendors, suppliers and other third parties doing business with such party or its Subsidiaries, (F) changes in national or international political or social conditions, including any outbreak or escalation of major hostilities or acts of terrorism which involves the United States, declarations of any national or global epidemic, pandemic or disease outbreak (including the COVID-19 virus), or the material worsening of such conditions threatened or existing as of the date of this Agreement, or (G) a decline, in and of itself, in the trading price of a party’s common stock or the failure, in and of itself, to meet earnings projections or other internal financial forecasts, but not including the underlying causes thereof to the extent such causes are not otherwise excluded by clauses (A) through (F); except, with respect to clauses (A), (B), (C) or (F), to the extent that the impact of such change is materially disproportionately adverse to the business, properties, assets, liabilities, financial condition or results of operations such party hereto and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, as compared to other comparable companies in the commercial banking industry.

(c) The term “Knowledge”Knowledge with respect to BRB,BRBS, shall mean the actual knowledge, and such knowledge that would be obtained after due inquiry, of those individuals set forth in Section 3.2 of BRB’sBRBS’s Disclosure Letter and, with respect to VCB,BAYK, shall mean the actual knowledge, and such knowledge that would be obtained, after due inquiry, of those individuals set forth in Section 3.2 of VCB’sBAYK’s Disclosure Letter.

3.3 Representations and Warranties.

Subject to and giving effect to Section 3.1 and Section 3.2 and except as set forth in the relevant Disclosure Letters BRBor in any of such party’s SEC Reports (as defined herein) filed on or after January 1, 2019 and prior to the date hereof (but excluding any risk factor disclosures contained under the heading “Risk Factors,” any disclosure of risks included in any “forward-looking statements” disclaimer or any other statements that are similarly non-specific or cautionary, predictive or forward-looking in nature), BRBS represents and warrants to VCB,BAYK, to the extent such representation or warranty is applicable to BRB,BRBS, and VCBBAYK represents and warrants to BRB,BRBS, to the extent such representation or warranty is applicable to VCB,BAYK, except where expressly stated otherwise, as follows:

(a) Organization, Standing and Power. It is a Virginia corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Virginia. It has the corporate power and authority to carry on its business as now conducted and to own, lease and operate its assets, properties and business. It is duly registered as a bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHCA”BHCA). It is duly licensed or qualified to do business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the nature of the business conducted by it or the character or location of the properties and assets owned or leased by it makes such licensing or qualification necessary, except where the failure to be so licensed or qualified is not reasonably likely to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on it. Neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries is in violation of any provision of the its Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws or other similar or comparable governing instruments (the “Organizational Documents or such articles or certificate of incorporation and bylaws (or comparable organizational documents) of such Subsidiary,”), as applicable. True and complete copies of its ArticlesOrganizational Documents, and the Organizational Documents of Incorporation, Bylaws or other similar governing instruments (the “Organizational Documents”),each of its Subsidiaries, in each case as amended to the date hereof, and as in full force and effect as of the date hereof, are attachedhave been provided by each party to its Disclosure Letter.the other for review.

(b) Subsidiaries. Each of its Subsidiaries (i) is a duly organized bank, corporation, limited liability company, partnership or statutory trust, validly existing and in good standing under applicable laws of the jurisdiction in which it is incorporated or organized, (ii) has full corporate power and authority to carry on its business as now conducted and to own, lease and operate its assets, properties and business, and (iii) is duly licensed or qualified to do business in each jurisdiction in which the nature of the business conducted by it or the character or location of the properties and assets owned or leased by it makes such licensing or qualification necessary, except where the failure to be so licensed or qualified is not reasonably likely to have, either individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect. The outstanding shares of capital stock or equity interests of each of its Subsidiaries are validly issued and outstanding, fully paid and nonassessable and all such shares or equity interests are directly or indirectly owned by it free and clear of all liens, claims and encumbrances or preemptive rights of any person. No rights are authorized, issued or outstanding with respect to the capital stock or equity interests of any of its

Subsidiaries and there are no agreements, understandings or commitments

relating to the right to vote or to dispose of the capital stock or equity interests of any of its Subsidiaries. There are no restrictions on the ability of any of its Subsidiaries to pay dividends or distributions except as set forth inSection 13.1-653 of the VSCA and, in the case of a Subsidiary that is a regulated entity, for restrictions on dividends or distributions generally applicable to all such regulated entities. The deposits of each of its Subsidiaries that is a commercial bank are insured by the Deposit Insurance Fund of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”FDIC) to the maximum extent permitted by law, all premiums and assessments required to be paid in connection therewith have been paid when due, and no Proceedings (as defined herein) for the termination of such insurance are pending or threatened. A true and complete list of its direct and indirect Subsidiaries as of the date hereof is set forth in Section 3.3(b) of its Disclosure Letter that shows each Subsidiary’s jurisdiction of incorporation, each jurisdiction in which each Subsidiary is qualified and/or licensed to do business, its form of organization, and lists the owner(s) and percentage ownership (direct or indirect) of each Subsidiary. Section 3.3(b) of VCB’sits Disclosure Letter also lists any corporation, bank or other business organization of which VCBit or Virginia Community Bankany Subsidiary owns, directly or indirectly, five percent (5%) or more of the outstanding capital stock or other equity interests, and shows for each such entity its jurisdiction of incorporation, each jurisdiction in which such entity is qualified and/or licensed to do business, its form of organization, and lists the owner(s) and percentage ownership (direct or indirect) of such entity.

The term “Subsidiary”Subsidiary when used with respect to any party means any corporation, bank or other business organization, whether incorporated or unincorporated, at least a majority of the securities or other interests of which that have by their terms ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the board of directors or others performing similar functions with respect to such corporation or other organization is directly or indirectly owned or controlled by such party or by any one or more of its Subsidiaries.

(c) Authority; No Breach of the Agreement.

(i) It has all necessary corporate power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement, and, subject to obtaining the BRBBRBS Shareholder Approval (as defined herein) and the VCBBAYK Shareholder Approval (as defined herein), to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, by it have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary corporate action (including valid authorization and adoption of this Agreement by its board of directors), subject only to the receipt of (A) in the case of VCB,BAYK, approval of this Agreement and the Plan of Merger by the holders of at least sixty percent (60%) of the outstanding shares of BAYK Common Stock (the “BAYK Shareholder Approval”) and (B) in the case of BRBS, approval of this Agreement and the Plan of Merger by the holders of more thantwo-thirds of the outstanding shares of VCBBRBS Common Stock (the “VCBBRBS Shareholder Approval”) and (B) in the case of BRB, approval of this Agreement and the Plan of Merger by the holders of more thantwo-thirds of the outstanding shares of BRB Common Stock (the “BRB Shareholder Approval”Approval).

(ii) This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by it and assuming due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the other party, this Agreement is a valid and legally binding obligation, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting the enforcement of rights of creditors or by general principles of equity. BRBBRBS represents and warrants that the BRBContinuing Corporation Common Stock to be issued in the Merger, when issued, will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

(iii) Except as set forth on Section 3.3(c)(iii) of VCB’s Disclosure Letter, neitherNeither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by it, nor the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby, nor compliance by it with any of the provisions hereof will: (A) conflict with, violate or result in a breach or default of any provision of its Organizational Documents;Documents or any resolutions of its Board of Directors; (B) constitute or result in the breach of any term, condition or provision of, or constitute a default under, or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation or acceleration with respect to, or result in the creation of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon, any property or asset of it or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to (1) any note, bond, mortgage or indenture, or (2) any material license, agreement or other instrument or

obligation, to which it or any of its Subsidiaries is a party, (2) in the case of VCB, any VCB Material Contract or obligation, to which VCB or any of VCB’s Subsidiaries is a party or by which it or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their properties or assets may be bound, or (3) in the case of BRB, any BRB Material Contract or obligation, to which BRB or any of BRB’s Subsidiaries is a party or by which it or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their properties or assets may be bound; or (C) subject to the receipt of all required regulatory and shareholder approvals, violate any order, writ, injunction, decree, statute, rule or regulation applicable to it or any of its Subsidiaries.

(iv) Except for (A) the filing of applications, filings and notices, as applicable, with the New York Stock Exchange and the approval of the listing of the Continuing Corporation Common Stock issued pursuant to the Merger on the NYSE American market, (B) the filing of applications, filings and notices, as applicable, with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System under the BHCA, and approval of such applications, filings and notices, (B)(C) the filing of applications, filings and notices, as applicable, with the Bureau of Financial Institutions of the Virginia State Corporation Commission and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in connection with the Merger and the Subsidiary Bank Merger, and approval of such applications, filings and notices, (C)(D) the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”SEC) of a joint proxy statement in definitive form (including any amendments or supplements thereto, and other proxy solicitation materials of BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK constituting a part thereof, the “JointJoint Proxy Statement”Statement) relating to the BRBBRBS Shareholders Meeting (as defined herein) and the VCBBAYK Shareholders Meeting (as defined herein), and of the registration statement onForm S-4, in which the Joint Proxy Statement will be included as a prospectus, to be filed with the SEC by BRBBRBS in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including anypre-effective or post-effective amendments or supplements thereto, the “Registration Statement”Registration Statement) pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”Securities Act) and declaration of effectiveness of the Registration Statement under the Securities Act and such other filings and reports as required pursuant to the applicable requirements of the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”Exchange Act), (D)(E) the filing of the Articles of Merger with, and the issuance of a Certificate of Merger by, the Virginia State Corporation Commission pursuant to the VSCA, and (E)(F) such filings and approvals as are required to be made or obtained under the securities or “Blue Sky” laws of various states in connection with the issuance of the shares of BRBthe Continuing Corporation Common Stock pursuant to this Agreement, no consents or approvals of or filings or registrations with any Governmental Authority are necessary in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, including the Merger. As of the date hereof, it is not aware of any reason why the necessary Regulatory Approvals (as defined herein) and consents will not be received in order to permit consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, including the Merger.

(d) BRBBRBS Capital Stock. BRBBRBS represents and warrants that:

(i) As of May 10, 2019,August 12, 2020, the authorized capital stock of BRBBRBS consists of: (1) 10,000,00025,000,000 shares of common stock, no par value per share, of which 4,329,6165,718,621 shares are issued and outstanding, and (2) 250,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $50.00$250.00 per share, of which no shares are issued and outstanding;

(ii) All outstanding shares of capital stock of BRBBRBS have been duly authorized and validly issued, are fully paid and nonassessable and have not been issued in violation of the preemptive rights of any person;

(iii) As of May 10, 2019, noAugust 12, 2020, 99,817 shares of BRB Common Stock are subject to options to purchase BRB Common Stock and 52,750 shares of BRBBRBS Common Stock are subject to unvested restricted stock awards granted under an equity or equity-based compensation plan of BRBBRBS (a “BRBBRBS Stock Plan”Plan); and

(iv) As of the date of this Agreement, no shares of capital stock of BRBBRBS are reserved for issuance, and there are no outstanding or authorized options, warrants, rights, agreements, convertible or exchangeable securities, or other commitments, contingent or otherwise, relating to its capital stock pursuant to which BRBBRBS is or may become obligated to make a cash payment or to issue shares of capital stock or any securities convertible into, exchangeable for, or evidencing the right to subscribe for, any shares of its capital stock (collectively, “Rights”Rights), except as contemplated by each BRBBRBS Stock Plan and as set forth in Section 3.3(d)(iv) of its Disclosure Letter.Plan.

(e) VCBBAYK Capital Stock. VCBBAYK represents and warrants that:

(i) As of May 10, 2019,August 12, 2020, the authorized capital stock of VCBBAYK consists of: (1) 10,000,00030,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $5.00 per share, of which 717,47113,332,049 shares are issued and outstanding; and (2) no2,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $25.00 par value $5.00 per share, of which no shares are issued and outstanding;

(ii) All outstanding shares of capital stock of VCBBAYK have been duly authorized and validly issued, are fully paid and nonassessable and have not been issued in violation of the preemptive rights of any person;

(iii) As of May 10, 2019, noAugust 12, 2020, 222,460 shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock are subject to options to purchase VCBBAYK Common Stock and no148,082 shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock are subject to unvested restricted stock awards and VCB does not have any equity or equity-based compensation plans;granted under a BAYK Stock Plan; and

(iv) As of the date of this Agreement, no shares of capital stock of VCBBAYK are reserved for issuance, and there are no outstanding or authorized Rights with respect to any shares of its capital stock.stock, except as contemplated by each BAYK Stock Plan.

(f) SEC Filings; Financial Statements.

(i) VCB (A)It has filed or furnished all reports, registration statements, proxy statements, offering circulars, schedules and other documents required to be filed or furnished by it, together with any amendments required to be made with respect thereto (collectively, the “SEC Reports”), with the SEC since December 31, 2016 under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and, to the extent such SEC Reports are not available on the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system, made available to BRBthe other party copies of VCB’s (i) audited consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in thetwo-year period ended December 31, 2018, and the related notes tosuch SEC Reports. Its SEC Reports, including the financial statements, exhibits and (ii) unaudited, unconsolidated calculationschedules contained therein, (A) at the time filed, complied in all material respects with the applicable requirements of VCB’s total shareholders’ equity for the quarter ended March 31, 2019,Securities Act and the Exchange Act, and (B) will promptly deliverat the time they were filed (or if amended or superseded by another SEC Report filed prior to BRB following the date of this Agreement, (and in no event later than the tenth (10th) day followingthen on the date of this Agreement) copiessuch filing) did not contain any untrue statement of VCB’s unaudited consolidated balance sheets and related consolidateda material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated in such SEC Reports or necessary in order to make the statements made in such SEC Reports, in light of income for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 (such items described in clauses (A) and (B), the “VCB Financial Statements”). VCB will make available to BRB, as soon as reasonably practicable following the preparation thereof, unaudited consolidated balance sheets and related consolidated statementscircumstances under which they were made, not misleading.

(ii) Each of income for each subsequent calendar quarter. The VCB Financial Statements fairly present (or, in the case ofits financial statements for quarterly periods preparedcontained in or incorporated by reference into any SEC Reports, including the related notes, where applicable (the “Financial Statements”) complied in all material respects with the applicable requirements of the Securities Act and delivered to BRB after the date of this Agreement, willExchange Act with respect thereto, fairly present)presented in all material respects the consolidated financial position of VCBit and its Subsidiaries as at the respective dates and the consolidated results of its operations and to the extent included, cash flows for the periods indicated, in each case in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”GAAP) consistently applied during the periodperiods indicated, except in each case as may be noted therein, and subject to normal year-end audit adjustments and as permitted by Form 10-Qin the case of unaudited interim statements, to normalyear-end audit adjustments.

(ii)    BRB has made available to VCB copies of BRB’s (A) audited consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in thetwo-year period ended December 31, 2018, and the related notes to the financial statements, and (B) unaudited consolidated balance sheets and related consolidated statements of income for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 (together, the “BRB Financial Statements”), and will make available to VCB, as soon as reasonably practicable following the preparation thereof, similar financial statements for each subsequent calendar quarter. The BRB Financial Statements fairly present (or, in the case of financial statements for quarterly periods prepared and delivered to VCB after the date of this Agreement, will fairly present) the consolidated financial position of BRB and its Subsidiaries, as at the respective dates and the consolidated results of its operations and, to the extent included, cash flows for the periods indicated, in each case in accordance with GAAP consistently applied during the period indicated, except in each case as may be noted therein, and subject, in the case of unaudited interim statements, to normalyear-end audit adjustments.statements.

(iii) It and each of its Subsidiaries havehas devised and maintainmaintains a system of internal accounting controls“internal control over financial reporting” (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) sufficient to provide reasonable assurances that: (A) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization of its board of directors and duly authorized executive officers,authorizations; (B) transactions are recorded as necessary (1) to permit the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP consistently applied with respect to itinstitutions such as such party or other criteria applicable to such financial statements and (2) to maintain proper accountability for items therein,therein; (C) access to theits and its Subsidiaries’ properties and assets of it and any of its Subsidiaries is permitted only in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization of its board of directors and

duly authorized executive officers,authorization; and (D) the recorded accountability for items is compared with the actual levels at reasonable intervals and appropriate actions taken with respect to any differences. Neither

(iv) Its “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) are designed to ensure that all information required to be disclosed by it nor anyin its SEC Reports is

recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that all such information is accumulated and communicated to its management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and to make the certifications of its Subsidiaries is subjectchief executive officer and chief financial officer required under the Exchange Act with respect to such reports. It has disclosed, based on its most recent evaluation prior to the Sarbanes-Oxley Actdate hereof, to its auditors and the audit committee of 2002, as amended (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”),its Board of Directors and nothing containedon Section 3.3(f)(iv) of its Disclosure Letter (A) any significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in this Section 3.3(e)(iii) shall be construed asthe design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting that could adversely affect in any material respect its ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information and (B) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a representation or warranty thatsignificant role in its orinternal controls over financial reporting. These disclosures were made in writing by management to its Subsidiaries’ internal accounting controls are, or would be, in compliance in all respects with those required byauditors and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

(iv)audit committee of its Board of Directors and a copy has previously been made available to the other party. For the purposes of this Agreement, “Financial Statements” means the VCB Financial Statementsterms “significant deficiency” and “material weakness” shall have the meaning assigned to them in Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Auditing Standard 2, as of the date hereof.

(v) As of the date of this Agreement, there are no outstanding comments from or unresolved issues raised by the BRB Financial Statements, as applicableSEC staff with respect to each party.its SEC Reports.

(g) Bank Reports. It and each of its Subsidiaries have filed all reports, forms, correspondence, registrations and statements, together with any amendments required to be made with respect thereto (the “Bank Reports”Bank Reports), that they were required to file since December 31, 20152016 with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the FDIC, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Bureau of Financial Institutions of the Virginia State Corporation Commission and any other federal, state or foreign governmental or regulatory agency or authority having jurisdiction over it or any of its Subsidiaries (collectively, the “Regulatory Agencies”Regulatory Agencies), including any Bank Report required to be filed pursuant to the laws of the United States or any state or the rules or regulations of any Regulatory Agency, and have paid all fees and assessments due and payable in connection therewith, except where the failure to file such Bank Report or to pay such fees and assessments, would not reasonably be expected to have, either individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on it. Except as set forth on Section 3.3(g) of VCB’s Disclosure Letter, anyAny such Bank Report regarding it or any of its Subsidiaries filed with or otherwise submitted to any Regulatory Agency complied in all material respects with relevant legal requirements, including as to content. Copies of all Bank Reports filed since December 31, 20152016 by each party have been provided to the other party (except to the extent that such Bank Reports are publicly available). Except for normal examinations conducted by a Regulatory Agency in the ordinary course of its and its Subsidiaries business, there is no pending Proceeding before, or, to its Knowledge, examination or investigation by, any Regulatory Agency into the business or operations of it or any of its Subsidiaries. There is no unresolved violation, criticism or exception by any Regulatory Agency with respect to any Bank Report or relating to any examination or inspection of it or any of its Subsidiaries, and there has been no formal or informal inquiries by, or disagreements or disputes with, any Regulatory Agency with respect to the business, operations, policies or procedures of it or any of its Subsidiaries since December 31, 2015,2016, in each case, which would reasonably be expected to have, either individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on it.

(h) Absence of Certain Changes or Events. Since December 31, 2018,2019, except as disclosed in its SEC Reports, Bank Reports or Financial Statements or as set forth in Section 3.3(h) of its Disclosure Letter, (i) it and each of its Subsidiaries have conducted their respective businesses and incurred liabilities only in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices, and (ii) there have been no events, changes, developments or occurrences which, individually or in the aggregate, have had or are reasonably likely to have individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on it.

(i) Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities. Except for (i) those liabilities that are fully reflected or reserved for in theits SEC Reports, Bank Reports or Financial Statements, filed by it or its Subsidiaries or made available to the other party prior to the date of this Agreement, (ii) liabilities incurred since DecemberMarch 31, 20182020 in the ordinary course of business consistent

with past practice, (iii) liabilities which would not individually or in the aggregate reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, (iv) liabilities incurred in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Agreement, and (v) as set forth in Section 3.3(i) of its Disclosure Letter, neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries has, and since DecemberMarch 31, 20182020 has not incurred (except as permitted by

Article 4 of this Agreement), any liabilities or obligations of any nature (whether accrued, absolute, contingent or otherwise and whether or not required to be reflected in the SEC Reports, Bank Reports or Financial Statements of it or any of its Subsidiaries).

(j) Material Contracts; Defaults.

(i)    Set Except as set forth in Section 3.3(j)(i) of VCB’sits Disclosure Letter is a(which may incorporate the contracts and instruments reflected as exhibits on the exhibit list that includes eachincluded in its latest annual report on Form 10-K filed prior to the date of this Agreement), as of the following agreements, contracts, arrangements, commitments or understandings (whether written or oral) that VCB ordate hereof, neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to, bound by or subject to (each,any agreement, contract, arrangement, commitment or understanding (whether written or oral) (i) that is a “VCB Material Contract”): (A)“material contract” required to be filed as an exhibit pursuant to Item 601(b)(10) of the SEC’s Regulation S-K that has not been filed as an exhibit to or incorporated by reference in its SEC Reports filed prior to the date of this Agreement, (ii) that prohibits or restricts the conduct of business by it or any of its Subsidiaries or any of its personnel in any geographic area or its or their ability to compete in any line of business, (iii) with respect to employment of an officer or director or engagement of a consultant, including any employment, severance, termination, consulting or retirement agreement, (B) which would entitle any present or former director, officer, employee or agent of VCB or any of its Subsidiaries to indemnification from VCB or any of its Subsidiaries, (C) which(iv) that would be required to be filed as an exhibit to a Form10-K filed by VCB as of the date of this Agreement pursuant to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, if VCB were subject to such reporting requirements, (D) which is an agreement (including data processing, software programming, consulting and licensing contracts) not terminable on sixty (60) days or less notice and involving the payment or value of more than $30,000 per year and/or has a termination fee, (E) which relates to the incurrence of indebtedness (other than deposit liabilities, advances and loans from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, and sales of securities subject to repurchase, in each case, in the ordinary course of business), (F) which grants any person a right of first refusal, right of first offer or similar right with respect to any material properties, rights, assets or businesses of VCB or any of its Subsidiaries, (G) which involves the purchase or sale of assets with a purchase price of $100,000 or more in any single case or $250,000 in all such cases, other than purchases and sales of investment securities and loans in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, (H) which provides for the payment by VCB or any of its Subsidiaries of payments upon a change in control thereof, (I) which is a lease for any real or material personal property owned or presently used by VCBit or any of its Subsidiaries or under which involvesa material payment obligation would arise or be accelerated, in each case as a result of the acquisitionannouncement or dispositionconsummation of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated herein (either alone or upon the occurrence of any additional acts or events), (v) that would require any consent or approval of a counterparty as a result of the consummation of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated herein and involves payments in excess of $200,000 per year, (vi) pursuant to which it or one of its Subsidiaries leases real property (J)to or from any other person, (vii) for the use or purchase of materials, supplies, goods, services, equipment or other assets that involves payments in excess of $200,000 per year, (viii) involves Intellectual Property (as defined herein) (other than contracts entered into in the ordinary course with customers and “shrink-wrap” software licenses) that is material to its business or the business of any of its Subsidiaries, (K) which materially restricts(ix) relating to the conductborrowing of any businessmoney by VCBit or any of its Subsidiaries or limits the freedom of VCBguarantee by it or any of its Subsidiaries of any such obligation (other than deposit liabilities, advances and loans from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, or contracts pertaining to engagefully-secured repurchase agreement payables or trade payables, in any lineeach case entered into in the ordinary course of the party’s business), (x) relating to the provision of data processing, network communication or other technical services that is material to its business in any geographic area (or would so restrict BRB or the Continuing Bank orbusiness of any of its affiliates after consummationSubsidiaries and involves payments in excess of $200,000 per year or (xi) that is material to the Merger)financial condition, results of operations or which requires exclusive referralsbusiness of business or requires VCBit or any of its Subsidiaries and not otherwise described in clauses (i) through (x) above (any such being referred to offer specified products or services to their customers or depositors onas a priority or exclusive basis, (L) that prohibits or materially restricts the conduct of business by it or to the Knowledge of VCB, any of its Subsidiaries or any of its personnel in VCB’s geographic area or its or their ability to compete in any VCB line of business, or (M) which is withMaterial Contract”). With respect to or otherwise commits VCB or any of its Subsidiaries to do, any ofeach Material Contract: (A) the foregoing.

(ii)    Each VCB Material Contract is valid and binding on VCB or the respective Subsidiary of VCB andcontract is in full force and effect, (other than due to the ordinary expiration thereof) and, to the Knowledge of VCB, is valid and binding on the other parties thereto. Neither VCB(B) neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries is and, to the Knowledge of VCB, no other party thereto is, in default under any contract, agreement, commitment, arrangement, lease, insurance policy or other instrument to which it is a party, by which its assets, business or operations may be bound or affected, or under which it or its respective assets, business or operations receives benefits which is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect,thereunder, and to the Knowledge of VCB there has not occurred any event that, with the lapse of time or the giving of notice or both, would constitute such a default.

(iii)    BRB has previously provided or made available to VCB each of the following agreements, contracts, arrangements, commitments or understandings (if oral, a short summary thereof) that BRB or any of its Subsidiaries is a party to, bound by or subject to (each, a “BRB Material Contract”): (A) with respect to employment of an officer or director or engagement of a consultant, including any employment, severance, termination, consulting or retirement agreement, (B) which would entitle any present or former director, officer, employee or agent of BRB or any of its Subsidiaries to indemnification from BRB or any of its Subsidiaries,default, (C) which would be required to be filed as an exhibit to a Form10-K filed by BRB as of the date of this Agreement pursuant to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, if BRB were subject to such reporting requirements, (D) which provides for the payment by BRB or any of its Subsidiaries of payments upon a change of control thereof, (E) which is a lease for any real or material personal property owned or presently used by BRB or any of its Subsidiaries or which involves the acquisition or disposition of any real property, (F) that prohibits or materially restricts the conduct of any business by BRB or any of its Subsidiaries or limits the freedom of BRB or any of its Subsidiaries to engage in any line of business in BRB’s geographic area (or would so restrict BRB or the Continuing Bank or any of its affiliates after consummation of the Merger) or which requires exclusive referrals of business or requires BRB or any of its Subsidiaries to offer specified products or services to their customers or depositors on a priority or exclusive basis, or (G) which is with respect to, or otherwise commits BRB or any of its Subsidiaries to do, any of the foregoing.

(iv)    Each BRB Material Contract is valid and binding on BRB or the respective Subsidiary of BRB and is in full force and effect (other than due to the ordinary expiration thereof) and, to the Knowledge of BRB, is valid and binding on the other parties thereto. Neither BRBneither it nor any of its Subsidiaries is, and,has repudiated or waived any material provision of any such contract from January 1, 2019 to the Knowledge of BRB,date hereof, and (D) no other party theretoto any such contract is, to its Knowledge, in default underin any contract, agreement, commitment, arrangement, lease, insurance policy or other instrument to which it is a party, by which its assets, business or operations may be bound or affected, or under which it or its respective assets, business or operations receives benefits which is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect, and to the Knowledge of BRB there has not occurred any event that, with the lapse of time or the giving of notice or both, would constitute such a default.material respect.

(k) Legal Proceedings; Compliance with Laws. Except as set forth in Section 3.3(k) of its Disclosure Letter, there are no actions, lawsuits, arbitrations or administrative or judicial proceedings (“Proceedings”Proceedings) (or, to its Knowledge, any basis therefor) instituted or pending or, to its Knowledge, threatened in writing against it or any of its Subsidiaries or against any of its or

its Subsidiaries’ properties, assets, interests or rights, or against any of its or its Subsidiaries’, or to its Knowledge, any of its officers, directors or employees in their capacities as such. Neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to or subject to anycease-and-desist or other agreement, order, memorandum of understanding, enforcement action, supervisory or commitment letter or similar undertaking by or with any Governmental Authority that, in each of any such cases, restricts its operations or the operations of any of its Subsidiaries or that relates to its capital adequacy, its ability to pay dividends, its credit or risk management policies, its management or its business, and neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries has been advised by any Governmental Authority that any such Governmental Authority is contemplating issuing, ordering, or requesting the issuance of any such agreement, order, memorandum, action or letter in the future. Except for examinations of it and any of its Subsidiaries conducted by a Governmental Authority in the ordinary course of business, no Governmental Authority has ordered it or any of its Subsidiaries to pay any civil penalty or initiated or has pending any proceedingProceeding or, to the Knowledge of it or any of its Subsidiaries, investigation into the

business or operations of it or any of its Subsidiaries since December 31, 2014.2015. There is no claim, action, suit, proceeding,Proceeding, investigation or notice of violation (whether civil, criminal or administrative) pending or, to the Knowledge of it, or any of its Subsidiaries, threatened against any officer or director of it, or any of its Subsidiaries, in connection with the performance of his or her duties as an officer or director of it or any of its Subsidiaries. It and each of its Subsidiaries have complied in all material respects with, and have not been in material default or violation under, all laws, statutes, ordinances, requirements, regulations, rules or orders of any Governmental Authority applicable to it and each of its Subsidiaries, including (to the extent applicable to it or any of its Subsidiaries), all laws related to data protection or privacy, the USA PATRIOT Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B, the Fair Housing Act, the Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”CRA), the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, any regulations promulgated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Interagency Policy Statement on Retail Sales of Nondeposit Investment Products, the SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and Regulation X, and any other laws relating to bank secrecy, discriminatory or abusive or deceptive lending or any other product or service, financing or leasing practices, money laundering prevention, Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act, the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002, and all agency requirements relating to the origination, sale and servicing of mortgage and consumer loans. Neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries have been given notice or been charged with any violation of, any law, ordinance, regulation, order, writ, rule, decree or condition or approval of any Governmental Authority which, individually or in the aggregate, would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on it or each of its Subsidiaries. It and each of its Subsidiaries hold, and have at all times since December 31, 2014,2015, held, all licenses, franchises, permits and authorizations necessary for the lawful conduct of their respective businesses and ownership of their respective properties, rights and assets (and have paid all fees and assessments due and payable in connection therewith), except where neither the cost of failure to hold nor the cost of obtaining and holding such license, franchise, permit or authorization (nor the failure to pay any fees or assessments) would be reasonably likely to have, either individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on it, and to its Knowledge no suspension or cancellation of any such necessary license, franchise, permit or authorization is threatened. As of the date hereof, to its

Knowledge, there are no facts or circumstances that would materially impede or delay receipt of any Regulatory Approvals or that would likely result in the Regulatory Approvals not being obtained. For the purposes of this Agreement, a “Governmental Authority”Governmental Authority means any court, administrative agency or commission or other governmental authority, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, or any industry self-regulatory authority, and includes Regulatory Agencies.

(l) Tax Matters.

(i) It and each of its Subsidiaries have timely filed all income Tax Returns and all other material Tax Returns required to be filed, and all such Tax Returns are true, correct and complete in all material respects. All income Taxes and other material Taxes (as defined herein) due and payable by it or any of its Subsidiaries have been fully and timely paid, other than those that are being contested in good faith, as set forth in Section 3.3(l)(i) of its Disclosure Letter and that are reflected as a liability in its SEC Reports, Bank Reports or Financial Statements. No claim has been made by any Governmental Authority in any jurisdiction where it or any of its Subsidiaries does not file Tax Returns that it or its Subsidiaries is, or may be, subject to Tax by that jurisdiction that has not been finally settled or otherwise resolved. Neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries has granted any extension or waiver of the limitation period for the assessment or collection of any Tax that remains in effect. Except as set forth in such section of its Disclosure Letter, no Tax Return filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries is under examination by any Governmental Authority or is the subject of any Proceeding, and no written notice of assessment, proposed assessment or unpaid tax deficiency has been received by or asserted against it or any of its Subsidiaries by any Governmental Authority. As used herein, “Tax”Tax or “Taxes”Taxes means all federal, state, local and foreign income, gross receipts, sales, use, ad valorem, goods and services, capital, transfer, franchise, profits, gains, license, withholding, payroll, employment, employer health, excise, estimated, severance, stamp, occupation, and property taxes, together with any interest and any penalties, additions to tax or additional similar amounts, imposed by any Governmental Authority. As used herein, the term “Tax Return”Tax Return means any return,

declaration, report, claim for refund, or information return or statement relating to Taxes, including any schedule or attachment thereto, and including any amendment thereof, supplied or required to be supplied to a Governmental Authority.

(ii) It and each of its Subsidiaries has withheld and paid all income and other material Taxes required to have been withheld and paid in connection with amounts paid or owing to any employee, creditor, shareholder, independent contractor or other third party. It and each of its Subsidiaries have complied in all material respects with all information reporting and backup withholding provisions of applicable law.

(iii) There are no liens for Taxes (other than statutory liens for Taxes not yet due and payable) upon any of its assets or any of its Subsidiaries assets. Neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to or is bound by any Tax sharing, allocation or indemnification agreement or arrangement (other than (a) such an agreement or arrangement exclusively between or among it and its Subsidiaries)Subsidiaries and (b) customary commercial agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business and not primarily related to Taxes that contain agreements or arrangements relating to the apportionment, sharing, assignment or allocation of Taxes (such as financing agreements with Tax gross-up obligations or leases with Tax escalation provisions)). Neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries has been, within the past two years or otherwise as part of a “plan (or series of related transactions)” within the meaning of Section 355(e) of the Code of which the Merger is also a part, a “distributing corporation” or a “controlled corporation” (within the meaning of Section 355(a)(1)(A) of the Code) in a distribution of stock intended to qualify fortax-free treatment under Section 355 of the Code.

(iv) Neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries is or has been a party to any “reportable transaction,” as defined in Code Section 6707A(c)(1) and Treasury Regulation

Section 1.6011-4. It and each of its Subsidiaries have disclosed on its federal income Tax Returns all positions taken therein that could give rise to a substantial understatement of federal income Tax within the meaning of Code Section 6662. Shares of VCB Common Stock areIt is not and havehas not been a “United States real property interests”holding company” within the meaning of Section 897(c)(1)(2) of the Code during the applicable period specified in Section 897(c)(1)(A)(ii) of the Code. Neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries has engaged in a trade or business, had a permanent establishment (within the meaning of an applicable Tax treaty or convention between the United States and such foreign country), or otherwise been subject to taxation in any country other than the country of its formation.

(v) Neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries has taken or agreed to take (or failed to take or agree to take) any action or knows of any facts or circumstances that would reasonably be expected to prevent the Merger from qualifying as a reorganization under Section 368(a) of the Code.

(vi) Section 3.3(l)(vi) of BAYK’s Disclosure Letter sets forth the amount of any Taxes that otherwise would have been required to be remitted or paid in connection with amounts paid by BAYK or any of its Subsidiaries to any employee or individual service provider paid but have been deferred as permitted under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.

(m) Property.

(i) Except as set forth in Section 3.3(m)(m)(i) of its Disclosure Letter or reserved against as disclosed in its SEC Reports, Bank Reports or Financial Statements, it and each of its Subsidiaries have good and validmarketable title in fee simple absolute, free and clear of all material liens, encumbrances, charges, defaults or equitable interests, (except for Permitted Liens), to all of the properties and assets, real and personal, reflected in the balance sheet included in its SEC Reports, Bank Reports or Financial Statements as of December 31, 20182019 or acquired after such date to the extent such after acquired property would be reasonably likely to be set forth on the next Bank Report or Financial Statement (except to the extent that such properties and assets have been disposed of for fair value if any, in the ordinary course of business since December 31, 2018)2019). All buildings, and all fixtures, equipment, and other property and assets that are material to its or any of its Subsidiaries business, held under leases, licenses or subleases, are held under valid instruments enforceable in accordance with their respective terms, (subjectsubject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws, and laws of equity) and each such instrument is in full force and effect. Other than real

estate that was acquired by foreclosure or voluntary deed in lieu of foreclosure, all of the buildings, structures and appurtenances owned, leased, licensed, subleased or occupied by it and each of its Subsidiaries that are material to the operation of their business, are in reasonablegood operating condition and in a state of good maintenance and repair, reasonably necessary for the continued operation of their business in accordance with past practice, insured casualty and reasonable wear and tear excepted. “Permitted Liens” means any lien or encumbrance (a) for Taxes which are not yet dueexcepted, and payable or are being contested in good faith in appropriate proceedings and, in each case, for which adequate reserves have been established in accordancecomply with GAAP in the Financial Statements, (b) workers’, carriers’ and mechanics’ or other like liens or encumbrances incurred in the ordinary course of business and securing amounts which are not due and payable, (c)applicable zoning building and land use laws, ordinances, orders, decrees, restrictions and conditions imposed by any Governmental Authority, (d) constituting easements,rights-of-way, covenants, restrictions and other similar liens or encumbrancesmunicipal laws and (e) that would be disclosed by an accurate survey of the real property, none of which referenced in clauses (c) through (e) materially detract from the value or marketability of, or materially interfere with the present use of, the properties they affect.regulations.

(ii) In the case of VCB,BAYK, Section 3.3(m)(ii) of its Disclosure Letter provides a summary spreadsheet that identifies and sets forth the address of each parcel of real estate or interest therein, leased, licensed or subleased by VCBBAYK and each of its Subsidiaries or in which VCBBAYK or any of its Subsidiaries has any ownership or leasehold interest. VCBBAYK has made available

to BRBBRBS true and complete copies of all lease, license and sublease agreements, including without limitation every amendment thereto, for each parcel of real estate or interest therein to which VCBBAYK or any of its Subsidiaries is a party.

(n) Labor and Employment Matters.

(i) BAYK has provided BRBS a true and complete list, in each case as of July 31, 2020, of (i) all employees of BAYK and its Subsidiaries, including for each such employee: name, unique employee identification number, hire date, work location, current annual salary and any incentive compensation and (ii) all independent contractors or consultants used by BAYK or its Subsidiaries, including for each such person: name, contact information, description of the services performed, consulting fee and consulting term.

(ii) Neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to or bound by any collective bargaining agreement, contract or other agreement or understanding with a labor union or labor organization, nor is it or any of its Subsidiaries the subject of a pending or, to its Knowledge, threatened Proceeding asserting that it or any such Subsidiary has committed an unfair labor practice (within the meaning of the National Labor Relations Act) or seeking to compel it or any such Subsidiary to bargain with any labor organization as to wages or conditions of employment, nor is there any strike or other labor dispute involving it or any of its Subsidiaries pending or, to its Knowledge, threatened, nor is it, to its Knowledge, subject to any activity involving its or any of its Subsidiaries’ employees seeking to certify a collective bargaining unit or engaging in other organizational activity.

(ii)(iii) It and its Subsidiaries have complied in all material respects with all applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations and other laws and regulations related to employment, including those related to wages, hours, working classification and collective bargaining, and, except as otherwise set forth in Section 3.3(n)(ii)(iii) of its Disclosure Letter, there are no Proceedings of any nature pending or, to its Knowledge, threatened against it or its Subsidiaries brought by or on behalf of any applicant for employment, any current or former employee, any person alleging to be a current or former employee, any class of the foregoing, or any Governmental Authority, relating to any such law, or alleging breach of any express or implied contract of employment, wrongful termination of employment, or alleging any other discriminatory, wrongful or tortious conduct in connection with employment with it or its Subsidiaries. To its Knowledge, there are no unfair labor practice complaints pending against it or any of its Subsidiaries before the National Labor Relations Board or any other labor relations tribunal or authority. It and its Subsidiaries have properly classified individuals providing services to it or them as employees or independent contractors, as the case may be, and have properly withheld and reported related income and employment taxes in accordance with such classification.

(iii)(iv) With respect to VCB,BAYK, except as set forth in Section 3.3(n)(iii)(iv) of its Disclosure Letter, employment of each employee and the engagement of each independent contractor by it or any of its Subsidiaries is terminable at will by it or its Subsidiaries without (A) any penalty, liability or severance obligation and (B) prior consent by any Governmental Authority. It has paid, or has properly accrued no later than the Closing Date, all accrued salaries, wages, bonuses, commissions, overtime and incentives due to be paid or properly accrued on or before the Closing Date.

