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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
| x | Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009
or
| o | Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 0-24557
CARDINAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia | | 54-1874630 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | | (I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization) | | Identification No.) |
| | |
8270 Greensboro Drive, Suite 500 | | |
McLean, Virginia | | 22102 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(703) 584-3400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o | | Accelerated filer x |
| | |
Non-accelerated filer o | | Smaller reporting company o |
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | | |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) Yes o No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
28,690,285 shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share,
outstanding as of July 29, 2009
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
CARDINAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION
June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
(In thousands, except share data)
| | June 30, | | December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | |
Assets | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Cash and due from banks | | $ | 12,371 | | $ | 14,919 | |
Federal funds sold | | 48,442 | | 31,009 | |
| | | | | |
Total cash and cash equivalents | | 60,813 | | 45,928 | |
Investment securities available-for-sale | | 240,158 | | 265,356 | |
Investment securities held-to-maturity (fair value of $37,917 and $45,759 at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively) | | 40,910 | | 50,183 | |
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Total investment securities | | 281,068 | | 315,539 | |
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Other investments | | 16,467 | | 16,370 | |
Loans held for sale | | 232,197 | | 157,009 | |
| | | | | |
Loans receivable, net of deferred fees and costs | | 1,198,671 | | 1,139,348 | |
Allowance for loan losses | | (16,150 | ) | (14,518 | ) |
| | | | | |
Loans receivable, net | | 1,182,521 | | 1,124,830 | |
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Premises and equipment, net | | 15,773 | | 16,463 | |
Deferred tax asset, net | | 8,188 | | 8,799 | |
Goodwill and intangibles, net | | 14,054 | | 14,173 | |
Bank-owned life insurance | | 33,409 | | 33,176 | |
Accrued interest receivable and other assets | | 19,924 | | 11,470 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 1,864,414 | | $ | 1,743,757 | |
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Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | | | |
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Non-interest bearing deposits | | $ | 158,540 | �� | $ | 147,529 | |
Interest bearing deposits | | 1,083,040 | | 1,032,315 | |
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Total deposits | | 1,241,580 | | 1,179,844 | |
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Other borrowed funds | | 380,906 | | 367,198 | |
Mortgage funding checks | | 19,042 | | 19,178 | |
Escrow liabilities | | 3,880 | | 1,832 | |
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities | | 22,407 | | 17,699 | |
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Total liabilities | | 1,667,815 | | 1,585,751 | |
| | | | | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | | | | |
Common stock, $1 par value | | | | | | | | | |
Shares authorized | | 50,000,000 | | 50,000,000 | | | | | |
Shares issued and outstanding | | 28,690,285 | | 24,013,663 | | 28,690 | | 24,014 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | | | | 159,506 | | 130,709 | |
Retained earnings | | | | | | 7,265 | | 3,437 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net | | | | | | 1,138 | | (154 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
Total shareholders’ equity | | | | | | 196,599 | | 158,006 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | | | | | $ | 1,864,414 | | $ | 1,743,757 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CARDINAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
| | Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Interest income: | | | | | | | | | |
Loans receivable | | $ | 16,055 | | $ | 15,754 | | $ | 31,384 | | $ | 32,366 | |
Loans held for sale | | 2,196 | | 1,955 | | 4,021 | | 4,084 | |
Federal funds sold | | 31 | | 178 | | 44 | | 316 | |
Investment securities available-for-sale | | 2,429 | | 3,447 | | 5,314 | | 6,755 | |
Investment securities held-to-maturity | | 419 | | 628 | | 904 | | 1,377 | |
Other investments | | — | | 215 | | (19 | ) | 433 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Total interest income | | 21,130 | | 22,177 | | 41,648 | | 45,331 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense: | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | 6,047 | | 7,859 | | 12,804 | | 17,207 | |
Other borrowed funds | | 3,120 | | 3,273 | | 6,262 | | 6,745 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Total interest expense | | 9,167 | | 11,132 | | 19,066 | | 23,952 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net interest income | | 11,963 | | 11,045 | | 22,582 | | 21,379 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Provision for loan losses | | 1,484 | | 769 | | 2,700 | | 1,089 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net interest income after provision for loan losses | | 10,479 | | 10,276 | | 19,882 | | 20,290 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Noninterest income: | | | | | | | | | |
Service charges on deposit accounts | | 496 | | 535 | | 968 | | 1,062 | |
Loan service charges | | 825 | | 354 | | 1,658 | | 664 | |
Investment fee income | | 880 | | 922 | | 1,691 | | 1,823 | |
Realized and unrealized gains on mortgage banking activities | | 3,403 | | 1,576 | | 6,746 | | 3,893 | |
Net realized gains on investment securities available-for-sale | | — | | 214 | | 552 | | 214 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities trading | | 111 | | (5 | ) | (520 | ) | (9 | ) |
Management fee income | | 383 | | 302 | | 714 | | 386 | |
Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance | | 157 | | 252 | | 233 | | 575 | |
Litigation recovery on previously impaired investment | | — | | — | | — | | 190 | |
Other income (loss) | | (4 | ) | 225 | | (34 | ) | 189 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Total noninterest income | | 6,251 | | 4,375 | | 12,008 | | 8,987 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Noninterest expense: | | | | | | | | | |
Salary and benefits | | 6,164 | | 5,493 | | 11,650 | | 11,495 | |
Occupancy | | 1,357 | | 1,377 | | 2,734 | | 2,776 | |
Professional fees | | 521 | | 615 | | 1,004 | | 1,198 | |
Depreciation | | 510 | | 593 | | 1,051 | | 1,239 | |
Data processing | | 515 | | 413 | | 969 | | 855 | |
Telecommunications | | 322 | | 252 | | 611 | | 486 | |
Amortization of intangibles | | 60 | | 63 | | 119 | | 127 | |
FDIC insurance assessment | | 1,324 | | 180 | | 1,739 | | 360 | |
Settlement with mortgage correspondent | | — | | 1,800 | | — | | 1,800 | |
Other operating expenses | | 2,932 | | 2,853 | | 5,866 | | 5,125 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Total noninterest expense | | 13,705 | | 13,639 | | 25,743 | | 25,461 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net income before income taxes | | 3,025 | | 1,012 | | 6,147 | | 3,816 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Provision for income taxes | | 883 | | 138 | | 1,836 | | 900 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 2,142 | | $ | 874 | | $ | 4,311 | | $ | 2,916 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Earnings per common share - basic | | $ | 0.08 | | $ | 0.04 | | $ | 0.17 | | $ | 0.12 | |
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Earnings per common share - diluted | | $ | 0.08 | | $ | 0.04 | | $ | 0.17 | | $ | 0.12 | |
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic | | 25,965,314 | | 24,370,905 | | 25,319,694 | | 24,426,234 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted | | 26,462,234 | | 24,858,450 | | 25,787,621 | | 24,867,818 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CARDINAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
| | Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 2,142 | | $ | 874 | | $ | 4,311 | | $ | 2,916 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investment securities: | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized holding gain (loss) arising during the period, net of tax benefit of $27 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and net of tax expense of $751 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2009; net of tax benefit of $1.9 million and $750 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. | | (54 | ) | (3,341 | ) | 1,760 | | (1,270 | ) |
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Less: reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income net of tax expense of $188 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2009; and net of tax expense of $73 thousand for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2008. | | — | | (141 | ) | (364 | ) | (141 | ) |
| | (54 | ) | (3,482 | ) | 1,396 | | (1,411 | ) |
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Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges, net of tax expense of $31 thousand and tax benefit of $140 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, and net of tax expense of $29 thousand and tax benefit of $114 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. | | 106 | | 32 | | (104 | ) | (208 | ) |
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Comprehensive income (loss) | | $ | 2,194 | | $ | (2,576 | ) | $ | 5,603 | | $ | 1,297 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CARDINAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | Accumulated | | | |
| | | | | | Additional | | | | Other | | | |
| | Common | | Common | | Paid-in | | Retained | | Comprehensive | | | |
| | Shares | | Stock | | Capital | | Earnings | | Income (Loss) | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance, December 31, 2007 | | 24,202 | | $ | 24,202 | | $ | 131,516 | | $ | 4,213 | | $ | (468 | ) | $ | 159,463 | |
Cumulative effect adjustment at January 1, 2008 for the adoption of SFAS No. 157 | | — | | — | | — | | (96 | ) | — | | (96 | ) |
Stock compensation expense, net of tax benefits | | — | | — | | 197 | | — | | — | | 197 | |
Stock options exercised | | — | | — | | 1 | | — | | — | | 1 | |
Purchase and retirement of common stock | | (95 | ) | (95 | ) | (681 | ) | — | | — | | (776 | ) |
Dividends on common stock of $0.02 per share | | — | | — | | — | | (484 | ) | — | | (484 | ) |
Change in accumulated other comprehensive loss | | — | | — | | — | | — | | (1,619 | ) | (1,619 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | — | | — | | — | | 2,916 | | — | | 2,916 | |
Balance, June 30, 2008 | | 24,107 | | $ | 24,107 | | $ | 131,033 | | $ | 6,549 | | $ | (2,087 | ) | $ | 159,602 | |
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Balance, December 31, 2008 | | 24,014 | | $ | 24,014 | | $ | 130,709 | | $ | 3,437 | | $ | (154 | ) | $ | 158,006 | |
Public offering shares issued | | 4,378 | | 4,378 | | 27,244 | | — | | — | | 31,622 | |
Stock compensation expense, net of tax benefits | | — | | — | | 228 | | — | | — | | 228 | |
Stock options exercised | | 11 | | 11 | | 47 | | — | | — | | 58 | |
Shares issued to employee benefits plan | | 287 | | 287 | | 1,278 | | — | | — | | 1,565 | |
Dividends on common stock of $0.02 per share | | — | | — | | — | | (483 | ) | — | | (483 | ) |
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 1,292 | | 1,292 | |
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Net income | | — | | — | | — | | 4,311 | | — | | 4,311 | |
Balance, June 30, 2009 | | 28,690 | | $ | 28,690 | | $ | 159,506 | | $ | 7,265 | | $ | 1,138 | | $ | 196,599 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CARDINAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
| | | | | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 4,311 | | $ | 2,916 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | |
Depreciation | | 1,051 | | 1,239 | |
Amortization of premiums, discounts and intangibles | | 160 | | 203 | |
Provision for loan losses | | 2,700 | | 1,089 | |
Loans held for sale originated | | (1,458,487 | ) | (687,458 | ) |
Proceeds from the sale of loans held for sale | | 1,390,045 | | 705,761 | |
Realized and unrealized gains on mortgage banking activities | | (6,746 | ) | (3,893 | ) |
Proceeds from sale, maturity and call of investment securities trading | | 1,851 | | 7,848 | |
Purchase of investment securities trading | | (6,329 | ) | (7,856 | ) |
Loss on sale of investments securities trading | | 520 | | 8 | |
Gain on sale of investment securities available-for-sale | | (769 | ) | (214 | ) |
Loss on sale of investment securities available-for-sale | | 217 | | — | |
Loss on sale of other assets | | 4 | | — | |
Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance | | (233 | ) | (575 | ) |
Stock compensation expense, net of tax benefits | | 228 | | 197 | |
Decrease in accrued interest receivable and other assets | | (4,742 | ) | (1,662 | ) |
Increase in accrued interest payable, escrow liabilities and other liabilities | | 6,756 | | 1,734 | |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | (69,463 | ) | 19,337 | |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | |
Net purchases of premises and equipment | | (365 | ) | (194 | ) |
Proceeds from sale, maturity and call of investment securities available-for-sale | | 25,737 | | 89,070 | |
Proceeds from sale, maturity and call of mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale | | 43,589 | | — | |
Proceeds from maturity and call of investment securities held-to-maturity | | 2,000 | | 16,492 | |
Proceeds from sale of other investments | | — | | 911 | |
Purchase of investment securities available-for-sale | | (31,688 | ) | (110,216 | ) |
Purchase of mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale | | (31,308 | ) | (34,758 | ) |
Purchase of other investments | | (97 | ) | (3,106 | ) |
Redemptions of investment securities available-for-sale | | 21,597 | | 15,563 | |
Redemptions of investment securities held-to-maturity | | 7,204 | | 6,820 | |
Net increase in loans receivable, net of deferred fees and costs | | (60,391 | ) | (31,410 | ) |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | (23,722 | ) | (50,828 | ) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | |
Net increase in deposits | | 61,736 | | 16,668 | |
Net increase (decrease) in other borrowed funds - short term | | 13,708 | | (23,315 | ) |
Net decrease in mortgage funding checks | | (136 | ) | (1,491 | ) |
Proceeds from FHLB advances - long term | | — | | 80,000 | |
Repayments of FHLB advances - long term | | — | | (31,250 | ) |
Gain from early extinguishment of long term FHLB advance | | — | | (253 | ) |
Proceeds from issuance of stock | | 31,622 | | — | |
Stock options exercised | | 58 | | 1 | |
Purchase and retirement of common stock | | — | | (776 | ) |
Shares issued to employee benefits plan | | 1,565 | | — | |
Dividends on common stock | | (483 | ) | (484 | ) |
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Net cash provided by financing activities | | 108,070 | | 39,100 | |
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | | 14,885 | | 7,609 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year | | 45,928 | | 22,421 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | | $ | 60,813 | | $ | 30,030 | |
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | | | | | |
Cash paid during the period for interest | | $ | 19,010 | | $ | 23,952 | |
Cash paid for income taxes | | 1,308 | | 3,336 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CARDINAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
Note 1
Organization
Cardinal Financial Corporation (the “Company”) is incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia as a financial holding company whose activities consist of investment in its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The principal operating subsidiary of the Company is Cardinal Bank (the “Bank”), a state-chartered institution and its subsidiary, George Mason Mortgage, LLC (“George Mason”), a mortgage banking company based in Fairfax, Virginia. In January 2009, the Bank opened a second mortgage subsidiary, Cardinal First Mortgage, LLC (“Cardinal First”). The Bank also has a trust division, Cardinal Trust and Investment Services. The Company also owns Wilson/Bennett Capital Management, Inc. (“Wilson/Bennett”), an asset management firm and Cardinal Wealth Services, Inc. (“CWS”), an investment services subsidiary.