(iv)(v) To its Knowledge and to the extent it is permitted by law to ascertain, all of its employees are legally entitled to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended,

other United States immigration laws and the laws related to the employment ofnon-United States citizens applicable in the state in which the employees are employed. BAYK has completed a Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) for each employee and each such Form I-9 has since been updated as required by applicable law and is correct and complete in all material respects as of the date hereof.

(o) VCB Employee Benefit Plans. With respect to VCB:

(i)Section 3.3(o)(i) of its Disclosure Letter sets forth a complete and accurate list of all of its and its Subsidiaries’ benefit plans and compensatory programs, including without limitation: (A) all retirement, savings, pension, stock bonus, profit sharing and any other similar plans, programs or similar arrangements; (B) all health, life, severance, insurance, disability and other employee welfare or fringe benefit plans, programs, contracts or similar arrangements; (C) all employment agreements, change in control agreements, severance agreements or similar agreements; (D) all vacation or paid-time off plans or other similar plans or policies; (E) all bonus, stock option, stock purchase, restricted stock, equity or equity based compensation, incentive, deferred compensation, supplemental retirement, excess benefit, change in control and other employee and director benefit plans, programs or arrangements; and (F) all other compensation plans, programs or arrangements, in each case of (A) through (F) for the benefit of or relating to its current and former employees (including any current or former leased employees), directors and contractors, or any spouse, dependent or beneficiary thereof, whether or not written or unwritten for which it or any of its Subsidiaries or former Subsidiaries or any trade or business of it or any of such Subsidiaries, whether or not incorporated, all of which together with it are or were deemed a “single employer” within the meaning of Code Section 414 or Section 4001(b) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”ERISA), as amended (“ERISA Affiliate”Affiliate) sponsors, has (or had, during the last six (6) years) an obligation to contribute or has (or had, during the last six (6) years) any liability (individually, a “VCB Benefit Plan”Plan and collectively, the “VCB Benefit Plans”Plans).

(ii) It has and its Subsidiaries have, with respect to each VCB Benefit Plan, previously made available to the other party true and complete copies of the following documents, to the extent applicable: (A) all current VCB Benefit Plan agreements and documents (including any amendments or modifications thereto) and related trust agreements, annuity contracts, or any other funding arrangement and any amendments thereto, or for any VCB Benefit Plan no longer in effect, such documentation as was applicable in the year such VCB Benefit Plan was most recently in effect;effect (and in the case of an unwritten Benefit Plan, a written description thereof); (B) all current summary plan descriptions (including any summaries of material modifications thereto) and material communications to employees and VCB Benefit Plan participants and beneficiaries, and for any VCB Benefit Plan no longer in effect, the most recent summary plan descriptions (including any summaries of material modifications thereto) and, for clarity, material communications to employees and VCB Benefit Plan participants and beneficiaries; (C) the Form 5500 filed in each of the most recent three (3) plan years (including all schedules thereto and the opinions of independent accountants); (D) the two (2) most recent actuarial valuations or, as applicable, stock valuations or appraisals; (E) the most recent annual and periodic accounting of plan assets; (F) the three (3) most recent annual premium payment forms filed with the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation; (G) all information regarding determination of full-time status of employees for purposes of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, as amended (the “ACA”ACA), including any look-back measurement periods thereunder; (G)(H) if the VCB Benefit Plan is or was intended to qualify under Section 401(a) or 403(a) or 403(b) of the Code, the most recent determination letter or opinion letter, as applicable, received from or issued by the Internal Revenue Service; (H)(I) copies of the most recent nondiscrimination tests for all VCB Benefit Plans; (I)(J) copies of all material correspondence with any governmental agency within the last six (6) years, including but not limited to any investigation materials, any “Top Hat” filings, and any filings under amnesty, voluntary compliance, or similar programs; (J)(K) a written summary of any unwritten VCB Benefit Plans that provide or provided for material

compensation or benefits; (K)(L) fiduciary insurance policies and fidelity bonds relating to any VCB Benefit Plan; and (L)(M) all amendments, resolutions and minutes of the Board of Directors of VCBit or its Subsidiaries and any committee relating to the termination of any VCB Benefit Plan, and records of cash, VCB stock and any otherin-kind investments distributed in connection with such a termination.

(iii) Except as set forth in Section 3.3(o)(iii) of its Disclosure Letter, neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries, nor any of its ERISA Affiliates has at any time been a party to or maintained, sponsored, contributed to, or been obligated to contribute to, or had any liability with respect to: (A) any plan subject to Title IV of ERISA, including a “multiemployer plan” (as defined in ERISA Section 3(37) and 4001(a)(3) or Section 414(f) of the Code) or a plan subject to Code Section 412;412 of the Code; (B) a “multiple employer plan” (within the meaning of ERISA or Section 413(c) of the Code); (C) any voluntary employees’ beneficiary association (within the meaning of Section 501(c)(9) of the Code); or (D) a “multiple employer welfare association” as defined in Section 3(40) of ERISA.

(iv) All VCBExcept as set forth in Section 3.3(o)(iv) of its Disclosure Letter, all Benefit Plans and any related trusts are in compliance in all material respects with applicable laws and regulations, and each VCB Benefit Plan has been maintained, operated and administered in accordance with its terms and any related documents or agreements, and in material compliance with the provisions of ERISA, the Code and other applicable laws and regulations in all material respects.regulations.

(v) The Internal Revenue Service has determined that the form of each VCB Benefit Plan that is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code satisfies the requirements of Section 401(a) of the Code, as reflected in a current favorable determination letter or is maintained under a prototype or volume submitter plan and is entitled to rely upon a favorable opinion or advisory letter, as applicable issued by the Internal Revenue Service, or a filing for the same has been made with the Internal Revenue Service seeking such a determination letter and that request is still awaiting decision by the Internal Revenue Service (based on Internal Revenue Service permitted determination request procedures), or has received a determination on termination by the Internal Revenue Service that it was so qualified as of its termination. To its Knowledge, nothing has occurred since the date of any such determination that is reasonably likely to affect adversely such qualification or exemption. Except as set forth on Section 3.3(o)(v) of its Disclosure Letter, there have been no “terminations,” “partial terminations” or “discontinuances of contributions,” as such terms are used in Section 411 of the Code and the regulations thereunder, with respect to anytax-qualified plan during the preceding six (6) years without notice to and approval by the Internal Revenue Service and payment of all obligations and liabilities attributable to suchtax-qualified plans.

(vi) All required contributions (including all employer contributions and employee salary reduction contributions), premiums and other payments for the current plan year or any plan year ending on or before the Closing Date that are due on or before the Closing Date, under all VCB Benefit Plans will have been made or properly accrued on or before the Closing Date. All contributions to any VCB Benefit Plan have been contributed within the time specified in ERISA and the Code and the respective regulations thereunder. There are no “accumulated funding deficiencies,” as defined in Section 412 of the Code or Section 302 of ERISA, with respect to any “employee pension benefit plan,” as defined in Section 3(2) of ERISA, of it or any of its Subsidiaries, and no request for a waiver from the Internal Revenue Service with respect to any minimum funding requirement under Section 412 of the Code. For each year beginning on or after January 1, 2008, it has made contributions to each Benefit Plan subject to Section 412 of the Code that is not less than the minimum required contribution under Section 430 of the Code. The funding method used in connection with each Benefit Plan which is subject to the minimum funding requirements of ERISA and the Code is acceptable under current Internal Revenue Service guidelines, and the actuarial assumptions used in connection with funding each such Benefit Plan are reasonable. All unfunded liabilities of each Benefit Plan have been properly accrued in accordance with GAAP. No asset of it, and no asset of any ERISA Affiliate, is subject to any lien under Code Section 401(a)(29) or 412(n), ERISA Section 302(f) or 4068 or arising out of any action filed under ERISA Section 4301(b).

(vii) Except as set forth in Section 3.3(o)(vii) of its Disclosure Letter, each Benefit Plan subject to Title IV of ERISA has assets sufficient on a plan termination basis to be eligible on the Closing Date for standard termination pursuant to Section 4041 of ERISA without it or an ERISA Affiliate being required to make additional contributions. The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation has not instituted proceedings to terminate any Benefit Plan or to appoint a trustee or administrator of any such Benefit Plan, and no circumstances exist that

constitute grounds under Title IV of ERISA for any such proceeding. There has been no “reportable event” within the meaning of Section 4043 of ERISA that has not been fully and accurately reported in a timely fashion, as required, or which, whether or not reported, would authorize the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation to institute termination proceedings with respect to any Benefit Plan. No liability under Title IV of ERISA has been incurred or is expected to be incurred that could result in liability to any Benefit Plan, it, any ERISA Affiliate, BRBS or the Continuing Corporation, other than for premiums pursuant to Section 4007 of ERISA that are not yet due.

(viii) To its Knowledge, neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries (or former Subsidiaries) has engaged in any prohibited transactions, as defined in Section 4975 of the Code or Section 406 of ERISA, with respect to any VCB Benefit Plan or its related trust. To its

Knowledge, no individual who is or was a “fiduciary,” as defined in Section 3(21) of ERISA, of any VCB Benefit Plan has any liability (including threatened, anticipated or contingent) for breach of fiduciary duty under ERISA.

(viii)(ix) Except as set forth in Section 3.3(o)(viii)(ix) of its Disclosure Letter, there are no actions, suits, investigations or claims pending, or to its Knowledge threatened or anticipated, with respect to any VCB Benefit Plans (otheror any fiduciary thereof or service provider thereto (in their respective capacities with respect to a Benefit Plan) other than routine claims for benefits).benefits. No VCB Benefit Plan is the subject of a pending or, to its Knowledge, threatened investigation or audit by the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, or any other federal or state governmental department or entity.

(ix)(x) Except as set forth in Section 3.3(o)(ix)(x) of its Disclosure Letter, neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will (either alone or in conjunction with any other event) (A) result in, cause the acceleration of any vesting, exercisability or delivery of, or increase in the amount or value of, any payment, right or other benefit to any current or former employee, leased employee, independent contractor, officer, director or other service provider of it or any of its Subsidiaries, (B) result in any (1) requirement to fund any benefits or set aside benefits in a trust (including a rabbi trust) or (2) limitation on the right of it or any of its Subsidiaries to amend, merge, terminate or receive a reversion of assets from any VCB Benefit Plan or related trust or (C) require it or any of its Subsidiaries to make any payments or provide any benefits that will be an “excess parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code. In addition to the foregoing, except as otherwise set forth in Section 3.3(o)(ix)(x) of its Disclosure Letter, no amounts payable in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby (whether in cash, in property, or in the form of benefits) shall benon-deductible pursuant to Section 162(m) of the Code. Except as set forth in Section 3.3(o)(ix)(x) of its Disclosure Letter, no VCB Benefit Plan maintained by it or any of its Subsidiaries provides for thegross-up, indemnification or reimbursement of Taxes under Section 4999 or 409A of the Code, or otherwise.

(x)(xi) Each VCB Benefit Plan that is a “nonqualified deferred compensation plan” (as defined in Section 409A(d)(1) of the Code) and any award thereunder, in each case that is subject to Section 409A of the Code, has (i) since January 1, 2005, been maintained and operated, in all material respects, in good faith compliance with Section 409A of the Code and IRS Notice2005-1 and (ii) since January 1, 2009,2010, been, in all material respects, in documentary and operational compliance with Section 409A of the Code, so that no amounts paid pursuant to any such Benefit Plan is or could be subject to a Tax under Section 409A of the Code. Each VCB Benefit Plan which is an “employee pension benefit plan” within the meaning of Section 3(2) of ERISA that is not qualified under Section 401(a) or 403(a) of the Code is exempt from Parts 2, 3, and 4 of Title I of ERISA as an unfunded plan that is maintained primarily for the purpose of providing deferred compensation for a select group of management or highly compensated employees, pursuant to Sections 201(2), 301(a)(3), and 401(a)(1) of ERISA and, except as otherwise set forth in Section 3.3(o)(xi) of its Disclosure Letter, it has filed a “Top Hat” registration letter with the Department of Labor for each such plan.

(xi)(xii) Except as set forth in Section 3.3(o)(xi)(xii) of its Disclosure Letter, it and its Subsidiaries have made prior to the date hereof all bonus and commission payments to which they were required or are otherwise

committed to make to any employee or independent contractor under any VCB Benefit Plan for calendar years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018,2019, and for the portion of calendar year 20192020 through the date hereof.

(xii)    Each VCB Benefit Plan of it and its Subsidiaries that is a health or welfare plan has terms that are in compliance with and has been administered in accordance with the requirements of the ACA. It and its Subsidiaries have complied in all respects with the requirements of Section 4980H of the Code so as to avoid the imposition of any taxes or assessable payments thereunder. Neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries has any liability or obligation to provide postretirement health, medical or life insurance benefits to any employees or former employees, leased employees, independent contractors, officers, or directors, or any dependent or beneficiary thereof, except as otherwise required under state or federal benefits continuation laws. In the case of any such required continuation coverage, except as set forth in Section 3.3(o)(xii) of its Disclosure Letter, the covered individual is required to pay the full cost of coverage. No tax under Code Sections 4980B, 4980H or 5000 has been incurred with respect to any VCB Benefit Plan and to its Knowledge no circumstance exists which could give rise to such tax.

(xiii) Except as set forth in Section 3.3(o)(xiii) of its Disclosure Letter, no VCB Benefit Plan permits (or permitted, for a VCB Benefit Plan no longer in effect) investments in equity of VCB, or investments in which the value is based on or associated with equity of VCB.

(xiv)    With respect to any VCB Benefit Plan that has been terminated or is no longer in effect (a “Terminated VCB Benefit Plan”), all assets of any such VCB Benefit Plan have been distributed to participants or otherwise distributed, in either case in accordance with the terms of such VCB Benefit Plan and applicable laws and regulations, including applicable provisions of the Code and ERISA. No assets of any Terminated VCB Benefit Plan remain in trust or are held, for the benefit of any current or former participant or beneficiary in respect of such Terminated VCB Benefit Plan, by an insurance company or as part of an insurance or annuity contract or by VCB or its Subsidiaries. All notice, filing, distribution, reporting, tax withholding, payment, or other obligations of VCB and its Subsidiaries on account of any Terminated VCB Benefit Plan under the Code and ERISA, including without limitation any communication or payment obligations under Code section 409(h)(4), have been satisfied on or before the date hereof and, except as set forth in Section 3.3(o)(xiv) of its Disclosure Letter, no such obligations remain to be satisfied after the date hereof for compliance with the Code or ERISA.

(p)    BRB Employee Benefit Plans. With respect to BRB:

(i)    For purposes of this Agreement, “BRB Benefit Plans” means all employee benefit plans and programs, including without limitation: (A) all retirement, savings, pension, stock bonus, profit sharing and any other similar plans, programs or similar arrangements; (B) all health, severance, insurance, disability and other employee welfare or fringe benefit plans, programs or similar arrangements; (C) all employment agreements, change in control agreements, severance agreements or similar agreements; (D) all vacation and other similar plans or policies, (E) all bonus, stock option, stock purchase, restricted stock, equity or equity based compensation, incentive, deferred compensation, supplemental retirement, change in control and other employee and director benefit plans, programs or arrangements; and (F) all other compensation plans, programs or arrangements, in each case of (A) through (F) for the benefit of or relating to its current and former employees (including any current or former leased employees), directors and contractors, or any spouse, dependent or beneficiary thereof, whether

or not written or unwritten for which it or any of its Subsidiaries or any trade or business of it or any of its Subsidiaries, whether or not incorporated, all of which together with it are deemed a “single employer” within the meaning of Code Section 414 or Section 4001 of ERISA, sponsors, has (or had, during the last six (6) years) an obligation to contribute or has (or had, during the last six (6) years), any liability (and each such plan individually, a “BRB Benefit Plan”).

(ii)    It has and its Subsidiaries have, with respect to each BRB Benefit Plan, previously made available to the other party true and complete copies of the following documents, to the extent applicable: (A) all current BRB Benefit Plan agreements and documents (including any amendments or modifications thereto) and related trust agreements, annuity contracts, or any other funding arrangement and any amendments thereto, or for any BRB Benefit Plan no longer in effect, such documentation as was applicable in the year such BRB Benefit Plan was most recently in effect; (B) all current summary plan descriptions (including any summaries of material modifications thereto) and material communications to employees and BRB Benefit Plan participants and beneficiaries, and for any BRB Benefit Plan no longer in effect, the most recent summary plan descriptions (including any summaries of material modifications thereto) and, for clarity, material communications to employees and BRB Benefit Plan participants and beneficiaries; (C) the Form 5500 filed in each of the most recent three (3) plan years (including all schedules thereto and the opinions of independent accountants); (D) the two most recent actuarial valuations or, as applicable, stock valuations or appraisals; (E) the most recent annual and periodic accounting of plan assets; (F) all information regarding determination of full-time status of employees for purposes of the ACA, including any look-back measurement periods thereunder; (G) if the BRB Benefit Plan is or was intended to qualify under Section 401(a) or 403(a) or 403(b) of the Code, the most recent determination letter or opinion letter, as applicable, received from or issued by the Internal Revenue Service; (H) copies of the most recent nondiscrimination tests for all BRB Benefit Plans; (I) copies of all material correspondence with any governmental agency within the last six (6) years, including but not limited to any investigation materials, any “Top Hat” filings, and any filings under amnesty, voluntary compliance, or similar programs; (J) a written summary of any unwritten BRB Benefit Plans that provide or provided for material compensation or benefits; (K) fiduciary insurance policies and fidelity bonds relating to any BRB Benefit Plan; and (L) all amendments, resolutions and minutes of the Board of Directors of BRB or its Subsidiaries and any committee relating to the termination of any BRB Benefit Plan, and records of cash, BRB stock, and any otherin-kind investments distributed in connection with such a termination.

(iii)    Except as set forth in Section 3.3(p)(iii) of its Disclosure Letter, neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries, nor any of its ERISA Affiliates has at any time been a party to or maintained, sponsored, contributed to, or been obligated to contribute to, or had any liability with respect to: (A) any plan subject to Title IV of ERISA, including a “multiemployer plan” (as defined in ERISA Section 3(37) and 4001(a)(3) or Section 414(f) of the Code) or a plan subject to Code Section 412; (B) a “multiple employer plan” (within the meaning of ERISA or Section 413(c) of the Code); (C) any voluntary employees’ beneficiary association (within the meaning of Section 501(c)(9) of the Code); or (D) a “multiple employer welfare association” as defined in Section 3(40) of ERISA.

(iv)    All BRB Benefit Plans are in compliance in all material respects with applicable laws and regulations, and each BRB Benefit Plan has been administered in accordance with its terms and applicable laws and regulations in all material respects.

(v)    The Internal Revenue Service has determined that the form of each BRB Benefit Plan that is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code satisfies the requirements of Section 401(a) of the Code, as reflected in a current favorable determination letter or is maintained under a prototype or volume submitter plan and is entitled to rely upon a favorable opinion or advisory letter, as applicable issued by the Internal Revenue Service, or a filing for the same has been made with the Internal Revenue Service seeking such a determination letter and that request is still awaiting decision by the Internal Revenue Service (based on Internal Revenue Service permitted determination request procedures). To its Knowledge, nothing has occurred since the date of any such determination that is reasonably likely to affect adversely such qualification or exemption. There have been no “terminations,” “partial terminations” or “discontinuances of contributions,” as such terms are used in Section 411 of the Code and the regulations thereunder, to anytax-qualified plan during the preceding six (6) years without notice to and approval by the Internal Revenue Service and payment of all obligations and liabilities attributable to suchtax-qualified plans.

(vi)    All required contributions (including all employer contributions and employee salary reduction contributions), premiums and other payments for the current plan year or any plan year ending on or before the Closing Date that are due on or before the Closing Date, under all BRB Benefit Plans will have been made or properly accrued on or before the Closing Date. All contributions to any BRB Benefit Plan have been contributed within the time specified in ERISA and the Code and the respective regulations thereunder.

(vii)    Each BRB Benefit Plan of it and its Subsidiaries that is a health or welfare plan has terms that are in compliance with and has been administered in accordance with the requirements of the ACA. It and its Subsidiaries have complied in all respects with the requirements of Section 4980H of the Code so as to avoid the imposition of any taxes or assessable payments thereunder. Except as set forth in Section 3.3(p)(vii)3.3(o)(xiii) of its Disclosure Letter, neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries has any liability or obligation to provide postretirement health, medical or life insurance benefits to any employees or former employees, leased employees, independent contractors, officers, or directors, or any dependent or beneficiary thereof, except as otherwise required under state or federal benefits continuation laws. In the case of any such required continuation coverage, except as set forth in Section 3.3(p)(vii)3.3(o)(xiii) of its Disclosure Letter, the covered individual is required to pay the full cost of coverage. No taxTax under Code Sections 4980B, 4980H or 5000 has been incurred with respect to any BRB Benefit Plan and to its Knowledge no circumstance exists which could give rise to such tax.Tax.

(viii)(xiv) Except as set forth in Section 3.3(p)(viii)3.3(o)(xiv) of its Disclosure Letter, no BRB Benefit Plan permits (or permitted, for a BRB Benefit Plan no longer in effect) investments in its equity, of BRB, or investments in which the value is based on or associated with equity of BRB.its equity.

(ix)(xv) With respect to any BRB Benefit Plan that has been terminated or is no longer in effect (a “Terminated BRBTerminated Benefit Plan”Plan), all assets of any such BRB Benefit Plan have been distributed to participants or otherwise distributed, in either case in accordance with

the terms of such BRB Benefit Plan and applicable laws and regulations, including applicable provisions of the Code and ERISA. No assets of any Terminated BRB Benefit Plan remain in trust or are held, for the benefit of any current or former participant or beneficiary in respect of such Terminated BRB Benefit Plan, by an insurance company or as part of an insurance or annuity contract or by BRBit or its Subsidiaries. All notice, filing, distribution, reporting, tax withholding, payment, or other obligations of BRBit and its Subsidiaries on account of any Terminated BRB Benefit Plan under the Code and ERISA, including without limitation any communication or payment obligations under Code section 409(h)(4), have been satisfied on or before the date hereof and, except as set forth in Section 3.3(p)(ix)3.3(o)(xv) of its Disclosure Letter, no such obligations remain to be satisfied after the date hereof for compliance with the Code or ERISA.

(q)(xvi) It, its Subsidiaries and ERISA Affiliates have, to its Knowledge, for purposes of each Benefit Plan, correctly classified all individuals performing services for the entities as common law employees, leased employees, independent contractors or agents, as applicable.

(xvii) With respect to any Benefit Plan that is an employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”), the ESOP trust and trustee of the ESOP trust have been duly authorized and established by all necessary corporate action on the part of the ESOP and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and rulings, and in accordance with the respective terms of the ESOP and ESOP trust. The ESOP is and has been at all times since its inception, in form, an “employee stock ownership plan” within the meaning of Section 4975(e)(7) of the Code and Section 407(d)(6) of ERISA, which, in form, qualifies under Section 401(a) of the Code. To its Knowledge, its ESOP trust is now and has at all times since inception been, qualified under Section 501(a) of the Code. The shares of its common stock held by the ESOP trust have constituted and constitute “employer securities,” as defined in Section 409(l) of the Code, and “qualified employer securities,” as defined in Section 407(d)(5) of ERISA. As of the Closing Date, neither it nor any participant in the ESOP is or may be subject to liability by reason of Section 4979A of the Code. The common stock held by the ESOP is owned of record and beneficially by the ESOP, free and clear of all encumbrances other than any pledge in favor of it in connection with ESOP loans evidenced in the ESOP loan agreement by and between it and the ESOP trustee. Except as disclosed on its Disclosure Letter Section 3.3(o)(xvii), there are no liabilities or existing indebtedness of the ESOP other than the obligation to pay the benefits to the ESOP participants under the ESOP in the ordinary course. No shares of its common stock were acquired by the ESOP in a transaction pursuant to Section 1042 of the Code. All contributions to the ESOP were deductible under Section 404 of the Code for the year made. It and the ESOP have, at all times, complied with the voting requirement of Section 409(e) of the Code.

(p) Insurance. It and its Subsidiaries are insured with reputable insurers against such risks and in such amounts as its management reasonably has determined to be prudent in accordance with industry practices, and are in compliance in all material respects with their insurance policies and are not in default under any of the terms thereof. Each such insurance policy is outstanding and in full force and effect, and, except for policies insuring against potential liabilities of officers, directors and employees of it and its Subsidiaries, it or its relevant Subsidiary is the sole named beneficiary of such policies, and all premiums and other payments due under any such policy have been paid, and all claims thereunder have been filed in due and timely fashion. Since December 31, 2017,2018, neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries has received any notice of a premium increase or cancellation or a failure to renew with respect to any insurance policy or bond or, within the last three (3) calendar years, has been refused any insurance coverage sought or applied for, and it has no reason to believe that existing insurance coverage cannot be renewed as and when the same shall expire upon terms and conditions as favorable as those presently in effect, other than possible increases in premiums or unavailability of coverage that do not result from any extraordinary loss experience on the part of it or its Subsidiaries. Set forth in Section 3.3(q)3.3(p) of VCB’sits Disclosure Letter is a list of all insurance policies or bonds currently maintained by VCBit and its Subsidiaries.

(r)(q) Loan Portfolio; Allowance for Loan Losses; Mortgage Loan Buy Backs. Except as set forth in Section 3.3(r)3.3(q) of its Disclosure Letter and except for any changes hereafter made to the allowances and reserves described below pursuant to this Agreement:

(i) All evidences of indebtedness reflected as assets in its SEC Reports, Bank Reports or Financial Statements as of DecemberMarch 31, 20182020 were as of such dates: (A) evidenced by notes, agreements or evidences of indebtedness which are true, genuine and what they purport to be; (B) to the extent secured, secured by valid liens and security interests which have been perfected; and (C) the legal, valid and binding obligation of the obligor and any guarantor, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance and other laws of general applicability relating to or affecting creditors’ rights and to general equity principles, and no defense, offset or counterclaim has been asserted with respect to any such Loan (as defined herein) which if successful could have a Material Adverse Effect.

(ii) (A) there is no material modification or amendment, oral or written, of a Loan (as defined herein)(including any material modification or amendment of a Loan made consistent with guidance issued by a Governmental Authority or Regulatory Agency in connection with COVID-19) that is not reflected on the records of it or its Subsidiaries, (B) all currently outstanding Loans are owned by it free and clear of any liens, except for liens on Loans

granted to a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank System or a Federal Reserve Bank, (C) no claims of defense as to the enforcement of any Loan with an outstanding balance of $250,000 or more have been asserted in writing against it or any of its Subsidiaries for which there is a reasonable possibility of an adverse determination in any Proceeding, and to its Knowledge there are no acts or omissions which could give rise to any claim or right of rescission,set-off, counterclaim or defense for which there is a possibility of an adverse determination in any Proceeding, and (D) no Loans owned by it or its Subsidiaries are presently serviced by third parties, and there is no obligation that could result in any such Loan becoming subject to any third party servicing.

(iii) The allowance for possible Loanloan losses (the “LoanLoan Loss Allowance”Allowance) shown on its Bank Reports or Financial Statements as of March 31, 20192020 was, and the Loan Loss Allowance to be shown on its Financial Statements as of any date subsequent to the date of this Agreement will be, as of such dates, adequate to provide for all known or reasonably anticipated losses, net of recoveries relating to Loans previously charged off, in respect of Loans outstanding.

(iv) The reserve for losses with respect to other real estate owned (“OREO”OREO) shown on its SEC Reports, Bank Reports or Financial Statements as of March 31, 20192020 were, and the OREO reserve to be shown on its SEC Reports, Bank Reports or Financial Statements as of any date subsequent to the execution of this Agreement will be, as of such dates, adequate to provide for all known or reasonably anticipated losses relating to the OREO portfolio of it and any of its Subsidiaries as of the dates thereof.

(v) The Loan Loss Allowance has been established by it in accordance with the accounting principles described in Section 3.3(f)(ii) and applicable regulatory requirements and guidelines.

(vi) With respect to VCB, Section 3.3(r)3.3(q)(vi) of its Disclosure Letter sets forth all residential mortgage or commercial Loans originated on or after January 1, 20162017 by it or any of its Subsidiaries (A) that were sold in the secondary mortgage market and have beenre-purchased by it or any of its Subsidiaries, (B) that the institutions to whom such Loans were sold (or their successors or assigns) have asked it or any of its Subsidiaries to purchase back (but have not been purchased back), or (C) that the institutions to whom such Loans were sold (or their successors or assigns) have submitted a claim for indemnification from it or any of its Subsidiaries, or have notified it or any of its Subsidiaries of an intent to request indemnification, in connection with such Loans.

(vii) With respect to BRB, asAs of December 31, 2018,June 30, 2020, neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries was a party to any Loan with an outstanding balance of $250,000$500,000 or more (A) under the terms of which the obligor was sixty (60) days delinquent in payment of principal or interest or in default of any other provision as of the date hereof; (B) which had been classified by any source as “Other Loans Specially Mentioned,” “Special Mention,” “Substandard,” “Doubtful,” “Loss,” “Classified,” “Criticized,” “Watch List,” or any comparable classifications by such persons; or (C) in material violation of any law, regulation or rule applicable to it or any of its Subsidiaries including, but not limited to, those promulgated, interpreted or enforced by ay Governmental Authority.

(viii)    With respect to VCB, neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries was a party to any Loan with an outstanding balance of $100,000 or more (A) under the terms of which the obligor was sixty (60) days delinquent in payment of principal or interest or in default of any other provision as of the date hereof; (B) which had been classified by VCB as “Special Mention,” “Substandard,” “Doubtful,” “Loss,” or any comparable classifications; or (C) in material violation of any law, regulation or rule applicable to it or any of its Subsidiaries including, but not limited to, those promulgated, interpreted or enforced by any Governmental Authority.

(ix) As of the date of this Agreement neither it nor its Subsidiaries was a party to any Loan with any of its directors or officers or the directors or officers of any of its Subsidiaries that was not made in compliance with Regulation O, as amended, of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

(x)    With respect to VCB, each(ix) Each Loan outstanding as of the date of this Agreement has been solicited and originated, and is and has been administered and, where applicable, serviced, and the relevant Loan files are being maintained, in accordance in all material respects with the relevant notes or other credit or security documents, its applicable written underwriting and servicing standards (and, in the case of Loans held for resale to investors, the underwriting standards, if any, of the applicable investors) and with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and rules.

(xi)(x) For the purposes of this Agreement, “Loan”Loan means any written or oral loan, loan agreement, loan commitment, letter of credit, note, borrowing arrangement, loan guarantee or other extension of credit.

(s)    (r) Environmental Matters.

(i) Except as set forth in Section 3.3(s)3.3(r) of its Disclosure Letter, it and each of its Subsidiaries are in material compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws (as defined herein). Neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries has received any written communication alleging that it or such Subsidiary is not in such material compliance, and, to its Knowledge, there are no present circumstances that would prevent or interfere with the continuation of such compliance.

(ii) Neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries has received written notice of pending, and has no Knowledge of any threatened Proceedings, asserting Environmental Claims (as defined herein) or other claims, causes of action or governmental investigations of any nature, seeking to impose, or that is reasonably likely to result in the imposition of, any material liability arising under any Environmental Laws upon (A) it or such Subsidiary, (B) any person or entity whose liability for any Environmental Claim it or any Subsidiary has or may have retained either contractually or by operation of law, (C) any real or personal property owned or leased by it or any Subsidiary, or any real or personal property which it or any Subsidiary has been, or is, judged to have managed or to have supervised or to have participated in the management of, or (D) any real or personal property in which it or a Subsidiary holds a security interest securing a Loan recorded on the books of it or such Subsidiary. Neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries is subject to any agreement, order, judgment, decree or memorandum by or with any court, Governmental Authority, Regulatory Agency or third party imposing any such liability.

(iii) There are no past or present actions, activities, circumstances, conditions, events or incidents that could reasonably form the basis of any Environmental Claim or other claim or action or governmental investigation that could result in the imposition of any liability arising under any Environmental Laws against it or any of its Subsidiaries or against any person or entity whose liability for any Environmental Claim it or any of its Subsidiaries has or may have retained or assumed either contractually or by operation of law that would be reasonably likely to have, either individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on it.

(iv) For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(A) “Environmental Claim”Environmental Claim means any written notice from any Governmental Authority or third party alleging potential liability (including, without limitation, potential liability for investigatory costs,clean-up, governmental response costs, natural resources damages, property damages, personal injuries or penalties) arising out of, based upon, or resulting from the presence, or release into the environment, of any Materials of Environmental Concern (as defined herein).

(B) “Environmental Laws”Environmental Laws means all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended that relate to pollution or protection of human health or the environment.

(C) “MaterialsMaterials of Environmental Concern”Concern means pollutants, contaminants, wastes, toxic substances, petroleum and petroleum products and any other materials regulated under Environmental Laws.

(t)(s) Books and Records. Its books and records and those of its Subsidiaries have been fully, properly and accurately maintained in all material respects, and there are no material inaccuracies or discrepancies of any kind contained or reflected therein.

(u)(t) Intellectual Property. It and its Subsidiaries own, or are licensed or otherwise possess sufficient legally enforceable rights to use, all Intellectual Property and the Technology Systems (as such terms are defined herein) that are used by it and its Subsidiaries in their respective businesses as currently conducted. To its Knowledge, it and its Subsidiaries have not infringed or otherwise violated the Intellectual Property rights of any other person in any material respect, and there is no claim pending, or to its Knowledge threatened, against it or its Subsidiaries concerning the ownership, validity, registerability, enforceability, infringement, use or licensed right to use any Intellectual Property. It has no contracts with its directors, officers or employees which requires such officer, director or employee to assign any interest in any Intellectual Property to it or its Subsidiaries and no such officer, director or employee is party to any contract with any person that requires such officer, director or employee to assign any interest in any Intellectual Property to any person. “Intellectual Property”Intellectual Property means all trademarks, trade names, service marks, patents, domain names, database rights, copyrights, and any applications therefor, technology,know-how, trade secrets, processes, computer software programs or applications, and tangible or intangible proprietary information or material. The

term “Technology Systems”Technology Systems means the electronic data processing, information, record keeping, communications, telecommunications, hardware, third party software, networks, peripherals and computer systems, including any outsourced systems and processes, and Intellectual Property used by either party and its Subsidiaries or by a third party.

(v)(u) Derivative Instruments.

(i) Except as set forth in Section 3.3(v)3.3(u)(i) of its Disclosure Letter, all Derivative Contracts (as defined herein) were entered into (A) only in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, (B) in all material respects with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and regulatory policies and (C) with counterparties believed to be financially responsible at the time.

(ii) Each Derivative Contract constitutes the valid and legally binding obligation of it or one of its Subsidiaries, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws, and is in full force and effect.

(iii) Neither it or its Subsidiaries, nor, to its Knowledge, any other party thereto, is in breach of any of its material obligations under any such agreement or arrangement, except as set forth in Section 3.3(v)3.3(u)(iii) of its Disclosure Letter.

(iv) With respect to VCB, Section 3.3(v)3.3(u)(iv) of its Disclosure Letter lists all derivative instruments, including but not limited to interest rate swaps, caps, floors, option agreements, futures, and forward contracts, whether entered into for its own account or for the account of one or more of its Subsidiaries or its or their customers (each, a “Derivative Contract”Derivative Contract).

(w)(v) Deposits. Except as set forth in Section 3.3(w)3.3(v) of its Disclosure Letter, as of the date hereof none of its deposits or deposits of any of its Subsidiaries are (i) “brokered” deposits or (ii) are subject to any encumbrance, legal restraint or other legal process (other than garnishments, pledges, liens, levies, subpoenas, set off rights, escrow limitations and similar actions taken in the ordinary course of business), and no portion of such deposits represents a deposit of it or any of its Subsidiaries.

(x)(w) Investment Securities.

(i) It and each of its Subsidiaries has good and marketable title to all securities held by it (except securities sold under repurchase agreements or held in any fiduciary or agency capacity) free and clear of any lien, encumbrance or security interest, except to the extent that such securities are pledged in the ordinary course of business to secure obligations of it or its Subsidiaries and except for such defects in title or liens, encumbrances or security interests that would not be material to it. Such securities are valued on the books of it and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with GAAP in all material respects.GAAP.

(ii) It and each of its Subsidiaries employs investment, securities, risk management and other policies, practices and procedures that it and each such Subsidiary believes are prudent and reasonable in the context of such businesses. Prior to the date of this agreement,Agreement, each party has made available to the other party the material terms of such policies, practices and procedures.

(y)(x) Takeover Laws and Provisions. It has taken all action necessary, if any, to exempt this Agreement, the Plan of Merger and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby from the requirements of any “control share,” “fair price,” “affiliate transaction,” “business combination” or other anti-takeover laws and regulations of any state, including without limitation Article 14 of the VSCA (because a majority of its disinterested directors approved such transactions for such purposes before any “determination date” with respect to it) and Article 14.1 of the VSCA. It has taken all action required to be taken by it in order to make this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby comply with, and this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby do comply with, the requirements of any articles, sections or provisions of its articles of incorporation and bylaws concerning “business combination,” “fair price,” “voting requirement,” “constituency requirement” or other related provisions.

(z)(y) Transactions with Affiliates; Transactions with Related Parties.

(i) All “covered transactions” between it or any of its Subsidiaries and an “affiliate,” within the meaning of Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act and regulations promulgated thereunder, have been in compliance with such provisions.

(ii) Except as set forth in Section 3.3(z)3.3(y)(ii) of its Disclosure Letter, there are no transactions or series of related transactions, agreements, arrangements or understandings, nor are there any currently proposed transactions or series of related transactions, between it or any of its Subsidiaries, on the one hand, and any current or former director or “executive officer” (as defined in Rule3b-7 under the Exchange Act) of it or any of its Subsidiaries or any person who beneficially owns (as defined in Rules13d-3 and13d-5 under the Exchange Act) five percent (5%) or more of its outstanding common stock (or any of such person’s immediate family

members or affiliates) on the other hand, except those of a type available to its employees or its Subsidiaries generally.

(aa)    (z) Financial Advisors.

(i) None of it, its Subsidiaries or any of their officers, directors or employees has employed any broker, finder or financial advisor or incurred any liability for any fees or commissions in connection with transactions contemplated herein, except that, in connection with this Agreement, BRBBRBS has retained Raymond James & Associates, Inc. as its financial advisor, and VCBBAYK has retained Piper Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P.Co. as its financial advisor, in each case pursuant to an engagement letter.

(ii) It has made available to the other party a true and complete copy of the engagement letter with its financial advisor referenced in Section 3.3(aa)3.3(z)(i) above.

(bb)(aa) Fairness Opinion. Prior to the execution of this Agreement, the Board of Directors of BRBBRBS has received the opinion of Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (which, if initially rendered verbally has been or will be confirmed by a written opinion, dated the same date) to the effect that as of the date thereof and based upon and subject to the matters set forth therein, the Merger ConsiderationExchange Ratio in the Merger is fair, from a financial point of view, to BRB.

BRBS. Prior to the execution of this Agreement, the Board of Directors of VCBBAYK has received the opinion of Piper Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P.Co. (which, if initially rendered verbally has been or will be confirmed by a written opinion, dated the same date) to the effect that as of the date thereof and based upon and subject to the matters set forth therein, the Merger ConsiderationExchange Ratio is fair, from a financial point of view, to the holders of VCBBAYK Common Stock. Such opinions have not been amended or rescinded as of the date of this Agreement.

(bb) Fiduciary Accounts. It and each of its Subsidiaries has properly administered all accounts for which it or such Subsidiary acts as a fiduciary, including, but not limited to, accounts for which it serves as a trustee, agent, custodian, personal representative, guardian, conservator or investment advisor, in accordance with the terms of the governing documents of such account and applicable laws and regulations. Neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries, nor to its Knowledge any director, officer or employee of it or any of its Subsidiaries, committed any breach of trust with respect to any fiduciary account and the records for each such fiduciary account are true and correct and accurately reflect the assets of such fiduciary account.