Basis of Presentation
In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Regulation S-X, Article 10. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. However, all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2009. The unaudited interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes to financial statements that are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
The Company has not elected the fair value option for any financial instrument.
Note 2
Stock-Based Compensation
At June 30, 2009, the Company had two stock-based employee compensation plans, the 1999 Stock Option Plan (the “Option Plan”) and the 2002 Equity Compensation Plan (the “Equity Plan”).
In 1998, the Company adopted the Option Plan pursuant to which the Company may grant stock options for up to 625,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to employees and members of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ boards of directors. As of November 23, 2008, the Option Plan expired, and therefore, there are no shares of common stock available to grant under this plan.
In 2002, the Company adopted the Equity Plan. The Equity Plan authorizes the granting of options, which may be incentive stock options or non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, phantom stock awards and performance share awards to directors, eligible officers and key employees of the Company. The Equity Plan currently authorizes grants and awards with respect to 2,420,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. There were
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219,658 shares of the Company’s common stock available for future grants and awards in the Equity Plan as of June 30, 2009.
Stock options are granted with an exercise price equal to the common stock’s fair market value at the date of grant. Director stock options have ten year terms and vest and become fully exercisable at the grant date. Certain employee stock options have ten year terms and vest and become fully exercisable after three years. Other employee stock options have ten year terms and vest and become fully exercisable in 20% increments beginning as of the grant date. In addition, the Company has granted stock options to employees of the Company that have ten year terms and vest and become fully exercisable in 20% increments beginning after their first year of service.
The Company has only made awards of stock options under the Option Plan and the Equity Plan.
Total expense related to the Company’s share-based compensation plans for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $162,000 and $122,000, respectively. Total stock compensation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $228,000 and $197,000, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $55,000 and $41,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, the total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation was $78,000 and $67,000, respectively.
Options granted during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 were 52,500 and 120,650, respectively. Options granted for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 were 16,200. The weighted average per share fair value of stock option grants during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 was $3.38 and $2.80 respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, the weighted average per share fair value of stock option grants were each $3.08. The fair values of the options granted during all periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were estimated as of the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model based on the following weighted average assumptions:
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, | | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Estimated option life | | 6.5 years | | 6.5 years | | 6.5 years | | 6.5 years | |
Risk free interest rate | | 2.56% | | 3.44% | | 2.10% - 2.56% | | 3.44% | |
Expected volatility | | 44.60% | | 40.50% | | 44.60% | | 40.50% | |
Expected dividend yield | | 0.67% | | 0.56% | | 0.67% | | 0.56% | |
Expected volatility is based upon the average annual historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The estimated option life is derived from the “simplified method” formula as described in Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 110. The risk free interest rate is based upon the seven-year U.S. Treasury note rate in effect at the time of grant. The expected dividend yield is based upon implied and historical dividend declarations.
Stock option activity during the six months ended June 30, 2009 is summarized as follows:
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| | | | | | Weighted | | | |
| | | | Weighted | | Average | | Aggregate | |
| | | | Average | | Remaining | | Intrinsic | |
| | Number of | | Exercise | | Contractual | | Value | |
| | Shares | | Price | | Term (Years) | | ($000) | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2008 | | 2,364,733 | | $ | 8.70 | | | | | |
Granted | | 120,650 | | 6.36 | | | | | |
Exercised | | (11,223 | ) | 4.60 | | | | | |
Forfeited | | (55,500 | ) | 10.47 | | | | | |
Expired | | (8,773 | ) | 6.38 | | | | | |
Outstanding at June 30, 2009 | | 2,409,887 | | $ | 8.57 | | 5.06 | | $ | (1,783,232 | ) |
Options exercisable at June 30, 2009 | | 2,209,437 | | $ | 8.52 | | 4.78 | | $ | (1,534,359 | ) |
For the options exercised during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, the intrinsic values were $26,000 and $36,000, respectively. Total intrinsic value of options exercised for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 were less than $1,000.
A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested stock options and changes during the six months ended June 30, 2009 is as follows:
| | | | Weighted | |
| | | | Average | |
| | Number of | | Grant Date | |
| | Shares | | Fair Value | |
Balance at December 31, 2008 | | 166,600 | | $ | 5.62 | |
Granted | | 120,650 | | 2.80 | |
Vested | | (69,300 | ) | 4.86 | |
Forfeited | | (17,500 | ) | 5.71 | |
Balance at June 30, 2009 | | 200,450 | | $ | 4.18 | |
At June 30, 2009, there was $1.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the plans. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.75 years. The total fair value of shares that vested during the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $143,000 and $110,000, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, the total fair value of shares that vested was $247,000 and $278,000, respectively.
Note 3
Segment Information
The Company operates in three business segments: commercial banking, mortgage banking, and wealth management and trust services.
The commercial banking segment includes both commercial and consumer lending and provides customers with such products as commercial loans, real estate loans, business financing and consumer loans. In addition, this segment provides customers with several choices of deposit products including demand deposit accounts, savings accounts and certificates of deposit. The mortgage banking segment engages primarily in the origination and acquisition of residential mortgages for sale into the secondary market on a best efforts basis. The wealth management and trust services segment provides investment and financial advisory services to businesses and
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individuals, including financial planning, retirement/estate planning, trust, estates, custody, investment management, escrows, and retirement plans.
Cardinal First Mortgage, LLC is included in the mortgage banking segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009.
Information about the reportable segments and reconciliation of this information to the consolidated financial statements at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 is as follows:
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At and for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 (in thousands):
| | | | | | Wealth Management | | | | | | | |
| | Commercial | | Mortgage | | and | | | | Intersegment | | | |
| | Banking | | Banking | | Trust Services | | Other | | Elimination | | Consolidated | |
Net interest income | | $ | 11,412 | | $ | 779 | | $ | — | | $ | (228 | ) | $ | — | | $ | 11,963 | |
Provision for loan losses | | 1,416 | | 68 | | — | | — | | — | | 1,484 | |
Non-interest income | | 820 | | 4,458 | | 885 | | 116 | | (28 | ) | 6,251 | |
Non-interest expense | | 9,223 | | 3,005 | | 784 | | 721 | | (28 | ) | 13,705 | |
Provision for income taxes | | 387 | | 744 | | 35 | | (283 | ) | — | | 883 | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 1,206 | | $ | 1,420 | | $ | 66 | | $ | (550 | ) | $ | — | | $ | 2,142 | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 1,824,990 | | $ | 259,708 | | $ | 3,407 | | $ | 217,798 | | $ | (441,489 | ) | $ | 1,864,414 | |
Average Assets | | $ | 1,769,354 | | $ | 204,305 | | $ | 3,434 | | $ | 198,632 | | $ | (399,303 | ) | $ | 1,776,422 | |
At and for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 (in thousands):
| | | | | | Wealth Management | | | | | | | |
| | Commercial | | Mortgage | | and | | | | Intersegment | | | |
| | Banking | | Banking | | Trust Services | | Other | | Elimination | | Consolidated | |
Net interest income | | $ | 10,437 | | $ | 884 | | $ | — | | $ | (276 | ) | $ | — | | $ | 11,045 | |
Provision for loan losses | | 605 | | 164 | | — | | — | | — | | 769 | |
Non-interest income | | 1,358 | | 2,088 | | 922 | | 7 | | — | | 4,375 | |
Non-interest expense | | 7,355 | | 4,694 | | 844 | | 746 | | — | | 13,639 | |
Provision for income taxes | | 1,105 | | (649 | ) | 27 | | (345 | ) | — | | 138 | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 2,730 | | $ | (1,237 | ) | $ | 51 | | $ | (670 | ) | $ | — | | $ | 874 | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 1,698,916 | | $ | 172,952 | | $ | 3,625 | | $ | 173,959 | | $ | (323,119 | ) | $ | 1,726,333 | |
Average Assets | | $ | 1,645,803 | | $ | 147,394 | | $ | 3,630 | | $ | 178,222 | | $ | (322,179 | ) | $ | 1,652,870 | |
At and for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 (in thousands):
| | | | | | Wealth Management | | | | | | | |
| | Commercial | | Mortgage | | and | | | | Intersegment | | | |
| | Banking | | Banking | | Trust Services | | Other | | Elimination | | Consolidated | |
Net interest income | | $ | 21,542 | | $ | 1,510 | | $ | — | | $ | (470 | ) | $ | — | | $ | 22,582 | |
Provision for loan losses | | 2,606 | | 94 | | — | | — | | — | | 2,700 | |
Non-interest income | | 2,159 | | 8,695 | | 1,706 | | (508 | ) | (44 | ) | 12,008 | |
Non-interest expense | | 17,170 | | 5,962 | | 1,591 | | 1,064 | | (44 | ) | 25,743 | |
Provision for income taxes | | 1,064 | | 1,427 | | 39 | | (694 | ) | — | | 1,836 | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 2,861 | | $ | 2,722 | | $ | 76 | | $ | (1,348 | ) | $ | — | | $ | 4,311 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 1,824,990 | | $ | 259,708 | | $ | 3,407 | | $ | 217,798 | | $ | (441,489 | ) | $ | 1,864,414 | |
Average Assets | | $ | 1,740,628 | | $ | 187,146 | | $ | 3,455 | | $ | 189,752 | | $ | (372,426 | ) | $ | 1,748,555 | |
At and for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 (in thousands):
| | | | | | Wealth Management | | | | | | | |
| | Commercial | | Mortgage | | and | | | | Intersegment | | | |
| | Banking | | Banking | | Trust Services | | Other | | Elimination | | Consolidated | |
Net interest income | | $ | 20,390 | | $ | 1,632 | | $ | — | | $ | (643 | ) | $ | — | | $ | 21,379 | |
Provision for loan losses | | 925 | | 164 | | — | | — | | — | | 1,089 | |
Non-interest income | | 2,423 | | 4,723 | | 1,822 | | 19 | | — | | 8,987 | |
Non-interest expense | | 15,069 | | 7,250 | | 1,716 | | 1,426 | | — | | 25,461 | |
Provision for income taxes | | 1,923 | | (364 | ) | 38 | | (697 | ) | — | | 900 | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 4,896 | | $ | (695 | ) | $ | 68 | | $ | (1,353 | ) | $ | — | | $ | 2,916 | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 1,698,916 | | $ | 172,952 | | $ | 3,625 | | $ | 173,959 | | $ | (323,119 | ) | $ | 1,726,333 | |
Average Assets | | $ | 1,635,886 | | $ | 145,197 | | $ | 3,677 | | $ | 177,964 | | $ | (318,406 | ) | $ | 1,644,318 | |
The Company did not have any operating segments other than those reported. Parent company financial information is included in the “Other” category and represents an overhead function rather than an operating segment. The parent company’s most significant assets are its net investments in its subsidiaries. The parent company’s net interest expense is comprised of interest
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income from short-term investments and interest expense on trust preferred securities. The parent company’s non-interest expense is primarily non-allocable executive salaries and professional services related to the Company’s regulatory requirements.
Note 4
Earnings Per Share
The following is the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008. Antidilutive outstanding stock options excluded from weighted average shares outstanding for the diluted earnings per share calculation were 320,513 and 242,715 for three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, antidilutive stock options excluded from weighted average shares outstanding for the diluted earnings per share calculation were 514,319 and 232,881, respectively. These antidilutive stock options have exercise prices that were greater than the average market price of the Company’s common stock for the periods presented. In addition, there were no incremental shares related to unvested stock options because the addition of these shares to the diluted weighted average share calculations would be antidilutive.
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
(In thousands, | | June 30, | | June 30, | |
except per share data) | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net income available to common shareholders | | $ | 2,142 | | $ | 874 | | $ | 4,311 | | $ | 2,916 | |
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Weighted average common shares - basic | | 25,965 | | 24,371 | | 25,320 | | 24,426 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average common shares - diluted | | 26,462 | | 24,858 | | 25,788 | | 24,868 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Earnings per common share - basic | | $ | 0.08 | | $ | 0.04 | | $ | 0.17 | | $ | 0.12 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Earnings per common share - diluted | | $ | 0.08 | | $ | 0.04 | | $ | 0.17 | | $ | 0.12 | |
Basic earnings per share is impacted by the number of shares required to be issued under the Company’s various deferred compensation plans. Employees who participate in the Company’s deferred compensation plans can allocate their contributions to various investment options, including a Company Common Stock investment option. The incremental weighted average shares attributable to the deferred compensation plans included in diluted outstanding shares assumes the participants opt to invest all of their contributions into the Company’s Common Stock investment option.
The following shows the composition of basic outstanding shares for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008:
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| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, | | June 30, | |
(in thousands) | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding | | 25,671 | | 24,144 | | 25,037 | | 24,166 | |
Weighted average shares attributable to the deferred compensation plans | | 294 | | 227 | | 282 | | 260 | |
Total weighted average shares - basic | | 25,965 | | 24,371 | | 25,319 | | 24,426 | |
The following shows the composition of diluted outstanding shares for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008:
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, | | June 30, | |
(in thousands) | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (from above) | | 25,965 | | 24,371 | | 25,320 | | 24,426 | |
Incremental weighted average shares attributable to deferred compensation plans | | 355 | | 330 | | 354 | | 283 | |
Weighted average shares attributable to vested stock options | | 142 | | 157 | | 114 | | 159 | |
Incremental shares attributable to unvested stock options | | — | | — | | — | | — | |
Total weighted average shares - diluted | | 26,462 | | 24,858 | | 25,788 | | 24,868 | |
Note 5
Investment Securities
The fair value and amortized cost of investment securities at June 30, 2009 are shown in the tables below. See Note 11 for a discussion of the Company’s investment securities that have been classified as trading.
| | June 30, 2009 | |
| | Gross | | Gross | | Gross | | | |
| | Amortized | | Unrealized | | Unrealized | | Fair | |
(In thousands) | | cost | | Gains | | Losses | | value | |
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. government-sponsored agencies | | $ | 21,523 | | $ | 199 | | $ | (63 | ) | $ | 21,659 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | | 172,664 | | 5,140 | | (817 | ) | 176,987 | |
Municipal securities | | 33,746 | | — | | (1,922 | ) | 31,824 | |
U.S. treasury securities | | 9,671 | | 55 | | (38 | ) | 9,688 | |
Total | | $ | 237,604 | | $ | 5,394 | | $ | (2,840 | ) | $ | 240,158 | |
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Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage-backed securities | | 32,906 | | 717 | | (14 | ) | 33,609 | |
Corporate bonds | | 8,004 | | — | | (3,696 | ) | 4,308 | |
Total | | $ | 40,910 | | $ | 717 | | $ | (3,710 | ) | $ | 37,917 | |
The fair value and amortized cost of investment securities by contractual maturity at June 30, 2009 are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because many issuers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
| | Available-for-Sale | | Held-to-Maturity | |
| | Amortized | | Fair | | Amortized | | Fair | |
(In thousands) | | cost | | Value | | cost | | Value | |
After 1 year but within 5 years | | $ | 10,238 | | $ | 10,194 | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
After 5 years but within 10 years | | 21,434 | | 21,631 | | — | | — | |
After 10 years | | 33,268 | | 31,346 | | 8,004 | | 4,308 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | | 172,664 | | 176,987 | | 32,906 | | 33,609 | |
Total | | $ | 237,604 | | $ | 240,158 | | $ | 40,910 | | $ | 37,917 | |
The following table shows the Company’s investment securities’ gross unrealized losses and their fair value, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at June 30, 2009.
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale | | Less than 12 months | | 12 months or more | | Total | |
(In thousands) | | Fair Value | | Unrealized loss | | Fair Value | | Unrealized loss | | Fair Value | | Unrealized loss | |
U.S. treasury securities | | $ | 4,852 | | $ | (38 | ) | $ | — | | $ | — | | 4,852 | | (38 | ) |
U.S. government - sponsored agencies | | 10,753 | | (63 | ) | — | | — | | 10,753 | | (63 | ) |
Mortgage-backed securities | | 11,343 | | (48 | ) | 9,638 | | (769 | ) | 20,981 | | (817 | ) |
Municipal securities | | 21,761 | | (1,041 | ) | 9,139 | | (881 | ) | 30,900 | | (1,922 | ) |
Total temporarily impaired securities | | $ | 48,709 | | $ | (1,190 | ) | $ | 18,777 | | $ | (1,650 | ) | $ | 67,486 | | $ | (2,840 | ) |
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Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity | | Less than 12 months | | 12 months or more | | Total | |
(In thousands) | | Fair Value | | Unrealized loss | | Fair Value | | Unrealized loss | | Fair Value | | Unrealized loss | |
Mortgage-backed securities | | $ | 1,306 | | $ | (4 | ) | $ | 766 | | $ | (9 | ) | $ | 2,072 | | $ | (13 | ) |
Corporate bonds | | — | | — | | 4,308 | | (3,696 | ) | 4,308 | | (3,696 | ) |
Total temporarily impaired securities | | $ | 1,306 | | $ | (4 | ) | $ | 5,074 | | $ | (3,705 | ) | $ | 6,380 | | $ | (3,709 | ) |
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The Company completes reviews for other-than-temporary impairment at least quarterly. At June 30, 2009 certain of the Company’s investment grade securities were in an unrealized loss position. Investment securities with unrealized losses have interest rates that are less than current market interest rates and, therefore, the indicated decrease in values are not a result of permanent credit impairment. Municipal securities, with an amortized cost totaling $33.7 million at June 30, 2009, are the primary component of the unrealized losses in the available-for-sale investment securities portfolio at June 30, 2009. The majority of the municipal securities have been downgraded to AA or single A from AAA due to the downgrades of the monoline insurance companies that insured those bonds. The downgraded bonds remain general obligations of the municipalities and while prices for these municipal securities are generally below book value, the Company expects to receive payment of all principal amounts due.
In addition, the held-to-maturity portfolio includes investments in four pooled trust preferred securities, totaling $8.0 million of par value at June 30, 2009 (each security has a par value of $2.0 million). The collateral underlying these structured securities are instruments issued by financial institutions or insurers. The Company owns the A-3 tranches in each issuance. Each of the bonds are rated by more than one rating agency. Two of the securities have a composite rating of AA and two of the securities have a composite rating of BBB. These ratings are consistent with the grades from the other rating agencies. There is minimal observable trading activity for these types of securities. The Company has estimated the fair value of the securities through the use of internal calculations and compared the results to information provided by external pricing services. Given the level of subordination below the A-3 tranches, and the actual and expected performance of the underlying collateral, the Company expects to receive all contractual interest and principal payments recovering the amortized cost basis of each of the four securities, and concluded that these securities are not other-than-temporarily impaired.
No other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized on the securities in our investment portfolio for the periods presented.
Note 6
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company is a party to forward loan sales contracts, which are utilized to mitigate exposure to fluctuations in interest rates related to closed loans which are held for sale and designated in a cash flow hedge relationship.
The Company designates these derivatives as cash flow hedges. These hedges are recorded at fair value in the statement of condition as an other asset or other liability with a corresponding offset to accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity. Amounts are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to the income statement in the period or periods that the loan sale is reflected in income.
At June 30, 2009, accumulated other comprehensive income included an after-tax unrealized loss of $266,000 related to forward loan sales contracts. Loans held for sale are generally sold within sixty days of closing and, therefore, substantially all of the amount recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income at June 30, 2009 that is related to the Company’s cash flow hedges will be recognized in earnings during the third quarter of 2009. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, the hedge ineffectiveness recorded through earnings was immaterial.
At June 30, 2009, the Company had $93.0 million in loan commitments and associated forward sales and had $199.5 million in forward sales associated with $200.4 million of loans held for sale. Loans held for sale that are classified as construction-to-permanent total $31.8 million at June 30, 2009 and are not sold forward until the construction phase has been completed. At June 30, 2009, the fair value of the derivative asset was $3.1 million and the fair value of the derivative liability was $3.6 million.
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The Company has interest rate swaps to mitigate its exposure to interest rate risk for certain loans receivable. In addition, the Company has two interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $10.0 million to hedge against changes in cash flows caused by movement in interest rates related to the Company’s issuance of $20.0 million in trust preferred securities. At June 30, 2009, accumulated other comprehensive income included an after-tax unrealized gain of $162,000 related to these interest rate swaps. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, the hedge ineffectiveness recorded through earnings was immaterial.
Note 7
Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Information concerning total amortizable other intangible assets at June 30, 2009 is as follows:
| | | | | | Wealth Management | | | | | |
| | Mortgage Banking | | and Trust Services | | Total | |
(In thousands) | | Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | | Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | | Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | |
Balance at December 31, 2008 | | $ | 1,781 | | $ | 841 | | $ | 795 | | $ | 536 | | $ | 2,576 | | $ | 1,377 | |
2009 activity: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Customer relationship intangibles | | — | | 99 | | — | | 20 | | — | | 119 | |
Balance at June 30, 2009 | | $ | 1,781 | | $ | 940 | | $ | 795 | | $ | 556 | | $ | 2,576 | | $ | 1,496 | |
The aggregate amortization expense was $60,000 and $63,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, the aggregate amortization expense was $119,000 and $127,000 respectively.