(cc) Information Systems and Security.

(i) It, each of its Subsidiaries, and to its Knowledge each third-party vendor to it or a Subsidiary, has established and is in compliance in all material respects with (A) commercially reasonable security programs designed to protect (1) the integrity, security and confidentiality of information processed and transactions executed through any servers, computer hardware, networks, software (whether embodied in software, firmware or otherwise), databases, telecommunications systems, data centers, storage devices, voice and data network services interfaces and related systems maintained by or on behalf of it or its Subsidiaries (“Computer Systems”Systems), and (2) the integrity, security and confidentiality of all confidential or proprietary data or personal financial information in its possession, and (B) commercially reasonable security policies and privacy policies that comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Except as set forth in Section 3.3(cc)(i) of its Disclosure Letter, to its Knowledge neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries has suffered a security incident or breach with respect to its data or Computer Systems any part of which occurred within the past three (3) years.

(ii) To its Knowledge, all of its and its Subsidiaries’ Computer Systems have been properly maintained by technically competent personnel, in accordance with standards set by the manufacturers or otherwise in accordance with industry practice. Neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries has experienced within the past three (3) years any material disruption to, or material interruption in, conduct of its business attributable to a defect, breakdown, bug or other deficiency of its Computer Systems. It and its Subsidiaries have taken reasonable measures to provide for theback-up and recovery of the data and information necessary to the conduct of its business without material disruption to, or material interruption in, the conduct of its business.

(dd)Sufficiency of Funds. BRB has all funds necessary to consummate the Merger and pay the aggregate amount of the Cash Consideration to the holders of VCB Common Stock pursuant to Article 2 hereof.

(ee) Community Reinvestment Act. It and eachEach of its insured depository institution Subsidiaries had a rating of “satisfactory” or better as of its most recent CRA examination, and neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries have been advised of, or has reason to believe that any facts or circumstances exist that would reasonably be expected to cause it or any of its insured depository institution Subsidiaries to be deemed not to be in satisfactory compliance in any respect with the CRA or to be assigned a rating for CRA purposes by any Regulatory Agency of lower than “satisfactory.”

(ff)(ee) No Further Representations. Except for the representations and warranties specifically set forth in this Article 3, neither it nor its Subsidiaries nor any other person makes or shall be deemed to make any representation or warranty to the other party, express or implied,

at law or in equity, with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and it hereby disclaims any such representation or warranty whether by it or any of its officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives or any other person. It acknowledges and agrees that, except for the representations and warranties specifically set forth in this Article 3, neither the other party nor its Subsidiaries nor any other person makes or shall be deemed to make any representation or warranty to it, express or implied, at law or in equity, with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

ARTICLE 4

Covenants Relating to Conduct of BusinessCOVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS

4.1 Conduct of Business of VCB Pending Merger.

From the date hereof until the Effective Time, except as expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement, as required by applicable law or regulation, or as expressly set forth in VCB’sits Disclosure Letter, without the prior written consent of BRBthe other party (which consent will not be unreasonably conditioned, withheld or delayed), VCB agrees that it will not,BRBS and will causeBAYK each of its Subsidiaries not to:

(a)    Conduct its business other than in the ordinary and usual course consistent with past practice or fail to use its reasonable best efforts to maintain and preserve intact its business organization, material assets, rights and properties and preserve its relationships with its customers, employees, Regulatory Agencies and other entities with which it has advantageous business relationships.

(b)    Take any action that would adversely affect or delay the ability of either party hereto (i) to obtain any necessary approvals, consents or waivers of any Regulatory Agency or Governmental Authority or third party required for the transactions contemplated hereby, (ii) to perform its covenants and agreements under this Agreement, or (iii) to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby on a timely basis.

(c)    Amend, modify or repeal its Organizational Documents.

(d)    (i) Issue, sell or otherwise permit to become outstanding, or authorize the creation of, any additional shares of capital stock or any Rights with respect thereto; (ii) enter into any agreement with respect to the foregoing; or (iii) issue or grant any stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units or similar stock-based rights.

(e)    Enter into or amend or renew any employment, consulting, severance, change in control, bonus, salary continuation or similar agreements or arrangements with any director, officer or employee of VCB or a Subsidiary of VCB, or grant any salary or wage increase or increase any employee benefit (including by making incentive or bonus payments), except for (i) normal individual merit increases in compensation to employees in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, provided that no such salary or wage increase will result in an annual adjustment in any individual officer’s or employee’s salary or wages of more than two and a half percent (2.50%), (ii) after consultation with BRB, payment of bonuses from the accrued employee bonus pool in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice on or prior to Closing, and (iii) incentive-based commissions or compensation to one loan originator and one investment professional of VCB Services Inc. and to employees engaged in selling mortgage products and services in the ordinary course of business.

(f)    Enter into, establish, adopt, amend, terminate or make any contributions to (except (i) to satisfy contractual obligations existing as of the date hereof and set forth in Section 4.1(f) of VCB’s Disclosure Letter, or (ii) to comply with the requirements of this Agreement) any pension, retirement, stock option, stock purchase, savings, profit sharing, deferred compensation, consulting, bonus, group insurance or other employee benefit, incentive, welfare contract, plan or arrangement, or any trust agreement related thereto, in respect of any directors, officers or employees, including without limitation taking any action that accelerates, or causes the lapsing of restrictions with respect to, the vesting or exercise of any benefits payable thereunder.

(g)    Exchange, cancel, borrow from, surrender, or increase or decrease the death benefit provided under, or otherwise amend or terminate, any existing bank or corporate owned life insurance covering any current or former employee, other than any increase in the death benefit in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice.

(h)    Except as set forth on Section 4.1(h) of VCB’s Disclosure Letter, incur any material obligation, indebtedness or liability (whether absolute or contingent, excluding suits instituted against it), make any pledge or encumber any of its material assets, or dispose of any of its material assets in any other manner, except in the ordinary course of its business and substantially on arm’s length terms.

(i)    Hire any person as an employee of VCB or a Subsidiary of VCB or promote any employee, except (i) to satisfy contractual obligations existing as of the date hereof and set forth on Section 4.1(i) of VCB’s Disclosure Letter and (ii) persons hired or promoted to fill any employee ornon-executive officer vacancies existing at the date hereof or arising after the date hereof and whose employment is terminable at the will of VCB and who are not subject to or eligible for any new or additional severance or similar benefits or payments that would become payable as a result of the Merger, the Subsidiary Bank Merger or the consummation thereof, other than as provided for in Section 5.10(c) of this Agreement.

(j)    Make, declare, pay or set aside for payment any dividend on or in respect of, or declare or make any distribution on any shares of its capital stock or directly or indirectly adjust, split, combine, redeem, reclassify, purchase or otherwise acquire, any shares of its capital stock other than (i) as provided for in Section 5.22, (ii) as set forth on Section 4.1(j) of VCB’s Disclosure Letter and (iii) dividends from its wholly-owned Subsidiaries to it or another of its wholly-owned Subsidiaries.

(k)    Make any material investment in or acquisition of (either by purchase of stock or securities, contributions to capital, property transfers, or purchase of any property or assets) any other person other than its wholly-owned Subsidiaries, except with respect to VCB’s investment portfolio or by way of foreclosures or acquisitions of control in a fiduciary or similar capacity or in satisfaction of debts previously contracted in good faith, in each case in the ordinary and usual course of business.

(l)    Except as set forth on Section 4.1(l) of VCB’s Disclosure Letter, implement or adopt any change in its tax or financial accounting principles, practices or methods, including reserving methodologies, other than as may be required by GAAP, regulatory accounting guidelines or applicable law, or as recommended by VCB’s outside auditor.

(m)    Except as set forth on Section 4.1(m) of VCB’s Disclosure Letter, make, change or revoke any material Tax election, change an annual Tax accounting period, adopt or change any material Tax accounting method, file any amended material Tax Return, enter into any closing agreement with respect to Taxes, or settle any Tax claim, audit, assessment or dispute or surrender any right to claim a refund of material Taxes.

(n)    Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) knowingly take, or knowingly omit to take, any action that would reasonably be expected to prevent the Merger from qualifying as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code or (ii) knowingly take, or knowingly omit to take, any action that is reasonably likely to result in any of the conditions to the Merger set forth in Article 6 not being satisfied on a timely basis, except as may be required by applicable law or regulation.

(o)    Enter into any new line of business or change its investment, risk and asset liability management and other banking and operating policies that are material to it and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, except as required by then applicable market conditions.

(p)    Fail to materially follow its existing policies or practices with respect to managing exposure to interest rate and other risk, or fail to use commercially reasonable means to avoid any material increase in its aggregate exposure to interest rate risk.

(q)    (i) Make, renew, restructure or otherwise modify any Loan other than Loans made or acquired in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and that have (A) in the case of unsecured Loans made to any borrower that are originated in compliance with VCB’s internal loan policies without exceptions, a principal balance not in excess of $250,000 in total, which is understood to include any current outstanding principal balance to any such borrower, or (B) in the case of secured Loans made to any borrower that are originated in compliance with VCB’s internal loan policies without exceptions, a principal balance not in excess of $1,500,000 in total, which is understood to include any current outstanding principal balance to any such borrower; (ii) except in the ordinary course of business, take any action that would result in any discretionary release of collateral or guarantees or otherwise restructure the respective amounts set forth in clause (i) above; or (iii) enter into any Loan securitization or create any special purpose funding entity. In the event that BRB’s prior written consent is required pursuant to clause (i) above, BRB shall use its reasonable best efforts to provide such consent within one (1) business day of any request by VCB.

(r)    Make any material changes to its policies and practices with respect to underwriting, pricing, originating, acquiring, selling, servicing or buying or selling rights to service Loans, or to its hedging practices and policies, in each case except as required by a Regulatory Agency.

(s)    (i) Enter into, modify, materially amend, terminate, cancel or extend any VCB Material Contract or expressly waive any material benefits under any VCB Material Contract, other than in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice or for the termination of a VCB Material Contract upon the expiration of its term; (ii) purchase or otherwise acquire any investment securities or enter into any Derivative Contract other than as provided in VCB’s currently existing investment policies in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice; or (iii) except as set forth on Section 4.1(s)(iii) of VCB’s Disclosure Letter, make any capital expenditures in the aggregate in excess of $100,000 and other than expenditures necessary to maintain existing assets in good repair in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice.

(t)    Materially restructure or materially change its investment securities or derivatives portfolio or its interest rate exposure, through purchases, sales or otherwise, or the manner in which the portfolio is classified or reported or purchase any investment security rated below investment grade, in all cases except as provided in VCB’s currently existing investment policies in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice.

(u)    Settle any material claim or Proceeding, except (i) in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice involving a settlement in an amount and for consideration not in excess of $50,000 and that would not impose any material restriction on the business of it or its Subsidiaries or BRB after the Merger; and (ii) as set forth in Section 4.1(u) of its Disclosure Letter.

(v)    Knowingly take any other action that would make any representation or warranty in Article 3 hereof untrue.

(w)    Agree to take any of the actions restricted by this Section 4.1.

4.2    Conduct of Business of BRB Pending Merger.

From the date hereof until the Effective Time, except as expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement, as required by applicable law or regulation, or as expressly set forth in BRB’s Disclosure Letter, without the prior written consent of VCB (which consent will not be unreasonably conditioned, withheld or delayed), BRB agrees that it will not, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries not to:

(a) Conduct its business other than in the ordinary and usual course consistent with past practice or fail to use its reasonable best efforts to maintain and preserve intact its business organization, material assets, rights and properties and preserve its relationships with its customers, employees, Regulatory Agencies and other entities with which it has advantageous business relationships.

(b) Take any action that would adversely affect or delay the ability of either party (i) to obtain any necessary approvals, consents or waivers of any Regulatory Agency or Governmental Authority or third party required for the transactions contemplated hereby, (ii) to perform its covenants and agreements under this Agreement, or (iii) to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby on a timely basis.

(c) Amend, modify or repeal its Organizational Documents.Documents (except as provided herein for BRBS and Blue Ridge Bank).

(d) Except for issuances or grants of Rights with respect to not more(i) Other than 25,000 shares of BRB Common Stock pursuant to BRBstock options outstanding as of the date hereof under the BRBS Stock Plans in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, (i)or BAYK Stock Plans: (A) issue, sell or otherwise permit to become outstanding, or authorize the creation of, any additional shares of capital stock or any Rights with respect thereto; (ii)(B) enter into any agreement with respect to the foregoing; or (iii)(C) issue or grant any stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units or similar stock-based rights.

(e) Enter into or amend or renew any employment, consulting, severance, change in control, bonus, salary continuation or similar agreements or arrangements with any of its directors, officers or employees, or grant any salary or wage increase or increase any employee benefit (including by making incentive or bonus payments), except for: (i) normal individual increases in salary or wages to employees in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice (other than executive officers of it or its Subsidiaries); (ii) the payment of discretionary spot bonuses of $5,000 or less to an employee (other than an executive officer of it or its

Subsidiaries); and (iii) in the case of BRBS and after consultation with BAYK as required by Section 4.3, entering into employment agreements in order to recruit new senior level employees in a manner that is consistent in all material respects with past practice.

(f) Enter into, establish, adopt, amend, terminate or make any contributions to (except as may be required by applicable law or the terms of any Benefit Plan) any pension, retirement, stock option, stock purchase, stock bonus, savings, profit sharing, deferred compensation, consulting, bonus, group insurance or other employee benefit, incentive, welfare contract, plan or arrangement, or any trust agreement related thereto, in respect of any directors, officers or employees, including without limitation taking any action that accelerates, or causes the lapsing of restrictions with respect to, the vesting or exercise of any benefits payable thereunder, except as otherwise specifically permitted in this Agreement.

(g) In the case of BAYK, exchange, cancel, borrow from, surrender, or increase or decrease the death benefit provided under, or otherwise amend or terminate, any existing bank or corporate owned life insurance covering any current or former employee of BAYK or any of its Subsidiaries, other than any increase in the death benefit in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, or any such change that is required by law.

(h) Incur any material obligation, indebtedness or liability (whether absolute or contingent, excluding suits instituted against it), make any pledge or encumber any of its material assets, or dispose of any of its material assets in any other manner, except in the ordinary course of its business and substantially on arm’s length terms.terms, except as otherwise specifically permitted in this Agreement.

(f)(i) Make, declare, pay or set aside for payment any dividend on or in respect of, or declare or make any distribution on any shares of its capital stock or directly or indirectly adjust, split, combine, redeem, reclassify, purchase or otherwise acquire, any shares of its capital stock, other than (i) BRB’s customary quarterly dividendsas provided for in the ordinary courseSection 4.2, (ii) as set forth on Section 4.1(i) of business consistent with past practiceits Disclosure Letter and (ii)(iii) dividends from its wholly-owned Subsidiaries to it or another of its wholly-owned Subsidiaries.

(g)(j) Make any material investment in or acquisition of (either by purchase of stock or securities, contributions to capital, property transfers, or purchase of any property or assets) any other person other than its wholly-owned Subsidiaries, that reduces BRB’s regulatory capital such that it would likely result in the Regulatory Approvals not being obtained or reduces BRB funds such that BRB no longer has all funds necessary to consummate the Merger and pay the aggregate amount of Cash Consideration to the holders of VCB Common Stock pursuant to Article 2 hereof, except with respect to BRB’s investment portfolio or by way of foreclosures or acquisitions of control in a fiduciary or similar capacity or in satisfaction of debts previously contracted in good faith, in each case in the ordinary and usual course of business.

(h)(k) Implement or adopt any change in its tax or financial accounting principles, practices or methods, including reserving methodologies, other than as may be required by GAAP, regulatory accounting guidelines, or applicable law, or as recommended by BRB’sthe outside auditor.auditor to the party.

(i)(l) Make, change or revoke any material Tax election, change an annual Tax accounting period, adopt or change any material Tax accounting method, file any amended material Tax Return, enter into any closing agreement with respect to Taxes, or settle any Tax claim, audit, assessment or dispute or surrender any right to claim a refund of material Taxes.

(j)(m) Fail to materially follow its existing policies or practices with respect to managing exposure to interest rate and other risk, or fail to use commercially reasonable means to avoid any material increase in its aggregate exposure to interest rate risk.

(n) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) knowingly take, or knowingly omit to take, any action that would reasonably be expected to prevent the Merger from qualifying as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code or (ii) knowingly take, or

knowingly omit to take, any action that is reasonably likely to result in any of the conditions to the Merger set forth in Article 6 not being satisfied on a timely basis, except as may be required by applicable law or regulation.basis.

(k)

(o) Enter into any new line of business, or change its lending, investment, underwriting, risk and asset liability management and other banking and operating policies that in BRB’s estimate, is expectedare material to impact BRB’sit and its Subsidiaries, annual net income ontaken as a consolidated basis by more than 20 percent (20%).whole.

(l)    Fail(p) (i) Make, renew, restructure or otherwise modify any Loan that would result in the aggregate amount of the total lending relationship to materially followany one borrower and its existing policiesaffiliates to exceed $8,000,000 or, practices with respectif the total lending relationship to managing exposureany one borrower and its affiliates is in excess of $8,000,000 as of the date of this Agreement, to interest ratemake, renew, restructure or otherwise modify any Loan for such borrower and other risk, or fail to use commercially reasonable means to avoid any material increaseits affiliates; (ii) except in its aggregate exposure to interest rate risk.

(m)    Make any material changes to its policies and practices with respect to underwriting, pricing, originating, acquiring, selling, servicing or buying or selling rights to service Loans, or to its hedging practices and policies, in each case except as required by a Regulatory Agency; provided, however, that BRB shall notify VCBthe ordinary course of its intention tobusiness, take any action pursuant tothat would result in any discretionary release of collateral or guarantees of any Loans; (iii) make, renew, restructure or acquire any loan participation exceeding $8,000,000; (iv) make, renew, restructure or otherwise modify any Loan that exceeds its internal lending limits such that the Loan would require approval by its loan committee, credit policy committee or similar committee; or (v) enter into any Loan securitization or create any special purpose funding entity. For purposes of this Section 4.2(m) at least two (2)4.1(p) any consent sought by a party shall be given within three (3) business days in advance of such action, which notification shall constitute compliance for purpose this Section 4.2 withoutafter providing the requirement for prior written consent of VCB.relevant loan package to the consenting party.

(n)    Materially restructure(q) (i) Enter into or materially change itsextend any material agreement, or lease or license relating to real property, personal property, data security or cybersecurity, data processing, electronic banking, mobile banking or bankcard functions; (ii) purchase or otherwise acquire any investment securities or derivatives portfolio or its interest rate exposure, through purchases, sales or otherwise, or the manner in which the portfolio is classified or reported or purchaseenter into any investment security rated below investment grade, in all cases exceptDerivative Contract other than as provided in BRB’seach party’s currently existing investment policies and in accordance with prudent investment practices in the ordinary course of business; or (iii) make any capital expenditures in the aggregate in excess of $500,000, including the proposed capital expenditures set forth in Section 4.1(q) of its Disclosure Letter, and other than expenditures necessary to maintain existing assets in good repair.

(r) Settle any material claim, suit, action or proceeding, except (i) in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice; provided, however,practice involving a settlement in an amount and for consideration not in excess of $200,000 and that BRB shall notify VCBwould not impose any material restriction on the business of it or its Subsidiaries or the Continuing Corporation; and (ii) as set forth in Section 4.1(r) of its intention to take any action pursuant to this Section 4.2(n) at least two (2) business days in advance of such action, which notification shall constitute compliance for purposes of this Section 4.2 without the requirement for prior written consent of VCB.Disclosure Letter.

(o)    Knowingly, take(s) Take any other action that would make any representation or warranty in Article 3 hereof untrue.

(p)(t) Agree to take any of the actions restrictedprohibited by this Section 4.2.4.1.

4.2 Dividends.

After the date of this Agreement until the Effective Time, (i) BRBS may (to the extent legally permitted to do so) declare and pay quarterly dividends on outstanding shares of BRBS Common Stock at a rate not to exceed $0.1425 per share per quarter, and (ii) BRBS’s and BAYK’s direct and indirect Subsidiaries, respectively, may (to the extent legally and contractually permitted to do so) declare and pay dividends on their capital stock in cash, stock or other property to the parties or their wholly-owned Subsidiaries (or from such Subsidiaries to BRBS or BAYK) consistent with past practices.

4.3 Transition.

To facilitate the integration of the operations of BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK and to permit the coordination of their related operations on a timely basis, and in an effort to accelerate to the earliest time possible following the Effective Time the realization of synergies, operating efficiencies and other benefits expected to be realized by the parties as a result of the Merger, each of BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, consult with the other on all strategic and operational matters to the extent such consultation is not in violation of applicable laws, including laws regarding the exchange of information and other laws regarding competition.

4.4 Control of the Other Party’s Business.

Prior to the Effective Time, nothing contained in this Agreement (including, without limitation, Section 4.1 and Section 4.3) shall give BRBBRBS directly or indirectly, the right to control or direct the operations of VCBBAYK or to exercise, directly or indirectly, a controlling influence over the management or policies of VCB,BAYK, and nothing contained in this Agreement (including, without limitation, Section 4.2 and Section 4.3) shall give VCB,BAYK, directly or indirectly, the right to control or direct the operations of BRBBRBS or to exercise, directly or indirectly, a controlling influence over the management or policies of BRB.BRBS. Prior to the Effective Time, each party shall exercise, consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, complete control and supervision over it and its Subsidiaries’ respective operations.

ARTICLE 5

Additional AgreementsADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS

5.1 Reasonable Best Efforts.

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each party will use its reasonable best efforts to take, or cause to be taken, in good faith all actions, and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary or desirable, or advisable under applicable laws, so as to permit consummation of the Merger as promptly as practicable and shall cooperate fully with the other party to that end.

5.2 Access to Information; Notice of Certain Matters; Confidentiality.

(a) During the period prior to the Effective Time or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, each party will permit the other party to make or cause to be made such investigation of its operational, financial and legal condition as the other party reasonably requests; provided, that such investigation shall be reasonably related to the Merger and shall not interfere unnecessarily with normal operations. No investigation by either of the parties or their respective representatives shall affect or be deemed to modify or waive the representations and warranties of the other party set forth in this Agreement.

(b) Each party will give prompt notice to the other party (and subsequently keep the other party informed on a current basis) upon its becoming aware of the occurrence or existence of any fact, event or circumstance known that (i) is reasonably likely to result in any Material Adverse Effect with respect to it, or (ii) would cause or constitute a material breach of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained herein.

(c) Each party shall comply, and shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause each of its directors, officers, employees, attorneys and advisors to comply, with all of their respective obligations under (i) the letter agreement dated March 2, 2019,February 25, 2020, between BRBBRBS and VCB(BAYK, with respect to BAYK information and (ii) the “Confidentiality Agreement”letter agreement dated July 15, 2020, between BRBS and BAYK, with respect to BRBS information and(together, the “Confidentiality Agreements), which agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement in accordance with the terms set forth therein.

5.3 Shareholder Approvals.

(a) VCBBRBS shall call a meeting of its shareholders for the purpose of obtaining the VCB Shareholder Approval and shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause such meeting to occur as

soon as reasonably practicable after the Registration Statement is declared effective under the Securities Act (such meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof, the “VCB Shareholders Meeting”). Subject to the occurrence of a VCB Board Intervening Event (if in connection therewith the Board of Directors of VCB concludes in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel, that making or failing to withdraw or modify or change the VCB Board Recommendation would be more likely than not to result in a violation ofits fiduciary duties to VCB or its shareholders under applicable law), VCB’s receipt of a Superior Proposal in accordance with Section 5.5 or the occurrence of an event described in Section 7.1(g), the Board of Directors of VCB shall (i) recommend to VCB’s shareholders the approval of this Agreement and the Plan of Merger (the “VCB Board Recommendation”), (ii) include the VCB Board Recommendation in the Joint Proxy Statement, and (iii) solicit and use its reasonable best efforts to obtain the VCB Shareholder Approval. “VCB Board Intervening Event” means a material event or circumstance that was not known to the Board of Directors of VCB prior to the execution of this Agreement (or if known, the consequences of which were not known), which event or circumstance, or any material consequence thereof, becomes known to the Board of Directors of VCB prior to the receipt of the VCB Shareholder Approval;provided, that in no event shall any of the following be deemed, either alone or in combination, to constitute a VCB Board Intervening Event: (1) the receipt, existence or terms of an Acquisition Proposal or any matter relating thereto or consequence thereof, (2) developments or changes after the date of this Agreement in the banking industry; (3) any change in and of itself, in the price, or change in trading volume, of VCB Common Stock or BRB Common Stock, but not including any underlying causes thereof; or (4) the fact in and of itself that VCB or BRB meets or exceeds (or fails to meet or exceed) internal or published estimates, projections, forecasts or predictions for any period (it being understood that the underlying cause thereof may be taken into account for purposes of determining whether a VCB Board Intervening Event has occurred). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of VCB may not take any actions in connection with a VCB Board Intervening Event pursuant to this Section 5.3(a) unless it gives BRB at least five (5) business days’ prior written notice of its intention to take such action and a reasonable description of the event or circumstances giving rise to its determination to take such action, and at the end of such notice period, the Board of Directors of VCB takes into account any amendment or modification to this Agreement proposed by BRB and, after consultation with outside counsel, determines in good faith that it would nevertheless be more likely than not to result in a violation of its fiduciary duties under applicable law to continue to make the VCB Board Recommendation.

(b)    BRB shall call a meeting of its shareholders for the purpose of obtaining the BRBBRBS Shareholder Approval and shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause such meeting to occur as soon as reasonably practicable after the Registration Statement is declared effective under the Securities Act (such meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof, the “BRBBRBS Shareholders Meeting”Meeting). Subject to the occurrence of a BRB Board Intervening Event (if in connection therewithSection 5.5, the Board of Directors of BRB concludes in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel, that making or failing to withdraw or modify or change the BRB Board Recommendation would be more likely than not to result in a violation ofits fiduciary duties to BRB or its shareholders under applicable law) or the occurrence of an event described in Section 7.1(e), the Board of Directors of BRBBRBS shall (i) recommend to BRB’sBRBS’s shareholders the approval of this Agreement and the Plan oftransactions contemplated hereby, including the Merger (the “BRBBRBS Board Recommendation”Recommendation), (ii) include the BRBBRBS Board Recommendation in the Joint Proxy Statement, and (iii) solicit and use

its reasonable best efforts to obtain the BRBBRBS Shareholder Approval. “BRB Board Intervening Event” means

(b) BAYK shall call a material eventmeeting of its shareholders for the purpose of obtaining the BAYK Shareholder Approval and shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause such meeting to occur as soon as reasonably practicable (such meeting and any adjournment or circumstance that was not knownpostponement thereof, the “BAYK Shareholders Meeting”). Subject to Section 5.5, the Board of Directors of BRB priorBAYK shall (i) recommend to BAYK’s shareholders the executionapproval of this Agreement (or if known,and the consequences of which were not known)transactions contemplated hereby, including the Merger (the “BAYK Board Recommendation”), which event or circumstance, or any material consequence thereof, becomes known to(ii) include the BAYK Board of Directors of BRB prior to the receipt of the BRB Shareholder Approval;provided, that in no event shall any of the following be deemed, either alone or in combination, to constitute a BRB Board Intervening Event: (1) developments or changes after the date of this AgreementRecommendation in the banking industry; (2) any change inJoint Proxy Statement, and of itself, in(iii) solicit and use its reasonable best efforts to obtain the price, or change in trading volume, of VCB Common Stock or BRB Common Stock, but not including any underlying causes thereof; or (3) the fact in and of itself that VCB or BRB meets or exceeds (or fails to meet or exceed) internal or published estimates, projections, forecasts or predictions for any period (it being understood that the underlying cause thereof may be taken into account for purposes of determining whether a BRB Board Intervening Event has occurred). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of BRB may not take any actions in connection with a BRB Board Intervening Event pursuant to this Section 5.3(b) unless it gives VCB at least five (5) business days’ prior written notice of its intention to take such action and a reasonable description of the event or circumstances giving rise to its determination to take such action, and at the end of such notice period, the Board of Directors of BRB takes into account any amendment or modification to this Agreement proposed by VCB and, after consultation with outside legal counsel, determines in good faith that it would nevertheless be more likely than not to result in a violation of its fiduciary duties under applicable law to continue to make the BRB Board Recommendation.BAYK Shareholder Approval.

(c) BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK shall use their reasonable best efforts to hold their respective shareholdersshareholder meetings on the same day.

5.4 Registration Statement; Joint Proxy Statement; SEC Filings; Listing.Filings.

(a) BRB agrees to prepare, or cause its representatives to prepare, the Registration Statement to be filed by BRB with the SEC in connection with the issuance of BRB Common Stock pursuant to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including the prospectus of BRB and the Joint Proxy Statement related to the BRB Shareholders Meeting and the VCB Shareholders Meeting. BRB and VCB agree to cooperate, and to cause their respective Subsidiaries toEach party will cooperate with the other party, and their counsel and accountantsrepresentatives, in the preparation of the Registration Statement and the Joint Proxy Statement. Neither the Joint Proxy Statement nor the Registration Statement shall be filed, and, prior to the termination of this Agreement, no amendment or supplement to the Joint Proxy Statement or the Registration Statement shall be filed by BRBBRBS or VCBBAYK without the prior written consent ofconsultation with the other party and its counsel. BRBEach party will advise the other, promptly after it receives notice thereof, of any request by the SEC to amend the Registration Statement or comments thereon and responses thereto or requests by the SEC for additional information and the parties shall use reasonable best efforts to respond (with the assistance of the other party) as promptly as practicable to any comments of the SEC with respect thereto. BRBS will use its reasonable best efforts, in which VCBBAYK will reasonably cooperate as necessary, to file the Registration Statement, including the Joint Proxy Statement in preliminary form, with the SEC as promptly as reasonably practicable and in no case more than ninety (90) days after the date of this Agreement and to cause the Registration Statement to be declared effective under the Securities Act, as promptly as reasonably practicable after the filing thereof, and BRBS and BAYK shall thereafter mail or deliver the Joint Proxy Statement to maintain such effectiveness fortheir respective shareholders as longpromptly as necessary to consummatereasonably practicable after the Merger andRegistration Statement is declared effective under the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement. BRBSecurities Act. BRBS also agrees to use all reasonable efforts to promptly obtain all necessary state securities law or “Blue Sky” permits and approvals required to carry out the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Each of BRB and VCB shall mail or deliver the Joint Proxy Statement to their respective shareholders of record as promptly as reasonably practicable after the Registration Statement is declared effective under the Securities Act.

(b) Each party agrees, as to itself and its Subsidiaries, that none of the information supplied or to be supplied by it for inclusion or incorporation by reference in (i) the Registration Statement will, at the time the Registration Statement and each amendment or supplement thereto, if any, becomes effective under the Securities Act, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading and (ii) the Joint Proxy Statement will, at the date of mailing to the BRBBRBS shareholders and the VCBBAYK shareholders and at the times of the respective shareholders meetings, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which such statement was made, not misleading. Each party further agrees that if it becomes aware that any information furnished by it that would cause any of the statements in the Joint Proxy Statement or the Registration Statement to be false or misleading with respect to any material fact, or to omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein not false or misleading, to promptly inform the other party thereof and to take appropriate steps to correct the Joint Proxy Statement or the Registration Statement.

(c)    BRB agrees to advise VCB, promptly after BRB receives notice thereof, of the time when the Registration Statement has become effective or any supplement or amendment has been filed, of the issuance of any stop order or the suspension of the qualification of BRB Common Stock for offering or sale in any jurisdiction, of the initiation or threat of any Proceeding for any such purpose, or of any comments or correspondence from the SEC regarding, or request by the SEC for the amendment or supplement of, the Registration Statement or for additional information or upon the receipt of any comments (whether written or oral) from the SEC or its staff. BRB will provide VCB and its counsel with a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on all responses to requests for additional information by and replies to comments of the SEC prior to filing such with, or sending such to, the SEC, and BRB will provide VCB and its counsel with a copy of all such filings made with the SEC.

(d)    BRB will use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the shares of BRB Common Stock, including the shares to be issued in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, to be approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange or The Nasdaq Stock Market (the “Trading Market”), subject to official notice of issuance, prior to the Effective Time (it being understood that failure to do so shall not provide either party the ability to refuse to consummate the Merger under Section 6.2(a) in the case of BRB or Section 6.3(a) in the case of VCB). BRB agrees to advise VCB promptly of any correspondence (whether written or oral) with the Trading Market concerning the listing of the shares of BRB Common Stock, including, if applicable, the ultimate acceptance of the listing application by the Trading Market. BRB will provide VCB and its counsel with a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on all correspondence or applications to the Trading Market prior to their submission, and BRB will provide VCB and its counsel with a copy of all such correspondence or applications submitted to the Trading Market.

5.5 No Other Acquisition Proposals.

(a) VCBEach party agrees that it will not, and will cause its Subsidiaries and will use its reasonable best efforts to cause its and their respectiveits Subsidiaries’ officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives (including any financial advisor, attorney or accountant retained by VCBit or any of its Subsidiaries) not to, directly or indirectly, (i) initiate, solicit, endorse, or knowingly encourage or knowingly facilitate any inquiries, proposals or offers with respect to or any inquiry, proposal or offer that is reasonably likely to lead to, an Acquisition Proposal (as defined herein), (ii) furnish any confidential or nonpublic information relating to an Acquisition Proposal, or (iii) engage or participate in any negotiations or

discussions concerning an Acquisition Proposal, (as defined herein), provided that nothing in this Agreement shall prevent VCBsuch party or its representatives from contacting any person that has made an Acquisition Proposal solely for the purpose of seeking clarification of the terms of such Acquisition Proposal or directing such person to the terms of this Section 5.5.

(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else in this Agreement to the contrary,Section 5.5(a), nothing contained in this Agreement shall prohibit VCB,either party, prior to obtaining the VCB Shareholder Approvalits respective meeting of shareholders to be held pursuant to Section 5.3 and subject to compliance with the other terms of this Section 5.5, from furnishing confidential or nonpublic information to, or engaging or participating in any discussions or negotiations with, any person or entity that makes an unsolicited, bona fide written Acquisition Proposal with respect to VCBsuch party (that did not result from a breach of this Section 5.5) if, and only to the extent that, (i) thesuch party’s Board of Directors of VCB (or any committee thereof) concludes in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel, that the failure to take such actions would be morereasonably likely than not to result in a violation ofitsof its fiduciary duties to VCB or its shareholders under applicable law, (ii) before taking such actions, VCBsuch party receives from such person or entity an executed confidentiality agreement providing for reasonable protectionon terms no less restrictive with respect to the confidential treatment of confidential information by such party than the Confidentiality Agreements, which confidentiality agreement shall not provide such person or entity with any exclusive right to negotiate with VCB, and(iii) thesuch party, and (iii) such party’s Board of Directors of VCB (or such committee) concludes in good faith, after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisors, that the Acquisition Proposal constitutes or is reasonably likely to lead toresult in a Superior Proposal (as defined herein). VCBEach party shall promptlyimmediately (within twenty-four (24) hours) notify BRBthe other party orally and in writing of VCB’sits receipt of any such Acquisition Proposal, the material terms and conditions thereof and, the identity of the person making such Acquisition Proposal, and will thereafter keep BRBthe other party apprised of any related material developments, discussions and negotiations on a reasonably current basis, including by providing a copy of all material documentation or correspondence relating thereto.

(c) For purposes of this Agreement, an “Acquisition Proposal”Acquisition Proposal means, other than the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, any offer, proposal or inquiry relating to, or any third party indication of interest in, any of the following transactions involving VCBBRBS or Virginia Community Bank:BAYK, or their respective Subsidiaries: (i) a merger, consolidation, share exchange, business combination, reorganization, recapitalization, liquidation, dissolution or other similar transaction;transaction involving a party or its Subsidiaries whose assets, individually or in the aggregate, constitute more than 10% of the consolidated assets of the party; (ii) any acquisition or purchase, direct or indirect, of ten percent (10%)10% or more of the consolidated assets of VCBa party and its Subsidiaries or ten percent (10%)10% or more of any class of equity or voting securities of VCBa party or its Subsidiaries whose assets, individually or in the aggregate, constitute ten percent (10%) or more than 10% of the consolidated assets of VCB;the party; or (iii) any tender offer (including a self-tender offer) or exchange offer that, if consummated, would result in such third party beneficially owning ten percent (10%)10% or more of any class of equity or voting securities of VCBa party or its Subsidiaries whose assets, individually or in the aggregate, constitute ten percent (10%) or more than 10% of the consolidated assets of VCB.the party. Solely for purposes of Section 7.4(a) and Section 7.4(c), all references to “10% or more” in such definition shall be deemed to be references to “50% or more.”

(d) For purposes of this Agreement, a “Superior Proposal”Superior Proposal means an unsolicited, bona fide written Acquisition Proposal made by a person or entity (or group of persons or entities acting in concert within the meaning of Rule13d-5 under the Exchange Act) that the Board of Directors of VCBBRBS or BAYK, as the case may be, concludes in good faith, after consultation with its outside financial and outside legal advisors, taking into account all legal, financial, regulatory, timing and other aspects of the Acquisition Proposal, including the likelihood of obtaining financing and of receiving all required approvals of Governmental Authorities, and including the terms and conditions of this Agreement (as it may be proposed in writing to be amended by BRBS or BAYK, as applicable) would, if consummated, result in a transaction that is (i) more favorable to the shareholders of VCBBRBS or BAYK, as the case may be, from a financial point of view, than the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and (ii) reasonably capable of being completed(as it may be proposed in accordance with its terms;writing to be amended by BRBS or BAYK, as applicable); provided that, for purposes of this definition of “Superior Proposal,” the Acquisition Proposalterm “Acquisition Proposal” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in Section 5.5(c), except the reference to “ten percent (10%)“10% or more” in such definition shall be deemed to be a

reference to “a majority”“50% or more” and “Acquisition Proposal” shall only be deemed to refer to a transaction involving VCBBRBS or Virginia Community Bank.BAYK or one of their respective banking Subsidiaries.

(e) Except as otherwise provided in Section 5.5(f), neither the Board of Directors of BRBS, the Board of Directors of BAYK, nor, in each case, any committee thereof shall withhold, withdraw or modify in any manner adverse to the other party, or propose publicly to withhold, withdraw or modify in any manner adverse to the other party, the approval or recommendation of the Board of Directors of BRBS or BAYK, as applicable, or any such committee thereof with respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby (a “Change in BRBS Recommendation” or a “Change in BAYK Recommendation,” respectively).

(f) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement (including Section 7.1), nothing in this Section 5.5 shall permit VCB to the contrary, the Board of Directors of BAYK or BRBS, as applicable, may either:

(i) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(j) or affect any other obligationSection 7.1(k), as the case may be, and enter into a definitive agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal provided that such party shall pay the Termination Fee (as defined herein) required to be paid pursuant to Section 7.4(b) or Section 7.4(c), as the case may be; or

(ii) make a Change in BAYK Recommendation or a Change in BRBS Recommendation, as applicable,

if and only if in the case of VCB under this Agreement.