The estimated amortization expense for the next five years is as follows:
(In thousands)
2009 (July – December) | | $ | 119 | |
2010 | | 238 | |
2011 | | 238 | |
2012 | | 238 | |
2013 | | 189 | |
2014 and thereafter | | 58 | |
The carrying amount of goodwill at June 30, 2009 was as follows:
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(In thousands) | | Commercial Banking | | Mortgage Banking | | Wealth Management and Trust Services | | Total | |
Balance at December 31, 2008 | | $ | 22 | | $ | 10,120 | | $ | 2,832 | | $ | 12,974 | |
Goodwill impairment charge | | — | | — | | — | | — | |
Balance at June 30, 2009 | | $ | 22 | | $ | 10,120 | | $ | 2,832 | | $ | 12,974 | |
Goodwill of each of the Company’s business segments is tested for impairment on an annual basis or more frequently if events or circumstances warrant. During the period ended June 30, 2009, the Company performed an evaluation of the goodwill associated with its acquisition of Wilson/Bennett, part of the wealth management and trust services segment. In performing the first step of the impairment analysis, the Company used the income approach. Based on the results of the analysis, the fair value of Wilson/Bennett exceeded its carrying value. As a result, no impairment was indicated.
Note 8
Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit and financial guarantees. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer so long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates up to one year 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. These instruments represent obligations of the Company to extend credit or guarantee borrowings and are not recorded on the consolidated statements of condition. The rates and terms of these instruments are competitive with others in the market in which the Company operates.
The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. The Company evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis and requires collateral to support financial instruments when deemed necessary. The amount of collateral obtained upon extension of credit is based upon management’s evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include deposits held by the Company, marketable securities, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income-producing commercial properties.
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of the contractual obligations by a customer to a third party. The majority of these guarantees extend until satisfactory completion of the customer’s contractual obligations. All standby letters of credit outstanding at June 30, 2009 are collateralized.
At June 30, 2009, commitments to extend credit were $421.5 million and standby letters of credit were $12.2 million. The fair value of the liability associated with standby letters of credit at June 30, 2009 was not significant. Commitments to extend credit of $93.0 million as of June 30, 2009 are related to the mortgage banking segment’s pipeline and are of a short term nature.
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Those instruments may involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated statements of financial condition. Credit risk is defined as the possibility of sustaining a loss because the other parties to a financial instrument fail to perform in accordance with the terms of the contract. The Company’s maximum exposure to credit loss under standby letters of credit and commitments to extend credit is represented by the contractual amounts of those instruments.
George Mason estimates a reserve (early pay-off reserve) for mortgage loans sold that are repaid by the borrower within a certain number of days following the loan sale, thereby requiring that George Mason refund part of the service release premium and/or premium pricing received from the investor. The reserve as of June 30, 2009 was inconsequential.
George Mason has a reserve for its estimated exposure to repurchase loans previously sold to investors for which borrowers failed to provide full and accurate information on their loan application or for which appraisals have not been acceptable or where the loan was not underwritten in accordance with the loan program specified by the loan investor. At June 30, 2009, this reserve had a balance of $770,000. The Company evaluates the merits of each claim and estimates its reserve based on actual and expected claims received and considers the historical amounts paid to settle such claims. The Company has worked over the past twelve months to reduce and limit its exposure to loan repurchases and claims from investors.
In addition, George Mason, as part of the service it provides to its managed companies, purchases the loans originated by the managed companies at the time of origination. These loans are then sold by George Mason to investors. George Mason has agreements with its managed companies requiring that, for any loans that were originated by a managed company and for which investors have requested George Mason to repurchase due to the borrowers’ failure to provide full and accurate information on or related to their loan application or for which appraisals have not been acceptable or when the loan was not underwritten in accordance with the loan program specified by the loan investor, the managed company be responsible for buying back the loan. In the event that the managed company’s financial condition deteriorates and it is unable to fund the repurchase of such loans, George Mason may have to provide the funds to repurchase these loans from investors. In this instance, George Mason would establish an allowance on the receivable from the managed company. There is no such allowance recorded at June 30, 2009 as management expects to fully recover amounts owed by managed companies as of June 30, 2009.
During the second quarter of 2008, George Mason entered into an agreement with a mortgage correspondent related to the loan purchase agreement between the two parties. This agreement provided for the release of known and unknown claims by the mortgage correspondent in exchange for a $1.8 million payment made by George Mason to the correspondent. The terms of this agreement require that the Company may be obligated to make additional payments to the correspondent in future periods based on certain conditions. The Company believes the additional exposure under this agreement is not material. The amount of this related exposure declines with the passage of time.
The Company has counter-party risk that may arise from the possible inability of George Mason’s third party investors to meet the terms of their forward sales contracts. George Mason works with third-party investors that are generally well-capitalized, are investment grade and exhibit strong financial performance to mitigate this risk. The Company does not expect any third-party investor to fail to meet its obligation. In addition, the Company has derivative counterparty risk relating to certain interest rate swaps it has with third parties. This risk may arise from the inability of the third party to meet the terms of the contracts. The Company monitors the financial condition of these third parties on an annual basis. The Company does not expect any of these third parties to fail to meet its obligations.
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Note 9
Fair Value Measurements
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and has expanded the disclosures about its fair value measurements.
This framework defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. It also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring the fair value. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the measurement date.
Level 2 — Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.
Level 3 — Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The Company’s investment securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value using reliable and unbiased evaluations by an industry-wide valuation service and therefore fall into the Level 2 category. 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.
The Company has an interest rate swap to hedge against the change in fair value of one fixed rate loan. This loan is recorded at fair value using observable rates from a national valuation service. These rates are applied to a third party industry-wide valuation model, and therefore, the valuations fall into a Level 2 category. In addition, loans are evaluated for impairment and the carrying value of such loans is recorded at fair value based on appraisals of the underlying collateral completed by third parties using Level 2 valuation inputs.
The Company’s interest rate swap derivatives are recorded at fair value using observable rates from a national valuation service. These rates are applied to a third party industry-wide valuation model, and therefore, the valuations fall into a Level 2 category.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2009 are shown below:
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At June 30, 2009 (in thousands)
| | | | Fair Value Measurements Using | |
Description | | Balance | | Quoted Prices in Active markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | |
Investment securities available-for-sale | | $ | 240,158 | | | | $ | 240,158 | | | |
Loans receivable | | 18,645 | | | | 18,645 | | | |
Derivative asset – interest rate swaps | | 38 | | | | 38 | | | |
Derivative liability – interest rate swaps | | 1,478 | | | | 1,478 | | | |
Derivative asset – forward loan sales commitments | | 3,053 | | | | 3,053 | | | |
Derivative liability - forward loan sales commitments | | 2,161 | | | | 2,161 | | | |
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The fair value of the Company’s interest rate lock commitments and forward loan sales is included in the above table. In the normal course of business, George Mason enters into contractual interest rate lock commitments to extend credit to borrowers with fixed expiration dates. The commitments become effective when the borrowers “lock-in” a specified interest rate within the time frames established by George Mason. All borrowers are evaluated for credit worthiness prior to the extension of the commitment. Market risk arises if interest rates move adversely between the time of the interest rate lock by the borrower and the sale date of the loan to an investor. To mitigate the effect of the interest rate risk inherent in providing rate lock commitments to borrowers, George Mason enters into best efforts forward sales contracts to sell loans to investors. The forward sales contracts lock in an interest rate and price for the sale of loans similar to the specific rate lock commitments. Both the rate lock commitments to the borrowers and the forward sales contracts to investors are undesignated derivatives and accordingly, are marked to fair value through earnings.
The expected cash flows related to the servicing of a loan are included in the fair value measurement of a derivative loan commitment.
The effects of fair value measurements for the interest rate lock commitment derivatives and forward sales contract derivatives on earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2009 were as follows:
(in thousands) | | Notional or Principal Amount | | Expected Premium (Discount) to Par | | Movement of Interest Rates | | Security Price Change | | Total Fair Value Adjustment | |
Rate lock commitments | | $ | 88,843 | | $ | 508 | | $ | 105 | | $ | — | | $ | 613 | |
Forward sales contracts | | 181,772 | | — | | — | | (207 | ) | (207 | ) |
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The expected premium (discount) to par considers two elements (a) the interest rate differential and (b) the servicing rights value. The interest rate differential is the difference, if any, between the mortgage loan rates to be paid by the borrower in the retail market and mortgage loan pricing demanded by investors in the secondary or wholesale market. The Company sells all of its loans on a servicing released basis, and receives a servicing release premium upon sale. The servicing rights value is based on contractual terms with investors and ranged from 0.17% to 2.75% of the loan amount, depending on the loan type. The Company assumes an approximate 40% fallout rate based on recent historical experience when measuring the fair value of the rate lock commitments. Fallout is defined as interest rate lock commitments for which the Company does not close a mortgage loan.
The fair value of the forward sales contracts to investors considers the market price movement of the same type of security between the trade date and the balance sheet date. The market price changes are multiplied by the notional amount of the forward sales contracts to measure the fair value.
To calculate the effects of the changes in interest rates from the date of the commitment through loan origination, and then period end, the Company utilizes applicable published mortgage-backed investment security prices, and multiplies the price movement between the rate lock date and the balance sheet date by the notional loan commitment amount.
At loan closing, the fair value of the interest rate lock commitment is included in the cost basis of loans held for sale. Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value.
For the three months ended June 30, 2009, the change in fair value of the interest rate lock commitments, loans held for sale, and forward loan sales contracts based only on changes in market interest rates was $207,000. Interest rate movements have an offsetting impact on the security prices that serve to measure the fair value of these instruments.
George Mason serves as a pass through conduit for the managed companies to sell loans to investors on the secondary market. Concurrent with entering into a rate lock agreement with a borrower, the managed company loan is sold forward to an investor in the secondary market. After the managed company closes the loan, it is assigned to George Mason. George Mason then facilitates the transfer of the loan to the investor. George Mason does not earn any spread or other fees from the loan assignment nor from the transfer to the investor. All gains in the loan sale are earned by the managed company. At June 30, 2009, loans held for sale includes $93.4 million of loans originated by the managed companies that will be delivered to the investors by George Mason. Any change in the fair value of the loans held for sale originated by the managed company will result in an equal and offsetting change in liability to the managed company.
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and are not included in the tables above. These assets include the Company’s valuation of the goodwill related to its acquisition of Wilson/Bennett and the valuation of the Company’s corporate bonds held in its held-to-maturity investment securities portfolio.
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At June 30, 2009 (in thousands)
| | | | Fair Value Measurements Using | |
Description | | Balance | | Quoted Prices in Active markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | |
Goodwill – Wilson/Bennett | | $ | 2,652 | | | | | | $ | 2,652 | |
Corporate bonds | | $ | 4,308 | | | | $ | 4,308 | | | |
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During the second quarter of 2009, the Company performed its annual assessment of the goodwill related to its Wilson/Bennett subsidiary. The Company estimated the fair value of this using a multi-scenario discounted cash flow approach. Those scenarios that more closely reflect actual results were weighted more heavily than scenarios that vary from recent experience. Cash flows were projected with growth in assets under management being a primary input. Varying levels of expenses were also considered. Additionally, a terminal value, or ending cash value, was assigned to each scenario based upon values of other asset management firms. In particular, the terminal value was projected based upon market values of these other firms as represented by market capitalization multiples of asset under managements, revenues and net income. The average multiples were then applied to Wilson Bennett’s projected assets under management, revenues and net income to estimate a terminal value. Based upon this analysis, the fair value of Wilson Bennett exceeded it current book value, and no further impairment testing was necessary.