(f)    VCB agrees that any material violation of the restrictions set forth in this Section 5.5 by any representative of VCB shall be deemedboth clause (i) and (ii) above, (A) an unsolicited bona fide written Acquisition Proposal (that did not result from a breach of this Section 5.55.5) is made to BAYK or BRBS, as applicable, by VCB.a third party, and such Acquisition Proposal is not withdrawn, (B) the Board of Directors of BAYK or BRBS, as applicable, has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisors) that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal, (C) the Board of Directors of BAYK or BRBS, as applicable, has concluded in good faith (after consultation with their outside legal counsel) that failure to do so would be reasonably likely to result in a violation of its fiduciary duties to its shareholders under applicable law, (D) five (5) business days shall have elapsed since the party proposing to take such action has given written notice to the other party advising such other party that the notifying party intends to take such action and specifying in reasonable detail the reasons therefor, including the terms and conditions of any such Acquisition Proposal that is the basis of the proposed action (a “Notice of Recommendation Change”) (it being understood that any amendment to any material term of such Acquisition Proposal shall require a new Notice of Recommendation Change, except that, in such case, the five (5) business day period referred to in this clause (D) and in clauses (E) and (F) shall be reduced to three (3) business days following the giving of such new Notice of Recommendation Change), (E) during such five (5) business day period, the notifying party has considered and, at the reasonable request of the other party, engaged in good faith discussions with such party regarding, any adjustment or modification of the terms of this Agreement proposed in writing by the other party, and (F) the Board of Directors of the party proposing to take such action, following such five (5) business day period, again reasonably determines in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal counsel and its financial advisors, and taking into account any adjustment or modification of the terms of this Agreement proposed in writing by the other party by the conclusion of such five (5) business day period) that such Acquisition Proposal nonetheless continues to constitute a Superior Proposal and that failure to take such action would be reasonably likely to result in a violation of its fiduciary duties to its shareholders under applicable law.

(g) Nothing contained in this Agreement shall prohibit BAYK, BRBS or their respective Boards of Directors or any committee thereof from at any time taking and disclosing to BAYK’s or BRBS’s shareholders, as applicable, a position contemplated by Rule 14d-9, Rule 14e-2(a), or Item 1012(a) of Regulation M-A promulgated under the Exchange Act with respect to an Acquisition Proposal; provided, that such rules will in no way eliminate or modify the effect that any action pursuant to such rules would otherwise have under this Agreement.

5.6 Applications and Consents.

(a) The parties hereto shall cooperate and shall use their reasonable best efforts to prepare as promptly as possible all documentation, and to make all filings and to obtain all permits, consents, approvals and authorizations of each Governmental Authority (the “Regulatory Approvals”Regulatory Approvals) and all third parties necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and will make all necessary filings in respect of the Regulatory Approvals and third parties as soon as practicable.

(b)    Each party will furnish to the other parties copies of proposed applications in draft form and provide a reasonable opportunity for comment prior to the filing of any such application with any Governmental Authority. Each party hereto will promptly furnish to the other party copies of applications filed with all Governmental Authorities and copies of written communications received by such party from any Governmental Authority with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby. Each party will consult with the other party with respect to the obtaining of all Regulatory Approvals and other material consents from third parties advisable to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and each party will keep the other party apprised of the status of material matters relating to completion of the transactions contemplated hereby. All documents that the parties or their respective Subsidiaries are responsible for filing with any Governmental Authority in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby (including to obtain Regulatory Approvals) will comply as to form in all material respects with the provisions of applicable law.

(c)    If any VCB Material Contract will require a consent from a third party as a result of the Merger, and such consent has not been obtained as of the Effective Time, then neither this

Agreement nor any other document related to the consummation of the Merger shall constitute a sale, assignment, assumption, transfer conveyance or delivery (or an attempt to do any of the foregoing) of such VCB Material Contract until such time as such consent is obtained.

5.7 Public Announcements.

Prior to the Effective Time, BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK will consult with each other as to the form and substance of any press release or other public statement materially related to this Agreement prior to issuing such press release or public statement or making any other public disclosure related thereto (including any broad-based employee communication that is reasonably likely to become the subject of public disclosure); provided, further, that anothing in this Section 5.7 shall prohibit any party may, withoutfrom making any disclosure necessary in order to satisfy such party’s disclosure obligations imposed by applicable law or the prior consent ofrules established by the NYSE or any other securities exchange, in which case the party required to make the disclosure shall use its reasonable best efforts to allow the other party (but afterreasonable time to comment on such consultation, todisclosure in advance of the extent practicable in the circumstances), issue such press release or make such public statements as may upon the advice of counsel be required by law.issuance thereof.

5.8 Affiliate Agreements.

(a) VCBBAYK has identified to BRBBRBS all persons who are, as of the date hereof, directors of VCB. VCBBAYK. BAYK shall have delivered to BRBBRBS on or prior to the date hereof executed copies of a written affiliate agreement in the form of Exhibit 5.8(a) hereto from each such director of VCB.BAYK.

(b) BRBBRBS has identified to VCBBAYK all persons who are, as of the date hereof, directors of BRB. BRBBRBS. BRBS shall have delivered to VCBBAYK on or prior to the date hereof executed copies of a written affiliate agreement in the form of Exhibit 5.8(b) hereto from each such director of BRB.BRBS.

5.9 Director Noncompetition Agreements.

VCBBAYK shall have delivered to BRBBRBS on or prior to the Effective Time copies of a written noncompetition agreement in the form of Exhibit 5.9 hereto from each director of VCBBAYK who, effective at the Effective Time, will be appointed a director of BRBthe Continuing Corporation or Blue Ridgethe Continuing Bank or to the BRB advisory board (the “DirectorDirector Noncompetition Agreements”Agreements), which shall not become effective until the Effective Time.

5.10 Employee Benefit Plans.

(a) BRBSubject to the provisions of Section 5.10(f) and 5.10(h), for a period of twelve (12) months following the Effective Time, BRBS at its sole election (but after due consultation, before the Effective Time, with BAYK) on a plan-by-plan basis shall either: (i) provide to officers and employees of VCBBAYK and its Subsidiaries, who at or after the Effective Time become employees of BRBthe Continuing Corporation or its Subsidiaries (“VCBBAYK Continuing Employees”

Employees), employee benefits under a Benefit Plan of BRBS or any Subsidiary of BRBS (individually, a “BRBS Benefit Plan” and collectively, the BRBBRBS Benefit Plans”) (with no break in coverage), on terms and conditions which are the same as for similarly situated officers and employees of BRBthe Continuing Corporation and its Subsidiaries; or (ii) maintain for the benefit of the VCBBAYK Continuing Employees, one or more of the VCBBAYK Benefit Plans maintained by VCBBAYK immediately prior to the Effective Time; provided that BRBthe Continuing Corporation or its Subsidiaries may take action (or direct VCB to take action) to amend any VCB Benefit Plan immediately prior toof BAYK or any Subsidiary of BAYK (individually, a “BAYK Benefit Plan” and collectively, the Effective TimeBAYK Benefit Plans”) during such twelve (12)-month period to comply with any law or, so long as the benefits provided under those VCBBAYK Benefit Plans following such amendment are no less favorable to the VCBBAYK Continuing Employees than benefits provided by BRBBRBS to its officers and employees under any corresponding BRBcomparable BRBS Benefit Plans, as necessary and appropriate for other business reasons. For a periodreasons; provided, that no such action will be taken to adversely affect benefits under the short-term or long-term incentive plans of twelve (12) months after the Effective TimeBAYK with respect to awards in effect or during such VCB Continuing Employee’s employment with BRB or its Subsidiaries, whichever is shorter, BRB shall provide,

or cause its Subsidiaries to provide, each VCB Continuing Employee a base salary or hourly wage, as applicable, and cash incentive opportunity that is not less than such base salary or hourly wage and cash incentive opportunity provided to the VCB Continuing Employeeoutstanding immediately before the Effective Time.

(b) For purposes of participation and vesting (but not benefit accruals other than for paid time off as provided in Section 5.10(c) and severance under Section 5.10(d)) under the BRBBRBS Benefit Plans, and the amount of benefits under any severance, vacation or fringe benefit plans or policies, service with or credited or recognized by VCBBAYK or any of its Subsidiaries under the corresponding VCBBAYK Benefit Plan shall be treated as service with BRB.BRBS, provided, however, that such service shall not be recognized to the extent that such recognition would result in a duplication of benefits; and provided, further, that service with BAYK shall be recognized for purposes of the BAYK cash balance plan (however assumed or treated after the Effective Time), subject in all events to the freeze in participation and benefit accruals (other than crediting of interest as required by law) under the BAYK cash balance plan that was effective on December 31, 2012. To the extent permitted under applicable law, BRBfor the plan year during which BAYK Continuing Employees transition to the welfare BRBS Benefit Plans, BRBS shall use its best efforts to cause welfare BRBBRBS Benefit Plans maintained by BRBBRBS that cover the VCBBAYK Continuing Employees after the Effective Time to (i) waive any waiting period and restrictions and limitations for preexisting conditions or insurability (except forpre-existing conditions that were excluded, or restrictions or limitations that were applicable, under the VCBBAYK Benefit Plans), and (ii) cause any deductible,co-insurance, or maximumout-of-pocket payments made by the VCBBAYK Continuing Employees under welfare VCBBAYK Benefit Plans to be credited to such VCBBAYK Continuing Employees under welfare BRBBRBS Benefit Plans, so as to reduce the amount of any deductible,co-insurance or maximumout-of-pocket payments payable by such VCBBAYK Continuing Employees under welfare BRBBRBS Benefit Plans for the applicablesuch plan year (if any).

(c) EachAs of the Effective Time, BRBS shall recognize each BAYK Continuing Employee’s service credit with BAYK for purposes of calculating paid time off (“PTO”) under Blue Ridge Bank’s PTO policy (the “BRBS PTO Policy”). For the calendar year including the Effective Time, credit of PTO under the BRBS PTO Policy shall be pro-rated so that credit only relates to the portion of the year following the Effective Time and an employee shall be credited with accrued but unused PTO as of VCBthe Effective Time that was originally accrued under the PTO policy of BAYK or any Subsidiary of VCB atBAYK, as applicable (the “BAYK PTO Policy”), including to the extent applicable up to forty (40) hours of accrued but unused PTO carried over from a prior calendar year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall any employee be credited with PTO that will result in duplication of PTO hours for the same period of service. Effective as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (a)and subject to the first two sentences of this Section 5.10(c), BAYK shall terminate any BAYK PTO Policy without payment of any PTO thereunder due to such termination and, prior to adoption, shall provide BRBS with the opportunity to review and provide reasonable comments to such termination document.

(d) Except to the extent the parties agree to provide additional severance benefits to selected employees in key positions prior to the Effective Time, each full-time employee of BAYK or BRBS or any Subsidiary of BAYK or BRBS immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than any employee who is party to an employment agreement, severance agreement, retention agreement or change-in-control agreement that provides for severance benefits) whose employment is involuntarily terminated other than for cause“cause” by BRBthe Continuing Corporation or who resigns due to “good reason” on or after the Effective Time, but on or before the date that is twelve (12) months after the Effective Time, or (b) who resigns because such employee’s overall compensation and benefits are reduced or modified such that they are not substantially similar to such employee’s overall compensation and benefits prior to the Effective Time;provided, that such reduction or modification occurs on before the date that is twelve (12) months after the Effective Time and such employee gives BRB notice of his or her resignation no later than ten (10) business days following such employee becoming aware of such reduction or modification (in the case of either (a) or (b) excluding any employee who has a contract providing for severance pay), shall be entitled to receive severance pay equal to two (2) weeks of

pay, at his or her rate of pay in effect at the time of termination (or, if greater, the rate of pay in effect prior to any change in rate of pay that constitutes the grounds for “good reason”), for each full year of continuous service with VCBBAYK, BRBS, any Subsidiary of BAYK or BRBS and BRB,the Continuing Corporation, subject to a minimum of four (4) weeks and a maximum oftwenty-six (26) weeks of pay, provided such employee has signed and does not revoke a release and waiver of claims in favor of VCB, BRB,BAYK, BRBS, the Continuing Corporation and theits successors, and any Subsidiaries and affiliates of each, in such form as acceptable to BRB.the Continuing Corporation. As used herein, “cause” shall mean termination due to unacceptable performance as determined by the Continuing Corporation or its Subsidiaries in accordance with its standard practices but following written notice to such employee and a period of at least thirty (30) days to cure or due to the employee’s material violation of the policies of the Continuing Corporation and its Subsidiaries and any of their predecessors. As used herein, “good reason” shall mean, without an employee’s written consent, (i) an employee’s overall compensation and benefits have been reduced or modified such that they are not substantially similar to such employee’s overall compensation and benefits prior to the Effective Time or (ii) an employee’s job position has been materially modified; provided that, in each case, the employee gives BRBS notice of his or her resignation no later than thirty (30) days following such employee’s receipt of written notice of such reduction or modification. As used herein, “pay” shall mean an employee’s annual salary or annual compensation computed on an hourly basis, excluding bonuses, commissions, perquisites, benefits or similar payments, and “year of continuous service” shall mean each full twelve (12)-month period of service from the latest date of hire. Subject to applicable law, any severance hereunder shall be paid in the form of a single lump sum cash payment as soon as practicable (and no later than fifteen (15) days) following the date on which the release required hereunder shall be irrevocable. Such severance payments willshall be in lieu of, not in addition to, any payment under severance pay plans that may be in effect at VCBBAYK, BRBS or any Subsidiary of VCB prior to the Effective Time.

(d)    With respect to VCB’s 401(k) plan, VCB shall cause such plan to be terminated effective immediatelyBAYK or BRBS prior to the Effective Time in accordance with applicable law and subject toor the receipt of all applicable regulatory or governmental approvals. Each VCB Continuing Employee shall be eligible to participate in BRB’s 401(k) plan on or as soon as administratively practicable afterCorporation following the Effective Time. Account balances under the terminated VCB 401(k) plan will be eligible for distribution or rollover, including, in the case of a VCB Continuing Employee, direct rollover (including any outstanding participant loans) to BRB’s 401(k) plan. Any other former employee of VCB or VCB’s Subsidiaries who is employed by BRB or BRB’s Subsidiaries after the Effective Time shall be eligible to be a participant in the BRB 401(k) plan upon complying with eligibility requirements. For purposes of administering BRB’s 401(k) plan, service with VCB and VCB’s Subsidiaries shall be deemed to be service with BRB for participation and vesting purposes, but not for purposes of benefit accrual.

(e) With respect to any Terminated VCB Benefit Plan VCBof BAYK or any Subsidiary of BAYK, BAYK shall cause all obligations set forth on Section 3.3(o)(xiv)(xv) of its Disclosure Letter to be satisfied at least fifteen (15) business days prior to the Effective Time and shall provide such documentation evidencing such satisfaction as may reasonably be required by BRB.BRBS.

(f) At least thirty (30) days (or such shorter period agreed to by the parties) prior to the Effective Time, BAYK shall take, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to take, all actions reasonably requested by BRBS at least sixty (60) days (or such shorter period reasonably agreed to by the parties) that may be necessary or appropriate to, conditioned on the occurrence of the Effective Time, (i) cause one or more BAYK Benefits Plans (other than short-term or long-term incentive plans of BAYK) to terminate as of a date on, immediately before or after the Effective Time (as determined by BRBS), (ii) cause benefit accruals and entitlements under any BAYK Benefit Plan to cease as of the Effective Time, or as of the date immediately preceding the Effective Time (other than short-term or long-term incentive plans of BAYK), (iii) cause the continuation on and after the Effective Time of any contract, arrangement or insurance policy relating to any BAYK Benefit Plan for such period as may be reasonably requested by BRBS, or (iv) facilitate the merger of any BAYK Benefit Plan into any BRBS Benefit Plan in accordance with applicable law. All resolutions, notices, or other documents issued, adopted or executed in connection with the implementation of this Section 5.10(f) shall be subject to BRBS’s reasonable prior review and approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

(g) With respect to the Bay Banks of Virginia, Inc. 401(k) Plan (the “BAYK 401(k) Plan”), BRBS shall either maintain the BAYK 401(k) Plan at and after the Effective Time (and, at BRBS’ election, merge it into the BRBS 401(k) Plan, as defined below, following the Effective Time) or, alternatively, if requested by BRBS in accordance with Section 5.10(f), BAYK shall cause such plan to be terminated effective immediately prior to the Effective Time, in accordance with applicable law and subject to the receipt of all applicable regulatory or governmental approvals. In the event BRBS requests such termination, each BAYK Continuing Employee shall be eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan maintained by BRBS or Blue Ridge Bank (the “BRBS 401(k) Plan”) on or as soon as administratively practicable after the Effective Time, and account balances under the terminated BAYK 401(k) Plan will be eligible for distribution or rollover, including, in the case of a BAYK Continuing

Employee, direct rollover to the BRBS 401(k) Plan (with such direct rollover to include outstanding loan notes for a BAYK Continuing Employee, provided that documentation of such loan is provided to BRBS upon reasonable request). Any other former employee of BAYK or any BAYK Subsidiary who is employed by BRBS or any BRBS Subsidiary after the Effective Time shall be eligible to be a participant in the BRBS 401(k) Plan upon complying with eligibility requirements. Service with or credited or recognized by BAYK or a BAYK Subsidiary with respect to the BAYK 401(k) Plan shall be treated in accordance with Section 5.10(b).

(h) Within thirty (30) days prior to the Effective Time, BAYK shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, adopt written resolutions approved in advance in writing by BRBS and its legal counsel (a copy of which shall be delivered to BRBS at the Closing) to terminate and liquidate in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A3(j)(ix)(B)(i) (to the extent applicable) the employment agreements and plans listed on Section 5.10(h) of BAYK’s Disclosure Letter, with such terminations and liquidations to be effective immediately after the Effective Time and, to the extent applicable, intended to be made in full compliance with Section 409A of the Code. In such event, subject to the release of claims described in this Section 5.10(h) becoming irrevocable, BRBS agrees to pay to each individual who is a party to such a terminated and liquidated employment agreement the amounts described on Section 5.10(h) of BAYK’s Disclosure Letter. In order for such terminations and liquidations and payment to occur, each employee who is a party to or participant in any agreement or plan listed on Section 5.10(h) of BAYK’s Disclosure Letter shall execute and deliver to BRBS at the Closing an acknowledgement and release of claims in the applicable form set forth on Section 5.10(h) of the BAYK Disclosure Letter.

(i) Contemporaneously with BAYK’s mailing or delivering the Joint Proxy Statement to its shareholders pursuant to its obligations set forth in Section 5.4(a), or as promptly as practicable thereafter, BAYK shall provide for the delivery of an information statement and form of written consent acceptable to BRBS (the “ESOP Statement”) to all participants and beneficiaries with an account balance under BAYK’s ESOP, which ESOP Statement shall (i) contain such notices and materials as are provided to other shareholders of BAYK regarding this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereunder and (ii) describe such individual’s right to instruct the trustee of the ESOP, in confidence, with respect to any vote or consent or exercise of any other applicable shareholder rights relating to the shares of BAYK Common Stock allocated to their account under the ESOP in connection with the approval of this Agreement and the Plan of Merger. BAYK shall cause the trustee of its ESOP, or the trustee’s delegate, to (i) complete, on a confidential basis, the shareholder right direction pass-through processes and procedures required under the ESOP as of the date hereof and Section 409(e) of the Code and (ii) in accordance with the requirements of the Code, vote any shares of BAYK Common Stock allocated to accounts under the ESOP with respect to which voting instructions are not received from the participants and beneficiaries, and any shares of BAYK Common Stock which are not then allocated to the accounts of participants and beneficiaries under the ESOP, in the same proportion as the trustee votes the allocated shares of BAYK Common Stock for which it received instructions from participants and beneficiaries. From the date hereof until the Effective Time, BAYK will cause its ESOP not to (i) redeem or otherwise acquire any shares of BAYK Common Stock, except for repurchases by BAYK itself (and, for avoidance of doubt, not by the ESOP) of shares of BAYK Common Stock from employees to the extent required by the ESOP, permitted by the ESOP and applicable law in connection with distributions, or as otherwise specifically provided herein, (ii) permit the ESOP to make distributions in respect of shares of BAYK Common Stock to participants and beneficiaries except as required under the ESOP or by applicable law, or as permitted under the ESOP and applicable law, or (iii) take any action or fail to take any action that would, or that could be reasonably expected to, adversely affect the tax-qualified status of the ESOP under Sections 401(a) and 501(a) of the Code or that would, or that could be reasonably expected to, constitute a breach of fiduciary duty under ERISA. If requested by BRBS at least sixty (60) days (or such shorter period reasonably agreed to by the parties) prior to the Effective Time, BAYK shall take, and shall cause its Subsidiaries or the trustee of its ESOP to take, prior to the Effective Time, all actions reasonably requested by BRBS that may be necessary or appropriate, conditioned (as applicable, with respect to contributions) on the occurrence of the Effective Time and to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, to (i) make one or more contributions to the ESOP that is sufficient to repay the full outstanding balance of all ESOP loan(s); (ii) to the extent Sections 404 and/or 415 of the Code would prevent BAYK from making a

contribution sufficient to repay the full outstanding balance of all ESOP loan(s), make the maximum contribution permitted and have the ESOP remit to BAYK a sufficient number of unallocated shares of BAYK Common Stock held by the ESOP’s suspense account to reimburse BAYK for its assumption and repayment of any remaining outstanding ESOP loan(s) owed to lenders other than BAYK; and (iii) provide that no new participants shall be admitted to the ESOP on or after the date the ESOP loan(s) are no longer outstanding, no employer contributions shall be made for compensation with respect to services performed on or after the date the ESOP loan(s) are no longer outstanding, and, other than normal vesting, no additional benefits shall accrue to any ESOP participant or beneficiary with respect to services performed on or after the date the ESOP loan(s) are no longer outstanding. The form and substance of such resolutions and any other documents that are necessary to effect the foregoing shall be subject to the review and prior written approval of BRBS, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. To the extent applicable, none of the unallocated shares of BAYK Common Stock remitted to BAYK to reimburse BAYK for repayment of the ESOP loan(s) will be entitled to receive any Merger Consideration. All remaining unallocated shares of BAYK Common Stock, if any, held by the ESOP after the ESOP loan(s) are no longer outstanding shall be allocated among the participant accounts in accordance with the terms of the ESOP. As of the Effective Time, all shares of BAYK Common Stock held by the ESOP shall be converted into the right to receive the Merger Consideration.

(j) Nothing in this Section 5.10 shall be interpreted as preventing BRB,the Continuing Corporation or its Subsidiaries, from and after the Effective Time, from amending, modifying or terminating any BRBBRBS Benefit Plans or VCBBAYK Benefit Plans or any other contracts, arrangements, commitments or plans of either party in accordance with their terms and applicable law.

5.11 Reservation of Shares.Shares; NYSE Listing.

BRB(a) BRBS shall take all corporate action as may be necessary to authorize and reserve for issuance such number of shares of BRBthe Continuing Corporation Common Stock to be issued pursuant to this Agreement, and to cause all such shares, when issued pursuant to this Agreement, to be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

5.12    Financial Ability.

At(b) BRBS shall use all reasonable best efforts to cause the shares of the Continuing Corporation Common Stock to be issued in the Merger to be approved for listing on the NYSE American market, subject to official notice of issuance, as promptly as practicable, and in any event before the Effective Time and through the date of payment of the aggregate amount of the Cash Consideration issuable pursuant to Article 2 hereof, BRB shall have all funds necessary to consummate the Merger and pay the aggregate amount of the Cash Consideration to the holders of VCB Common Stock pursuant to Article 2 hereof.Time.

5.135.12 Indemnification; Insurance.

(a) From and afterFollowing the Effective Time, BRBthe Continuing Corporation and its Subsidiaries, as the case may be, shall jointly and severally indemnify, defend and hold harmless, and advance expenses to any person who has rights to indemnification or advancement of expenses from BAYK or any of its Subsidiaries (an “Indemnified Party”) (in any capacity), to the fullestsame extent permitted byand on the same conditions as such person was entitled to indemnification or advancement of expenses pursuant to applicable law (and BRB shall also advance expensesand BAYK’s Organizational Documents or any BAYK Subsidiary’s Organizational Documents, as incurredthe case may be, or any indemnification agreements to the fullest extent permitted by law to), any individual whowhich an Indemnified Party is now, or has been at any time prior toa party as in effect on the date of this Agreement, or who becomes priorsubject, in the case of advancement of expenses, to the Effective Time, a director or officer of VCB or any of its Subsidiaries or who is or was serving at the request of VCB or any of its Subsidiaries as a director, officer, employee or agent of VCB or any of its Subsidiaries (collectively, the “Covered Person Indemnified Parties”) against any costs, fees or expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines, losses, claims, damages, obligations or liabilities incurred by any Covered Person Indemnified Party providing a written undertaking to repay such advancements as contemplated by reasonSection 13.1-699A of such individual’s status as a directorthe VSCA. Without limiting the foregoing, in any case or officer of VCBproceeding in which corporate approval may be required to effectuate any indemnification, the Continuing Corporation or its applicable Subsidiary shall direct, if any of its Subsidiaries or the factIndemnified Party elects, that the individual was serving atdetermination of permissibility of indemnification shall be made by independent counsel mutually agreed upon between the request of VCBContinuing Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries as a director, officer, employee or agent of VCB or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with any Proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, arising out of or relating to any matters existing or occurring at or prior to the Effective Time, including the negotiation, execution or consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.such Subsidiary and such Indemnified Party.

(b) Without limiting Section 5.13(a), BRB shall, and shall cause Blue Ridge Bank to, for a period of six (6) years from and after the Effective Time, honor the any provision of the Organizational Documents of VCB and Virginia Community Bank, respectively, relating to the

exculpation or limitation of liability of any Covered Person Indemnified Parties, it being understood that BRB and Blue Ridge Bank are assuming all such obligations of VCB and Virginia Community Bank, respectively, and that such Covered Person Indemnified Parties shall continue to be entitled to such exculpation and limitation of liability to the fullest extent permitted under applicable Organizational Documents of VCB and Virginia Community Bank, as applicable.

(c)    BRBThe Continuing Corporation shall, at or prior to the Effective Time, purchase a five (5)six (6) year “tail” prepaid policy on terms and conditions no less favorable than those of the existing directors’ and officers’ liability (and fiduciary)(including fiduciary and cyber coverage) insurance maintained by VCB,BAYK from insurance carriers with

comparable credit ratings, covering, each person currently covered by VCB’s or Virginia Community Bank’s officers’ and directors’ liability insurance policy with respect to any acts or omissions occurring at or prior to the Effective Time, including, without limitation, the Merger; provided, however, that the cost of such “tail” policy shall in no event exceed three hundred percent (300%) of the amount of the last annual premium paid by VCBBAYK for such existing directors’ and officers’ liability (and fiduciary) insurance. If, but for the proviso to the immediately preceding sentence, BRBthe Continuing Corporation would be required to expend more than three hundred percent (300%) of current annual premiums, the amount of the last annual premium paid by VCB, BRBContinuing Corporation will obtain the maximum amount of that insurance obtainable by payment of annual premiums equal to three hundred percent (300%) of the amount of the lastcurrent annual premium paid by VCB.premiums.

(d)    If BRB or Blue Ridge Bank or any of their respective successors or assigns (i) consolidates with or merges into any other entity and shall not be the continuing or surviving entity of such consolidation or merger or (ii) transfers or conveys all or substantially all of its properties and assets to any person or entity, or if BRB or Blue Ridge Bank dissolves, then, and in each such case, BRB shall cause proper provision to be made so that the successors and assigns of BRB and Blue Ridge Bank, as applicable, shall assume the obligations set forth in this Section 5.13.

(e)    The provisions of this Section 5.13 are (i) intended to be for the benefit of, and shall be enforceable by, each Covered Person Indemnified Party, his or her heirs and his or her heirs and representatives and (ii) in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other rights to exculpation, limitation of liability, indemnification, advancement of expenses or contribution that any such individual may have under any Organizational Documents, by contract or otherwise. The obligations of BRB and Blue Ridge Bank under this Section 5.13 shall not be terminated or modified in such a manner as to adversely affect in any material respect the rights of any Covered Person Indemnified Party unless (A) such termination or modification is required by applicable law or (B) the affected Covered Person Indemnified Party shall have consented in writing to such termination or modification (it being expressly agreed that the Covered Person Indemnified Parties shall be third party beneficiaries of this Section 5.13).(c) Nothing in this Agreement including this Section 5.13, is intended to, shall be construed to or shall release, waive or impair any rights to directors’ and officers’ insurance claims under any policy that is or has been in existence with respect to VCBBAYK or any of its Subsidiaries for any of their respective directors, officers or any Covered Person Indemnified Party,other employees, it being understood and agreed that the indemnification provided for in this Section 5.135.12 is not prior to or in substitution for any such claims under any such policies.

(d) This covenant is intended to be for the benefit of, and shall be enforceable by, each Indemnified Party and his or her respective heirs and legal representatives. The rights to indemnification and advancement of expenses and the other rights provided for herein shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which an Indemnified Party is entitled, whether pursuant to law, contract or otherwise.

(e) If the Continuing Corporation or any of its successors or assigns consolidates with or merges into any other entity and is not the continuing or surviving entity of such consolidation or merger, transfers all or substantially all of its assets or deposits to any other entity or engages in any similar transaction, then in each case, the Continuing Corporation will cause proper provision to be made so that the successors and assigns of the Continuing Corporation will expressly assume the obligations set forth in this Section 5.12. For the avoidance of doubt, to the extent required by any agreement previously entered into by BAYK in connection with a merger, acquisition or other business combination, the provisions of this Section 5.12 shall apply to directors, officers, employees and fiduciaries of predecessor entities previously acquired by BAYK.

5.145.13 Employment Arrangements.

(a) BRBExcept as provided in Section 5.10(h), the Continuing Corporation will, as of and after the Effective Time, assume and honor all employment, severance, change in control and non-qualifieddeferred compensation agreements or arrangements that VCBBAYK and its Subsidiaries have with their current and former officers, directors and employees and which are set forth in Section 5.14(a)5.13(a) of VCB’sBAYK’s Disclosure Letter, except to the extent (i) BRBS and the applicable employee or director have agreed to a replacement agreement after the date hereof but prior to the Effective Time or (ii) any such agreements or arrangements shall have been amended, terminated or superseded without BRB’sBRBS’s consent after the date hereof but prior to the Effective Time.

(b) At least fifteen (15) daysBAYK and BRBS will establish a retention bonus pool that will be dedicated to certain of their non-executive officer employees for purposes of retaining such employees prior to and after the Effective Time, VCB shall provide BRB with the information called forparticipating employees and specific terms of such retention bonuses to be determined by BAYK and BRBS in accordance with Section 55.13(b) of the agreements set forth in Section 3.3(o)(ix) of the VCBBAYK’s Disclosure Letter (the “Affected Agreements”), including confirmation of the amount of the payments to be made to the applicable recipients thereunder and the calculations, supporting tax and other records, and valuation report on analysis, if any, used by the Accounting Firm (as defined in the Affected Agreements) in making its determination under such Section 5. VCB, or BRB, as applicable, shall make such payments under the Affected Agreements, subject to applicable tax withholding, only if it has received a duly executed release in the form described in Section 5.14(c) of this Agreement from the applicable recipient and such release has become effective (consent to such condition to have been previously obtained by VCB). All documents issued, adopted or executed in connection with the implementation of this Section 5.14(b) shall be subject to BRB’s prior review and approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.BRBS’s Disclosure Letter.

(c) Prior to the Effective Time, VCBBAYK shall have obtained a general release from each of the recipients under the Affected Agreementsindividuals listed in Section 5.13(c) of BAYK’s Disclosure Letter associated with sucheach individual’s respective employment prior to the Effective Time and confirming that the receipt of such payment to be made pursuant to such Affected Agreement constitutes full satisfaction of all amounts due and owing to such recipient pursuant to such Affected Agreement.Time. Such release shall be in a form reasonably acceptable to BRB.BRBS.

(d) As of the date hereof, BRBBRBS has entered into employment agreements which will become effective as of the Effective Time, with the individuals named in Section  5.14(d)5.13(d) of BRB’sBRBS’s Disclosure Letter.

5.155.14 Notice of Deadlines.

At least sixty (60) days prior to the Effective Time, VCBBAYK shall provide BRBBRBS with a complete and accurate list of the deadlines for extensions or terminations of all material leases, agreements or licenses (including

(including specifically real property leases and data processing agreements) to which VCBBAYK or any of its Subsidiaries is a party. For purposes of this Section 5.15,5.14 only, a material agreement shall mean an agreement not terminable on thirty (30) days or less notice and involving the payment or value of more than $30,000$100,000 per year and/or has a termination fee.

5.165.15 Consent to Assign and Use Leased Premises; Extensions.Premise.

On Section 5.165.15 of its Disclosure Letter, VCBBAYK has provided a list of all material leases with respect to real or personal property used by it or any of its Subsidiaries. With respect to the leases disclosed in Section 5.165.15 of its Disclosure Letter, VCBBAYK and each of its Subsidiaries will use

commercially reasonable efforts to obtain all consents necessary or appropriate to transfer and assign, as of the Effective Time, all right, title and interest of VCBBAYK and each of its Subsidiaries to BRBthe Continuing Corporation or an appropriate Subsidiary of BRBthe Continuing Corporation and to permit the use and operation of the leased premises by BRBthe Continuing Corporation or an appropriate Subsidiary of BRB. If any such consent has not been obtained as of the Effective Time, then neither this Agreement nor any other document related to the consummation of the Merger shall constitute a sale, assignment, assumption, transfer conveyance or delivery (or an attempt to do any of the foregoing) of such lease until such time as such consent is obtained.Continuing Corporation.

5.175.16 Takeover Laws.

If any federal or state anti-takeover laws or regulations may become, or may purport to be, applicable to the transactions contemplated hereby, each party hereto and its board of directors will grant such approvals and take such actions as are necessary and legally permissible so that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement may be consummated as promptly as practicable on the terms contemplated hereby and otherwise act to eliminate or minimize the effects of any such laws or regulations on any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

5.185.17 Change of Method.

BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK shall be empowered, upon their mutual agreement and at any time prior to the Effective Time (and whether before or after the VCBBAYK Shareholders Meeting or the BRBBRBS Shareholders Meeting), to change the method or structure of effecting the combination of BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK (including the provisions of Article 1), if and to the extent they both deem such change to be necessary, appropriate or desirable; provided that no such change shall (i) alter or change the Merger Consideration,Exchange Ratio, (ii) adversely affect the tax treatment of BRBBRBS or VCBBAYK pursuant to this Agreement, (iii) materially impede or delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in a timely manner or (iv) require the approval of either party’s shareholders under the VSCA unless such change is conditioned upon obtaining such approval. The parties hereto agree to reflect any such change in an appropriate amendment to this Agreement executed by both parties in accordance with Section  8.3.

5.195.18 Certain Policies.

Prior to the Effective Time, VCBBAYK shall, consistent with GAAP and applicable banking laws and regulations, modify or change its Loan, OREO, accrual, reserve, Tax, litigation and real estate valuation policies and practices (including loan classifications and levels of reserves) so as to be applied on a basis that is consistent with that of BRB;BRBS; provided, however, that no such modifications or changes need be made prior to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 6.1(a) and Section 6.1(b).

5.205.19 Shareholder Litigation.

Each of BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK shall give the other prompt notice of any shareholder litigation against such party or its directors or affiliates (or combination thereof) relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and shall give the other the opportunity to participate in, but not control, the defense or settlement of any such litigation. In addition, no such settlement by VCBeither party shall be agreed to without BRB’sthe other party’s prior written consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).

5.215.20 Section 16 Matters.

BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK agree that, to most effectively compensate and retain certain directors and officers of VCBBAYK in connection with the Merger, both prior to and after the Effective Time, it is desirable that the directors and officers of VCBBAYK not be subject to a risk of liability under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law in connection with the conversion of shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock in the Merger, and for that purpose agree to the provisions of this Section 5.21. VCB5.20. BAYK shall deliver to BRB,BRBS, in a reasonably timely fashion prior to the Effective Time, accurate information regarding certain officers and directors of VCB.BAYK. Subject to the reporting requirements of Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, and the Boards of Directors of BRBBRBS and VCB,BAYK, or a committee ofnon-employee directors thereof (as such term is defined for purposes of Rule16b-3(d) under the Exchange Act), shall prior to the Effective Time take all such steps as may be required to cause (in the case of VCB)BAYK) any dispositions of VCBBAYK Common Stock by the directors and officers of VCB,BAYK, and (in the case of BRB)BRBS) any acquisitions of BRBthe Continuing Corporation Common Stock by any director or officer of VCBBAYK who (if any), immediately following the Merger, will be officersan officer or directorsdirector of BRBthe Continuing Corporation subject to the reporting requirements of Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, in each case pursuant to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, to be exempt from liability pursuant to Rule16b-3 under the Exchange Act to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

5.22    Dividends.5.21 Assumption of Subordinated Notes.

Each of BRB and VCB shall coordinate with the other regarding the declaration and amount of any dividends in respect of BRB Common Stock and VCB Common Stock and the record dates and payment dates relating thereto, such that the holders of VCB Common Stock shall receive prior toUpon the Effective Time, a special per share cash dividendthe Continuing Corporation shall assume the due and punctual payment of the principal of and any premium and interest on the Subordinated Notes in such amount (the“Pre-Closing Dividend”) that, togetheraccordance with any cash dividendtheir terms, and the due and punctual performance of BRB to which such holders are expectedall covenants and conditions thereof on the part of BAYK to be entitled betweenperformed or observed. As used in this Section 5.21, “Subordinated Notes” means that series of notes issued by BAYK and outstanding as of the Effective Time, designated as the (i) “6.50% Subordinated Note Due May 28, 2025” and December 31, 2019, shall equal $0.50 per share of VCB Common Stock. Any dividend to be paid by BRB shall be in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices, declared and paid with respect to each quarter, and in an amount not to exceed $0.1425 per share. The(ii) “5.625% Pre-ClosingFixed-to-Floating Dividend shall be on such date as mutually agreed upon by BRB and VCB and shall be subject to the financial condition and operating performance of VCB and not prohibited by applicable law, any Regulatory Agency or Governmental Authority.Rate Subordinated Note Due 2029.”

5.23    Transfer Taxes.

Buyer will be liable for all transfer, value added, excise, stock transfer, stamp, recording, registration and any similar Taxes that become payable in connection with the Merger and other transactions contemplated hereby.

ARTICLE 6

Conditions to the MergerCONDITIONS TO THE MERGER

6.1 General Conditions.

The respective obligations of each party to perform this Agreement and consummate the Merger are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions, unless waived by each party pursuant to Section 8.3.

(a) Corporate Action. All corporate action necessary to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby shall have been duly and validly taken, including without limitation the BRBBRBS Shareholder Approval and the VCBBAYK Shareholder Approval.

(b) Regulatory Approvals. BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK shall have received all Regulatory Approvals, all notice periods and waiting periods required after the granting of any such Regulatory Approvals shall have passed, and all such Regulatory Approvals shall be in effect; provided, that no such approvals shall contain any conditions, restrictions or requirements that would, after the Effective Time, have or reasonably be reasonably likelyexpected to have, either individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on BRBthe Continuing Corporation and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole (after giving effect to the Merger)Merger and measured on a scale relative to BRBS and its Subsidiaries).

(c) Registration Statement. The Registration Statement shall have been declared effective under the Securities Act and no stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement shall have been issued and be in effect and no Proceedingsproceedings for that purpose shall have been initiated by the SEC and not withdrawn.

(d) Legal Proceedings. Neither party shall be subject to any order, decree or injunction of (i) a court or agency of competent jurisdiction or (ii) a Governmental Authority that enjoins or prohibits or makes illegal the consummation of the Merger.

(e) NYSE Listing. The shares of the Continuing Corporation Common Stock to be issued to the holders of BAYK Common Stock upon consummation of the Merger shall have been authorized for listing on the NYSE American market, subject to official notice of issuance.

6.2 Conditions to Obligations of BRB.BRBS.

The obligations of BRBBRBS to perform this Agreement and consummate the Merger are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions, unless waived by BRBBRBS pursuant to Section 8.3.

(a) Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of VCBBAYK set forth in Section 3.3, after giving effect to Section 3.1 and Section 3.2, shall be true and correct as of the date of this Agreement and (except to the extent such representations and warranties speak as of an earlier or specific date) as of the Closing Date as though made on and as of the Closing Date, and BRBBRBS shall have received a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, signed on behalf of VCBBAYK by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of VCBBAYK to such effect.

(b) Performance of Obligations. VCBBAYK and each of its Subsidiaries shall have performed in all material respects all obligations required to be performed by it under this Agreement on or before the Closing Date, and BRBBRBS shall have received a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, signed on behalf of VCBBAYK by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of VCBBAYK to such effect.

(c) Federal Tax Opinion. BRBBRBS shall have received a written opinion, dated the Closing Date, from its counsel, Williams Mullen,Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to BRB,BRBS, to the effect that, on the basis of facts, representations and assumptions set forth or referred to in such opinion, the Merger will constitute a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. In rendering such opinion, such counsel may require and shall be entitled to rely upon representations of officers of BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to such counsel.

(d)    Dissenting Shares. The aggregate number of Dissenting Shares shall not represent ten percent (10%) or more of the outstanding shares of VCB Common Stock unless waived in the sole discretion of BRB.

(e)    Minimum Tangible Equity of VCB. VCB’s Tangible Equity as of the last day of the month ended prior to the Closing Date shall not be less than $23,500,000. In connection herewith, five (5) business days prior to the Closing Date VCB shall deliver to BRB a consolidated balance sheet for VCB and its Subsidiaries (the “VCB Closing Balance Sheet”). The VCB Closing Balance Sheet shall be prepared as of the last day of the month prior to the Closing Date and in all material respects in accordance with GAAP and regulatory accounting principles and other applicable legal and accounting requirements, and reflect accruals and other adjustments consistent with VCB’s past practice. VCB shall deliver to BRB a certificate of VCB’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, dated as of the Closing Date, setting forth VCB’s Tangible Equity calculation and certifying that the VCB Closing Balance Sheet continues to reflect accurately, as of the date of the certificate, VCB’s Tangible Equity and financial condition in all material respects. For the purposes of this Section 6.2(e), “VCB’s Tangible Equity” means VCB’s total shareholders’ equity, as adjusted to exclude (i) intangible assets and other comprehensive income / losses (provided that “total shareholders’ equity,” “intangible assets” and “other comprehensive income / losses” shall each be calculated in accordance with GAAP and regulatory accounting principles and other legal and accounting requirements applied consistently with VCB’s past practice), (ii) incremental losses to net book value related to Loans or OREO described in Section 6.2(e) of VCB’s Disclosure Letter, (iii) all fees and expenses of all attorneys, accountants, investment bankers and other advisors and agents for VCB for services rendered in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and paid or accrued by VCB prior to the Effective Time and (iv) any costs incurred or accrued in connection with the termination of VCB’s contracts as a result of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. VCB’s Tangible Equity shall be determined consistent with the line items, adjustments and computations set forth in Section 6.2(e) of VCB’s Disclosure Letter, which reflects VCB’s Tangible Equity as of December 31, 2018.

(f)    No Material Adverse Effect. No Material Adverse Effect with respect to VCB and Virginia Community Bank shall have occurred.

6.3 Conditions to Obligations of VCB.BAYK.

The obligations of VCBBAYK to perform this Agreement and consummate the Merger are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions, unless waived by VCBBAYK pursuant to Section 8.3.

(a) Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of BRBBRBS set forth in Section 3.3, after giving effect to Section 3.1 and Section 3.2, shall be true and correct as of the date of this Agreement and (except to the extent such representations and warranties speak as of an earlier or specific date) as of the Closing Date as though made on and as of the Closing Date, and VCBBAYK shall have received a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, signed on behalf of BRBBRBS by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of BRBBRBS to such effect.

(b) Performance of Obligations. BRBBRBS and each of its Subsidiaries shall have performed in all material respects all obligations required to be performed by it under this Agreement on or before the Closing Date, and VCBBAYK shall have received a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, signed on behalf of BRBBRBS by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of BRBBRBS to such effect.

(c) Federal Tax Opinion. VCBBAYK shall have received a written opinion, dated the Closing Date, from its counsel, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP,Williams Mullen, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to VCB,BAYK, to the effect that, on the basis of facts, representations and assumptions set forth or referred to in such opinion, the Merger will constitute a

reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. In rendering such opinion, such counsel may require and shall be entitled to rely upon representations of officers of BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to such counsel.

(d)    No Material Adverse Effect. No Material Adverse Effect with respect to BRB and Blue Ridge Bank shall have occurred.

ARTICLE 7

TerminationTERMINATION

7.1 Termination.

This Agreement may be terminated and the Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby abandoned at any time prior to the Effective Time, whether before or after receipt of the BRBBRBS Shareholder Approval or the VCBBAYK Shareholder Approval, as provided below:

(a) Mutual Consent. By the mutual consent in writing of BRBBRBS and VCB;BAYK;

(b) Closing Delay. By either BRBBRBS or VCB,BAYK, evidenced by written notice, if the Merger has not been consummated by March 1, 2020July 31, 2021 or such later date as shall have been agreed to in writing by the parties, provided that the right to terminate this Agreement under this Section 7.1(b) shall not be available to any party whose breach or failure to perform an obligation hereunder has been the primary cause of or resulted in the failure of the Merger to occur on or before such date;

(c) Regulatory Approval Denied. By either BRBS or BAYK in the event any Regulatory Approval required to be obtained pursuant to Section 6.1(b) has been denied by the relevant Governmental Authority and such denial has become final and nonappealable or any Governmental Authority of competent jurisdiction shall have issued a final, nonappealable injunction permanently enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, unless the denial of such regulatory approval shall be due to, or materially contributed to by, the fault of the party seeking to terminate this Agreement to perform or observe the covenants or agreements of such party set forth in this Agreement;

(d) Breach of Representation or Warranty.Warranty. By either BRBBRBS or VCBBAYK (provided that the terminating party is not then in breach of any representation or warranty contained in this Agreement under the applicable standard set forth in Section 3.2 or in material breach of any covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement) in the event of a breach or inaccuracy of any representation or warranty of the other party contained in this Agreement which cannot be or has not been cured within thirty (30) days after the giving of written notice to the breaching party

of such breach or inaccuracy and which breach or inaccuracy (subject to the applicable standard set forth in Section 3.2) would provide the terminating party the ability to refuse to consummate the Merger under Section 6.2(a) in the case of BRBBRBS and Section 6.3(a) in the case of VCB;BAYK;

(d)(e) Breach of Covenant or Agreement.By either BRBBRBS or VCBBAYK (provided that the terminating party is not then in breach of any representation or warranty contained in this Agreement under the applicable standard set forth in Section 3.2 or in material breach of any covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement) in the event of a material breach by the other party of any covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement which cannot be or has not been cured within thirty (30) days after the giving of written notice to the breaching party of such breach and which breach would provide the terminating party the ability to refuse to consummate the Merger under Section 6.2(b) in the case of BRBBRBS and Section 6.3(b) in the case of VCB;BAYK;

(e)(f) VCB BAYK Solicitation and Recommendation Matters; VCBBAYK Shareholders Meeting Failure. AtBy BRBS, at any time prior to obtaining the VCBBAYK Shareholder Approval, by BRB(i) if (i) VCB shall have breached Section 5.5, (ii) the Board of Directors of VCB shall haveBAYK has failed to make the VCBBAYK Board Recommendation, withdrawn such(ii) upon a Change in BAYK Recommendation or upon BAYK’s approval, adoption, endorsement or recommendation or modified or changed such recommendation in a manner adverse inof any respect to the interests of BRBAcquisition Proposal, or (iii) VCB shall have materially breachedif BAYK has failed to comply in all material respects with its obligations under Section 5.3(a) by failing to call, give notice of, convene5.3(b) and hold the VCB Shareholders Meeting in accordance with (and subject to the exceptions set forth in) Section 5.3(a);5.5;

(f)

(g) No VCBBAYK Shareholder Approval.By either BRBBRBS or VCB,BAYK, if the VCBBAYK Shareholder Approval shall not have been attained by reason of the failure to obtain the required vote at the VCBBAYK Shareholders Meeting or any adjournment thereof;Meeting;

(g)(h) BRBBRBS Solicitation and Recommendation Matters; BRBBRBS Shareholders Meeting Failure. AtBy BAYK, at any time prior to obtaining the BRBBRBS Shareholder Approval, by VCB(i) if (i) the Board of Directors of BRB shall haveBRBS has failed to make the BRBBRBS Board Recommendation, withdrawn such(ii) upon a Change in BRBS Recommendation or upon BRBS’s approval, adoption, endorsement or recommendation of any Acquisition Proposal, or modified or changed such recommendation(iii) if BRBS has failed to comply in a manner adverse in any respect to the interests of VCB, or (ii) BRB shall have materially breachedall material respects with its obligations under Section 5.3(b) by failing to call, give notice of, convene5.3(a) and hold the BRB Shareholders Meeting in accordance with Section 5.3(b);5.5;

(h)(i) No BRBBRBS Shareholder Approval.By either BRBBRBS or VCB,BAYK, if the BRBBRBS Shareholder Approval shall not have been attained by reason of the failure to obtain the required vote at the BRBBRBS Shareholders Meeting or any adjournment thereof;Meeting;

(i)(j) Termination EventBAYK Superior Proposal. . By BRB upon the occurrence of any of the following events after the date hereof:

(i)    (A) VCB or Virginia Community Bank, without having received BRB’s prior written consent, shall have entered into an agreement with any person to (1) merge or consolidate with, acquire or enter into any similar transaction with VCB or Virginia Community Bank, or (2) purchase, lease or otherwise acquire all or substantially all of the assets of VCB or Virginia Community Bank; or (B) VCB or Virginia Community Bank, without having received

BRB’s prior written consent, shall have entered into an agreement with any person to purchase or otherwise acquire directly from VCB securities representing ten percent (10%) or more of the voting power of VCB; or

(ii)    a tender offer or exchange offer for ten percent (10%) or more of the outstanding shares of VCB Common Stock is commenced (other than by BRB or a Subsidiary of BRB), andBAYK if the Board of Directors of VCB recommends that the shareholders of VCB tender their shares in such tender or exchange offer or otherwise failsBAYK determines to recommend that such shareholders reject such tender offer or exchange offer within the ten (10)-business day period specified in Rule14e-2(a) under the Exchange Act; or

(j)    Other Agreement. At any time prior to obtaining the VCB Shareholder Approval, by VCB in order to change, modify or withdraw the VCB Board Recommendation and enter into an acquisitiona definitive agreement or similar agreement with respect to accept a Superior Proposal which has been received and considered by VCB andin accordance with Section 5.5(f), provided that BAYK pays to BRBS the Termination Fee simultaneously with such termination pursuant to Section 7.4(b); or

(k) BRBS Superior Proposal. By BRBS if the Board of Directors of VCB (or applicable committee thereof)BRBS determines to enter into a definitive agreement to accept a Superior Proposal in complianceaccordance with Section 5.5;5.5(f), provided that this Agreement may be terminated by VCBBRBS pays to BAYK the Termination Fee simultaneously with such termination pursuant to this Section 7.1(j) only after taking the following actions: (i) VCB shall notify BRB in writing, four (4) business days in advance, that it intends to terminate this Agreement in order to accept such Superior Proposal; (ii) during such four (4) business day period, VCB shall negotiate in good faith, to the extent BRB so desires to negotiate, to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that such Acquisition Proposal ceases to be a Superior Proposal; (iii) at the end of such four (4) business day period, the Board of Directors (or applicable committee thereof) of VCB shall have determined in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisor), and after considering the changes, if any, that BRB proposed in writing to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, that such Acquisition Proposal continues to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (iv) in the event of any material change to the material terms of such Superior Proposal, VCB shall, in each case, provide BRB with an additional notice before it may terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 7.1(j) (provided that such four (4) business day period shall be a two (2) business day period)7.4(d).

7.2 Effect of Termination.

In the event of termination of this Agreement by either party as provided in Section 7.1, none of BRB, VCB,BRBS, BAYK, any of their respective Subsidiaries or any of the officers or directors of any of them shall have any liability hereunder or in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, except that (i) Section 5.2(c), Section 5.7, this Article 7Section 7.1, Section 7.2, Section 7.4, Section 7.5 and Article 8 shall survive any termination of this Agreement and (ii) notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, termination will not relieve a breaching party from any liabilities or damages arising out of its willful and material breach of any provision of this Agreement.

7.3 Non-Survival of Representations, Warranties and Covenants.

None of the representations, warranties, covenants or agreements set forth in this Agreement or in any instrument delivered pursuant to this Agreement (other than the Confidentiality Agreement, the Affiliate Agreements and the Director Noncompetition Agreements which shall survive in accordance with their terms) shall survive the Effective Time, except for Section 5.135.10, Section 5.12 and Section 5.145.13 and for any other covenant and agreement contained in this Agreement that by its terms applies or is to be performed in whole or in part after the Effective Time.

7.4 Termination Fee.

(a) In the event that (i) after the date of this Agreement, an Acquisition Proposal with respect to BAYK shall have been communicated to or otherwise made known to the shareholders, senior management or Board of Directors of BAYK, or any person or entity shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional) to make an Acquisition Proposal with respect to BAYK after the date of this Agreement, (ii) thereafter this Agreement is terminated (A) by BAYK or BRBS pursuant to Section 7.1(b) (if the BAYK Shareholder Approval has not theretofore been obtained), (B) by BRBS pursuant to Section 7.1(d) or Section 7.1(e), or (C) by BAYK or BRBS pursuant to Section 7.1(g) and (iii) prior to the date that is twelve (12) months after the date of such termination BAYK enters into a definitive agreement or consummates a transaction with respect to an Acquisition Proposal (whether or not the same Acquisition Proposal as that referred to above), then BAYK shall, on the earlier of the date it enters into such definitive agreement or the date of consummation of such transaction, pay BRBS a fee equal to $4,000,000 (the “Termination Fee”) by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account designated by BRBS.

(b) In the event this Agreement is terminated by BRBS pursuant to Section 7.1(f) or by BAYK pursuant to 7.1(j) then BAYK shall, on the date of termination, pay BRBS the Termination Fee by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account designated by BRBS.

(c) In the event that (i) after the date of this Agreement, an Acquisition Proposal with respect to BRBS shall have been communicated to or otherwise made known to the shareholders, senior management or Board of Directors of BRBS, or any person or entity shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional) to make an Acquisition Proposal with respect to BRBS after the date of this Agreement, (ii) thereafter this Agreement is terminated (A) by BRBS or BAYK pursuant to Section 7.1(b) (if the BRBS Shareholder Approval has not theretofore been obtained), (B) by BAYK pursuant to Section 7.1(d) or Section 7.1(e), or (C) by BAYK or BRBS pursuant to Section 7.1(i) and (iii) prior to the date that is twelve (12) months after the date of such termination BRBS enters into a definitive agreement or consummates a transaction with respect to an Acquisition Proposal (whether or not the same Acquisition Proposal as that referred to above), then BRBS shall, on the earlier of the date it enters into such definitive agreement or the date of consummation of such transaction, pay BAYK the Termination Fee by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account designated by BAYK.

(d) In the event this Agreement is terminated by BAYK pursuant to Section 7.1(h) or by BRBS pursuant to Section 7.1(k), then BRBS shall, on the date of termination, pay BAYK the Termination Fee by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account designated by BAYK.

(e) Each of BRBS and BAYK acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 7.4 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and that, without these agreements, BRBS and BAYK, respectively, would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if BRBS or BAYK, as applicable, fails promptly to pay the amount due pursuant to this Section 7.4, and, in order to obtain such payment, BRBS or BAYK, as applicable, commences a suit which results in a judgment against the other party for the fee set forth in this Section 7.4, BRBS or BAYK, as applicable, shall pay to the other party its fees and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amount of the fee at a rate per annum equal to the prime rate published in The Wall Street Journal on the date such payment was required to be made.

7.4    Fees and7.5 Expenses.

(a)    Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, each of the parties shall bear and pay all costs and expenses incurred by it in connection with the transactions contemplated herein, including fees and expenses of its own financial consultants, accountants and legal advisors,exceptprovided that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement. The costs of printingStatement and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement shall be shared proportionately by BRB and VCB based on their relative number of shareholders. Allall filing and other fees paid to the SEC the Trading Market and other Governmental Authorities in connection with the Merger shall be borne equally by BRB.

(b)    VCB shall pay BRB the sum of $1,500,000 (which represents liquidated damages inclusive of all BRB feesBRBS and expenses) (the “VCB Termination Fee”) if this Agreement is terminated as follows:

(i)    if this Agreement is terminated by BRB pursuant to Section 7.1(e) or Section 7.1(i), or by VCB pursuant to Section 7.1(j), payment shall be made to BRB concurrently with the termination of this Agreement; or

(ii)    if this Agreement is terminated (A) by BRB pursuant to Section 7.1(c) or Section 7.1(d), (B) by either BRB or VCB pursuant to Section 7.1(b), or (C) by either BRB or VCB pursuant to Section 7.1(f), and, in the case of any termination pursuant to clause (A) an Acquisition Proposal shall have been publicly announced or otherwise communicated or made known to the shareholders, senior management or the Board of Directors of VCB (or any person or entity shall have publicly announced an intention, whether or not conditional, to make an Acquisition Proposal) at any time after the date of this Agreement or in the case of any termination pursuant to clause (B) or (C) an Acquisition Proposal shall have been publicly announced or otherwise communicated or made known to the shareholders (or any person or entity shall have publicly announced an intention, whether or not conditional, to make an Acquisition Proposal) at any time after the date of this Agreement, and (y) prior to the taking of the vote of the shareholders of VCB contemplated by this Agreement at the VCB Shareholders Meeting, in the case of clause (C), or (z) prior to the date of termination, in the case of clause (A) or (B), and in either case not withdrawn prior to the termination of this Agreement, then if within twelve (12) months after such termination VCB enters into an agreement or consummates a transaction with respect to an Acquisition Proposal (whether or not the same Acquisition Proposal as that referred to above), then VCB shall pay to BRB the VCB Termination Fee on the date when such transaction is consummated (provided that references to “10% or more” in the definition of Acquisition Proposal shall be deemed references to “25% or more” for purposes of this Section 7.4(b)(ii)).

(c)    BRB shall pay VCB the sum of $500,000 and BRB shall reimburse VCB for all reasonable expenses incurred by VCB in connection with the Merger, subject to a cap of $500,000 for such expenses (which represents liquidated damages inclusive of all VCB fees and

expenses) (the “BRB Termination Fee”) if this Agreement is terminated by VCB pursuant to Section 7.1(g), in which case payment shall be made to VCB within two (2) business days after the termination of this Agreement.

(d)    The agreements contained in paragraph (b) of this Section 7.4 shall be deemed an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, that without such agreements the parties would not have entered into this Agreement and that no such amount constitutes a penalty or liquidated damages in the event of a breach of this Agreement by VCB. If VCB fails to pay or cause payment to BRB the amount(s) due under paragraph (b) above at the time specified therein, VCB shall pay the costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses) incurred by BRB in connection with any action in which BRB prevails, including the filing of any lawsuit, taken to collect payment of such amount(s), together with interest on the amount of any such unpaid amount(s) at the prime lending rate prevailing during such period as published inThe Wall Street Journal, calculated on a daily basis from the date such amount(s) were required to be paid until the date of actual payment.

(e)    Any payment required to be made pursuant to Section 7.4 shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by BRB in the notice of demand for payment delivered pursuant to this Section 7.4. For the avoidance of doubt, in no event shall VCB be required to pay the VCB Termination Fee or BRB be required to pay the BRB Termination Fee on more than one occasion, whether or not the VCB Termination Fee or the BRB Termination Fee (as applicable) may be payable under multiple provisions of this Agreement at the same time or at different times or upon the occurrence of different events.BAYK.

ARTICLE 8

General ProvisionsGENERAL PROVISIONS

8.1 Entire Agreement.

This Agreement, including the Disclosure Letters of each party and the exhibits hereto, and the Confidentiality AgreementAgreements contain the entire agreement between BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK with respect to the Merger and the related transactions and supersedes all prior arrangements or understandings with respect thereto.

8.2 Binding Effect; No Third PartyThird-Party Rights.

This Agreement shall bind BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK and their respective successors and assigns. Other than Sections 5.10, 5.12 5.13, 5.14 and 5.225.13 and for the rights of VCB’sBAYK’s shareholders arising after the Effective Time under Article 2, nothing in this Agreement is intended to confer upon any person, other than the parties hereto or their respective successors, any rights or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement.

8.3 Waiver and Amendment.

Any term or provision of this Agreement may be waived in writing at any time by the party that is, or whose shareholders are, entitled to the benefits thereof, and this Agreement may be amended or supplemented by a written instrument duly executed by the parties hereto at any time, whether before or after the date of the BRBBRBS Shareholders Meeting or the VCBBAYK Shareholders Meeting, except statutory requirements and requisite approvals of shareholders and Governmental Authorities.Regulatory Approvals.

8.4 Governing Law.

This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia without regard to the conflict of law principles thereof. The parties hereby consent and submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of any state or federal court located in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

8.5 Notices.

All notices, requests and other communications given or made under this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed given (i) on the date given ifwhen personally delivered, prior to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day, personallyfacsimile transmitted (with confirmation) or delivered by confirmed facsimile, in each case with a hard copy sent by registered or certified first class mail, personally or by commercial overnight delivery service;e-mail (with confirmation); (ii) on the date received if sent by commercial overnight delivery service; or (iii) on the third business day after being mailed by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) to the persons and addresses set forth below or such other place as such party may specify by notice.

If to BRB:BRBS:

Brian K. Plum

President and Chief Executive Officer

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

17 West Main Street1807 Seminole Trail

Luray,Charlottesville, Virginia 2283522911

Facsimile: (540)743-5536

E-mail: bplum@mybrb.com

with a copy to:

Mark Windon Jones

Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP

Troutman Pepper Building

1001 Haxall Point

Richmond, Virginia 23219

Facsimile: (804) 698-6034

E-mail: mark.jones@troutman.com

If to BAYK:

Randal R. Greene

President and Chief Executive Officer

Bay Banks of Virginia, Inc.

1801 Bayberry Court

Richmond, Virginia 23236

Facsimile: (804) 435-0543

E-mail: randal.greene@vcb.bank

with a copy to:

Scott H. Richter

Lee G. Lester

Williams Mullen

200 S. 10th Street, Suite 1600

Richmond, Virginia 23219

Facsimile:(804)420-6507

If to VCB:E-mail: srichter@williamsmullen.com

A. Preston Moore, Jr.

President and Chief Executive Officer

Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc.

114 Industrial Drive

Louisa, Virginia 23093

Facsimile: (540)967-0539

with a copy to:

Brian L. Hager

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

951 East Byrd Street

Richmond, Virginia 23219

Facsimile: (804)343-4865llester@williamsmullen.com

8.6 Counterparts.Counterparts; Facsimile Signature.

This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but such counterparts together shall constitute one and the same agreement. This Agreement may be executed by facsimile signature or other electronic transmission signature and such signature shall constitute an original for all purposes.

8.7 Waiver of Jury Trial.

Each party hereto acknowledges and agrees that any controversy which may arise under this Agreement is likely to involve complicated and difficult issues, and therefore each party hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives any right such party may have to a trial by jury in respect of any litigation, directly or indirectly, arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Each party certifies and acknowledges that (i) it understands and has considered the implications of this waiver and (ii) it makes this waiver voluntarily.

8.8 Venue and Jurisdiction.Confidential Supervisory Information.

All actions and proceedings arising outNotwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, no disclosure, representation or relatingwarranty shall be made (or other action taken) pursuant to this Agreement that would involve the disclosure of confidential supervisory information (including confidential supervisory information as defined in 12 C.F.R. Section 261.2(c) and as identified in 12 C.F.R. Section 309.5(g)(8)) of a Governmental Authority by any party to this Agreement to the extent prohibited by applicable law. To the extent legally permissible, appropriate substitute disclosures or its subject matteractions shall be heard and determined exclusivelymade or taken under circumstances in any state court sitting in Henrico County, Virginia, or any federal court sitting in Richmond, Virginia. EACH PARTY IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO AND SUBMITS TO (A) THE JURISDICTION OF ANY STATE OR FEDERAL COURT SITTING IN THE ABOVE-NAMED VENUE, AND (B) IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, AND AGREES NOT TO ASSERT BY WAY OF MOTION, DEFENSE, OR OTHERWISE, IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING, ANY CLAIM THAT IT IS NOT SUBJECT PERSONALLY TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE ABOVE-NAMED COURTS, THAT ITS PROPERTY IS EXEMPT OR IMMUNE FROM ATTACHMENT OR EXECUTION, THAT THE LEGAL PROCEEDING IS BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM, THAT THE VENUE OF THE LEGAL PROCEEDING IS IMPROPER, OR THAT THIS AGREEMENT OR THE CONTEMPLATED TRANSACTIONS MAY NOT BE ENFORCED IN OR BY ANY OF THE ABOVE-NAMED COURTS.which the limitations of the preceding sentence apply.

8.9 Severability.

In the event that any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provisions hereof. Any provision of this Agreement held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree shall remain in full force and effect to the extent not held invalid or unenforceable. Further, the parties agree that a court of competent jurisdiction may reform any provision of this Agreement held invalid or unenforceable so as to reflect the intended agreement of the parties hereto.

[Signatures on following page]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed in counterparts by their duly authorized officers and their corporate seals to be affixed hereto, all as of the date first written above.

 

BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.
By: 

/s/ Brian K. Plum

 Brian K. Plum
 President and Chief Executive Officer
BAY BANKS OF VIRGINIA, COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC.
By: 

/s/ A. Preston Moore, Jr.

Randal R. Greene
 A. Preston Moore, Jr.Randal R. Greene
 President and Chief Executive Officer

EXHIBIT 1.1

To the Agreement and

Plan of Reorganization

PLAN OF MERGER

BETWEEN

BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

AND

BAY BANKS OF VIRGINIA, COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC.

Pursuant to this Plan of Merger (“Plan of Merger”Merger), BAY BANKS OF VIRGINIA, COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC., a Virginia corporation (“VCB”BAYK), shall merge with and into BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC., a Virginia corporation (“BRB”BRBS).

ARTICLE 1

Terms of the Merger

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of May 13, 2019,August 12, 2020, between BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK (the “Agreement”Agreement), at the Effective Time (as defined herein), VCBBAYK shall be merged with and into BRBBRBS (the “Merger”Merger) in accordance with the provisions of Virginia law, and with the effect set forth inSection 13.1-721 of the Virginia Stock Corporation Act (the “VSCA”VSCA). The separate corporate existence of VCBBAYK thereupon shall cease, and BRBBRBS shall be the surviving corporation in the Merger.Merger (BRBS is sometimes referred to herein as the “Continuing Corporation” whenever reference is made to it as of the Effective Time or thereafter). The Merger shall become effective on such date and time as may be determined in accordance with Section 1.21.2(a) of the Agreement (the “Effective Time”Effective Time). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, from and after the Effective Time, the Continuing Corporation shall possess all rights, privileges, properties, immunities, powers and franchises of BAYK, and all of the debts, liabilities, obligations, claims, restrictions and duties of BAYK shall become the debts, liabilities, obligations, claims, restrictions and duties of the Continuing Corporation.

ARTICLE 2

Merger Consideration; Election, Allocation and Exchange Procedures

2.1.2.1 Conversion of Shares.

At the Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of BRBBRBS or VCB,BAYK, or their respective shareholders:

(a) Subject to Section 2.1(e), each share of common stock, no par value per share, of BRBBRBS (“BRBBRBS Common Stock”Stock), that is issued and outstanding immediately before the Effective Time, shall remain an issued and outstanding share of common stock of the Continuing Corporation and shall remain unchanged by the Merger.

(b) Subject to Section 2.1(e) and the allocation procedures of Section 2.2,, each share of common stock, par value $5.00 per share, of VCBBAYK (“VCBBAYK Common Stock”Stock), that is issued and outstanding immediately before the Effective Time (other than the Dissenting Shares as defined in Section 2.8), shall be converted into and exchanged for the right to receive at the election0.5000 shares (the “Exchange Ratio”) of common stock, no par value per share, of the holder thereof, either:

(i)Continuing Corporation (the “Continuing Corporation Common Stock”), plus cash in lieu of any fractional shares pursuant to Section 2.4 (collectively, the amount of $58.00 per share (the “Cash Consideration”); or

(ii)    3.05 shares of BRB Common Stock (the “Stock Consideration” and, together with the CashMerger Consideration the “Merger Consideration”).

(c) All shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock converted pursuant to this Section 2.1 shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be cancelled and retired and shall cease to exist as of the Effective Time.

(d) Each certificate previously representing shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock (a “VCBBAYK Common Certificate”Certificate) and thenon-certificated shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock (the “VCBBAYK Book-Entry Shares”Shares) shall cease to represent any rights except the right to receive with respect to each underlying share of VCBBAYK Common Stock (i) the Merger Consideration upon the surrender of such VCBBAYK Common Certificate or VCBBAYK Book-Entry Shares in accordance with Section 2.3,2.2, and (ii) any dividends or distributions or cash in lieu of fractional shares which the holder thereof has the right to receive pursuant to Sections 2.4 andSection 2.6.

(e) Each share of VCBBAYK Common Stock held by either party and each share of BRBBRBS Common Stock held by VCBBAYK or any of VCB’sBAYK’s Subsidiaries (as defined in the Agreement) prior to the Effective Time (in each case other than in a fiduciary or agency capacity or on behalf of third parties as a result of debts previously contracted) shall be cancelled and retired and shall cease to exist at the Effective Time and no consideration shall be issued in exchange therefor; provided, that such shares of BRBBRBS Common Stock shall resume the status of authorized and unissued shares of BRBContinuing Corporation Common Stock.

2.2.    Election and Allocation Procedures.

(a)    Prior to the Effective Time, BRB shall appoint Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (or such other company or entity as BRB and VCB may mutually agree to designate) to act as the exchange agent (the “Exchange Agent”) for purposes of conducting the election, allocation and exchange procedures described in this Article 2. Provided that VCB has delivered, or caused to be delivered, to the Exchange Agent all information that is necessary for the Exchange Agent to perform its obligations as specified herein, the Exchange Agent shall provide to the holders of VCB Common Stock as of the record date established by the Board of Directors of VCB for the VCB Shareholder Meeting, contemporaneously with, or in no event more than ten (10) days after, the mailing of the Joint Proxy Statement (as defined in the Agreement), an election form in such form as BRB and VCB shall reasonably agree (the “Election Form”). Each Election Form shall permit a holder of VCB Common Stock (or the beneficial owner through appropriate and customary documentation and instruction):

(i)    to elect to receive the Cash Consideration with respect to all or any of such holder’s VCB Common Stock (collectively, the “Cash Election Shares”);

(ii)    to elect to receive the Stock Consideration with respect to all or any of such holder’s VCB Common Stock (collectively, the “Stock Election Shares”); or

(iii)    to indicate that such holder makes no election with respect to such holder’s shares of VCB Common Stock (collectively, the “No Election Shares”).

Notwithstanding anything in this Plan of Merger to the contrary, the aggregate number of shares of VCB Common Stock that will be converted into the Stock Consideration (the “Stock Conversion Number”) shall be equal to the product of (A) 60% and (B) the number of shares of VCB Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (excluding any shares of VCB Common Stock held by either party and each share of BRB Common Stock held by VCB or any of VCB’s Subsidiaries (as defined in the Agreement) prior to the Effective Time (in each case other than in a fiduciary or agency capacity or on behalf of third parties as a result of debts previously contracted)) rounded down to the nearest whole share. Any shares of VCB Common Stock with respect to which the holder (or the beneficial owner, as the case may be) either (X) has not submitted to the Exchange Agent an effective, properly completed Election Form by the Election Deadline (as defined herein), or (Y) has revoked an Election Form prior to the Election Deadline and has not resubmitted a properly completed Election Form prior to the Election Deadline, shall be designated No Election Shares. For purposes of this Plan of Merger, the term ���Election Deadline” means 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on the business day immediately prior to the VCB Shareholders Meeting, or such other date as BRB and VCB shall mutually agree upon.

(b)    Any such election shall have been properly made only if the Exchange Agent shall have actually received a properly completed Election Form by the Election Deadline. Subject to the terms of this Plan of Merger and of the Election Form, the Exchange Agent shall have reasonable discretion to determine whether any election, revocation or change has been properly or timely made and to disregard immaterial defects in the Election Forms, and any good faith decisions of the Exchange Agent regarding such matters shall be binding and conclusive. Neither BRB nor the Exchange Agent shall be under any obligation to notify any person of any defect in an Election Form.

(c)    Within five (5) business days after the Effective Time, BRB shall cause the Exchange Agent to allocate the Merger Consideration, which shall be effected by the Exchange Agent as follows:

(i)    If the total number of Stock Election Shares is greater than the Stock Conversion Number, then:

(A)    each Cash Election Share and each No Election Share shall be converted into the right to receive the Cash Consideration;

(B)    the Exchange Agent will select, on a strictly pro rata basis based upon the number of such Stock Election Shares submitted, from among the holders of Stock Election Shares, a sufficient number of such shares (the “Cash Designee Shares”) such that the total amount of Stock Election Shares minus the sum of the Cash Designee Shares and the Dissenting Shares (as defined herein) equals the Stock Conversion Number, and each Cash Designee Share shall be converted into the right to receive the Cash Consideration; and

(C)    each remaining unconverted Stock Election Share (after application of subsection (B) above) shall be converted into the right to receive the Stock Consideration.

(ii)    If the total number of Stock Election Shares and No Election Shares is less than the Stock Conversion Number, then:

(A)    each Stock Election Share and each No Election Share shall be converted into the right to receive the Stock Consideration;

(B)    the Exchange Agent will select, on a strictly pro rata basis based upon the number of such Cash Election Shares submitted, from among the holders of Cash Election Shares, a sufficient number of such shares (the “Stock Designee Shares”) such that the total amount of Stock Election Shares and No Election Shares plus the Stock Designee Shares equals the Stock Conversion Number, and each Stock Designee Share shall be converted into the right to receive the Stock Consideration; and

(C)    each remaining unconverted Cash Election Share (after application of subsection (B) above) shall be converted into the right to receive the Cash Consideration.

(iii)    If the total number of Stock Election Shares is less than the Stock Conversion Number, but the total number of Stock Election Shares and No Election Shares is greater than the Stock Conversion Number, then:

(A)    each Stock Election Share shall be converted into the right to receive the Stock Consideration and each Cash Election Share shall be converted into the right to receive the Cash Consideration;

(B)    the Exchange Agent will select, on a strictly pro rata basis based upon the number of such No Election Shares submitted, from among the holders of No Election Shares, a sufficient number of such shares (“No Election Stock Designee Shares”) such that the total amount of Stock Election Shares plus the No Election Stock Designee Shares equals the Stock Conversion Number. Each No Election Stock Designee Share shall be converted into the right to receive the Stock Consideration; and

(C)    each remaining unconverted No Election Share (after application of subsection (B) above) shall be converted into the right to receive the Cash Consideration.

2.3.2.2 Exchange Procedures.

(a) On or before the Closing Date BRB(as defined in the Agreement), BRBS shall deposit, or shall cause to be deposited, with its transfer agent or such other transfer agent or depository or trust institution of recognized standing approved by BRBS (in such capacity, the Exchange Agent”), for the benefit of the holders of the VCBBAYK Common Certificates and VCBBAYK Book-Entry Shares, (i) the number of shares of BRB Common Stock to be issued pursuant to Article 2, which shares may be, at the election of BRB,BRBS, either certificates representing the shares of BRBContinuing Corporation Common Stock ornon-certificated shares of BRBContinuing Corporation Common Stock and (ii) cash equal to the aggregate amount of the Cash Consideration payable(or a combination) issuable pursuant to this Article 2, together with any dividends or distributions with respect thereto and any cash to be paid in lieu of fractional shares without any interest thereon (the “Exchange Fund”Exchange Fund), in exchange for certificates representing outstanding shares of VCBBAYK Common StockCertificates and VCBBAYK Book-Entry Shares.

(b) As promptly as practicable after the Exchange Agent completesEffective Time, the allocation procedures set forth in Section 2.2, and in no event later than five (5) business days thereafter, BRBContinuing Corporation shall cause the Exchange Agent to send to each former shareholder of record of VCBBAYK Common Stock immediately before the Effective Time customary transmittal materials for use in exchanging such shareholder’s VCBBAYK Common Certificates or VCBBAYK Book-Entry Shares for the Merger Consideration.

(c) BRBThe Continuing Corporation shall cause the Merger Consideration into which shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock are converted at the Effective Time, and dividends or distributions that a VCBBAYK shareholder shall be entitled to receive, and any cash to be paid in lieu of fractional shares, to be issued and paid to such VCBBAYK shareholder promptly following the later to occur of (i) deliveryupon proper surrender to the Exchange Agent of VCBBAYK Common Certificates and VCBBAYK Book-Entry Shares representing such shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock, together with the transmittal materials duly executed and completed in accordance with the instructions thereto and (ii) the Effective Time.thereto. No interest will accrue or be paid on any cash to be paid pursuant to SectionsSection 2.4 or Section 2.6. If the Agreement is terminated following the delivery by any VCB

(d) Any BAYK shareholder of his, her or its VCBwhose BAYK Common Certificates or VCB Book-Entry Shares to the Exchange Agent, BRB will instruct the Exchange Agent to promptly return such VCB Common Certificates or VCB Book-Entry Shares to the record holder thereof.

(d)    Any VCB shareholder whose VCB Common Certificates or VCBBAYK Book-Entry Shares have been lost, destroyed, stolen or are otherwise missing shall be entitled to the Merger Consideration, dividends or distributions and cash in lieu of fractional shares upon compliance with reasonable conditions imposed by BRBthe Continuing Corporation pursuant to applicable law and as required in accordance with BRB’sthe Continuing Corporation’s standard policy (including the requirement that the shareholder furnish a surety bond or other customary indemnity).

(e) Any portion of the Exchange Fund that remains unclaimed by the shareholders of VCBBAYK for nine (9) months after the Effective Time shall be returned to BRBthe Continuing Corporation (together with any earnings in respect thereof). Any shareholders of VCBBAYK who have not complied with this Article 2 shall thereafter be entitled to look only to BRB,the Continuing Corporation, and only as a general creditor thereof, for payment of the consideration deliverable in respect of each share of VCBBAYK Common Stock such shareholder holds as determined pursuant to this Plan of Merger,Agreement, without any interest thereon.

(f) None of the Exchange Agent, either of the parties hereto, any Subsidiaries of BRBS or any of BRB’s Subsidiaries (as defined inBAYK, respectively, or the Agreement) or VCB’s Subsidiaries (as defined in the Agreement)Continuing Corporation shall be liable to any shareholder of VCBBAYK for any amount of property delivered to a public official pursuant to applicable abandoned property, escheat or similar laws.

2.4.

2.3 BAYK Stock Options and Other Equity-Based Awards.

(a) At the Effective Time, each option, whether vested or unvested, to purchase shares of BAYK Common Stock granted under an equity or equity-based compensation plan of BAYK (a “BAYK Stock Plan”) that is outstanding and unexercised immediately prior to the Effective Time (a “BAYK Stock Option”) shall, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of the holder thereof, be converted into an option (each, a “Replacement Option”) to acquire, on the same terms and conditions as were applicable under such BAYK Stock Option (except as provided otherwise in this Section 2.3(a) and taking into account any changes thereto, including any acceleration of vesting thereof, provided for in a BAYK Stock Plan or in the related award document by reason of the Merger), the number of shares of Continuing Corporation Common Stock equal to the product of (i) the number of shares of BAYK Common Stock subject to the BAYK Stock Option multiplied by (ii) the Exchange Ratio, with any fractional share rounded down to the next lower whole number of shares. The exercise price per share (rounded up to the next whole cent) of each Replacement Option shall equal (y) the exercise price per share of shares of BAYK Common Stock subject to such BAYK Stock Option divided by (z) the Exchange Ratio, rounded up to the nearest whole cent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each BAYK Stock Option that is intended to qualify as an “incentive stock option” (as defined in Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”)) shall be adjusted if necessary in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.424-1(a), and all other options shall be adjusted if necessary in a manner that maintains the option’s exemption from Section 409A of the Code.

(b) At the Effective Time, each restricted stock award granted under a BAYK Stock Plan that is unvested or contingent and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (a “BAYK Stock Award”) shall vest fully and shall be converted into the right to receive the Merger Consideration payable pursuant to this Agreement in respect of each share of BAYK Common Stock underlying such BAYK Stock Award, and the shares of BAYK Common Stock subject to such BAYK Stock Award will be treated in the same manner as all other shares of BAYK Common Stock for such purposes.