The Company’s corporate bond portfolio consists of four pooled trust preferred securities, with a total par value of $8.0 million at June 30, 2009 (each security has a par value of $2.0 million). The Company estimated the fair value of these securities through the use of internal calculations and compared the results to information provided by external pricing sources. The analysis yielded a result that fell within the range of values provided by external pricing sources.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following discloses the estimated fair value of financial instruments. The assumptions used and the estimates disclosed represent management’s best judgment of appropriate valuation methods. These estimates are based on pertinent information available to management at the valuation date. In certain cases, fair values are not subject to precise quantification or verification and may change as economic and market factors and management’s evaluation of those factors change.
Although management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of financial instruments, there are inherent limitations in any estimation technique. Therefore, these fair value estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company would realize in a market transaction. Because of the wide range of valuation techniques and the numerous estimates and assumptions which must be made, it may be difficult to make reasonable comparisons between the Company’s fair value information and that of other banking institutions. It is important that the many uncertainties be considered when using the estimated fair value disclosures and that, because of these uncertainties, the aggregate fair value amount should not be construed as representative of the underlying value of the Company.
The following summarizes the significant methodologies and assumptions used in estimating the fair values presented in the following table.
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents is used as a reasonable estimate of fair value.
Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity and Other Investments
Fair values for certain investment securities held-to-maturity are based on quoted market prices or prices quoted for similar financial instruments. For the Company’s corporate bonds, fair value is estimated through the use of internal calculations and the results are compared to information provided by external pricing sources. Fair value for other investments is estimated at their cost since no active trading markets exist.
Loans Receivable, Net
In order to determine the fair market value for loans receivable, the loan portfolio was segmented based on loan type, credit quality and maturities. For certain variable rate loans with no significant credit concerns and frequent repricings, estimated fair values are based on current carrying amounts. The fair values of other loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, at interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.
Deposits
The fair values for demand deposits are equal to the carrying amount since they are payable on demand at the reporting date. The carrying amounts of variable rate, fixed-term money market accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs) approximate their fair value at the reporting date. Fair values for fixed-rate CDs are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on CDs to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.
Other Borrowed Funds
The fair value of other borrowed funds is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently available for loans with similar terms.
Other Commitments to Extend Credit
The fair value of these financial instruments is based on the credit quality and relationship, fees, interest rates, probability of funding, compensating balance and other covenants or requirements. These commitments have expiration dates and generally expire within one year. Many commitments are expected to, and typically do, expire without being drawn upon. The rates and terms of these instruments are competitive with others in the market in which the Company operates. The carrying amounts are reasonable estimates of the fair value of these financial instruments and are zero at June 30, 2009.
Accrued Interest Receivable
The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value.
The following summarizes the carrying amount of these financial assets and liabilities that the Company has not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis:
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| | June 30, 2009 | |
| | Carrying | | Estimated | |
(In thousands) | | Amount | | Fair Value | |
Financial assets: | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 60,813 | | $ | 60,813 | |
Investment securities held-to-maturity and other investments | | 57,377 | | 54,384 | |
Loans receivable, net | | 1,198,671 | | 1,194,349 | |
Accrued interest receivable | | 5,664 | | 5,664 | |
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Financial liabilities: | | | | | |
Demand deposits | | $ | 158,540 | | $ | 158,540 | |
Interest checking | | 122,505 | | 122,505 | |
Money market and statement savings | | 339,162 | | 339,162 | |
Certificates of deposit | | 621,373 | | 631,003 | |
Other borrowed funds | | 380,906 | | 402,162 | |
Mortgage funding checks | | 19,042 | | 19,042 | |
Accrued interest payable | | 1,717 | | 1,717 | |
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Other: | | | | | |
Commitments to extend credit | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
Note 10
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The following table discloses the derivative instruments’ location on the Company’s statement of condition and the fair value of those instruments at June 30, 2009. In addition, the gains and losses related to these derivative instruments is provided for the three months ended June 30, 2009.
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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
At of June 30, 2009
(in thousands)
| | Asset Derivatives | | Liability Derivatives | |
| | Balance Sheet Location | | Fair Value | | Balance Sheet Location | | Fair Value | |
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Swaps | | Accrued Interest Receivable and Other Assets | | $ | 38 | | Accrued Interest Payable and Other Liabilities | | $ | 1,478 | |
Forward Loan Sales Commitments | | Accrued Interest Receivable and Other Assets | | 2,338 | | Accrued Interest Payable and Other Liabilities | | 1,954 | |
Total Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | | | | 2,376 | | | | 3,432 | |
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Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Rate Lock Commitments | | Accrued Interest Receivable and Other Assets | | 715 | | Accrued Interest Payable and Other Liabilities | | 207 | |
Total Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | | | | 715 | | | | 207 | |
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Total Derivatives | | | | $ | 3,091 | | | | $ | 3,639 | |
Impact of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Income
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2009
(in thousands)
Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationships | | Locations of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative | | Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative | | Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Hedged Item | | Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Hedged Item | |
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Interest Rate Swaps | | Other Income | | $ | 151 | | Other Income | | $ | (151 | ) |
Total | | | | $ | 151 | | | | $ | (151 | ) |
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships | | Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivative (Effective Portion) | | Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income (Effective Portion) | | Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income (Effective Portion) | | Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) | | Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) | |
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Interest Rate Swaps | | $ | (37 | ) | Other Income | | $ | — | | Other Income | | $ | — | |
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Forward Loan Sales Commitments | | (491 | ) | Other Income | | 571 | | Other Income | | (571 | ) |
Total | | $ | (528 | ) | | | $ | 571 | | | | $ | (571 | ) |
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Note 11
Net Gains on Investment Securities Available-for-Sale and Held- for-Trading
During the three months ended March 31, 2009, the Company sold all shares of its Fannie Mae perpetual preferred stock for a loss of $217,000. The Company elected to sell these shares as a result of these shares being traded well below their par value following the placement of Fannie Mae into conservatorship by federal regulators during 2008. The Company recognized an other-than-temporary impairment of $4.4 million on this investment in 2008. Because of the minimal likelihood that these shares would recover, the Company made the decision to exit this type of investment security and no longer owns any similar equity investment in its investment securities portfolio.
At June 30, 2009, certain of the Company’s mortgage-backed and municipal 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. Other mortgage-backed securities and municipal securities have third party protective elements and there are no negative indications that the contractual cash flows will not be received when due. The Company has the ability and intent to hold these investments for a period of time sufficient to allow for an anticipated recovery in value.
Additionally, for the three months ended June 30, 2009, the Company had trading gains of $111,000 and for the six months ended June 30, 2009, trading losses of $520,000 as a result of the purchase of investments to economically hedge against fair value changes of the Company’s nonqualified deferred compensation plan liability. Those investments were designated as trading securities, and as such, the changes in fair value are reflected in earnings. The trading losses for the six months ended June 30, 2009 were primarily the result of lower stock prices and were partially offset by a reduction in the period’s compensation expense associated with this benefit plan. These investment securities economically hedge changes in the fair value of the Company’s deferred compensation plan obligation and are not listed in the tables included in the investment securities disclosure in Note 5 above. The fair value of these trading securities is $3.9 million at June 30, 2009 and are included in Other Assets on the statement of condition.
Note 12
Common Stock Issued to Employee Benefit Plans
The Company issued 287,000 shares of common stock during the six month period ended June 30, 2009. These shares were issued to fund the Company’s obligation to its participants that had elected the Cardinal Common Stock investment option in its various nonqualified deferred compensation plans. These shares were issued at $5.45 per share for a total addition to shareholders’ equity of $1.6 million.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following presents management’s discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial condition at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 and the unaudited results of our operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report and the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes to consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Caution About Forward-Looking Statements
We make certain forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding our profitability, liquidity, allowance for loan losses, interest rate sensitivity, market risk, growth strategy, and financial and other goals. The words “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” or other similar words or terms are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are subject to significant uncertainties because they are based upon or are affected by factors including:
· the effects of future economic, business and market conditions;
· governmental monetary and fiscal policies;
· legislative and regulatory changes, including changes in banking, securities, and tax laws and regulations and their application by our regulators, and changes in the scope and cost of FDIC insurance and other coverages;
· changes in accounting policies, rules and practices;
· the risks of changes in interest rates on levels, composition and costs of deposits, loan demand, and the values and liquidity of loan collateral, securities, and interest sensitive assets and liabilities;
· changes in assumptions underlying the establishment of reserves for possible loan losses, reserves for repurchases of mortgage loans sold and other estimates;
· the risks of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, including, without limitation, the related time and costs of implementing such transactions, integrating operations as part of these transactions and possible failures to achieve expected gains, revenue growth and/or expense savings from such transactions;
· the ability to successfully manage our growth or implement our growth strategies if we are unable to identify attractive markets, locations or opportunities to expand in the future;
· risks inherent in making loans such as repayment risks and fluctuating collateral values;
· changes in market conditions, specifically declines in the residential and commercial real estate market, volatility and disruption of the capital and credit markets, soundness of other financial institutions we do business with;
· there is no assurance that recently enacted legislation, in particular the Emergency
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Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, will stabilize the U.S. financial system and there is uncertainty in the implementation of this legislation by federal regulators;
· sudden declines and significant volatility in market prices and market illiquidity may cause us to record an other-than-temporary impairment, specifically our pooled trust preferred securities portfolio;
· exposure to repurchase loans sold to investors for which borrowers failed to provide full and accurate information on or related to their loan application or for which appraisals have not been acceptable or when the loan was not underwritten in accordance with the loan program specified by the loan investor;
· maintaining cost controls and asset quality as we open or acquire new branches;
· maintaining capital levels adequate to support our growth;
· reliance on our management team, including our ability to attract and retain key personnel;
· competition with other banks and financial institutions, and companies outside of the banking industry, including those companies that have substantially greater access to capital and other resources;
· changes in operations of George Mason Mortgage, LLC as a result of the activity in the residential real estate market and any associated impact on the fair value of goodwill in the future;
· risks and uncertainties related to future trust operations;
· changes in the operations of Wilson/Bennett Capital Management, Inc., its customer base and assets under management and any associated impact on the fair value of goodwill in the future;
· demand, development and acceptance of new products and services;
· problems with technology utilized by us;
· changing trends in customer profiles and behavior; and
· other factors described from time to time in our reports filed with the SEC, which we have incorporated by reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Because of these uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements. In addition, our past results of operations do not necessarily indicate our future results.
In addition, this section should be read in conjunction with the description of our “Risk Factors” in Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Overview
We are a financial holding company formed in 1997 and headquartered in Fairfax County, Virginia. We were formed principally in response to opportunities resulting from the consolidation of several Virginia-based banks. These bank consolidations were typically accompanied by the dissolution of local boards of directors and relocation or termination of management and customer service professionals and a general deterioration of personalized customer service.
We own Cardinal Bank (the “Bank”), a Virginia state-chartered community bank with 25 banking offices located in Northern Virginia and the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The Bank offers a wide range of traditional bank loan and deposit products and services to both our commercial and retail customers. Our commercial relationship managers focus on attracting small and medium sized businesses as well as government contractors, commercial real estate developers and builders and professionals, such as physicians, accountants and attorneys.
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Additionally, we complement our core banking operations by offering a wide range of services through our various subsidiaries, including mortgage banking through George Mason Mortgage, LLC (“George Mason”) and Cardinal First Mortgage, LLC, (“Cardinal First”), collectively the “mortgage banking segment,” retail securities brokerage through Cardinal Wealth Services, Inc. (“CWS”), asset management through Wilson/Bennett Capital Management, Inc. (“Wilson/Bennett”), and trust, estate, custody, investment management and retirement planning through the trust division of Cardinal Bank.