(c) At the Effective Time, the Continuing Corporation shall assume the BAYK Stock Plans; provided that the Continuing Corporation shall have the right but no obligation to make additional grants or awards under the BAYK Stock Plans. The provisions of any such BAYK Stock Plan will be unchanged, except that (i) all references to BAYK (other than any references relating to a “change in control” (or similar term) of BAYK) in the BAYK Stock Plan and in each agreement evidencing any award thereunder shall be deemed to refer to the Continuing Corporation, unless the Continuing Corporation reasonably determines otherwise, and (ii) the number of shares of Continuing Corporation Common Stock available for issuance pursuant to the BAYK Stock Plan following the Effective Time shall be equal to the number of shares of BAYK Common Stock so available immediately prior to the Effective Time multiplied by the Exchange Ratio, rounded, if necessary, down to the nearest whole share of Continuing Corporation Common Stock.

(d) At or prior to the Effective Time, the Board of Directors of BAYK or a committee thereof, as applicable, shall adopt any resolutions (in a form subject to the reasonable prior approval of BRBS) and take any actions (after consultation with BRBS) which are reasonably necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Section 2.3, including, but not limited to, delivering written notice (in a form subject to the reasonable prior approval of BRBS) to each holder of a BAYK Stock Option and BAYK Stock Award of the treatment of such award pursuant to this Section 2.3.

(e) BRBS, prior to the Effective Time, and the Continuing Corporation, as soon as practicable following the Effective Time, shall take all corporate actions that are necessary for the assumption of the Replacement Options, including the reservation, issuance and listing of Continuing Corporation Common Stock as necessary to effect the transactions contemplated by this Section 2.3 and the provision of any notice or amended award agreement to each holder of a Replacement Option. As soon as practicable following the Effective Time, the Continuing Corporation shall file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a post-effective amendment to the Form S-4 that registered the Continuing Corporation Common Stock issued in connection with the Merger or a registration

statement on Form S-8 (or any successor or other appropriate form) with respect to the shares of Continuing Corporation Common Stock underlying such Replacement Options and with respect to a number of shares of Continuing Corporation Common Stock reflective, on an as-coverted basis, of the number of shares of BAYK Common Stock previously registered under the BAYK Stock Plans, and shall use reasonable best efforts to maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement for so long as such assumed Replacement Options remain outstanding.

2.4 No Fractional Shares.

Each holder of shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock exchanged pursuant to the Merger which would otherwise have been entitled to receive a fraction of a share of BRBthe Continuing Corporation Common Stock shall receive, in lieu thereof, cash (without interest and rounded to the nearest cent) in an amount equal

to such fractional part of a share of BRBthe Continuing Corporation Common Stock multiplied by the average of the closing sale price per shareprices of BRBBRBS Common Stock on the NYSE American market for the ten (10) full trading days ending on the trading day immediately preceding (but not including) the Effective Time that shares of BRB Common Stock actually traded, as reported on the OTC Pink marketplace.Time.

2.5.2.5 Anti-Dilution.

In the event BRBBRBS changes (or establishes a record date for changing) the number of shares of BRBBRBS Common Stock issued and outstanding before the Effective Time as a result of a stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, reclassification, reorganization or similar transaction,appropriate and proportional adjustments will be made to the Stock Consideration.Exchange Ratio.

2.6.2.6 Dividends.

No dividend or other distribution payable to the holders of record of BRBthe Continuing Corporation Common Stock at, or as of, any time after the Effective Time will be paid to the holder of any VCBBAYK Common Certificate or VCBBAYK Book-Entry Shares until such holder properly surrenders such shares (or furnishes a surety bond or customary indemnity that the VCBBAYK Common Certificate or VCBBAYK Book-Entry Share is lost, destroyed, stolen or otherwise missing as provided in Section 2.3(d)2.2(d)) for exchange as provided in Section 2.32.2 of this Plan of Merger, promptly after which time all such dividends or distributions will be paid (without interest).

2.7.2.7 Withholding Rights.

Each of BRBthe Continuing Corporation and the Exchange Agent will be entitled to deduct and withhold from the Merger Consideration and any other amounts otherwise payable pursuant to this Agreement to any person such amounts, if any, as it is required to deduct and withhold with respect to the making of such payment under the Code or any provision of state, local or foreign Tax (as defined in the Agreement) law. To the extent that amounts are so withheld and timely remitted to the appropriate Governmental Authority (as defined in the Agreement) by the Exchange Agent, such amounts withheld will be treated for all purposes of this Plan of MergerAgreement as having been paid to such person in respect of which such deduction and withholding was made by the Exchange Agent.

2.8.2.8 Dissenting Shares.

Any holder of shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock who perfects such holder’s appraisal rights in accordance with and as contemplated by Article 15 of the VSCA shall be entitled to receive from BRB,BRBS, in lieu of the Merger Consideration, the value of such shares as to which appraisal rights have been perfected in cash as determined pursuant to the VSCA; provided, that no such payment shall be made to any dissenting shareholder unless and until such dissenting shareholder has complied with all applicable provisions of the VSCA, and surrendered to VCBBAYK the certificate or certificates representing the shares for which payment is being made (the “Dissenting Shares”Dissenting Shares). In the event that after the Effective Time a dissenting shareholder of VCBBAYK fails to

perfect, or effectively withdraws or loses, such holder’s right to appraisal of and payment for such holder’s shares, BRBBRBS shall issue and deliver the consideration to which such holder of shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock is entitled under this Article 2 (without interest) upon surrender by such holder of the VCBBAYK Common Certificate or VCBBAYK Book-Entry Shares representing such shares.

ARTICLE 3

Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of BRBBRBS

The Articles of Incorporation of BRBBRBS as in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be the Articles of Incorporation of BRBBRBS at and after the Effective Time until thereafter amended in accordance with applicable law. The Bylaws of BRBBRBS as in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be the Bylaws of BRBBRBS at and after the Effective Time until thereafter amended in accordance with applicable law.

ARTICLE 4

Conditions Precedent

The obligations of BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK to effect the Merger as herein provided shall be subject to satisfaction, unless duly waived, of the conditions set forth in the Agreement.

EXHIBIT 1.3(a)

To the Agreement and

Plan of Reorganization

FORM OF SUBSIDIARY BANK AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

BETWEEN

BLUE RIDGE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

AND

VIRGINIA COMMUNITYCOMMONWEALTH BANK

This Subsidiary Bank Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “SubsidiarySubsidiary Bank Agreement”Agreement), dated [            ], 2019,[_________], 2020, is between BLUE RIDGE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association (“Blue Ridge Bank”Bank), and VIRGINIA COMMUNITYCOMMONWEALTH BANK, a Virginia chartered commercial bank.

ARTICLE 1

Terms of the Merger

1.1.1.1 The Merger.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of May 13, 2019August 12, 2020 (the “Agreement”Agreement), between Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (“Blue Ridge”BRBS) and Bay Banks of Virginia, Community Bankshares, Inc. (“VCB”BAYK), at the Effective Time (as defined herein), Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank shall be merged with and into Blue Ridge Bank (the “Merger”Merger) in accordance with the provisions of the National Bank Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder and, with respect to Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank, pursuant to the Virginia Stock Corporation Act. Blue Ridge Bank shall be the surviving national banking association in the Merger (Blue Ridge Bank as existing on and after the Effective Time is sometimes referred to herein as the “Continuing Bank”Continuing Bank). The Merger shall become effective on such date and time as specified in Article 6 hereof (the “Effective Time”Effective Time).

1.2.1.2 Articles of Association; Bylaws.

The Articles of Association and Bylaws of Blue Ridge Bank in effect immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger shall continue to remain in effect following the Effective Time until otherwise amended.

1.3.1.3 Conversion of Shares.

Each share of common stock of Blue Ridge Bank issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall continue unchanged as an outstanding share of common stock of the Continuing Bank, and each outstanding share of common stock of Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank shall be cancelled and retired with no consideration to be issued or paid in exchange therefor.

1.4.1.4 Assets and Liabilities.

All assets of Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank as they exist at the Effective Time shall pass to and

vest in the Continuing Bank without any conveyance or other transfer. The Continuing Bank shall be responsible for all of the liabilities of every kind and description, including liabilities arising from the operation of a trust department, of each of the merging banks existing as of the Effective Time.

ARTICLE 2

Board of Directors

Immediately after the Effective Time, the Board of Directors of the Continuing Bank shall consist of all of the following individuals:

 

Larry DeesHunter H. BostRobert B. Burger Jr.
Elise Peters CareyMensel D. Dean Jr.Kenneth E. Flynt
James E. Gander, IIJohn H.H. GravesRobert S. Janney
Brian K. PlumGary R. ShookWilliam W. Stokes
Malcolm R. Sullivan, Jr.Donald R. VaughanCarolyn J. Woodruff
[Insert names of the VCBBRBS Directors and BAYK Directors (as term issuch terms are defined in the Agreement)]

ARTICLE 3

Capital Stock

The amount of capital stock of the Continuing Bank after the Effective Time shall be [$____ million], divided into 10,000,000[____________] shares of common stock, each of $5.00$[____________] par value. At the Effective Time, the Continuing Bank shall have a surplus of approximately [$____ million], undivided profits, including capital reserves, of approximately [$____ million] and accumulated other comprehensive income of approximately [$____ thousand], adjusted however, for normal and merger-related earnings and expenses between [            ], 2019[____________], 2020 and the Effective Time.

ARTICLE 4

Conditions Precedent

The obligations of Blue Ridge Bank and Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank to effect the Merger as herein provided shall be subject to the receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals and to the prior effectiveness of the merger of VCBBAYK with and into Blue RidgeBRBS in accordance with the Agreement.

ARTICLE 5

Termination

This Subsidiary Bank Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Effective Time by the parties hereto.

ARTICLE 6

Board and Shareholder Approvals; Effectiveness

This Subsidiary Bank Agreement has been authorized and approved by the respective boards of directors of Blue Ridge Bank and Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank, by Blue RidgeBRBS as the sole shareholder of Blue Ridge Bank and by VCBBAYK as the sole shareholder of Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank,

and the merger shall become effective as of [__]:[        ]:[        ] p.m.__] a.m. Eastern Time, on [            ], 2019,[_____________], 2020, and the parties hereto request that such time and date be specified in the merger approval to be issued by the Comptroller of the Currency of the United States.

[signatures on following page]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Subsidiary Bank Agreement and Plan of Merger to be executed in counterparts by their duly authorized officers and their corporate seals to be affixed hereto, all as of the date first written above.

 

BLUE RIDGE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By: 

 Brian K. Plum
 President and Chief Executive Officer
VIRGINIA COMMUNITYCOMMONWEALTH BANK
By: 

 A. Preston Moore, Jr.Randal R. Greene
 President and Chief Executive Officer

EXHIBIT 1.4(a)

To the Agreement and

Plan of Reorganization

Form of Bylaw Amendments to Bylaws of the Continuing Corporation

Article 4 of the Bylaws shall be amended by adding a new Section 13 as set forth below.

13. Board Composition.

(a) Effective as of the Effective Time (as defined herein), and notwithstanding any other provision of these Bylaws that may be to the contrary, the Board of Directors of the Corporation shall be comprised of 13 Directors, of which seven shall be members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation prior to the Effective Time (each a “BRBS Director” and collectively the “BRBS Directors”), and six shall be members of the Board of Directors of Bay Banks of Virginia, Inc. (“BAYK”) prior to the Effective Time (each a “BAYK Director” and collectively the “BAYK Directors”). The BRBS Directors and the BAYK Directors shall be apportioned among the three classes of the Board of Directors of the Corporation in a manner as nearly equal as possible; provided, however, that the Chief Executive Officer of BAYK immediately preceding the Effective Time shall be designated to serve in the class of directors for a term expiring in 2024. For the purposes of these Bylaws, the term “Effective Time” shall have the same meaning as defined in the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of August 12, 2020, between the Corporation and BAYK, as the same may be amended from time to time.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of these Bylaws that may be to the contrary, from and after the Effective Time through the third anniversary of the Effective Time, all vacancies on the Board of Directors of the Corporation created by the cessation of service of a BRBS Director shall be filled by a nominee proposed to the nominating committee of the Board of Directors of the Corporation by a majority of the remaining BRBS Directors, and all vacancies on the Board of Directors of the Corporation created by the cessation of service of a BAYK Director shall be filled by a nominee proposed to the nominating committee of the Board of Directors of the Corporation by a majority of the remaining BAYK Directors, as applicable. In the event such majority of the remaining BRBS Directors or remaining BAYK Directors, as applicable, determine not to immediately propose a nominee to the nominating committee in order to fill a respective director vacancy, such BRBS Directors or BAYK Directors shall provide the Board of Directors of the Corporation with written notice of such determination and the total number of Directors of the Corporation set forth in subsection (a) of this Section 13 and the total number of BRBS Directors or BAYK Directors set forth in subsection (a) of this Section 13, as the case may be, shall be reduced to reflect that the vacancy was not immediately filled. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence and any determination by the remaining BRBS Directors or BAYK Directors described therein, (i) the right of, and authority granted to, the remaining BRBS Directors or remaining BAYK Directors to fill a future vacancy as set forth in the first sentence of this subsection (b) of this Section 13 shall not terminate upon such determination, and (ii) the remaining BRBS Directors or remaining BAYK Directors, as the case may be, shall, from and after the Effective Time through the third anniversary of the Effective Time, have the right (but not the obligation) to increase the size of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for the purpose of appointing additional BRBS Directors or BAYK Directors, as applicable, so that the size and composition of the Board of Directors is as set forth in subsection (a) of this Section 13.

(c) All Directors so nominated and appointed or elected to the Board of Directors of the Corporation by proposal of the BRBS Directors shall be considered “BRBS Directors” for purposes of these Bylaws, and all Directors so nominated and appointed or elected to the Board of Directors of the Corporation by proposal of BAYK Directors shall be considered “BAYK Directors” for purposes of these Bylaws.

(d) From and after the Effective Time through the third anniversary of the Effective Time, the provisions of this Section 13 may be modified, amended or repealed, and any Bylaw provision inconsistent with the provisions of this Section 13 may be adopted, only by an affirmative vote of a majority of the BAYK Directors and a majority of the BRBS Directors. This Section 13 will automatically terminate and be deemed repealed in full effective as of the third anniversary of the Effective Time without any further action by the Board of Directors of the Corporation. In the event of any inconsistency between any provision of this Section 13 and any other provision of these Bylaws or the Corporation’s other constituent documents, the provisions of this Section 13 shall control.

EXHIBIT 1.4(b)

To the Agreement and

Plan of Reorganization

Form of Bylaw Amendments to Bylaws of the Continuing Bank

Article II of the Bylaws shall be amended by adding a new Section 2.12 as set forth below.

2.12 Board Composition.

(a) Effective as of the Effective Time (as defined herein), and notwithstanding any other provision of these Bylaws that may be to the contrary, the Board of Directors of the Corporation shall be comprised of 13 Directors, of which seven shall be members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation prior to the Effective Time (each a “BRBS Director” and collectively the “BRBS Directors”), and six shall be members of the Board of Directors of Bay Banks of Virginia, Inc. (“BAYK”) prior to the Effective Time (each a “BAYK Director” and collectively the “BAYK Directors”). The BRBS Directors and the BAYK Directors shall be apportioned among the three classes of the Board of Directors of the Corporation in a manner as nearly equal as possible; provided, however, that the Chief Executive Officer of BAYK immediately preceding the Effective Time shall be designated to serve in the class of directors for a term expiring in 2024. For the purposes of these Bylaws, the term “Effective Time” shall have the same meaning as defined in the the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of August 12, 2020, between the Corporation and BAYK, as the same may be amended from time to time.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of these Bylaws that may be to the contrary, from and after the Effective Time through the third anniversary of the Effective Time, all vacancies on the Board of Directors of the Corporation created by the cessation of service of a BRBS Director shall be filled by a nominee proposed to the nominating committee of the Board of Directors of the Corporation by a majority of the remaining BRBS Directors, and all vacancies on the Board of Directors of the Corporation created by the cessation of service of a BAYK Director shall be filled by a nominee proposed to the nominating committee of the Board of Directors of the Corporation by a majority of the remaining BAYK Directors, as applicable. In the event such majority of the remaining BRBS Directors or remaining BAYK Directors, as applicable, determine not to immediately propose a nominee to the nominating committee in order to fill a respective director vacancy, such BRBS Directors or BAYK Directors shall provide the Board of Directors of the Corporation with written notice of such determination and the total number of Directors of the Corporation set forth in Section 12.2(a) and the total number of BRBS Directors or BAYK Directors set forth in Section 12.2(a), as the case may be, shall be reduced to reflect that the vacancy was not immediately filled. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence and any determination by the remaining BRBS Directors or BAYK Directors described therein, (i) the right of, and authority granted to, the remaining BRBS Directors or remaining BAYK Directors to fill a future vacancy as set forth in the first sentence of this Section 12.2(b) shall not terminate upon such determination, and (ii) the remaining BRBS Directors or remaining BAYK Directors, as the case may be, shall, from and after the Effective Time through the third anniversary of the Effective Time, have the right (but not the obligation) to increase the size of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for the purpose of appointing additional BRBS Directors or BAYK Directors, as applicable, so that the size and composition of the Board of Directors is as set forth in Section 12.2(a).

(c) All Directors so nominated and appointed or elected to the Board of Directors of the Corporation by proposal of the BRBS Directors shall be considered “BRBS Directors” for purposes of these Bylaws, and all Directors so nominated and appointed or elected to the Board of Directors of the Corporation by proposal of BAYK Directors shall be considered “BAYK Directors” for purposes of these Bylaws.

(d) From and after the Effective Time through the third anniversary of the Effective Time, the provisions of this Section 12.2 may be modified, amended or repealed, and any Bylaw provision inconsistent with the provisions of this Section 12.2 may be adopted, only by an affirmative vote of a majority of the BAYK Directors and a majority of the BRBS Directors. This Section 12.2 will automatically terminate and be deemed repealed in full effective as of the third anniversary of the Effective Time without any further action by the Board of Directors of the Corporation. In the event of any inconsistency between any provision of this Section 12.2 and any other provision of these Bylaws or the Corporation’s other constituent documents, the provisions of this Section 12.2 shall control.

EXHIBIT 5.8(a)

To the Agreement and

Plan of Reorganization

FORM OF VCBBAYK AFFILIATE AGREEMENT

THIS AFFILIATE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”Agreement), dated as of May 13, 2019,August 12, 2020, is by and among BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC., a Virginia corporation (“BRB”BRBS), BAY BANKS OF VIRGINIA, COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC., a Virginia corporation (“VCB”BAYK), and the undersigned shareholder of VCBBAYK (“Shareholder”Shareholder). All capitalized terms used herein and not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the Merger Agreement (defined below)(as defined herein).

WHEREAS, the Boards of Directors of BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK have approved a business combination of their companies through the merger (the “Merger”) of VCBBAYK with and into BRBBRBS pursuant to the terms and conditions of an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of May 13, 2019,August 12, 2020, by and between BRBBRBS and VCB,BAYK, and a related Plan of Merger (together, the “Merger Agreement”Merger Agreement);

WHEREAS, Shareholder is the beneficial and/or registered owner of, and has the sole right and power to vote or direct the disposition of the number of shares of common stock, par value $5.00 per share, of VCBBAYK (“VCBBAYK Common Stock”Stock) set forth below Shareholder’s name on the signature page hereto (such shares, together with all shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock subsequently acquired by Shareholder during the term of this Agreement, but excluding the shares of common stock described in the last sentence of Section 5(a) hereof, are referred to herein as the “Shares”Shares); and

WHEREAS, as a condition and inducement to BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK entering into the Merger Agreement, Shareholder has agreed to enter into and perform this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, representations, warranties and agreements set forth herein and in the Merger Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration (including the merger consideration set forth in Article 2 of the Merger Agreement), the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby, agree as follows:

1. Agreement to Vote.

During the term of this Agreement and at such time as VCBBAYK conducts the VCBBAYK Shareholders Meeting, except as provided in Section 5(b) hereof, Shareholder agrees to vote or cause to be voted all of the Shares, and to cause any holder of record of the Shares to vote all such Shares, in person or by proxy: (i) in favor of the Merger Agreement at the VCBBAYK Shareholders Meeting; and (ii) against (A) any Acquisition Proposal, (B) any action, proposal, transaction or agreement which could reasonably be expected to result in a breach of any covenant, representation or warranty or any other obligation or agreement of VCBBAYK under the Merger Agreement or of Shareholder under this Agreement and (C) any action, proposal, transaction or agreement that could reasonably be expected to impede, interfere with, delay, discourage, adversely affect or inhibit the timely consummation of the Merger or the fulfillment of conditions of BRBBRBS or VCBBAYK under the Merger Agreement.

2. Covenants of Shareholder.

The Shareholder covenants and agrees as follows:

(a) Ownership. The Shareholder is the beneficial and/or registered owner of the Shares as set forth below Shareholder’s name on the signature page hereto. Except for Shareholder’s Shares, Shareholder is not the beneficial or registered owner of any other shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock or rights to acquire shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock and for which Shareholder has the sole right and power to vote and/or dispose. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “beneficial ownership” shall be interpreted in accordance with Rule13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

(b) Restrictions on Transfer and Dispositions. During the term of this Agreement, Shareholder will not sell, pledge, hypothecate, grant a security interest in, transfer or otherwise dispose of or encumber any of the Shares and will not enter into any agreement, arrangement or understanding (other than a proxy for the purpose of voting Shareholder’s Shares in accordance with Section 1 hereof) which would during that term (i) restrict, (ii) establish a right of first refusal to, or (iii) otherwise relate to, the transfer or voting of the Shares. In addition, during the term of this Agreement, Shareholder will not sell, directly or indirectly, any shares of BRBBRBS Common Stock in a transaction or transactions effected over the OTCNYSE American market.

(c) Authority. The Shareholder has full power, authority and legal capacity to enter into, execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform fully Shareholder’s obligations hereunder. This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by Shareholder and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Shareholder, enforceable against Shareholder in accordance with its terms.

(d) No Breach. None of the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation by Shareholder of the transactions contemplated hereby will result in a violation of, or a default under, or conflict with, any contract, loan and credit arrangements, Liens (as defined in Section 2(e) below), trust, commitment, agreement, understanding, arrangement or restriction of any kind to which Shareholder is a party or bound or to which the Shares are subject.

(e) No Liens. The Shares and the certificates representing the Shares are now, and at all times during the term of this Agreement, will be, held by Shareholder, or by a nominee or custodian for the benefit of Shareholder, free and clear of all pledges, liens, security interests, claims, proxies, voting trusts or agreements, understandings or arrangements or any other encumbrances whatsoever (each, a “Lien”Lien), except for (i) any Liens arising hereunder and (ii) Liens, if any, which have been disclosed to BRBBRBS in writing.

(f) Consents and Approvals. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Shareholder does not, and the performance by Shareholder of his or her obligations under this Agreement and the consummation by him or her of the transactions contemplated hereby will not, require Shareholder to obtain any consent, approval, authorization or permit of, or to make any filing with or notification to, any Governmental Authority.

(g) Absence of Litigation. There is no suit, action, investigation or proceeding pending or, to the knowledge of Shareholder, threatened against or affecting Shareholder or any of his or her affiliates before or by any Governmental Authority that could reasonably be expected to materially impair the ability of Shareholder to perform his or her obligations hereunder or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

(h) No Solicitation. During the term of this Agreement, Shareholder shall not, nor shall he or she permit any investment banker, attorney or other adviser or representative of Shareholder to, directly or indirectly, (i) solicit, initiate or encourage the submission of any Acquisition Proposal, or (ii) participate in any discussions or negotiations regarding, or furnish to any person any information with respect to, or take any other action to facilitate any inquiries or the making of any proposal that constitutes, or may reasonably be expected to lead to, any Acquisition Proposal.

(i) Statements. The Shareholder shall not make any statement, written or oral, to the effect that he or she does not support the Merger or that other shareholders of VCBBAYK should not support the Merger.

3. No Prior Proxies.

The Shareholder represents, warrants and covenants that any proxies or voting rights previously given in respect of the Shares are revocable, and that any such proxies or voting rights are hereby irrevocably revoked.

4. Certain Events.

The Shareholder agrees that this Agreement and the obligations hereunder shall attach to the Shares and shall be binding upon any person or entity to which legal or beneficial ownership of the Shares shall pass,

whether by operation of law or otherwise, including Shareholder’s successors or assigns. In the event of any stock split, stock dividend, merger, exchange, reorganization, recapitalization or other change in the capital structure of VCBBAYK affecting the Shares, the number of Shares subject to the terms of this Agreement shall be appropriately adjusted, and this Agreement and the obligations hereunder shall attach to any additional securities of VCBBAYK issued to or acquired by Shareholder.

5. Capacity; Obligation to Vote.

(a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that the Board of Directors of VCBBAYK is permitted to engage in negotiations or discussions with any person who made an unsolicitedbona fide written Acquisition Proposal in accordance with Section 5.5 of the Merger Agreement, Shareholder shall be permitted, at the request of the Board of Directors of VCB,BAYK, to respond to inquiries from, and discuss such Acquisition Proposal with, the Board of Directors of VCB.BAYK. With respect to the terms of this Agreement relating to the Shares, this Agreement relates solely to the capacity of Shareholder as a stockholder or other beneficial owner of the Shares and is not in any way intended to affect or prevent the exercise by Shareholder of his or her responsibilities as a director or officer of VCB,BAYK, including actions permitted to be taken in compliance with Section 5.5 of the Merger Agreement. The term “Shares”Shares shall not include any securities beneficially owned by Shareholder as a trustee or fiduciary, and this Agreement is not in any way intended to affect the exercise by Shareholder of his or her fiduciary responsibility in respect of any such securities.

(b) The parties hereto agree that, notwithstanding the provisions contained in Section 1 hereof, Shareholder shall not be obligated to vote as required in Section 1 of this Agreement in the event that (i) BRBBRBS is in material default with respect to any covenant, representation, warranty or agreement with respect to it contained in the Merger Agreement, or (ii) VCBBAYK is otherwise entitled to terminate the Merger Agreement.

6. Term; Termination.

The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date hereof. This Agreement shall terminate upon the earlier of (i) the Effective Time of the Merger, or (ii) termination of the Merger Agreement in accordance with Article 7 of the Merger Agreement. Other than as provided for herein, following the termination of this Agreement, there shall be no further liabilities or obligations hereunder on the part of Shareholder, VCBBAYK or BRB,BRBS, or their respective officers or directors, except that nothing in this Section 6 shall relieve any party hereto from any liability for breach of this Agreement before such termination.

7. Stop Transfer Order.

In furtherance of this Agreement, as soon as practicable after the date hereof, Shareholder shall authorize and instruct VCBBAYK to instruct its transfer agent to enter a stop transfer order with respect to all of Shares for the period from the date hereof through the date this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Section 6 hereof.

8. Specific Performance.

The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed by the applicable party hereto in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. Each of the parties hereto shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement by the other and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof in any court of the United States or any state having jurisdiction, this being in addition to any other remedy to which it is entitled at law or in equity. Each party hereto waives the posting of any bond or security in connection with any proceeding related thereto.

9. Banking Relationships.

Notwithstanding any other terms and provisions of this Agreement, including Section 6, the Shareholder further covenants and agrees that (i) from the date hereof and through the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time, he

or she will use best efforts to maintain and continue with Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank such banking relationships (e.g., lending, deposit or other accounts) that the Shareholder (or affiliates thereof) currently maintains with VCBBAYK and Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank, in form and substance substantially the same as currently maintained; and (ii) after the Subsidiary Bank Merger and until the one (1) year anniversary of the Subsidiary Bank Merger, he or she will use best efforts to maintain and continue with BRBBRBS and Blue Ridge Bank such banking relationships that the Shareholder (or affiliates thereof) maintained with VCBBAYK and Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank prior to the Subsidiary Bank Merger.

10. Amendments.

This Agreement may not be modified, amended, altered or supplemented except by execution and delivery of a written agreement by the parties hereto.

11. Governing Law.

This Agreement shall in all respects be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia without regard to the conflict of law principles thereof.

12. Notices.

All notices, requests, claims, demands or other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally, upon receipt of a transmission confirmation if sent by facsimile or like transmission and on the next business day when sent by a reputable overnight courier service as follows: (i) with respect to BRBBRBS or VCB,BAYK, the applicable address set forth in Section 8.5 of the Merger Agreement, and (ii) with respect to Shareholder, at the address for Shareholder shown on the records of VCB.BAYK.

13. Benefit of Agreement; Assignment.

(a) This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of, and shall be enforceable by, the parties hereto and their respective personal representatives, successors and assigns, except that the parties hereto may not transfer or assign any of their respective rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other parties.

(b) The parties hereto agree and designate Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank as a third-party beneficiary of this Agreement, with Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank having the right to enforce the terms hereof.

14. Counterparts.

This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, and by the different parties in separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement. A facsimile copy or electronic transmission of the signature page hereto shall be deemed to be an original signature page.

15. Severability.

In the event that any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provisions hereof. Any provision of this Agreement held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree shall remain in full force and effect to the extent not held invalid or unenforceable. Further, the parties agree that a court of competent jurisdiction may reform any provision of this Agreement held invalid or unenforceable so as to reflect the intended agreement of the parties hereto.

[Signaturessignatures on the following page]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, BRB, VCBBRBS, BAYK and Shareholder have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date and year first above written.

 

BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.
By: 

 Brian K. Plum
 President and Chief Executive Officer

BAY BANKS OF VIRGINIA, COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC.
By: 

 A. Preston Moore, Jr.Randal R. Greene
 President and Chief Executive Officer

SHAREHOLDER

[Insert Name]

Number of Shares

(including restricted stock):

EXHIBIT 5.8(b)

To the Agreement and

Plan of Reorganization

FORM OF BRBBRBS AFFILIATE AGREEMENT

THIS AFFILIATE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”Agreement), dated as of May 13, 2019,August 12, 2020, is by and among BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC., a Virginia corporation (“BRB”BRBS), BAY BANKS OF VIRGINIA, COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC., a Virginia corporation (“VCB”BAYK), and the undersigned shareholder of BRBBRBS (“Shareholder”Shareholder). All capitalized terms used herein and not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the Merger Agreement (defined below)(as defined herein).

WHEREAS, the Boards of Directors of BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK have approved a business combination of their companies through the merger (the “Merger”Merger) of VCBBAYK with and into BRBBRBS pursuant to the terms and conditions of an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of May 13, 2019,August 12, 2020, by and between BRBBRBS and VCB,BAYK, and a related Plan of Merger (together, the “Merger Agreement”Merger Agreement);

WHEREAS, Shareholder is the beneficial and/or registered owner of, and has the sole right and power to vote or direct the disposition of the number of shares of common stock, no par value per share, of BRBBRBS (“BRBBRBS Common Stock”Stock) set forth below Shareholder’s name on the signature page hereto (such shares, together with all shares of BRBBRBS Common Stock subsequently acquired by Shareholder during the term of this Agreement, but excluding the shares of common stock described in the last sentence of Section 5(a) hereof, are referred to herein as the “Shares”Shares); and

WHEREAS, as a condition and inducement to BRBBRBS and VCBBAYK entering into the Merger Agreement, Shareholder has agreed to enter into and perform this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, representations, warranties and agreements set forth herein and in the Merger Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration (including the merger consideration set forth in Article 2 of the Merger Agreement), the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby, agree as follows:

1. Agreement to Vote.

During the term of this Agreement and at such time as BRBBRBS conducts the BRBBRBS Shareholders Meeting, except as provided in Section 5(b) hereof, Shareholder agrees to vote or cause to be voted all of the Shares, and to cause any holder of record of the Shares to vote all such Shares, in person or by proxy: (i) in favor of the Merger Agreement at the BRBBRBS Shareholders Meeting; and (ii) against (A) any Acquisition Proposal, (B) any action, proposal, transaction or agreement which could reasonably be expected to result in a breach of any covenant, representation or warranty or any other obligation or agreement of BRBBRBS under the Merger Agreement or of Shareholder under this Agreement and (B)(C) any action, proposal, transaction or agreement that could reasonably be expected to impede, interfere with, delay, discourage, adversely affect or inhibit the timely consummation of the Merger or the fulfillment of conditions of BRBBRBS or VCBBAYK under the Merger Agreement.

2. Covenants of Shareholder.

The Shareholder covenants and agrees as follows:

(a) Ownership. The Shareholder is the beneficial and/or registered owner of the Shares as set forth below Shareholder’s name on the signature page hereto. Except for Shareholder’s Shares, Shareholder is not the beneficial or registered owner of any other shares of BRBBRBS Common Stock or rights to acquire shares of BRB BRBS

Common Stock and for which Shareholder has the sole right and power to vote and/or dispose. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “beneficial ownership” shall be interpreted in accordance with Rule13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

(b) Restrictions on Transfer and Acquisitions.Dispositions. During the term of this Agreement, Shareholder will not sell, pledge, hypothecate, grant a security interest in, transfer or otherwise dispose of or encumber any of the Shares and will not enter into any agreement, arrangement or understanding (other than a proxy for the purpose of voting Shareholder’s Shares in accordance with Section 1 hereof) which would during that term (i) restrict, (ii) establish a right of first refusal to, or (iii) otherwise relate to, the transfer or voting of the Shares. In addition, during the term of this Agreement, Shareholder will not acquire,sell, directly or indirectly, any additional shares of BRBBRBS Common Stock in a transaction or transactions effected over the OTCNYSE American market.

(c) Authority.The Shareholder has full power, authority and legal capacity to enter into, execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform fully Shareholder’s obligations hereunder. This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by Shareholder and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Shareholder, enforceable against Shareholder in accordance with its terms.

(d) No Breach.None of the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation by Shareholder of the transactions contemplated hereby will result in a violation of, or a default under, or conflict with, any contract, loan and credit arrangements, Liens (as defined in Section 2(e) below), trust, commitment, agreement, understanding, arrangement or restriction of any kind to which Shareholder is a party or bound or to which the Shares are subject.

(e) No Liens.The Shares and the certificates representing the Shares are now, and at all times during the term of this Agreement, will be, held by Shareholder, or by a nominee or custodian for the benefit of Shareholder, free and clear of all pledges, liens, security interests, claims, proxies, voting trusts or agreements, understandings or arrangements or any other encumbrances whatsoever (each, a “Lien”Lien), except for (i) any Liens arising hereunder and (ii) Liens, if any, which have been disclosed to VCBBAYK in writing.

(f) Consents and Approvals. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Shareholder does not, and the performance by Shareholder of his or her obligations under this Agreement and the consummation by him or her of the transactions contemplated hereby will not, require Shareholder to obtain any consent, approval, authorization or permit of, or to make any filing with or notification to, any Governmental Authority.

(g) Absence of Litigation. There is no suit, action, investigation or proceeding pending or, to the knowledge of Shareholder, threatened against or affecting Shareholder or any of his or her affiliates before or by any Governmental Authority that could reasonably be expected to materially impair the ability of Shareholder to perform his or her obligations hereunder or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

(h) No Solicitation. During the term of this Agreement, Shareholder shall not, nor shall he or she permit any investment banker, attorney or other adviser or representative of Shareholder to, directly or indirectly, (i) solicit, initiate or encourage the submission of any Acquisition Proposal, or (ii) participate in any discussions or negotiations regarding, or furnish to any person any information with respect to, or take any other action to facilitate any inquiries or the making of any proposal that constitutes, or may reasonably be expected to lead to, any Acquisition Proposal.

(i) Statements. The Shareholder shall not make any statement, written or oral, to the effect that he or she does not support the Merger or that other shareholders of BRBBRBS should not support the Merger.

3. No Prior Proxies.

The Shareholder represents, warrants and covenants that any proxies or voting rights previously given in respect of the Shares are revocable, and that any such proxies or voting rights are hereby irrevocably revoked.

4. Certain Events.

The Shareholder agrees that this Agreement and the obligations hereunder shall attach to the Shares and shall be binding upon any person or entity to which legal or beneficial ownership of the Shares shall pass, whether by operation of law or otherwise, including Shareholder’s successors or assigns. In the event of any stock split, stock dividend, merger, exchange, reorganization, recapitalization or other change in the capital structure of BRBBRBS affecting the Shares, the number of Shares subject to the terms of this Agreement shall be appropriately adjusted, and this Agreement and the obligations hereunder shall attach to any additional securities of BRBBRBS issued to or acquired by Shareholder.

5. Capacity.Capacity; Obligation to Vote.

(a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that the Board of Directors of BRBS is permitted to engage in negotiations or discussions with any person who made an unsolicited bona fide written Acquisition Proposal in accordance with Section 5.5 of the Merger Agreement, Shareholder shall be permitted, at the request of the Board of Directors of BRBS, to respond to inquiries from, and discuss such Acquisition Proposal with, the Board of Directors of BRBS. With respect to the terms of this Agreement relating to the Shares, this Agreement relates solely to the capacity of Shareholder as a stockholder or other beneficial owner of the Shares and is not in any way intended to affect or prevent the exercise by Shareholder of his or her responsibilities as a director or officer of BRB.BRBS, including actions permitted to be taken in compliance with Section 5.5 of the Merger Agreement. The term “Shares”Shares shall not include any securities beneficially owned by Shareholder as a trustee or fiduciary, and this Agreement is not in any way intended to affect the exercise by Shareholder of his or her fiduciary responsibility in respect of any such securities.

(b) The parties hereto agree that, notwithstanding the provisions contained in Section 1 hereof, Shareholder shall not be obligated to vote as required in Section 1 of this Agreement in the event that (i) VCBBAYK is in material default with respect to any covenant, representation, warranty or agreement with respect to it contained in the Merger Agreement, or (ii) BRBBRBS is otherwise entitled to terminate the Merger Agreement.

6. Term; Termination.

The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date hereof. This Agreement shall terminate upon the earlier of (i) the Effective Time of the Merger, or (ii) termination of the Merger Agreement in accordance with Article 7 of the Merger Agreement. Other than as provided for

herein, following the termination of this Agreement, there shall be no further liabilities or obligations hereunder on the part of Shareholder, VCBBAYK or BRB,BRBS, or their respective officers or directors, except that nothing in this Section 6 shall relieve any party hereto from any liability for breach of this Agreement before such termination.

7. Stop Transfer Order.

In furtherance of this Agreement, as soon as practicable after the date hereof, Shareholder shall authorize and instruct BRBBRBS to instruct its transfer agent to enter a stop transfer order with respect to all of Shares for the period from the date hereof through the date this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Section 6 hereof.

8. Specific Performance.

The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed by the applicable party hereto in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. Each of the parties hereto shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement by the other and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof in any court of the United States or any state having jurisdiction, this being in addition to any other remedy to which it is entitled at law or in equity. Each party hereto waives the posting of any bond or security in connection with any proceeding related thereto.

9. Amendments.

This Agreement may not be modified, amended, altered or supplemented except by execution and delivery of a written agreement by the parties hereto.

10. Governing Law.

This Agreement shall in all respects be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia without regard to the conflict of law principles thereof.

11. Notices.

All notices, requests, claims, demands or other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally, upon receipt of a transmission confirmation if sent by facsimile or like transmission and on the next business day when sent by a reputable overnight courier service as follows: (i) with respect to BRBBRBS or VCB,BAYK, the applicable address set forth in Section 8.5 of the Merger Agreement, and (ii) with respect to Shareholder, at the address for Shareholder shown on the records of BRB.BRBS.

12. Benefit of Agreement; Assignment.

(a) This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of, and shall be enforceable by, the parties hereto and their respective personal representatives, successors and assigns, except that the parties hereto may not transfer or assign any of their respective rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other parties.

(b) The parties hereto agree and designate Blue Ridge Bank as a third-party beneficiary of this Agreement, with Blue Ridge Bank having the right to enforce the terms hereof.

13. Counterparts.

This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, and by the different parties in separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement. A facsimile copy or electronic transmission of the signature page hereto shall be deemed to be an original signature page.

14. Severability.

In the event that any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provisions hereof. Any provision of this Agreement held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree shall remain in full force and effect to the extent not held invalid or unenforceable. Further, the parties agree that a court of competent jurisdiction may reform any provision of this Agreement held invalid or unenforceable so as to reflect the intended agreement of the parties hereto.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, BRB, VCBBRBS, BAYK and Shareholder have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date and year first above written.

 

BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.
By: 

 Brian K. Plum
 President and Chief Executive Officer

BAY BANKS OF VIRGINIA, COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC.
By: 

 A. Preston Moore, Jr.Randal R. Greene
 President and Chief Executive Officer

SHAREHOLDER

[Insert Name]

Number of Shares

(including restricted stock):

EXHIBIT 5.9

To the Agreement and

Plan of Reorganization

FORM OF DIRECTORS NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENT

[            ], 2019], 20[]

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

17 West Main Street1807 Seminole Trail

Luray,Charlottesville, Virginia 2283522911

Ladies and Gentlemen:

The undersigned is a director of Bay Banks of Virginia, Community Bankshares, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“VCB”BAYK), and/orand Virginia CommunityCommonwealth Bank, the wholly-owned Virginia chartered commercial bank subsidiary of VCB.BAYK. Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“BRB”BRBS), has agreed to acquire VCBa merger transaction with BAYK (the “Merger”Merger), pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of May 13, 2019,August 12, 2020, by and between BRBBRBS and VCB,BAYK, and a related Plan of Merger (collectively, the “Agreement”Agreement). The undersigned has been offered the opportunity to become a member of (i) BRB’sthe Board of Directors (ii)of the Continuing Corporation (as defined in the Agreement) or the Board of Directors of the Continuing Bank (as defined in the Agreement) or (iii) an advisory board of the Continuing Bank,, at and after the Effective Time (as defined in the Agreement) of the Merger. This Agreement shall become effective at the Effective Time and if and only if the Merger is consummated.

As a condition of acceptance of such offer, and subject to the exceptions below, the undersigned hereby agrees that, for the longer of (i) 24twenty-four (24) months following the Effective Time or (ii) the period that the undersigned shall be a member of the BRBContinuing Corporation Board of Directors, the Continuing Bank Board of Directors or an advisory board of the Continuing Bank, the undersigned will not, directly or indirectly: (A) become a member of the board of directors or an advisory board of, or be an organizer of, or be a 5%five percent (5%) or more shareholder of, any entity engaged in or formed for the purpose of engaging in a Competitive Business anywhere in the Market Area (as such terms are defined below)herein); or (B) in any individual or representative capacity whatsoever, knowingly induce any individual to terminate his or her employment with BRBBRBS or its Affiliates (as such term is defined below)herein).

As used in this Agreement, the term “Competitive Business”Competitive Business means the financial services business, which includes one or more of the following businesses: consumer and commercial banking, insurance brokerage, asset management, residential and commercial mortgage lending, and any other business in which BRBBRBS or any of its Affiliates are engaged; the term “Market Area”Market Area means (i) the Virginia cities of CharlottesvilleColonial Heights, Hopewell, Petersburg and FredericksburgRichmond and the Virginia counties of Albemarle, LouisaChesterfield, Dinwiddie, Henrico, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland, Prince George, Richmond and Orange in Virginia,Westmoreland, and any cities, towns and counties directly adjacent to such localities, and (ii) any other city, town, county or municipality in Virginia in which BRBBRBS has established and is continuing to operate a banking, mortgage or loan production office (excluding, for purposes of this letter agreement, an office providing solely residential mortgage loans, unless such office is in the areas identified in clause (i) above); the term “Affiliate”Affiliate means a Person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with, BRB;BRBS; and the term “Person” means any person, partnership, corporation, company, group or other entity.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the undersigned be prevented from continuing to engage in, or being or continuing to engage in any activities as an officer, employee, owner, shareholder, partner or member in or of, or a member of the board of directors or a member of an advisory board of, any entity engaged in, a Competitive Business if the undersigned holds such position (or a corresponding position with the predecessor to such entity) or otherwise engages in that Competitive Business on the date hereof.

This letter agreement is the complete agreement between BRBBRBS and the undersigned concerning the subject matter hereof and shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflicts of laws provisions.

This letter agreement is executed as of the [] day of [] 2019.20[].

 

Very truly yours,

[Insert Name]

Appendix BFIRST AMENDMENT TO

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION,

dated as of August 12, 2020, between

BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

and

BAY BANKS OF VIRGINIA, INC.

 

 

November 6, 2020

FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

THIS FIRST AMENDMENT (this “Amendment”) to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of August 12, 2020 (the “Agreement”), is made and entered into as of November 6, 2020, between BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC., a Virginia corporation (“BRBS”), and BAY BANKS OF VIRGINIA, INC., a Virginia corporation (“BAYK”). Capitalized terms not defined in this Amendment have the respective meanings given to them in the Agreement.

WHEREAS, BRBS and BAYK are parties to the Agreement;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8.3 of the Agreement, the Agreement may be amended or supplemented by a written instrument duly executed by the parties thereto at any time, whether before or after the date of the BRBS Shareholders Meeting or the BAYK Shareholders Meeting, except statutory requirements and requisite approvals of shareholders and Regulatory Approvals;

WHEREAS, the Boards of Directors of BRBS and BAYK have approved the Amendment and deem the Amendment advisable and in the best interests of their respective shareholders; and

WHEREAS, the Boards of Directors of BRBS and BAYK have each determined that the Amendment is consistent with, and will further, their respective business strategies and goals.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the respective representations, warranties, covenants and agreements set forth herein, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties agree as follows:

1. Amendments.

1.1. The Agreement is hereby amended by deleting Section 1.4(a) and Section 1.4(b) of the Agreement in their entirety and inserting the following in lieu thereof:

“(a) Prior to the Effective Time, BRBS shall take all actions necessary to adopt the amendments to the Bylaws of BRBS substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit 1.4(a), effective as of the Effective Time. On or prior to the Effective Time, the Board of Directors of BRBS shall cause the number of directors that will comprise the full Board of Directors of the Continuing Corporation at the Effective Time to be fixed at such number, not to exceed fifteen (15), consisting of (i) eight (8) current BRBS directors to be designated by BRBS (after consultation with BAYK) prior to the Effective Time, including each of the current Chairman of the Board of Directors (who shall be the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Continuing Corporation at the Effective Time) and current Chief Executive Officer of BRBS (the “BRBS Directors”), and (ii) seven (7) current BAYK directors to be designated by BAYK (after consultation with BRBS) prior to the Effective Time, including each of the current Chairman of the Board of Directors and current Chief Executive Officer of BAYK (the “BAYK Directors”). No other directors of BRBS or BAYK shall be designated to serve on the Board of Directors of the Continuing Corporation at the Effective Time. The BRBS Directors and the BAYK Directors will be split as equally as possible among the three (3) classes of directors to serve staggered terms; provided, however, that the current Chief Executive Officer of BAYK shall be designated to serve in the class of directors for a term expiring in 2024. Subject to compliance by the Board of Directors of the Continuing Corporation with its fiduciary duties (including compliance with the Continuing Corporation’s Organizational Documents (as defined herein) and corporate governance guidelines), the Continuing Corporation shall nominate and recommend each BAYK Director for reelection to the Board of Directors of the Continuing Corporation at the first annual meeting of the shareholders of the Continuing Corporation following the Effective Time, and the Continuing Corporation’s proxy materials with respect to such annual meeting shall include the recommendation of the Board of Directors of the Continuing Corporation that its shareholders vote to reelect each BAYK Director to the same extent as recommendations are made with respect to other directors on the Board of Directors of the Continuing Corporation.

(b) Prior to the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time, Blue Ridge Bank shall take all actions necessary to adopt the amendments to the Bylaws of Blue Ridge Bank substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit 1.4(b), effective as of the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time. On or prior to the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time, BRBS, as the sole shareholder of Blue Ridge Bank, and the Blue Ridge Bank Board of Directors shall cause the number of directors that will comprise the full Board of Directors of the Continuing Bank at the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time to be fixed at such number, not to exceed fifteen (15), consisting of the BRBS Directors and the BAYK Directors. No other directors of BRBS or BAYK shall be designated to serve on the Board of Directors of the Continuing Bank at the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time. Provided that each BAYK Director continues to be eligible to serve as a director of BRBS, and subject to compliance by the Board of Directors of the Continuing Bank with its fiduciary duties (including compliance with the Continuing Bank’s Organizational Documents and corporate governance guidelines) the Continuing Bank shall nominate each BAYK Director for reelection to the Board of Directors of the Continuing Bank at the first annual meeting of the sole shareholder of the Continuing Bank following the Subsidiary Merger Effective Time.”

1.2. The Agreement is hereby amended by deleting Section 13(a) of Exhibit 1.4(a) to the Agreement in its entirety and inserting the following in lieu thereof:

“(a) Effective as of the Effective Time (as defined herein), and notwithstanding any other provision of these Bylaws that may be to the contrary, the Board of Directors of the Corporation shall be comprised of 15 Directors, of which eight shall be members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation prior to the Effective Time (each a “BRBS Director” and collectively the “BRBS Directors”), and seven shall be members of the Board of Directors of Bay Banks of Virginia, Inc. (“BAYK”) prior to the Effective Time (each a “BAYK Director” and collectively the “BAYK Directors”). The BRBS Directors and the BAYK Directors shall be apportioned among the three classes of the Board of Directors of the Corporation in a manner as nearly equal as possible; provided, however, that the Chief Executive Officer of BAYK immediately preceding the Effective Time shall be designated to serve in the class of directors for a term expiring in 2024. For the purposes of these Bylaws, the term “Effective Time” shall have the same meaning as defined in the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of August 12, 2020, between the Corporation and BAYK, as the same may be amended from time to time.”

1.3. The Agreement is hereby amended by deleting Section 2.12(a) of Exhibit 1.4(b) to the Agreement in its entirety and inserting the following in lieu thereof:

“(a) Effective as of the Effective Time (as defined herein), and notwithstanding any other provision of these Bylaws that may be to the contrary, the Board of Directors of the Corporation shall be comprised of 15 Directors, of which eight shall be members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation prior to the Effective Time (each a “BRBS Director” and collectively the “BRBS Directors”), and seven shall be members of the Board of Directors of Bay Banks of Virginia, Inc. (“BAYK”) prior to the Effective Time (each a “BAYK Director” and collectively the “BAYK Directors”). The BRBS Directors and the BAYK Directors shall be apportioned among the three classes of the Board of Directors of the Corporation in a manner as nearly equal as possible; provided, however, that the Chief Executive Officer of BAYK immediately preceding the Effective Time shall be designated to serve in the class of directors for a term expiring in 2024. For the purposes of these Bylaws, the term “Effective Time” shall have the same meaning as defined in the the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of August 12, 2020, between the Corporation and BAYK, as the same may be amended from time to time.”

1.4. Except as specifically amended hereby, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. As used in the Agreement, the terms: this “Agreement,” “herein,” “hereunder,” “hereof” and words of similar import shall refer to the Agreement as amended by this Amendment.

2. Entire Agreement.

The Agreement (including the exhibits thereto and the Disclosure Letters of each party), as amended by this Amendment, and the Confidentiality Agreements contain the entire agreement between BRBS and BAYK with respect to the Merger and the related transactions and supersedes all prior arrangements or understandings with respect thereto.

3. Counterparts; Facsimile Signature.

This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but such counterparts together shall constitute one and the same agreement. This Amendment may be executed by facsimile signature or other electronic transmission signature and such signature shall constitute an original for all purposes.

4. Governing Law.

This Amendment shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia without regard to the conflict of law principles thereof. The parties hereby consent and submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of any state or federal court located in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed in counterparts by their duly authorized officers and their corporate seals to be affixed hereto, all as of the date first written above.

BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.
By:

/s/ Brian K. Plum

Brian K. Plum
President and Chief Executive Officer
BAY BANKS OF VIRGINIA, INC.
By:

/s/ Randal R. Greene

Randal R. Greene
President and Chief Executive Officer

[Signature Page to the First Amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization]

Appendix B

OPINION OF RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

 

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Board of Directors

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

17 West Main Street1807 Seminole Trail

Luray,Charlottesville, VA 22835

Members of the Board of Directors:

We understand that Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (“BRBS,”(the “Company” or the “Company”“BRBS”) and Bay Banks of Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc. (“VCBS”BAYK”), propose to enter into the Agreement (defined below) pursuant to which, among other things, VCBS, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Virginia Community Bank,BAYK will be merged with and into the Company, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Blue Ridge Bank, National Association (“Blue Ridge Bank”BRBS (the “Merger”), respectively (the “Transaction”),with BRBS as the surviving corporation, and that, in connection with the Transaction,Merger, (i) each outstanding share of common stock, $5.00 par value $5.00 per share, of VCBS (the “CommonBAYK (“BAYK Common Shares”), other than shares owned directly by the Company, Blue Ridge Bank, or any of their respective subsidiaries,Dissenting Shares (as defined below), will be converted into the right to receive at the election of the VCBS shareholder, either (i) 3.050.5000 shares (the “Exchange Ratio”) of BRBS common stock, orno par value per share (“BRBS Common Shares”), and (ii) cash inVirginia Commonwealth Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BAYK, shall be merged with and into Blue Ridge Bank, National Association, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BRBS, with Blue Ridge, National Association as the amount of $58.00 per Common Share(collectively the “Merger Consideration”), subject to a final 60% stock / 40% cash consideration allocation mix.surviving institution. The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has requested that Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (“Raymond James” or “we”) provide an opinion (this(the “Opinion”) to the Board as to whether, as of the date hereof, the Merger Consideration to be paid by the CompanyExchange Ratio in the TransactionMerger pursuant to the Agreement is fair from a financial point of view to the Company. For purposes of this Opinion, and with your consent, we have assumed that there are approximately 5.7 million BRBS Common Shares issued and outstanding and approximately 13.3 million BAYK Common Shares issued and outstanding, each on a fully-diluted basis. “Dissenting Shares” are defined as any BAYK Common Shares held by holders who perfect appraisal rights in accordance with and as contemplated by Article 15 of the Merger Consideration is equal to $59.23 per Common Share.Virginia Stock Corporation Act.

In connection with our review of the proposed TransactionMerger and the preparation of this Opinion, we have, among other things:

 

 1.

reviewed the financial terms and conditions as stated in the draft dated May 11, 2019August 8, 2020 of the Agreement and Plan of Merger bybetween BRBS and among BRBS, Blue Ridge Bank, National Association, Virginia Community Bank and VCBSBAYK (the “Agreement”);

 

 2.

reviewed the Company’s and the VCBS’s audited and unaudited financial statements;

3.

reviewed the Company’s and the VCBS’s recent public filings and certain other publicly available information regarding the Company and VCBS;

4.

reviewed certain information related to the historical current and future operations, financial condition and prospects of VCBSthe Company and the CompanyBAYK, as made available to usRaymond James by or on behalf of the Company, including, but not limited to, (a) financial projections preparedfor each of the Company and BAYK certified by the management of the Company relating to each of VCBS and(together, the Company for the periods ending December 31, 2019 through December 31, 2023, as approved for our use by the Company (the “Projections”), and (b) certain forecasts and estimates of potential cost savings, operating efficiencies, revenue effects, and other synergiespro forma financial adjustments expected to result from the Transaction, allMerger, as prepared by management of the Company (the “Synergies”“Pro Forma Financial Adjustments”);

3.

reviewed the Company’s and BAYK’s (a) audited financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017; and (b) unaudited financial statements for the six month period ended June 30, 2020;

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4.

reviewed the Company’s and BAYK’s recent public filings and certain other publicly available information regarding the Company and BAYK;

 

 5.

reviewed the financial and operating performance of the Company and BAYK and those of other selected public companies that we deemed to be relevant;

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 6.

considered the publicly available financial terms of certain transactions we deemed to be relevant;

7.

reviewed the current and historical market prices and trading volume for the Company’s public shares,BRBS Common Shares and for BAYK Common Shares, and the current market prices of the publicly traded securities of certain other companies that we deemed to be relevant;

 

 7.

compared the relative contributions of the Company and BAYK to certain financial statistics of the combined company on a pro forma basis;

8.

reviewed certain potential pro forma financial effects of the Merger on earnings per share, capitalization and financial ratios of the Company;

9.

conducted such other financial studies, analyses and inquiries and considered such other information and factors as we deemed appropriate;

 

 9.

reviewed such other financial studies, analyses and inquiries and such other information and factors as we deemed appropriate;

10.

reviewedreceived a certificate dated May 12, 2019, addressed to Raymond James from a member of senior management of the Company regarding, among other things, the accuracy of financialthe information, data and dataother materials (financial or otherwise) provided to, or discussed with, Raymond James by or on behalf of the Company; and

 

 11.

discussed with members of the senior management of each of the Company and BAYK certain information relating to the aforementioned and any other matters which we have deemed relevant to our inquiry forincluding, but not limited to, the purposespast and current business operations of the Opinion.Company and BAYK, respectively, and the financial condition and future prospects and operations of the Company and BAYK, respectively.

With your consent, we have assumed and relied upon the accuracy and completeness of all information supplied by or on behalf of the Company or otherwise reviewed by or discussed with us, and we have undertaken no duty or responsibility to, nor did we, independently verify any of such information. We have not made or obtained an independent appraisal of the assets, the collateral securing assets or the liabilities (contingent or otherwise) of VCBS or the Company, nor have we been furnished with any such evaluations or appraisals. We are not experts in the evaluation of loan and lease portfolios for purposes of assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses; accordingly we have assumed that such allowances are in the aggregate adequate to cover such losses and comply fully with applicable law, regulatory policy and sound banking practices as of the date hereof. We render no opinion or evaluation on the collectability of any assets or the future performance of any loans or the Company, VCBS or any of their respective subsidiaries. Furthermore, we have undertaken no independent analysis of any potential or actual litigation, regulatory action, possible unasserted claims or other contingent liabilities, to which VCBSthe Company or BRBSBAYK is a party or may be subject, or of any governmental investigation of any possible unasserted claims or other contingent liabilities to which VCBSthe Company or BRBSBAYK is a party or may be subject. With your consent, this Opinion makes no assumption concerning, and therefore does not consider, the potential effects of any such litigation, claims or investigations or possible assertions

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the assets or liabilities (contingent or otherwise) of claims, outcomesthe Company or damages arising out of any such matters.BAYK. With respect to the Projections, Pro Forma Financial Adjustments, and any other information and data provided to or otherwise reviewed by or discussed with us, we have, with your consent, assumed that the Projections, Pro Forma Financial Adjustments and such other information and data have been reasonably prepared in good faith on bases reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments of management of the Company, and we have relied upon the Company to advise us promptly if any information previously provided became inaccurate or was required to be updated during the period of our review. Accordingly,With respect to the future estimates of potential cost savings, operating efficiencies, revenue effects, one-time costs and other financial adjustments expected to result from the Merger (the “Synergies”) underlying the Pro Forma Financial Adjustments, we have, with your consent, assumed that they will be realized in rendering this Opinion, our reliance upon BRBS management as to the reasonablenessamounts and achievability of such information includes reliance uponat the judgments and assessments of BRBS and BRBS management with respect to such differences.time periods indicated thereby. We express no opinion with respect to the Projections, or the assumptions on which they are based. Furthermore, upon the advice of management of the Company, we have assumed that the estimated Synergies reviewed by us have been reasonably prepared in good faith and bases reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments of the management of the Company and that the Synergies will be realized in the amounts and the time periods indicated thereby, and we express no opinion with respect to suchPro Forma Financial Adjustments, Synergies or the assumptions on which they are based. We have assumed that the final form of the Agreement will be substantially similar to the draft reviewed by us, and that the TransactionMerger will be consummated in accordance with the terms of the Agreement without waiver or amendment of any conditions thereto and without adjustment to the Merger Consideration.thereto. Furthermore, we have assumed, in all respects material to our analysis, that the representations and warranties of each party contained in the Agreement are true and correct and that each such party will perform all of the covenants and agreements required to be performed by it under the Agreement without waiver or modification.being waived. We have relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, that (i) the TransactionMerger will be consummated in a manner

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that complies in all respects with all applicable international, federal and state statutes, rules and regulations, and (ii) all governmental, regulatory, and other consents and approvals necessary for the consummation of the TransactionMerger will be obtained and that no delay, limitations, restrictions or conditions will be imposed or amendments, modifications or waivers made that would have an effect on the Transaction, VCBS,Merger, BAYK or the Company that would be material to our analyses or this Opinion.

Our opinion is based upon market, economic, financial and other circumstances and conditions existing and disclosed to us as of MayAugust 12, 20192020 and any material change in such circumstances and conditions would require a reevaluation of this Opinion, which we are under no obligation to undertake. As you are aware, the credit, financial and stock markets have been experiencing unusual volatility and we express no opinion or view as to any potential effects of such volatility on the Merger, the Company, or BAYK and this Opinion does not purport to address potential developments in any such markets. As you are aware, there is significant uncertainty as to the potential direct and indirect business, financial, legal, economic and social implications and consequences of the spread of the coronavirus and associated illnesses and the actions and measures that countries, governments, regulatory agencies, central banks, international financing and funding organizations, stock markets, businesses and individuals may take to address the spread of the coronavirus and associated illnesses including, without limitation, those actions and measures pertaining to fiscal or monetary policies, legal and regulatory matters and the credit, financial and stock markets (collectively, the “Pandemic Effects”). We express no opinion or view as to the potential impact of the Pandemic Effects on our analysis, this Opinion, the Merger, the Company or BAYK. We have relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, that, other than as has been disclosed to us, there has been no change in the business, assets, liabilities, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or prospects of the Company or VCBSBAYK since the respective dates of the most recent financial statements and other information, financial or otherwise, provided to us that would be material to our analyses or this Opinion, and that there is no information or any facts that would make any of the information reviewed by us incomplete or misleading in any material respect.

We express no opinion as to the underlying business decision to effect the Transaction,Merger, the structure or tax consequences of the TransactionMerger or the availability or advisability of any alternatives to the Transaction.Merger. We provided advice to the BoardCompany with respect to the proposed

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Transaction. Merger. We did not, however, recommend any specific amount of consideration or that any specific consideration constituted the only appropriate consideration for the Transaction.Merger. We did not solicit indications of interest with respect to a transaction involving the Company nor did we advise the Company with respect to its strategic alternatives. This letter does not express any opinion as to the likely trading range of BRBS Common Shares or BAYK Common Shares following announcement or consummation of the Company’s common stock either until or following the Transaction,Merger, which may vary depending on numerous factors that generally impact the price of securities or on the financial condition of BAYK and the Company at that time. This OpinionOur opinion is limited to the fairness, from a financial point of view, to the Company of the Merger Consideration to be paid by the Company pursuant to the Agreement.Exchange Ratio.

We express no opinion with respect to any other reasons, legal, business, or otherwise, that may support the decision of the Board to approve or consummate the Transaction.Merger. Furthermore, no opinion, counsel or interpretation is intended by Raymond James on matters that require legal, accounting, regulatory or tax advice. It is assumed that such opinions, counsel or interpretations have been or will be obtained from the appropriate professional sources. Furthermore, we have relied, with the consent of the Company, on the fact that the Company has been assisted by legal, accounting and tax advisors and we have, with the consent of the Company, relied upon and assumed the accuracy and completeness of the assessments by the Company and its advisors as to all legal, regulatory, accounting and tax matters with respect to the Company, BAYK and the Transaction,Merger, including, without limitation, that the TransactionMerger will qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Internal

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Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. We are not experts in the evaluation of allowances for loan and lease losses and have not independently verified such allowances or reviewed or examined any individual loan or credit files. We assumed, with your consent, that the allowance for loan and lease losses (i) set forth in the financial statements of the Company and BAYK are adequate to cover such losses, (ii) will be adequate on a pro forma basis for the combined entity and (iii) comply fully with applicable law, regulatory policy and sound banking practices as of the date of such financial statements.

In formulating our opinion,this Opinion, we have considered only what we understand to be the consideration to be paid by the CompanyExchange Ratio as is described above and we did not consider and we express no opinion on the fairness of the amount or nature of any compensation to be paid or payable to any of VCBS’sthe Company’s officers, directors or employees, or class of such persons,person, whether relative to the compensation payableconsideration received by the Company or otherwise. We have not been requested to opine as to, and this Opinion does not express an opinion as to or otherwise address, among other things: (i)(1) the fairness of the TransactionMerger to the holders of any class of securities, creditors, or other constituencies of the Company, or VCBS, or to any other party, except and only to the extent expressly set forth in the last sentence of this Opinion or (ii)(2) the fairness of the TransactionMerger to any one class or group of the Company’s VCBS’s, or any other party’s security holders or other constituenciesvis-à-vis any other class or group of the Company’s VCBS’s, or such other party’s security holders or other constituents (including, without limitation, the allocation of any consideration to be received in the TransactionMerger amongst or within such classes or groups of security holders or other constituents). We are not expressing any opinion as to the impact of the TransactionMerger on the solvency or viability of the Company or VCBSBAYK or the ability of the Company VCBS, or their respective subsidiariesBAYK to pay their respective obligations when they come due.

The delivery of this Opinionopinion was approved by an opinion committee of Raymond James.

Raymond James has been engaged to render financial advisory services to the Company in connection with the proposed TransactionMerger and will receive a fee for such services, a substantial portion of which is contingent upon consummation of the Transaction.Merger. Raymond James will also receive a fee upon the delivery of this Opinion, which is not contingent upon the successful

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completion of the TransactionMerger or on the conclusion reached herein. In addition, the Company has agreed to reimburse certain of our expenses and to indemnify us against certain liabilities arising out of our engagement. In February 2019, the Company closed a private placement of common stock for which Raymond James served as sole placement agent and received a fee of approximately $930,000. Raymond James did not provide any investment banking services to, or receive any fees for such from, VCBS in the two years preceding the date of this Opinion. However, in the two years preceding the date of this Opinion, Raymond James has provided fixed income sales and trading services to VCBS and has received a total of $65,000 in fees related to these activities.

In the ordinary course of our business, Raymond James may trade in the securities of the Company and BAYK for our own account or for the accounts of our customers and, accordingly, may at any time hold a long or short position in such securities. Raymond James has provided certain services to the Company in the previous two years, including (i) having served as sole financial advisor for the Company’s purchase of Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc. in May 2019, and (ii) having served as sole placement agent for a common equity private placement in February 2019, in each case, for which Raymond James received fees. Furthermore, Raymond James may provide investment banking, financial advisory and other financial services to the Company, orBAYK and other participants in the TransactionMerger in the future, for which Raymond James may receive compensation.

We have assumed that the BRBS Common Shares to be issued in the Merger to the shareholders of the Company will be listed on the NYSE American. It is understood that this Opinionletter is for the information of the Board (but not to any individual director other than in his or herof Directors of the Company (in each director’s capacity as a member of the Board)such) in evaluating the proposed TransactionMerger and does not constitute a recommendation to the Board of Directors or any shareholder of the Company or BAYK regarding how said shareholdersuch person should act or vote onwith respect to the proposed Transaction, nor is this letter intendedMerger, whether to confer rightsenter into a voting agreement with respect to the proposed Merger or remedies upon VCBS or the shareholders of the Company or VCBS.Furthermore,any other matter. Furthermore, this letter should not be

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construed as creating any fiduciary duty on the part of Raymond James to any such party. This Opinion may not be disclosed, reproduced, quoted, summarized, referred to at any time, in any manner, or used for any other purpose, nor shall any references to Raymond James or any of its affiliates be made, without our prior written consent, except that this Opinion may be disclosed in and filed with a proxy statement used in connection with the TransactionMerger that is required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, provided that this Opinion is quoted in full in such proxy statement.statement, along with a description, reasonably satisfactory to us.

Based upon and subject to the foregoing, it is our opinion that, as of the date hereof, the Merger Consideration to be paid by the CompanyExchange Ratio in the TransactionMerger pursuant to the Agreement is fair, from a financial point of view, to the Company.

Very truly yours,

Very truly yours,
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Appendix C

OPINION OF SANDLER O’NEILL & PARTNERS, L.P.

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NEW YORK, NY 10020

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May 13, 2019August 12, 2020

Board of Directors

Bay Banks of Virginia, Community Bankshares, Inc.

114 Industrial Drive1801 Bayberry Court, Suite 101

P.O. Box 888

Louisa,Richmond, VA 2309323226

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Bay Banks of Virginia, Community Bankshares, Inc. (“VCB”BAYK”) and Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (“BRB”BRBS”) are proposing to enter into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which VCBBAYK will merge with and into BRB,BRBS with BRB beingBRBS as the surviving corporation (the “Merger”). Pursuant to the terms ofAs set forth in the Agreement, at the Effective Time, each share of common stock, $5.00 par value $5.00 per share, of VCBBAYK (“VCBBAYK Common Stock”) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, excludingexcept for certain shares of VCBBAYK Common Stock as specified in the Agreement, willshall be converted into and exchanged for the right to receive at the election0.5000 of the holder thereof, either: (i) cash in the amount of $58.00 pera share (the “Cash Consideration”); or (ii) 3.05 shares (the “Stock Consideration”“Exchange Ratio”) of common stock, no par value, of BRBBRBS (“BRBBRBS Common Stock”). The Cash Consideration and the Stock Consideration are collectively referred to herein as the “Merger Consideration.” The Agreement provides, generally, that sixty percent (60%) of the total number of shares of VCB Common Stock shall be converted into the Stock Consideration and forty percent (40%) of such shares of VCB Common Stock shall be converted into the Cash Consideration in accordance with the election and allocation procedures set forth in the Agreement. Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Agreement. The terms and conditions of the Merger are more fully set forthascribed thereto in the Agreement. You have requested our opinion as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the Merger ConsiderationExchange Ratio to the holders of VCBBAYK Common Stock.

Piper Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P.Co. (“Sandler O’Neill”Piper Sandler”, “we” or “our”), as part of its investment banking business, is regularly engaged in the valuation of financial institutions and their securities in connection with mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions. In connection with this opinion, we have reviewed and considered, among other things: (i) an execution copya draft of the Agreement;Agreement, dated August 12, 2020; (ii) certain publicly available financial statements and other historical financial information of VCBBAYK that we deemed relevant; (iii) audited financial statements for VCB for the year ending December 31, 2018, as provided by the senior management of VCB;

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(iv) certain publicly available financial statements and other historical financial information of BRBBRBS that we deemed relevant; (v)(iv) certain internal financial projections for VCB for the year ending December 31, 2019 as well as an estimated long-term annual earnings per share growth rate for the years thereafter and estimated dividends per shareBAYK for the years ending December 31, 20192020 through December 31, 2023,2024, as provided by the senior management of VCB; (vi)BAYK; (v) certain internal financial projections for BRB for the year ending December 31, 2019 as well as estimated long-term annual net income and earnings per share growth rates for the years thereafter and estimated dividends per share for the years ending December 31, 2019 through December 31, 2023, as provided by the senior management of BRB; (vii) the pro forma financial impact of the Merger on BRB based on certain assumptions relating to purchase accounting adjustments, transaction expenses and cost savings, as well as estimated net income for VCBBRBS for the years ending December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2022, as well as an estimated long-term annual net income and asset growth rate for the years ending December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2024 and estimated dividends per share for the years ending December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2024, as provided by the senior management of BRB;BRBS; (vi) the pro forma financial impact of the Merger on BRBS based on certain assumptions relating to transaction expenses, purchase accounting adjustments and cost savings, as well as certain adjustments to BAYK’s loan loss provision expense for the years ending December 31, 2021 through December 31, 2024, as provided by the senior management of BRBS; (vii) the relative contribution of assets, equity and earnings of BAYK and BRBS to the combined entity, as well as their respective business models, deposit bases, branch locations and opportunities for synergies and cost savings as a result of the Merger, as discussed with the senior management of BAYK; (viii) the publicly reported historical price and trading activity for VCBBAYK Common Stock and BRBBRBS Common Stock, including a comparison of certain stock markettrading information for VCBBAYK Common Stock and BRBBRBS Common Stock and certain stock indices, as well as similar publicly available information for certain other similar companies, the securities of which are publicly traded; (ix) a comparison of certain financial and market information for VCBBAYK and BRBBRBS with similar financial institutions for which information is publicly available; (x) the financial terms of certain recent business combinations in the bank and thrift industry (on a regional and nationwide basis), to the extent publicly available; (xi) the current market environment generally and the banking

environment in particular; and (xii)(xi) such other information, financial studies, analyses and investigations and financial, economic and market criteria as we considered relevant. We also discussed with certain members of the senior management of VCBBAYK and its representatives the business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects of VCBBAYK and held similar discussions with certain members of the senior management of BRBBRBS and its representatives regarding the business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects of BRB.BRBS.

In performing our review, we have relied upon the accuracy and completeness of all of the financial and other information that was available to and reviewed by us from public sources, that was provided to us by VCB or BRB,BAYK, BRBS or their respective representatives, or that was otherwise reviewed by us and we have assumed such accuracy and completeness for purposes of rendering this opinion without any independent verification or investigation. We have further have relied on the assurances of the respective senior managements of VCBBAYK and BRBBRBS that they are not aware of any facts or circumstances that would make any of such information inaccurate or misleading.misleading in any respect material to our analyses. We have not been asked to undertake, and have not undertaken, an independent verification of any of such information and we do not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness thereof. We did not make an independent evaluation or perform an appraisal of the specific assets, the collateral securing assets or the liabilities (contingent or otherwise) of VCBBAYK or BRB or any of their respective subsidiaries, nor have we been furnished with any such evaluations

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or appraisals.BRBS. We render no opinion on, or evaluation onof, the collectability of any assets or the future performance of any loans of VCBBAYK or BRB.BRBS. We did not make an independent evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses of VCBBAYK or BRB,BRBS, or of the combined entity after the Merger, and we have not reviewed any individual credit files relating to VCBBAYK or BRB.BRBS. We have assumed, with your consent, that the respective allowances for loan losses for both VCBBAYK and BRBBRBS are adequate to cover such losses and will be adequate on a pro forma basis for the combined entity.

In preparing its analyses, Piper Sandler O’Neill used certain internal financial projections for VCBBAYK for the yearyears ending December 31, 20192020 through December 31, 2024, as provided by the senior management of BAYK. In addition, Piper Sandler used certain internal financial projections for BRBS for the years ending December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2022, as well as an estimated long-term annual earnings per sharenet income and asset growth rate for the years thereafterending December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2024 and estimated dividends per share for the years ending December 31, 20192020 through December 31, 2023,2024, as provided by the senior management of VCB. In addition,BRBS. Piper Sandler O’Neill used certain internal financial projections for BRB for the year ending December 31, 2019 as well as estimated long-term annual net income and earnings per share growth rates for the years thereafter and estimated dividends per share for the years ending December 31, 2019 through December 31, 2023, as provided by the senior management of BRB. Sandler O’Neill also received and used in its pro forma analyses certain assumptions relating to transaction expenses, purchase accounting adjustments transaction expenses and cost savings, as well as estimated net income for VCBcertain adjustments to BAYK’s loan loss provision expense for the years ending December 31, 20202021 through December 31, 2022,2024, as provided by the senior management of BRB.BRBS. With respect to the foregoing information, the respective senior managements of VCBBAYK and BRBBRBS confirmed to us that such information reflected the best currently available estimates and judgmentsjudgements of those respective senior managements as to the future financial performance of VCBBAYK and BRB,BRBS, respectively, and we assumed that the other matters covered thereby.financial results reflected in such information would be achieved. We express no opinion as to such information,estimates or judgements, or the assumptions on which such information isthey are based. We have also assumed that there has been no material change in the respectiveBAYK’s or BRBS’s assets, financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects of VCB or BRB since the date of the most recent financial statements made available to us. We have assumed in all respects material to our analyses that VCBBAYK and BRBBRBS will remain as going concerns for all periods relevant to our analyses.

We have also assumed, with your consent, that (i) each of the parties to the Agreement will comply in all material respects with all material terms and conditions of the Agreement and all related agreements required to effect the Merger, that all of the representations and warranties contained in such agreements are true and correct in all material respects, that each of the parties to such agreements will perform in all material respects all of the covenants and other obligations required to be performed by such party under such agreements and that the conditions precedent in such agreements are not and will not be waived, (ii) in the course of obtaining the necessary regulatory or third party approvals, consents and releases with respect to the Merger, no delay, limitation, restriction or condition will be imposed that would have an adverse effect on VCB, BRB,BAYK, BRBS, the Merger or any related

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transactions, and (iii) the Merger and any related transactions will be consummated in accordance with the terms of the Agreement without any waiver, modification or amendment of any material

term, condition or agreement thereof and in compliance with all applicable laws and other requirements. Finally, with your consent, we have relied upon the advice that VCBBAYK has received from its legal, accounting and tax advisors as to all legal, accounting and tax matters relating to the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Agreement. We express no opinion as to any such matters.

Our opinion is necessarily based on financial, regulatory, economic, market and other conditions as in effect on, and the information made available to us as of, the date hereof. Events occurring after the date hereof could materially affect this opinion. We have not undertaken to update, revise, reaffirm or withdraw this opinion or otherwise comment upon events occurring after the date hereof. We express no opinion as to the trading valuesvalue of VCBBAYK Common Stock or BRBBRBS Common Stock at any time or what the value of BRBBRBS Common Stock will be once it is actually received by the holders of VCBBAYK Common Stock.

We have acted as VCB’sBAYK’s financial advisor in connection with the Merger and will receive aan advisory fee for our services, a portion of which fee is contingent upon closingconsummation of the Merger. We will also receive a fee for rendering this opinion, which opinion fee will be credited in full towards the transactionportion of the advisory fee becomingwhich will become payable to Piper Sandler O’Neill upon closingconsummation of the Merger. VCBBAYK has also agreed to indemnify us against certain claims and liabilities arising out of our engagement and to reimburse us for certain of ourout-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with our engagement. We haveIn the two years preceding the date hereof, Piper Sandler provided certain other investment banking services to VCBBAYK. In summary, Piper Sandler (i) provided specific and general advisory services in 2018 and 2019 for which Piper Sandler received aggregate fees of $100,000, and (ii) acted as placement agent in connection with the offer and sale of BAYK subordinated debt in 2019 for which Piper Sandler received approximately $825,000 in fees and expense reimbursement. In the two years preceding the date hereof. Most recently,hereof, Piper Sandler O’Neillprovided certain investment banking services to BRBS. In summary, Piper Sandler acted as financial advisor to VCB in connection with its sale to Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group LLC,BRBS’s capital raising activities in 2020 for which transaction was ultimately terminated in August 2018.Piper Sandler O’Neill did not provide any investment banking services to BRB in the two years preceding the datereceived a fee of this opinion.$300,000. In the ordinary course of our business as a broker-dealer, we may purchase securities from and sell securities to VCB, BRBBAYK and their respective affiliates.BRBS. We may also actively trade the equity and debt securities of VCB, BRBBAYK and their respective affiliatesBRBS for our own account and for the accounts of our customers.

Our opinion is directed to the Board of Directors of VCBBAYK in connection with its consideration of the Agreement and the Merger and does not constitute a recommendation to any shareholder of VCBBAYK as to how any such shareholder should vote at any meeting of shareholders called to consider and vote upon the approval of the Agreement and the Merger. Our opinion is directed only as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the Merger ConsiderationExchange Ratio to the holders of VCBBAYK Common Stock and does not address the underlying business decision of VCBBAYK to engage in the Merger, the form or structure of the Merger or any other transactions contemplated in the Agreement, the relative merits of the Merger as compared to any other alternative

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transactions or business strategies that might exist for VCBBAYK or the effect of any other transaction in which VCBBAYK might engage. We also do not express any opinion as to the fairness of the amount or nature of the compensation to be received in the Merger by any BAYK officer, director or employee, of VCB or BRB, or any class of such persons, if any, relative to the amount of compensation to be received in the Merger by any other shareholder. This opinion has been approved by Sandler O’Neill’sPiper Sandler’s fairness opinion committee. This opinion shallmay not be reproduced without Sandler O’Neill’sPiper Sandler’s prior written consent;provided, however, Piper Sandler O’Neill will provide its consent for the opinion to be included in any regulatory filings to be completedmade in connection with the Merger.