Net interest income is our primary source of revenue. We define revenue as net interest income plus noninterest income. As discussed further in the interest rate sensitivity section, we manage our balance sheet and interest rate risk exposure to maximize, and concurrently stabilize, net interest income. We do this by monitoring our liquidity position and the spread between the interest rates earned on interest-earning assets and the interest rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. We attempt to minimize our exposure to interest rate risk, but are unable to eliminate it entirely. In addition to management of interest rate risk, we analyze our loan portfolio for exposure to credit risk. Loan defaults and foreclosures are inherent risks in the banking industry, and we attempt to limit our exposure to these risks by carefully underwriting and then monitoring our extensions of credit. In addition to net interest income, noninterest income is an important source of revenue for us and includes, among other things, service charges on deposits and loans, investment fee income, which includes trust revenues, gains and losses on sales of investment securities available-for-sale, gains on sales of mortgage loans, and management fee income.
Critical Accounting Policies
General
U. S. generally accepted accounting principles 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 we view 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, accounting for economic hedging activities, accounting for impairment testing of goodwill, accounting for the impairment of amortizing intangible assets and other long-lived assets, and the valuation of deferred tax assets.
Allowance for Loan Losses
We maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level that represents management’s best estimate of known and inherent losses in our loan portfolio. Both the amount of the provision expense and the level of the allowance for loan losses are impacted by many factors, including general and industry-specific economic conditions, actual and expected credit losses, historical trends and specific conditions of individual borrowers. Unusual and infrequently occurring events, such as weather-related disasters, may impact our assessment of possible credit losses. As a part of our analysis, we use comparative peer group data and qualitative factors such as levels of
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and trends in delinquencies and nonaccrual loans, national and local economic trends and conditions and concentrations of loans exhibiting similar risk profiles to support our estimates.
For purposes of our analysis, we categorize our loans into one of five categories: commercial and industrial, commercial real estate (including construction), home equity lines of credit, residential mortgages, and consumer loans. In the absence of meaningful historical loss factors, peer group loss factors are applied and are adjusted by the qualitative factors mentioned above. The indicated loss factors resulting from this analysis are applied for each of the five categories of loans. In addition, we individually assign loss factors to all loans that have been identified as having loss attributes, as indicated by deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower or a decline in underlying collateral value if the loan is collateral dependent. Since we have limited historical data on which to base loss factors for classified loans, we typically apply, in accordance with regulatory guidelines, a 5% loss factor to loans classified as special mention, a 15% loss factor to loans classified as substandard and a 50% loss factor to loans classified as doubtful. Loans classified as loss loans are fully reserved or charged off. In certain instances, we evaluate the impairment of certain loans on a loan by loan basis. For these loans, we analyze the fair value of the collateral underlying the loan and consider estimated costs to sell the collateral. If the net collateral value is less than the loan balance (including accrued interest and any unamortized premium or discount associated with the loan) we recognize an impairment and establish a specific reserve for the impaired loan.
Credit losses are an inherent part of our business and, although we believe the methodologies for determining the allowance for loan losses and the current level of the allowance are adequate, 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. Additional provisions for such losses, if necessary, would be recorded in the commercial banking or mortgage banking segments, as appropriate, and would negatively impact earnings.
Fair Value Measurements
We determine 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. We carry our investment securities available-for-sale portfolio, certain loans receivable, derivative assets and derivative liabilities at fair value. Our investment securities available-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. For certain of our held-to-maturity investment securities where there is minimal observable trading activity, we use a discounted cash flow approach to estimate fair value based on internal calculations and compare our results to information provided by external pricing sources. Our interest rate swap derivatives are recorded at fair value using observable inputs from a national valuation service. These inputs are applied to a third party industry-wide valuation model.
We also fair value our interest rate lock commitments, forwards loan sales and mortgage loans held for sale. The fair value of our interest rate lock commitments considers the expected premium (discount) to par and we apply certain fallout rates for those rate lock commitments for which we do not close a mortgage loan. In addition, we calculate the effects of the changes in
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interest rates from the date of the commitment through loan origination, and then period end, using applicable published mortgage-backed investment security prices. The fair value of the forward sales contracts to investors considers the market price movement of the same type of security between the trade date and the balance sheet date. At loan closing, the fair value of the interest rate lock commitment is included in the cost basis of loans held for sale, which are carried at the lower of cost or fair value.
We have not elected the fair value option for any financial asset or liability.
Accounting for Economic Hedging Activities
We record all derivative instruments on the statement of condition at their fair values. We do not enter into derivative transactions for speculative purposes. For derivatives designated as hedges, we contemporaneously document the hedging relationship, including the risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge, how effectiveness will be assessed at inception and at each reporting period and the method for measuring ineffectiveness. We evaluate the effectiveness of these transactions at inception and on an ongoing basis. Ineffectiveness is recorded through earnings. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the fair value adjustment is recorded as a component of other comprehensive income, except for the ineffective portion which is recorded in earnings. For derivatives designated as fair value hedges, the fair value adjustments for both the hedged item and the hedging instrument are recorded through the income statement with any difference considered the ineffective portion of the hedge.
We discontinue hedge accounting prospectively when it is determined that the derivative is no longer highly effective. In situations in which cash flow hedge accounting is discontinued, we continue to carry the derivative at its fair value on the statement of condition and recognize any subsequent changes in fair value in earnings over the term of the forecasted transaction. When hedge accounting is discontinued because it is probable that a forecasted transaction will not occur, we recognize immediately in earnings any gains and losses that were accumulated in other comprehensive income.
In the normal course of business, we enter into contractual commitments, including rate lock commitments, to finance residential mortgage loans. These commitments, which contain fixed expiration dates, offer the borrower an interest rate guarantee provided the loan meets underwriting guidelines and closes within the time frame established by us. Interest rate risk arises on these commitments and subsequently closed loans if interest rates change between the time of the interest rate lock and the delivery of the loan to the investor. Loan commitments related to residential mortgage loans intended to be sold are considered derivatives and are marked to market through earnings.
To mitigate the effect of the interest rate risk inherent in providing rate lock commitments, we economically hedge our commitments by entering into best efforts delivery forward loan sales contracts. During the rate lock commitment period, these forward loan sales contracts are marked to market through earnings and are not designated as accounting hedges. The fair values of loan commitments and the fair values of forward loan sales contracts generally move in opposite directions, and the net impact of changes of these valuations on net income during the loan commitment period is generally inconsequential. At the closing of the loan, the loan commitment derivative expires and we record a loan held for sale and continue to be obligated under the same forward loan sales contract. The forward sales contract is then designated as a hedge against the variability in cash to be received from the loan sale. Loans held for sale are accounted for at the lower of cost or fair value.
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Accounting for Impairment Testing of Goodwill
Goodwill is not be amortized but is be tested on at least an annual basis for impairment.
To test goodwill for impairment, we perform an analysis to compare the fair value of the reporting unit to which the goodwill is assigned to the carrying value of the reporting unit. We make estimates of the discounted cash flows from the expected future operations of the reporting unit. This discounted cash flow analysis involves the use of unobservable inputs including: estimated future cash flows from operations; including an estimate of a terminal value; a discount rate; and other inputs. If the analysis indicates that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, we do an analysis to compare the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. The implied fair value of the goodwill is determined by allocating the fair value of the reporting unit to all its assets and liabilities. If the implied fair value of the goodwill is less than the carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized.
Accounting for the Impairment of Amortizing Intangible Assets and Other Long-Lived Assets
We continually review our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the remaining estimated useful life of such assets might warrant revision or that the balances may not be recoverable. We evaluate possible impairment by comparing estimated future cash flows, before interest expense and on an undiscounted basis, with the net book value of long-term assets, including amortizable intangible assets. If undiscounted cash flows are insufficient to recover assets, further analysis is performed in order to determine the amount of the impairment.
An impairment loss is then recorded for the excess of the carrying amount of the assets over their fair values. Fair value is usually determined based on the present value of estimated expected future cash flows using a discount rate commensurate with the risks involved.
Valuation of Deferred Tax Assets
We record a provision for income tax expense based on the amounts of current taxes payable or refundable and the change in net deferred tax assets or liabilities during the year. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the tax effects of differing carrying values of assets and liabilities for tax and financial statement purposes that will reverse in future periods. When substantial uncertainty exists concerning the recoverability of a deferred tax asset, the carrying value of the asset is reduced by a valuation allowance. The amount of any valuation allowance established is based upon an estimate of the deferred tax asset that is more likely than not to be recovered. Increases or decreases in the valuation allowance result in increases or decreases to the provision for income taxes.
New Financial Accounting Standards
Effective January 1, 2009, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. SFAS No. 161 amends SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, requires companies with derivative instruments to disclose information about how and why a company uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are
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accounted for under SFAS No. 133, and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect a company’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. The required disclosures include the fair value of derivative instruments and their gains and losses in tabular format, information about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements, counterparty credit risk, and the Company’s strategies and objectives for using derivative instruments. SFAS No. 161 is effective prospectively for periods beginning on or after November 15, 2008. The adoption provided for enhanced disclosure but otherwise did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations
In April 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments (the “FSP”). This standard modified the indicator of other-than-temporary impairment for debt securities. In addition, it amended the amount of an other-than-temporary impairment that is recognized in earnings when there are credit losses on a debt security for which management does not intend to sell and for which it is more likely than not that the entity will not have to sell prior to recovery of the amortized cost basis of the debt security. In those situations, the portion of the total impairment that is attributable to the credit loss would be recognized in earnings, and the remaining difference between the debt security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value would be included in other comprehensive income. The FSP is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 157-4, Determining When a Market for an Asset or a Liability is Active or Inactive and Determining When a Transaction is Distressed. This standard reaffirmed the exit price objective of fair value measurements and provides guidance on inactive markets and distressed transactions. This standard is to be applied prospectively and is effective for interim and annual periods ending June 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments. This statement amends FASB Statement No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements. This statement also amends APB Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial Reporting, to require those disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods. This standard is effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption provided for enhanced disclosure but otherwise did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
On July 1, 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the “Codification.” The Codification will become the exclusive authoritative reference for nongovernmental U.S. GAAP for use in financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009, except for SEC rules and interpretive releases, which are also authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The Codification will supersede all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards.
2009 Economic Environment
Our credit quality remains strong despite the challenges we face during the current economic environment. At June 30, 2009, we have non-accrual loans totaling $7.6 million and
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no loans contractually past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest. Net charge-offs were 0.18% of our average loans receivable for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Our mortgage banking segment has profited from the recent actions taken by the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates which has spurred an increase in mortgage activity as homeowners have reacted by applying to refinance their current mortgages and other consumers have seen an opportunity to purchase housing as it has become more affordable. Net income from our mortgage banking segment increased to $1.4 million and $2.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, compared to losses of $1.2 million and $695,000 for the three and six months periods of 2008. In addition, during the second quarter of 2009, we successfully raised $31.6 million in common equity capital to further capitalize the Company, to further penetrate our existing footprint and take advantage of bank consolidation opportunities.
The market dislocations that have been experienced in the financial markets over the past year continue to impact our results. Market illiquidity continues to impact certain portions of our investment securities portfolio, specifically the ratings of certain monoline insurance providers, which has affected the pricing of certain municipal securities in our portfolio. In addition, we hold an investment of $8.0 million in par value of pooled trust preferred securities, which are significantly below book value as of June 30, 2009 due to the lack of liquidity in the market.
The recessionary conditions together with deterioration in the overall economy may continue to affect these and other markets in which we do business and could adversely impact our results for the remaining six months of 2009. The degree of the impact is dependent upon the duration and severity of the aforementioned conditions.