Based upon and subject to the foregoing, it is our opinion that, as of the date hereof, the Merger ConsiderationExchange Ratio is fair to the holders of VCBBAYK Common Stock from a financial point of view.

Very truly yours,

Very truly yours,
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Appendix D

ARTICLE 15 OF TITLE 13.1 OF THE VIRGINIA STOCK CORPORATION ACT


CODE OF VIRGINIA

TITLE 13.1. CORPORATIONS

CHAPTER 9. VIRGINIA STOCK CORPORATION ACT

ARTICLE 15. APPRAISAL RIGHTS AND OTHER REMEDIES

§13.1-729. Definitions.

As used in this article:

“Affiliate” means a person who directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with another person or is a senior executive officer of such person. For purposes of subdivision B 4 of §13.1-730, a person is deemed to be an affiliate of its senior executives.

“Beneficial shareholder” means a person who is the beneficial owner of shares held in a voting trust or by a nominee on the beneficial owner’s behalf.

“Corporation” means the domestic corporation that is the issuer of the shares held by a shareholder demanding appraisal and, for matters covered by §§13.1-734 through13.1-740, includes the survivor in a merger.

“Fair value” means the value of the corporation’s shares determined:

1. Immediately before the effectiveness of the corporate action to which the shareholder objects;

2. Using customary and current valuation concepts and techniques generally employed for similar businesses in the context of the transaction requiring appraisal; and

3. Without discounting for lack of marketability or minority status except, if appropriate, for amendments to the articles of incorporation pursuant to subdivision A 5 of §13.1-730.

“Interest” means interest from the date the corporate action becomes effective until the date of payment, at the average rate currently paid by the corporation on its principal bank loans or, if none, at a rate that is fair and equitable under all the circumstances.

“Interested transaction” means a corporate action described in subsection A of §13.1-730, other than a merger pursuant to §13.1-719 or13.1-719.1, involving an interested person in which any of the shares or assets of the corporation are being acquired or converted. As used in this definition:

1. “Beneficial owner” means any person who, directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, or understanding, other than a revocable proxy, has or shares the power to vote, or to direct the voting of, shares; except that a member of a national securities exchange is not deemed to be a beneficial owner of securities held directly or indirectly by it on behalf of another person solely because the member is the record holder of the securities if the member is precluded by the rules of the exchange from voting without instruction on contested matters or matters that may affect substantially the rights or privileges of the holders of the securities to be voted. When two or more persons agree to act together for the purpose of voting their shares of the corporation, each member of the group formed thereby is deemed to have acquired beneficial ownership, as of the date of the agreement, of all voting shares of the corporation beneficially owned by any member of the group.

2. “Interested person” means a person, or an affiliate of a person, who at any time during theone-year period immediately preceding approval by the board of directors of the corporate action:

a. Was the beneficial owner of 20 percent or more of the voting power of the corporation, excluding any shares acquired pursuant to an offer for all shares of the corporation having voting power if the offer was made within one year prior to the corporate action for consideration of the same kind and of a value equal to or less than that paid in connection with the corporate action;

b. Excluding the voting power of any shares of the corporation acquired pursuant to an offer for all shares having voting power if the offer was made within the previous one year for consideration of the same kind and of a value equal to or less than that paid in connection with the corporate action, had the power, contractually or otherwise, to cause the appointment or election of 25 percent or more of the directors to the board of directors of the corporation; or

c. Was a senior executive officer or director of the corporation or a senior executive officer of any affiliate of the corporation, and that senior executive officer or director will receive, as a result of the corporate action, a financial benefit not generally available to other shareholders as such, other than:

(1) Employment, consulting, retirement, or similar benefits established separately and not as part of or in contemplation of the corporate action;

(2) Employment, consulting, retirement, or similar benefits established in contemplation of, or as part of, the corporate action that are not more favorable than those existing before the corporate action or, if more favorable, that have been approved on behalf of the corporation in the same manner as is provided in §13.1-691; or

(3) In the case of a director of the corporation who will, in the corporate action, become a director of the acquiring entity in the corporate action or one of its affiliates, rights and benefits as a director that are provided on the same basis as those afforded by the acquiring entity generally to other directors of such entity or such affiliate.

“Preferred shares” means a class or series of shares whose holders have preference over any other class or series of shares with respect to distributions.

“Senior executive” means the chief executive officer, chief operating officer, chief financial officer and anyone in charge of a principal business unit or function.

“Shareholder” means a record shareholder, a beneficial shareholder, and a voting trust beneficial owner.

1985, c. 522; 1992, c. 575; 2005, c. 765; 2007, c. 165; 2019, c. 734.

§13.1-730. Right to appraisal.

A. A shareholder is entitled to appraisal rights, and to obtain payment of the fair value of that shareholder’s shares, in the event of any of the following corporate actions:

1. Consummation of a merger to which the corporation is a party (i) if shareholder approval is required for the merger by §13.1-718, or would be required but for the provisions of subsection G of §13.1-718, except that appraisal rights shall not be available to any shareholder of the corporation with respect to shares of any class or series that remain outstanding after consummation of the merger or (ii) if the corporation is a subsidiary and the merger is governed by §13.1-719;

2. Consummation of a share exchange in which the corporation is the acquired entity, except that appraisal rights shall not be available to any shareholder of the corporation with respect to shares of any class or series that are not acquired in the share exchange;

3. Consummation of a disposition of assets pursuant to §13.1-724 if the disposition of assets is an interested transaction;

4. An amendment of the articles of incorporation with respect to a class or series of shares that reduces the number of shares of a class or series owned by the shareholder to a fraction of a share if the corporation has the obligation or right to repurchase the fractional share so created;

5. Any other merger, share exchange, disposition of assets, or amendment of the articles of incorporation, in each case to the extent provided by the articles of incorporation, bylaws, or a resolution of the board of directors;

6. Consummation of a domestication in which a domestic corporation becomes a foreign corporation if the shareholder does not receive shares in the foreign corporation resulting from the domestication that have terms as favorable to the shareholder in all material respects, and represent at least the same percentage interest in the total voting rights of the outstanding shares of the foreign corporation, as the shares held by the shareholder immediately before the domestication; or

7. Consummation of a conversion to an unincorporated entity pursuant to Article 12.2 (§13.1-722.8 et seq.).

B. Notwithstanding subsection A, the availability of appraisal rights under subdivisions A 1 through A 4, A 6, and A 7 shall be limited in accordance with the following provisions:

1. Appraisal rights shall not be available for the holders of shares of any class or series of shares that is:

a. A covered security under § 18(b)(1)(A) or (B) of the federal Securities Act of 1933;

b. Traded in an organized market and has at least 2,000 shareholders and a market value of at least $20 million, exclusive of the value of such shares held by the corporation’s subsidiaries, senior executives, and directors and by any beneficial shareholder or any voting trust beneficial owner owning more than 10 percent of such shares; or

c. Issued by an open end management investment company registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under the federal Investment Company Act of 1940 and that may be redeemed at the option of the holder at net asset value.

2. The applicability of subdivision 1 shall be determined as of:

a. The record date fixed to determine the shareholders entitled to receive notice of the meeting of shareholders to act upon the corporate action requiring appraisal rights or in the case of an offer made pursuant to subsection G of §13.1-718, the date of such offer; or

b. The day before the effective date of such corporate action if there is no meeting of shareholders and no offer made pursuant to subsection G of §13.1-718.

3. Subdivision 1 shall not be applicable and appraisal rights shall be available pursuant to subsection A for the holders of any class or series of shares who are required by the terms of the corporate action requiring appraisal rights to accept for such shares anything other than cash or shares of any class or any series of shares of any corporation, or any other proprietary interest of any other entity, that satisfies the standards set forth in subdivision 1 at the time the corporate action becomes effective.

4. Subdivision 1 shall not be applicable and appraisal rights shall be available pursuant to subsection A for the holders of any class or series of shares where the corporate action is an interested transaction.

C. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the articles of incorporation as originally filed or any amendment to the articles of incorporation may limit or eliminate appraisal rights for any class or series of preferred shares, except that (i) no such limitation or elimination shall be effective if the class or series does not have the right to vote separately as a voting group, alone or as a part of a group, on the action, and (ii) any such limitation or elimination contained in an amendment of the articles of incorporation that limits or eliminates appraisal rights for any of such shares that are outstanding immediately prior to the effective date of such amendment or that the corporation is or may be required to issue or sell thereafter pursuant to any conversion, exchange or other right existing immediately before the effective date of such amendment shall not apply to any

corporate action that becomes effective within one year after the effective date of such amendment if such action would otherwise afford appraisal rights.

Code 1950, §§13-85,13.1-75,13.1-78;13-85, 13.1-75, 13.1-78; 1956, c. 428; 1968, c. 733; 1972, c. 425; 1975, c. 500; 1984, c. 613; 1985, c. 522; 1986, c. 540; 1988, c. 442; 1990, c. 229; 1992, c. 575; 1996, c. 246; 1999, c. 288; 2005, c. 765; 2007, c. 165; 2010, c. 782; 2015, c. 611; 2019, c. 734.

§13.1-731. Assertion of rights by nominees and beneficial owners.

A. A record shareholder may assert appraisal rights as to fewer than all the shares registered in the record shareholder’s name but owned by a beneficial shareholder or a voting trust beneficial owner only if the record shareholder objects with respect to all shares of the class or series owned by the beneficial shareholder or the voting trust beneficial owner and notifies the corporation in writing of the name and address of each beneficial shareholder or voting trust beneficial owner on whose behalf appraisal rights are being asserted. The rights of a record shareholder who asserts appraisal rights for only part of the shares held of record in the record shareholder’s name under this subsection shall be determined as if the shares as to which the record shareholder objects and the record shareholder’s other shares were registered in the names of different record shareholders.

B. A beneficial shareholder or a voting trust beneficial owner may assert appraisal rights as to shares of any class or series held on behalf of the shareholder only if such shareholder:

1. Submits to the corporation the record shareholder’s written consent to the assertion of such rights no later than the date referred to in subdivision B 2 b of §13.1-734; and

2. Does so with respect to all shares of the class or series that are beneficially owned by the beneficial shareholder or the voting trust beneficial owner.

Code 1950, §§13-85,13.1-75,13.1-78;13-85, 13.1-75, 13.1-78; 1956, c. 428; 1968, c. 733; 1972, c. 425; 1975, c. 500; 1984, c. 613; 1985, c. 522; 2005, c. 765; 2019, c. 734.

§13.1-732. Notice of appraisal rights.

A. Where any corporate action specified in subsection A of §13.1-730 is to be submitted to a vote at a shareholders’ meeting and the corporation has concluded that shareholders are or may be entitled to assert appraisal rights under this article, the meeting notice, or when no approval of such action is required pursuant to subsection G of §13.1-718, the offer made pursuant to subsection G of §13.1-718 shall state the corporation’s position as to the availability of appraisal rights.

If the corporation concludes that appraisal rights are or may be available, a copy of this article shall accompany the meeting notice or offer sent to those record shareholders who are or may be entitled to exercise appraisal rights.

B. In a merger pursuant to §13.1-719, the parent entity shall notify in writing all record shareholders of the subsidiary who are entitled to assert appraisal rights that the corporate action became effective. Such notice shall be sent within 10 days after the corporate action became effective and include the materials described in §13.1-734.

C. Where any corporate action specified in subsection A of §13.1-730 is to be approved by written consent of the shareholders pursuant to§ 13.1-657 and the corporation has concluded that shareholders are or may be entitled to assert appraisal rights under this article:

1. Written notice stating the corporation’s position as to the availability of appraisal rights shall be given to each record shareholder from whom a consent is solicited at the time consent of such shareholder is first solicited and shall be accompanied by a copy of this article; and

2. Written notice stating the corporation’s position as to the availability of appraisal rights shall be delivered together with the notice to nonconsenting and nonvoting shareholders required by subsections H and I of §13.1-657, may include the materials described in§ 13.1-734, and shall be accompanied by a copy of this article.

D. Where corporate action described in subsection A of §13.1-730 is proposed, or a merger pursuant to §13.1-719 is effected, the notice referred to in subsection A, B, or C shall be accompanied by:

1. The annual financial statements specified in subsection A of §13.1-774 of the corporation that issued the shares that may be subject to appraisal, which shall be as of a date ending not more than 16 months before the date of the notice and shall comply with subsection B of§ 13.1-774; provided that, if such annual financial statements are not reasonably available, the corporation shall provide reasonably equivalent financial information; and

2. The latest available quarterly financial statements of such corporation, if any.

E. A public corporation, or a corporation that ceased to be a public corporation as a result of the corporate action specified in subsection A of§ 13.1-730, may fulfill its responsibilities under subsection D by delivering the specified financial statements, or otherwise making them available, in any manner permitted by the applicable rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission if the corporation was a public corporation as of the date of the specified financial statements.

F. The right to receive the information described in subsection D may be waived in writing by a shareholder before or after the corporate action.

1985, c. 522; 2005, c. 765; 2007, c. 165; 2012, c. 706; 2015, c. 611; 2019, c. 734.

§13.1-733. Notice of intent to demand payment.

A. If a corporate action specified in subsection A of §13.1-730 is submitted to a vote at a shareholders’ meeting, a shareholder who wishes to assert appraisal rights with respect to any class or series of shares:

1. Must deliver to the corporation’s secretary before the vote is taken written notice of the shareholder’s intent to demand payment if the proposed action is effectuated; and

2. Must not vote, or cause or permit to be voted, any shares of such class or series in favor of the proposed action.

B. If a corporate action specified in subsection A of §13.1-730 is to be approved by shareholders by written consent, a shareholder who wishes to assert appraisal rights with respect to any class or series of shares:

1. Shall deliver to the corporation’s secretary before the proposed action becomes effective written notice of the shareholder’s intent to demand payment if the proposed action is effectuated, except that such written notice is not required if the notice required by subsection C of §13.1-732 is given less than 25 days prior to the date such proposed action is effectuated; and

2. Shall not sign a consent in favor of the proposed action with respect to that class or series of shares.

C. If a corporate action specified in subsection A of §13.1-730 does not require shareholder approval pursuant to subsection G of §13.1-718, a shareholder who wishes to assert appraisal rights with respect to any class or series of shares (i) shall deliver to the secretary of the corporation before the shares are purchased pursuant to the offer written notice of the shareholder’s intent to demand payment if the proposed action is effectuated; and (ii) shall not tender, or cause or permit to be tendered, any shares of such class or series in response to such offer.

D. A shareholder who fails to satisfy the requirements of subsection A, B, or C is not entitled to payment under this article.

Code 1950, §§13-85,13.1-75,13.1-78;13-85, 13.1-75, 13.1-78; 1956, c. 428; 1968, c. 733; 1972, c. 425; 1975, c. 500; 1984, c. 613; 1985, c. 522; 2005, c. 765; 2007, c. 165; 2010, c. 782; 2015, c. 611; 2019, c. 734.

§13.1-734. Appraisal notice and form.

A. If a corporate action requiring appraisal rights under §13.1-730 becomes effective, the corporation shall deliver a written appraisal notice and the form required by subdivision B 1 to all shareholders who satisfy the requirements of §13.1-733. In the case of a merger under §13.1-719, the parent corporation shall deliver an appraisal notice and form to all record shareholders who may be entitled to assert appraisal rights.

B. The appraisal notice shall be delivered no earlier than the date the corporate action specified in subsection A of §13.1-730 became effective and no later than 10 days after such date and shall:

1. Supply a form that (i) specifies the first date of any announcement to shareholders made prior to the date the corporate action became effective of the principal terms of the proposed corporate action, (ii) if such announcement was made, requires the shareholder asserting appraisal rights to certify whether beneficial ownership of those shares for which appraisal rights are asserted was acquired before that date, and (iii) requires the shareholder asserting appraisal rights to certify that such shareholder did not vote for or consent to the transaction as to the class or series of shares for which appraisal is sought;

2. State:

a. Where the form must be delivered and where certificates for certificated shares are required to be deposited and the date by which those certificates must be deposited, which date may not be earlier than the date by which the corporation must receive the required form under subdivision b;

b. A date by which the corporation must receive the form, which date may not be fewer than 40 nor more than 60 days after the date the subsection A appraisal notice is delivered, and state that the shareholder shall have waived the right to demand appraisal with respect to the shares unless the form is received by the corporation by such specified date;

c. The corporation’s estimate of the fair value of the shares;

d. That, if requested in writing, the corporation will provide, to the shareholder so requesting, within 10 days after the date specified in subdivision b, the number of shareholders who return the forms by the specified date and the total number of shares owned by them; and

e. The date by which the notice to withdraw under §13.1-735.1 must be received, which date must be within 20 days after the date specified in subdivision b; and

3. Be accompanied by a copy of this article.

Code 1950, §§13-85,13.1-75,13.1-78;13-85, 13.1-75, 13.1-78; 1956, c. 428; 1968, c. 733; 1972, c. 425; 1975, c. 500; 1984, c. 613; 1985, c. 522; 2005, c. 765; 2007, c. 165; 2010, c. 782; 2012, c. 706; 2019, c. 734.

§13.1-735. Repealed.

Repealed by Acts 2005, c. 765, cl. 2.

§13.1-735.1. Perfection of rights; right to withdraw.

A. A shareholder who receives notice pursuant to §13.1-734 and who wishes to exercise appraisal rights must complete, sign, and return the form delivered by the corporation and, in the case of certificated shares, deposit the shareholder’s certificates in accordance with the terms of the notice by the date referred to in the notice pursuant to subdivision B 2 b of §13.1-734. In addition, if applicable, the shareholder shall certify on the form whether the beneficial owner of such shares acquired beneficial ownership of the shares before the date required to be set forth in the notice pursuant to subdivision B 1 of §13.1-734. If a shareholder fails to make this certification, the corporation may elect to treat the shareholder’s shares as after-acquired shares under §13.1-738. Once a shareholder deposits that shareholder’s certificates or, in the case of uncertificated shares, returns the signed form, that shareholder loses all rights as a shareholder, unless the shareholder withdraws pursuant to subsection B.

B. A shareholder who has complied with subsection A may nevertheless decline to exercise appraisal rights and withdraw from the appraisal process by so notifying the secretary of the corporation in writing by the date set forth in the appraisal notice pursuant to subdivision B 2 e of§ 13.1-734. A shareholder who fails to withdraw from the appraisal process may not thereafter withdraw without the corporation’s written consent.

C. A shareholder who does not sign and return the form and, in the case of certificated shares, deposit that shareholder’s share certificates where required, each by the date set forth in the notice described in subsection B of §13.1-734, shall not be entitled to payment under this article.

2005, c. 765; 2007, c. 165; 2019, c. 734.

§13.1-736. Repealed.

Repealed by Acts 2005, c. 765, cl. 2.

§13.1-737. Payment.

A. Except as provided in §13.1-738, within 30 days after the form required by subsection B 2 b of §13.1-734 is due, the corporation shall pay in cash to those shareholders who complied with subsection A of §13.1-735.1 the amount the corporation estimates to be the fair value of their shares plus interest.

B. The payment to each shareholder pursuant to subsection A shall be accompanied by:

1. The (i) annual financial statements specified in subsection A of §13.1-774 of the corporation that issued the shares to be appraised, which shall be as of a date ending not more than 16 months before the date of payment and shall comply with subsection B of §13.1-774; provided that, if such annual financial statements are not available, the corporation shall provide reasonably equivalent financial information, and (ii) the latest available quarterly financial statements of such corporation, if any;

2. A statement of the corporation’s estimate of the fair value of the shares, which estimate shall equal or exceed the corporation’s estimate given pursuant to subdivision B 2 c of §13.1-734; and

3. A statement that shareholders described in subsection A have the right to demand further payment under §13.1-739 and that if any such shareholder does not do so within the time period specified in subsection B of §13.1-739, such shareholder shall be deemed to have accepted such payment under subsection A in full satisfaction of the corporation’s obligations under this article.

C. A public corporation, or a corporation that ceased to be a public corporation as a result of the corporate action specified in subsection A of§ 13.1-730, may fulfill its responsibilities under subdivision B 1 by delivering the specified financial statements, or otherwise making them available, in any manner permitted by the applicable rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission if the corporation was a public corporation as of the date of the specified financial statements.

Code 1950, §§13-85,13.1-75,13.1-78;13-85, 13.1-75, 13.1-78; 1956, c. 428; 1968, c. 733; 1972, c. 425; 1975, c. 500; 1984, c. 613; 1985, c. 522; 2005, c. 765; 2007, c. 165; 2012, c. 706; 2019, c. 734.

§13.1-738. After-acquired shares.

A. A corporation may elect to withhold payment required by §13.1-737 from any shareholder who was required to, but did not certify that beneficial ownership of all of the shareholder’s shares for which appraisal rights are asserted was acquired before the date set forth in the appraisal notice sent pursuant to subdivision B 1 of §13.1-734.

B. If the corporation elected to withhold payment under subsection A, it shall, within 30 days after the form required by subdivision B 2 b of§ 13.1-734 is due, notify all shareholders who are described in subsection A:

1. Of the information required by subdivision B 1 of §13.1-737;

2. Of the corporation’s estimate of fair value pursuant to subdivision B 2 of §13.1-737 and its offer to pay such value plus interest;

3. That they may accept the corporation’s estimate of fair value plus interest in full satisfaction of their demands or demand for appraisal under §13.1-739;

4. That those shareholders who wish to accept such offer must so notify the corporation’s secretary of their acceptance of the corporation’s offer within 30 days after receiving the offer; and

5. That those shareholders who do not satisfy the requirements for demanding appraisal under §13.1-739 shall be deemed to have accepted the corporation’s offer.

C. Within 10 days after receiving a shareholder’s acceptance pursuant to subsection B, the corporation shall pay in cash the amount it offered under subdivision B 2, plus interest, to each shareholder who agreed to accept the corporation’s offer in full satisfaction of the shareholder’s demand.

D. Within 40 days after delivering the notice described in subsection B, the corporation shall pay in cash the amount it offered to pay under subdivision B 2, plus interest, to each shareholder described in subdivision B 5.

1985, c. 522; 2005, c. 765; 2007, c. 165; 2019, c. 734.

§13.1-739. Procedure if shareholder dissatisfied with payment or offer.

A. A shareholder paid pursuant to §13.1-737 who is dissatisfied with the amount of the payment must notify the corporation’s secretary in writing of that shareholder’s estimate of the fair value of the shares and demand payment of that estimate plus interest, less any payment under§ 13.1-737. A shareholder offered payment under§ 13.1-738 who is dissatisfied with that offer must reject the offer and demand payment of the shareholder’s stated estimate of the fair value of the shares plus interest.

B. A shareholder who fails to notify the corporation’s secretary in writing of that shareholder’s demand to be paid the shareholder’s stated estimate of the fair value plus interest under subsection A within 30 days after receiving the corporation’s payment or offer of payment under§ 13.1-737 or13.1-738, respectively, waives the right to demand payment under this section and shall be entitled only to the payment made or offered pursuant to those respective sections.

Code 1950, §§13-85,13.1-75,13.1-78;13-85, 13.1-75, 13.1-78; 1956, c. 428; 1968, c. 733; 1972, c. 425; 1975, c. 500; 1984, c. 613; 1985, c. 522; 2005, c. 765; 2019, c. 734.

§13.1-740. Court action.

A. If a shareholder makes a demand for payment under §13.1-739 that remains unsettled, the corporation shall commence a proceeding within 60 days after receiving the payment demand and petition the court to determine the fair value of the shares and accrued interest. If the corporation does not commence the proceeding within the60-day period, it shall pay in cash to each shareholder the amount the shareholder demanded pursuant to §13.1-737 plus interest.

B. The corporation shall commence the proceeding in the circuit court of the city or county where the corporation’s principal office, or, if none in the Commonwealth, where its registered office, is located. If the corporation is a foreign corporation without a registered office in the Commonwealth, it shall commence the proceeding in the circuit court of the city or county in the Commonwealth where the principal office, or, if none in the Commonwealth, where the registered office of the domestic corporation merged with the foreign corporation was located at the time the transaction became effective.

C. The corporation shall make all shareholders, regardless of whether they are residents of the Commonwealth, whose demands remain unsettled parties to the proceeding as in an action against their shares, and all parties shall be served with a copy of the petition. Nonresidents may be served by registered or certified mail or by publication as provided by law.

D. The corporation may join as a party to the proceeding any shareholder who claims to have demanded an appraisal but who has not, in the opinion of the corporation, complied with the provisions of this article. If the court determines that a shareholder has not complied with the provisions of this article, that shareholder shall be dismissed as a party.

E. The jurisdiction of the court in which the proceeding is commenced under subsection B is plenary and exclusive. The court may appoint one or more persons as appraisers to receive evidence and recommend a decision on the question of fair value. The appraisers shall have the powers described in the order appointing them, or in any amendment to it. The shareholders demanding appraisal rights are entitled to the same discovery rights as parties in other civil proceedings. There shall be no right to a jury trial.

F. Each shareholder made a party to the proceeding is entitled to judgment (i) for the amount, if any, by which the court finds the fair value of the shareholder’s shares exceeds the amount paid by the corporation to the shareholder for such shares, plus interest or (ii) for the fair value plus interest of the shareholder’s shares for which the corporation elected to withhold payment under §13.1-738.

Code 1950, §§13-85,13.1-75,13.1-78;13-85, 13.1-75, 13.1-78; 1956, c. 428; 1968, c. 733; 1972, c. 425; 1975, c. 500; 1984, c. 613; 1985, c. 522; 2005, c. 765; 2019, c. 734.

§13.1-741. Court costs and counsel fees.

A. The court in an appraisal proceeding commenced under §13.1-740 shall determine all court costs of the proceeding, including the reasonable compensation and expenses of appraisers appointed by the court. The court shall assess the costs against the corporation, except that the court may assess court costs against all or some of the shareholders demanding appraisal, in amounts that the court finds equitable, to the extent the court finds such shareholders acted arbitrarily, vexatiously, or not in good faith with respect to the rights provided by this article.

B. The court in an appraisal proceeding may also assess the expenses of the respective parties, in amounts the court finds equitable:

1. Against the corporation and in favor of any or all shareholders demanding appraisal if the court finds the corporation did not substantially comply with the requirements of§ 13.1-732,13.1-734,13.1-73713.1-732, 13.1-734, 13.1-737 or13.1-738; or

2. Against either the corporation or a shareholder demanding appraisal, in favor of any other party, if the court finds that the party against whom the expenses are assessed acted arbitrarily, vexatiously or not in good faith with respect to the rights provided by this article.

C. If the court in an appraisal proceeding finds that the expenses incurred by any shareholder were of substantial benefit to other shareholders similarly situated, and that such expenses should not be assessed against the corporation, the court may direct that such expenses be paid out of the amounts awarded the shareholders who were benefited.

D. To the extent the corporation fails to make a required payment pursuant to §13.1-737,13.1-73813.1-737, 13.1-738 or13.1-739, the shareholder may sue directly for the amount owed and, to the extent successful, shall be entitled to recover from the corporation all expenses of the suit.

Code 1950, §§13-85,13.1-75,13.1-78;13-85, 13.1-75, 13.1-78; 1956, c. 428; 1968, c. 733; 1972, c. 425; 1975, c. 500; 1984, c. 613; 1985, c. 522; 2005, c. 765; 2019, c. 734.

§13.1-741.1. Limitations on other remedies for fundamental transactions.

A. Except for action taken before the Commission pursuant to §13.1-614 or as provided in subsection B, the legality of a proposed or completed corporate action described in subsection A of §13.1-730 may not be contested, nor may the corporate action be enjoined, set aside or rescinded, in a legal or equitable proceeding by a shareholder after the shareholders have approved the corporate action.

B. Subsection A does not apply to a corporate action that:

1. Was not authorized and approved in accordance with the applicable provisions of:

a. Article 11 (§13.1-705 et seq.), Article 12 (§13.1-715.1 et seq.), Article 12.1 (§13.1-722.1:1 et seq.), Article 12.2 (§13.1-722.8 et seq.), or Article 13 (§13.1-723 et seq.);

b. The articles of incorporation or bylaws; or

c. The resolution of the board of directors authorizing the corporate action;

2. Was procured as a result of fraud, a material misrepresentation, or an omission of a material fact necessary to make statements made, in light of the circumstances in which they were made, not misleading;

3. Is an interested transaction, unless it has been recommended by the board of directors in the same manner as is provided in subsection B of §13.1-691 or has been approved by the shareholders in the same manner as is provided in subsection C of§ 13.1-691 as if the interested transaction were a director’s conflict of interests transaction; or

4. Is adopted or taken by less than unanimous consent of the voting shareholders pursuant to §13.1-657 if:

a. The challenge to the corporate action is brought by a shareholder who did not consent to the corporate action and as to whom notice of the approval of the corporate action was not effective at least 10 days before the corporate action was effected; and

b. The proceeding challenging the corporate action is commenced within 10 days after notice of the adoption or taking of the corporate action is effective as to the shareholder bringing the proceeding.

C. Any remedial action with respect to corporate action described in subsection A of §13.1-730 shall not limit the scope of, or be inconsistent with, any provision of §13.1-614.

2007, c. 165; 2008, c. 91; 2015, c. 611; 2019, c. 734.

PART II

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

 

Item 20.

Indemnification of Directors and Officers.

The Virginia Stock Corporation Act, codified in Article 10 of Chapter 9 of Title 13.1 of the Code of Virginia as amended (the “VSCA”), permits a Virginia corporation to indemnify any director or officer for reasonable expenses incurred in any legal proceeding in advance of final disposition of the proceeding, if the director or officer furnishes the corporation with a signed written undertaking to repay any funds advanced if he or she is not entitled to mandatory indemnification and it is ultimately determined that he or she did not meet the relevant standard of conduct. In addition, a corporation is permitted to indemnify a director or officer against liability incurred in a proceeding if a determination has been made by the disinterested members of the board of directors, special legal counsel or shareholders that the director or officer conducted himself or herself in good faith and otherwise met the required standard of conduct. To meet the relevant standard of conduct, the VSCA provides that the director or officer must have conducted himself or herself in good faith and believed, in the case of conduct in his or her official capacity with the corporation, that his or her conduct was in its best interests and, in the case of other conduct, that his or her conduct was at least not opposed to its best interests. In the case of any criminal proceeding, the director or officer must not have had reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. In a proceeding by or in the right of the corporation, no indemnification shall be made in respect of any matter as to which a director or officer is adjudged to be liable to the corporation, except for reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the proceeding if it is determined that the director or officer has met the relevant standard of conduct. In any other proceeding, no indemnification shall be made if the director or officer is adjudged liable to the corporation on the basis that he or she improperly received a personal benefit. Corporations are given the power to make any other or further indemnity, including advances and reimbursement of expenses, to any director or officer that may be authorized by the articles of incorporation or any bylaw made by the shareholders, or any resolution adopted, before or after the event, by the shareholders, except an indemnity against willful misconduct or a knowing violation of the criminal law. Unless limited by its articles of incorporation, indemnification against the reasonable expenses incurred by a director or officer is mandatory when he or she entirely prevails in the defense of any proceeding to which he or she is a party because he or she is or was a director or officer.

As permitted by the VSCA, the articles of incorporation of Blue Ridge contain provisions that indemnify its directors and officers and that eliminate the liability of both its directors and officers to Blue Ridge or its shareholders for monetary damages in excess of $1.00, to the fullest extent permitted by Virginia law. These provisions do not limit or eliminate the rights of Blue Ridge or any shareholder to seek an injunction or othernon-monetary relief in the event of a breach of a director’s or officer’s fiduciary duty. In addition, these provisions only apply to claims against a director or officer arising out of his or her role as a director or officer and do not relieve a director or officer from liability if he or she engaged in willful misconduct or a knowing violation of the criminal law. In addition, Blue Ridge’s articles of incorporation provide for the indemnification of directors for expenses and/or liabilities they incur in connection with the defense of claims asserted against them in their capacities as directors. Blue Ridge has limited its exposure to liability for indemnification of directors and officers by purchasing directors and officers liability insurance coverage. The rights of indemnification provided in the articles of incorporation of Blue Ridge are not exclusive of any other rights that may be available under any insurance or other agreement, by vote of shareholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise.

 

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Item 21.

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.

The exhibits and financial statement schedules filed with this registration statement on FormS-4 are as follows:

 

Exhibit


Number

  

Description

  2.1  Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of May  13, 2019, between Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. and Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on August  8, 2019).
  2.2Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of August  12, 2020, between Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. and Bay Banks of Virginia, Inc. (included as Appendix A to the joint proxy statement/prospectus forming a part of this registration statement). *†
  2.3First Amendment, dated as of November 6, 2020, to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of August 12, 2020, between Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. and Bay Banks of Virginia, Inc. (included as Appendix A to the joint proxy statement/prospectus forming a part of this registration statement).*
  3.1  Articles of Incorporation of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc., as amended through August  16, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.’s Form1-A Offering Statement filed May 19, 2016).
  3.23.1.1  Articles of Amendment of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc., dated June  27, 2018.***2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on August 8, 2019).
  3.33.1.2Articles of Amendment of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc., effective July  7, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 8, 2020).
  3.2  Bylaws of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.***, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 17, 2020).
  4.1  Specimen Common Stock Certificate of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.’s Form1-A Offering Statement filed May 19, 2016).

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10.2  Change in Control Agreement, dated January  1, 2011, between Blue Ridge Bank and Brian K. Plum (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 6.4 of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.’s Form 1-A Offering Statement filed May 19, 2016).
10.3  Offer Letter with Amanda G. Story, dated February 1, 2014.*2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 4, 2019).
10.4  Employment Agreement, dated as of May  13, 2019 and effective December 15, 2019, by and between Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. Equity Incentive Plan.*and A. Preston Moore, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on August 8, 2019).
10.5  Employment Agreement, dated as of May  13, 2019 and effective December 15, 2019, by and between Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. and Thomas M. Crowder (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement.*S-4 filed on August 8, 2019).
10.6  DescriptionBlue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of Annual Cash Incentive Program.*Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 4, 2019).
10.7Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 4, 2019).
10.8Description of Annual Cash Incentive Program (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 4, 2019).
10.9  Form of Stock Purchase Agreement, by and among Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. and certain individual investors, dated December  31, 2014 and March 17, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 6.9 of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.’s Form1-A Offering Statement filed May 19, 2016).
10.810.10  Form of Registration Rights Agreement, by and among Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. and certain individual investors, dated December 31, 2014 and March 17, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 6.10 of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.’s Form1-A Offering Statement filed May 19, 2016).
10.910.11  Form of Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement, by and among Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. and certain individual investors, dated November 20, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 6.11 of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.’s Form 1-A Offering Statement filed May 19, 2016).
10.1010.12  Form of Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement, by and among Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. and certain individual investors, dated May 28, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 29, 2020).
10.13Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of May  13, 2019November 19, 2020, by and effective upon the merger of Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc. intoamong Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc., by and between Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.Bank, National Association and A. Preston Moore,C. Rodes Boyd, Jr.***
10.1116.1  Employment Agreement,Letter from Brown Edwards & Company L.L.P., dated as of May  13, 2019September  22, 2020, regarding Dismissal of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm and effective upon the mergerEngagement of Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc. intoNew Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 16.1 of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc., by and between Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. and Thomas M. Crowder.***’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 22, 2020).
21.1  Subsidiaries of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 filed on April 14, 2020).***
23.1  Consent of Williams MullenTroutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP (included in Exhibits5.1 and8.1).***

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23.2  Consent of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPWilliams Mullen (included in Exhibit 8.2).***
23.3  Consent of Brown, Edwards & Company, L.L.P.*
23.4  Consent of Elliott Davis, PLLC.Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP.*
24.1  Power of Attorney (included in the signature page hereto).*** **
99.1  Consent of Raymond James & Associates, Inc.***
99.2  Consent of Piper Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P.*Co.**
99.3  Consent of Director Nominees.***
99.4  Consent of Director Nominees*
99.5Form of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. proxy card.**
99.599.6  Form of Bay Banks of Virginia, Community Bankshares, Inc. proxy card.**

 

Certain schedules and attachments to the merger agreement have been omitted from this filing pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of RegulationS-K. Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. agrees to furnish a supplemental copy of any omitted schedule or attachment to the SEC upon request.

*

Filed herewith.

**

To be filed by amendment.

***

Previously filed.

 

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Item 22.

Undertakings

(a) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:

(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:

(1)

To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:

i.

i. To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933.

ii. To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement.

iii. To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement.

(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

(3) of the Securities Act of 1933.

ii.

To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement.

iii.

To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement.

(2)

That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initialbona fide offering thereof.

(3)

To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

(b) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes as follows: that prior to any public reoffering of the securities registered hereunder through use of a prospectus which is a part of this registration statement, by any person or party who is deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of Rule 145(c), the issuer undertakes that such

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reoffering prospectus will contain the information called for by the applicable registration form with respect to reofferings by persons who may be deemed underwriters, in addition to the information called for by the other items of the applicable form.

(c) The registrant undertakes that every prospectus: (i) that is filed pursuant to paragraph (b) immediately preceding, or (ii) that purports to meet the requirements of Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933 and is used in connection with an offering of securities subject to Rule 415, will be filed as a part of an amendment to the registration statement and will not be used until such amendment is effective, and that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initialbona fide offering thereof.

(d) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question of whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

(e) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to respond to requests for information that is incorporated by reference into the prospectus pursuant to Items 4, 10(b), 11 or 13 of this FormS-4, within one business day of receipt of such request, and to send the incorporated documents by first class mail or other equally prompt means. This includes information contained in documents filed subsequent to the effective date of the Registration Statement through the date of responding to the request.

(f) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to supply by means of a post-effective amendment all information concerning a transaction, and the company being acquired involved therein, that was not the subject of and included in the registration statement when it became effective.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement on FormS-4 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Town of Luray, Commonwealth of Virginia, on October 4, 2019.December 9, 2020.

 

BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

By:

 

/s/ Brian K. Plum

 

Brian K. Plum

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

(Principal Executive Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Date                           

Signature

October 4, 2019DateSignature
December 9, 2020  

/s/ Brian K. Plum

  Brian K. Plum, President and Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)
October 4, 2019December 9, 2020  

/s/ Amanda G. Story

  

Amanda G. Story, Chief Financial Officer

  

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

October 4, 2019December 9, 2020  

*

  

Larry Dees, Chairman of the Board

October 4, 2019December 9, 2020  

*

  

Hunter H. Bost, Director

December 9, 2020

*

  Hunter H. Bost, Director
October 4, 2019

*

Robert B. Burger Jr., Director

October 4, 2019December 9, 2020  

*

  

Elise Peters-Carey, Director

December 9, 2020

*

  Elise Peters Carey, Director
October 4, 2019

*

Mensel D. Dean Jr., Director

October 4, 2019December 9, 2020  

*

  

Kenneth E. Flynt, Director

December 9, 2020

*

  Kenneth

James E. Flynt,Gander II, Director

October 4, 2019December 9, 2020  

*

  

Andrew C. Holzwarth, Director

December 9, 2020

*

  James E. Gander II,

Robert S. Janney, Director

October 4, 2019December 9, 2020  

*

  John H.H. Graves,

Mark W. Sisk, Director

 

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DateSignature
October 4, 2019December 9, 2020  

*

  

William W. Stokes, Director

December 9, 2020

*

  Robert S. Janney,

A. Pierce Stone, Director

October 4, 2019December 9, 2020  

*

  Gary R. Shook, Director
October 4, 2019

*

William W. Stokes, Director
October 4, 2019

*

Malcolm R. Sullivan Jr., Director

October 4, 2019December 9, 2020  

*

  

Donald R. Vaughan, Director

December 9, 2020

*

  Donald R. Vaughan, Director
October 4, 2019

*

Carolyn J. Woodruff, Director

 

*By: 

/s/ Brian K. Plum

 Attorney-in-fact
 October 4, 2019December 9, 2020

 

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