While our loan growth was strong during the first six months of 2009, continued negative economic conditions are likely to adversely affect our loan portfolio, including causing increases in delinquencies and default rates, which we expect could impact our charge-offs and provision for loan losses. Continued deterioration in real estate values and household incomes could result in higher credit losses for us. Also, in the ordinary course of business, we may also be subject to a concentration of credit risk to a particular industry, counterparty, borrower or issuer. A deterioration in the financial condition or prospects of a particular industry or a failure or downgrade of, or default by, any particular entity or group of entities could negatively impact our businesses, perhaps materially, and the systems by which we set limits and monitor the level of our credit exposure to individual entities and industries, may not function as we have anticipated.
Liquidity is essential to our business. The primary sources of funding for our Bank include customer deposits and wholesale funding. Our 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 we 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 us. Our ability to borrow from other financial institutions on favorable terms or at all could be adversely affected by further disruptions in the capital markets or other events. While we believe we have a healthy liquidity position, any of the above factors could materially impact our liquidity position in the future.
In addition to EESA, the U.S. government has continued to respond to the ongoing financial crisis and economic slowdown by enacting new legislation and expanding or establishing a number of programs and initiatives. The recently enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (“ARRA”) is intended to expand and establish government spending programs and provide tax cuts to stimulate the economy. Congress and the U.S. government continue to evaluate and develop various programs and initiatives designed to stabilize the financial and housing markets and stimulate the economy, including the U.S. Treasury’s recently announced Financial Stability Plan and the U.S. government’s recently announced foreclosure prevention
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program. There can be no assurance as to the impact these programs will have on the financial markets, including the extreme levels of volatility and limited credit availability currently being experienced. The failure of these efforts to stabilize the financial markets and a continuation or worsening of current or financial market conditions could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, access to credit, our regulatory capital position or the trading price of our common stock.
In May 2009, the FDIC adopted a final rule imposing a 5 basis point special assessment on each insured financial institution’s total assets minus its tier 1 capital. This special assessment is to assist in the replenishment of the Deposit Insurance Fund as a result of the increase in financial institution failures over the past year. The FDIC may impose an additional special assessment during 2009 if the FDIC believes that the reserve ratio of the Deposit Insurance Fund is estimated to fall to a level that would adversely affect public confidence or to a level which shall be close to or below zero. The latest possible date for imposing an additional special assessment would be December 31, 2009. An additional special assessment is probable for 2009.
Statements of Income
General
For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, we reported net income of $2.1 million and $874,000, respectively, an increase of $1.3 million, or 145%. Net interest income after the provision for loan losses increased $203,000 to $10.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $10.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008. The increase in net interest income after provision for loan losses is a direct result of an increase in our net interest income of $918,000 to $12.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, despite an increase in our provision for loan losses. Provision for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $1.5 million, an increase of $715,000 compared to $769,000 for the same period of 2008. Noninterest income for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $6.3 million, an increase of $1.9 million, or 43%, compared to $4.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008. The increase in noninterest income is primarily due to an increase in realized and unrealized gains on mortgage banking activities, which increased $1.8 million to $3.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $1.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. For the three months ended June 30, 2009, noninterest expense remained constant at $13.7 million, compared to $13.6 million for the same period of 2008.
For the three months ended June 30, 2009, basic and diluted income per common share were each $0.08. Basic and diluted income per common share for the three months ended June 30, 2008 were each $0.04. Weighted average fully diluted shares outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were 26,462,234 and 24,858,450, respectively.
Return on average assets for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was 0.48% and 0.21%, respectively. Return on average equity for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was 4.82% and 2.14%, respectively.
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $4.3 million and $2.9 million, respectively, an increase of $1.4 million, or 48%. Net interest income after the provision for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2009 decreased $408,000 to $19.9 million down from $20.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease in net interest income after provision for loan losses is directly related to our increase in provision for loan losses for the periods presented. Provision for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
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was $2.7 million and $1.1 million, respectively, an increase of $1.6 million, or 148%. Net interest income increased $1.2 million to $22.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $21.4 million for the same period of 2008. Noninterest income was $12.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, an increase of $3.0 million, or 34%, from $9.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The increase in noninterest income is primarily a result of the increase in realized and unrealized gains on mortgage banking activities, which increased $2.9 million to $6.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Noninterest expense remained fairly constant for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the same period of 2008. Noninterest expense was $25.7 million and $25.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
For the six months ended June 30, 2009, basic and diluted income per common share were each $0.17. Basic and diluted income per common share for the six months ended June 30, 2008 were each $0.12. Weighted average fully diluted shares outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were 25,787,621 and 24,867,818, respectively.
Return on average assets for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was 0.49% and 0.35%, respectively. Return on average equity for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was 5.08% and 3.59%, respectively.
General —Business Segments
Net income attributable to the commercial banking segment for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $1.2 million and $2.7 million, respectively. The 2009 results reported were impacted by an increase in our provision for loan losses of $811,000 to $1.4 million as compared to $605,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008. The increase in provision expense is related to current economic and market conditions and modest loan charge-offs for the first half of 2009. Net interest income increased $975,000 to $11.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $10.4 million for the same period of 2008. Noninterest income decreased to $820,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008. During the second quarter of 2009, there were no gains recorded on sales of investment securities available-for-sale or for any extinguishment of debt, which totaled $466,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008. Noninterest expense increased $1.9 million to $9.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $7.4 million for the same period of 2008. The increase is primarily due to the increase in FDIC insurance premiums of $1.1 million and an increase in bonus and incentive accruals due to better than expected earnings for the Bank for 2009. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, net income for the commercial banking segment was $2.9 million compared to $4.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease in net income is directly related to the increase in the provision for loan losses of $1.7 million to $2.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to $925,000 for the same period of 2008. Also contributing to the decrease is an increase in FDIC insurance premiums of $1.4 million to $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $360,000 for the same six month period of 2008.
The mortgage banking segment reported net income of $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to a net loss of $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008. The increase in net income for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was primarily attributable to an increase in loan origination volume due to the decrease in mortgage interest rates and more affordable housing prices. In addition, during the second quarter of 2008, the mortgage banking segment recorded a settlement with a mortgage correspondent of $1.8 million
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which contributed to the loss reported in 2008. Expenses related to loan repurchase settlements in future periods should be minimal as we have worked to limit our exposure to loan repurchases. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, this segment reported net income of $2.7 million compared to a loss of $695,000 for the same six month period of 2008. Again, the increase in net income is primarily related to the increase in loan origination volume during 2009 as compared to 2008, and the aforementioned settlement with a mortgage correspondent recorded during 2008.
The wealth management and trust services segment, which includes CWS, Wilson/Bennett and the trust division of the Bank, recorded net income of $66,000 and $51,000 for the three month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, net income from this reporting segment was $76,000 and $68,000, respectively.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income represents the difference between interest and fees earned on interest -earning assets and the interest paid on deposits and other interest-bearing liabilities. The level of net interest income is impacted primarily by variations in the volume and mix of these assets and liabilities, as well as changes in interest rates. Net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $12.0 million and $11.0 million, respectively, a period-to-period increase of $918,000, or 8%. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, net interest income was $22.6 million and $21.4 million, respectively, an increase of $1.2 million, or 6%. The yields on both our assets and liabilities fell during the quarter and year-to-date periods as interest rates decreased. The increase in net interest income is primarily the result of a greater decrease in our cost of interest-bearing liabilities than our decrease in the yields earned for average earning assets.
Specifically, interest income on loans receivable increased $301,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same three month period of 2008. Interest income on loans held for sale increased $241,000 to $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009. The increase in average volume for both loans receivable and loans held for sale negated the impact of the decreases in rates. Interest income on investment securities decreased $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease in interest income on investment securities is principally related to the lower balances of investment securities we hold due to the securities sales and calls that have occurred over the past year. Total interest expense has decreased $2.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the same period of 2008. The decrease in total interest expense is mostly related to the decreases we have taken in the interest rates we pay on our interest checking and savings deposit accounts.
For the year-to-date June 30, 2009, interest income on loans receivable decreased $982,000 to $31.4 million compared to $32.4 million for the same 2008 period. Interest income on investment securities decreased $1.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the six month period ended June 30, 2008. These decreases when comparing the year-to-date June 30, 2009 and 2008 periods are principally related to the decreased interest rate environment.
We have certain loans and investment securities for which a portion of the income realized is tax-exempt. Net interest income on a tax equivalent basis for the three months ended
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June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $12.1 million and $11.2 million, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, net interest income on a tax equivalent basis was $22.8 million and $21.6 million, respectively.
Our net interest margin, which equals net interest income divided by average interest earning assets, was 2.84% and 2.85% for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, our net interest margin was 2.73% and 2.77%, respectively. The decrease in the net interest margin for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same periods of 2008 is again attributable to the current interest rate environment. Tables 1 through 4 present an analysis of average earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities with related components of interest income and interest expense on a tax equivalent basis.
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Average Balance Sheets and Interest Rates on Interest-Earning Assets and Interest-Bearing Liabilities
Three Months Ended June 30, 2009, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands)
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | |
| | | | Interest | | Average | | | | Interest | | Average | | | | Interest | | Average | |
| | Average | | Income/ | | Yield/ | | Average | | Income/ | | Yield/ | | Average | | Income/ | | Yield/ | |
| | Balance | | Expense | | Rate | | Balance | | Expense | | Rate | | Balance | | Expense | | Rate | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-earning assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loans (1): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial and industrial | | $ | 158,159 | | $ | 1,849 | | 4.67 | % | $ | 126,374 | | $ | 1,882 | | 5.96 | % | $ | 108,566 | | $ | 2,063 | | 7.60 | % |
Real estate - commercial | | 538,079 | | 8,440 | | 6.27 | % | 428,435 | | 7,018 | | 6.55 | % | 353,679 | | 5,920 | | 6.70 | % |
Real estate - construction | | 174,903 | | 2,078 | | 4.75 | % | 191,377 | | 2,799 | | 5.85 | % | 160,565 | | 3,371 | | 8.40 | % |
Real estate - residential | | 197,985 | | 2,670 | | 5.39 | % | 213,725 | | 2,984 | | 5.58 | % | 199,420 | | 2,732 | | 5.48 | % |
Home equity lines | | 109,430 | | 994 | | 3.64 | % | 90,352 | | 1,049 | | 4.66 | % | 64,210 | | 1,183 | | 7.39 | % |
Consumer | | 2,426 | | 39 | | 6.61 | % | 2,675 | | 39 | | 5.85 | % | 7,920 | | 165 | | 8.28 | % |
Total loans | | 1,180,982 | | 16,070 | | 5.44 | % | 1,052,938 | | 15,771 | | 5.99 | % | 894,360 | | 15,434 | | 6.90 | % |
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Loans held for sale | | 202,499 | | 2,196 | | 4.34 | % | 141,583 | | 1,955 | | 5.52 | % | 302,075 | | 5,319 | | 7.04 | % |
Investment securities available-for-sale | | 198,129 | | 2,533 | | 5.11 | % | 269,136 | | 3,572 | | 5.31 | % | 257,238 | | 3,158 | | 4.91 | % |
Investment securities held-to-maturity | | 44,753 | | 419 | | 3.75 | % | 59,631 | | 628 | | 4.21 | % | 92,133 | | 960 | | 4.17 | % |
Other investments | | 15,728 | | — | | 0.00 | % | 15,066 | | 215 | | 5.72 | % | 9,985 | | 149 | | 5.99 | % |
Federal funds sold | | 56,997 | | 31 | | 0.22 | % | 31,348 | | 178 | | 2.29 | % | 9,641 | | 138 | | 5.75 | % |
Total interest-earning assets and interest income (2) | | 1,699,088 | | 21,249 | | 5.00 | % | 1,569,702 | | 22,319 | | 5.69 | % | 1,565,432 | | 25,158 | | 6.43 | % |
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Noninterest earning assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and due from banks | | $ | 1,762 | | | | | | $ | 6,710 | | | | | | $ | 6,883 | | | | | |
Premises and equipment, net | | 15,907 | | | | | | 17,743 | | | | | | 19,989 | | | | | |
Goodwill and other intangibles, net | | 14,093 | | | | | | 17,147 | | | | | | 17,401 | | | | | |
Accrued interest and other assets | | 61,305 | | | | | | 53,573 | | | | | | 47,139 | | | | | |
Allowance for loan losses | | (15,733 | ) | | | | | (12,005 | ) | | | | | (10,022 | ) | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 1,776,422 | | | | | | $ | 1,652,870 | | | | | | $ | 1,646,822 | | | | | |
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Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest - bearing liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest - bearing deposits: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Interest checking | | 123,000 | | 302 | | 0.98 | % | 124,892 | | 661 | | 2.12 | % | 125,675 | | 914 | | 2.92 | % |
Money markets | | 49,553 | | 137 | | 1.11 | % | 39,825 | | 242 | | 2.44 | % | 55,816 | | 353 | | 2.54 | % |
Statement savings | | 282,285 | | 1,103 | | 1.57 | % | 378,143 | | 2,632 | | 2.79 | % | 361,438 | | 4,247 | | 4.71 | % |
Certificates of deposit | | 618,865 | | 4,505 | | 2.92 | % | 455,095 | | 4,324 | | 3.81 | % | 528,016 | | 6,226 | | 4.73 | % |
Total interest - bearing deposits | | 1,073,703 | | 6,047 | | 2.26 | % | 997,955 | | 7,859 | | 3.16 | % | 1,070,945 | | 11,740 | | 4.40 | % |
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Other borrowed funds | | 353,883 | | 3,120 | | 3.54 | % | 347,775 | | 3,273 | | 3.77 | % | 272,844 | | 3,076 | | 4.52 | % |
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Total interest-bearing liabilities and interest expense | | 1,427,586 | | 9,167 | | 2.58 | % | 1,345,730 | | 11,132 | | 3.32 | % | 1,343,789 | | 14,816 | | 4.42 | % |
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Noninterest-bearing liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Demand deposits | | 148,407 | | | | | | 124,757 | | | | | | 124,122 | | | | | |
Other liabilities | | 22,515 | | | | | | 18,998 | | | | | | 20,756 | | | | | |
Common shareholders’ equity | | 177,914 | | | | | | 163,385 | | | | | | 158,155 | | | | | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | $ | 1,776,422 | | | | | | $ | 1,652,870 | | | | | | $ | 1,646,822 | | | | | |
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Net interest income and net interest margin (2) | | | | $ | 12,082 | | 2.84 | % | | | $ | 11,187 | | 2.85 | % | | | $ | 10,342 | | 2.64 | % |
(1) Non-accrual loans are included in average balances and do not have a material effect on the average yield. Interest income on non-accruing loans was not material for the periods presented.
(2) Interest income for loans receivable, investment securities available-for-sale and fed funds sold (which includes investments in money market preferred stock) is reported on a fully taxable-equivalent basis at a rate of 34%.
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Rate and Volume Analysis
Three Months Ended June 30, 2009, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands)
| | 2009 Compared to 2008 | | 2008 Compared to 2007 | |
| | Change Due to | | | | Change Due to | | | |
| | Average | | Average | | Increase | | Average | | Average | | Increase | |
| | Volume (3) | | Rate | | (Decrease) | | Volume (3) | | Rate | | (Decrease) | |
Interest income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Loans (1): | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial and industrial | | $ | 477 | | $ | (510 | ) | $ | (33 | ) | $ | 338 | | $ | (519 | ) | $ | (181 | ) |
Real estate - commercial | | 1,796 | | (374 | ) | 1,422 | | 1,251 | | (153 | ) | 1,098 | |
Real estate - construction | | (241 | ) | (480 | ) | (721 | ) | 647 | | (1,219 | ) | (572 | ) |
Real estate - residential | | (220 | ) | (94 | ) | (314 | ) | 196 | | 56 | | 252 | |
Home equity lines | | 223 | | (278 | ) | (55 | ) | 480 | | (614 | ) | (134 | ) |
Consumer | | (5 | ) | 5 | | (0 | ) | (110 | ) | (16 | ) | (126 | ) |
Total loans | | 2,030 | | (1,731 | ) | 299 | | 2,802 | | (2,465 | ) | 337 | |
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Loans held for sale | | 841 | | (600 | ) | 241 | | (2,826 | ) | (538 | ) | (3,364 | ) |
Investment securities available-for-sale | | (942 | ) | (97 | ) | (1,039 | ) | 146 | | 268 | | 414 | |
Investment securities held-to-maturity | | (157 | ) | (52 | ) | (209 | ) | (339 | ) | 7 | | (332 | ) |
Other investments | | 10 | | (225 | ) | (215 | ) | 76 | | (10 | ) | 66 | |
Federal funds sold | | 148 | | (295 | ) | (147 | ) | 310 | | (270 | ) | 40 | |
Total interest income (2) | | 1,930 | | (3,000 | ) | (1,070 | ) | 169 | | (3,008 | ) | (2,839 | ) |
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Interest expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Interest - bearing deposits: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Interest checking | | (10 | ) | (349 | ) | (359 | ) | (6 | ) | (247 | ) | (253 | ) |
Money markets | | 59 | | (164 | ) | (105 | ) | (101 | ) | (10 | ) | (111 | ) |
Statement savings | | (667 | ) | (862 | ) | (1,529 | ) | 196 | | (1,811 | ) | (1,615 | ) |
Certificates of deposit | | 1,556 | | (1,375 | ) | 181 | | (860 | ) | (1,042 | ) | (1,902 | ) |
Total interest - bearing deposits | | 938 | | (2,750 | ) | (1,812 | ) | (771 | ) | (3,110 | ) | (3,881 | ) |
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Other borrowed funds | | 57 | | (210 | ) | (153 | ) | 845 | | (648 | ) | 197 | |
Total interest expense | | 995 | | (2,960 | ) | (1,965 | ) | 74 | | (3,758 | ) | (3,684 | ) |
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Net interest income (2) | | $ | 935 | | $ | (40 | ) | $ | 895 | | $ | 95 | | $ | 750 | | $ | 844 | |
(1) Non-accrual loans are included in average balances and do not have a material effect on the average yield. Interest income on non-accruing loans was not material for the periods presented.
(2) Interest income for loans receivable, investment securities available-for-sale and fed funds sold (which includes investments in money market preferred stock) is reported on a fully taxable-equivalent basis at a rate of 34%.
(3) Changes attributable to rate/volume have been allocated to volume.
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Average Balance Sheets and Interest Rates on Interest-Earning Assets and Interest-Bearing Liabilities
Six Months Ended June 30, 2009, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands)
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | |
| | | | Interest | | Average | | | | Interest | | Average | | | | Interest | | Average | |
| | Average | | Income/ | | Yield/ | | Average | | Income/ | | Yield/ | | Average | | Income/ | | Yield/ | |
| | Balance | | Expense | | Rate | | Balance | | Expense | | Rate | | Balance | | Expense | | Rate | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-earning assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loans (1): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial and industrial | | $ | 164,302 | | $ | 3,941 | | 4.80 | % | $ | 131,455 | | $ | 4,237 | | 6.45 | % | $ | 106,001 | | $ | 4,011 | | 7.57 | % |
Real estate - commercial | | 514,029 | | 16,091 | | 6.26 | % | 422,046 | | 13,857 | | 6.57 | % | 339,127 | | 11,260 | | 6.64 | % |
Real estate - construction | | 177,292 | | 3,844 | | 4.34 | % | 191,130 | | 6,021 | | 6.30 | % | 160,456 | | 6,754 | | 8.42 | % |
Real estate - residential | | 202,455 | | 5,498 | | 5.43 | % | 212,845 | | 5,986 | | 5.62 | % | 198,605 | | 5,408 | | 5.45 | % |
Home equity lines | | 107,659 | | 1,970 | | 3.69 | % | 87,761 | | 2,208 | | 5.06 | % | 64,019 | | 2,350 | | 7.40 | % |
Consumer | | 2,469 | | 75 | | 6.21 | % | 2,717 | | 89 | | 6.59 | % | 6,409 | | 258 | | 8.08 | % |
Total loans | | 1,168,206 | | 31,419 | | 5.38 | % | 1,047,954 | | 32,398 | | 6.18 | % | 874,617 | | 30,041 | | 6.87 | % |
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Loans held for sale | | 187,241 | | 4,021 | | 4.29 | % | 140,459 | | 4,084 | | 5.81 | % | 275,665 | | 9,698 | | 7.04 | % |
Investment securities - trading | | — | | — | | 0.00 | % | — | | — | | 0.00 | % | 22 | | 1 | | 4.58 | % |
Investment securities available-for-sale | | 215,140 | | 5,521 | | 5.13 | % | 267,192 | | 6,978 | | 5.22 | % | 249,354 | | 6,053 | | 4.85 | % |
Investment securities held-to-maturity | | 46,894 | | 904 | | 3.86 | % | 65,065 | | 1,377 | | 4.23 | % | 94,134 | | 1,963 | | 4.17 | % |
Other investments | | 15,681 | | (19 | ) | -0.25 | % | 14,840 | | 433 | | 5.84 | % | 9,360 | | 276 | | 5.91 | % |
Federal funds sold | | 40,173 | | 44 | | 0.22 | % | 25,022 | | 316 | | 2.54 | % | 44,582 | | 1,163 | | 5.26 | % |
Total interest-earning assets and interest income (2) | | 1,673,335 | | 41,890 | | 5.01 | % | 1,560,532 | | 45,586 | | 5.84 | % | 1,547,734 | | 49,195 | | 6.36 | % |
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Noninterest earning assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and due from banks | | $ | 931 | | | | | | $ | 7,671 | | | | | | $ | 8,130 | | | | | |
Premises and equipment, net | | 16,106 | | | | | | 18,011 | | | | | | 20,084 | | | | | |
Goodwill and other intangibles, net | | 14,123 | | | | | | 17,180 | | | | | | 17,435 | | | | | |
Accrued interest and other assets | | 59,293 | | | | | | 52,827 | | | | | | 46,900 | | | | | |
Allowance for loan losses | | (15,233 | ) | | | | | (11,903 | ) | | | | | (9,884 | ) | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 1,748,555 | | | | | | $ | 1,644,318 | | | | | | $ | 1,630,399 | | | | | |
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Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest - bearing liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest - bearing deposits: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Interest checking | | 121,098 | | 678 | | 1.13 | % | 124,864 | | 1,496 | | 2.41 | % | 127,453 | | 1,834 | | 2.90 | % |
Money markets | | 46,945 | | 284 | | 1.22 | % | 41,076 | | 534 | | 2.61 | % | 59,755 | | 732 | | 2.47 | % |
Statement savings | | 271,925 | | 2,288 | | 1.70 | % | 376,582 | | 5,933 | | 3.17 | % | 356,308 | | 8,415 | | 4.76 | % |
Certificates of deposit | | 612,760 | | 9,554 | | 3.14 | % | 452,793 | | 9,244 | | 4.11 | % | 548,347 | | 12,828 | | 4.72 | % |
Total interest - bearing deposits | | 1,052,728 | | 12,804 | | 2.45 | % | 995,315 | | 17,207 | | 3.48 | % | 1,091,863 | | 23,809 | | 4.40 | % |
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Other borrowed funds | | 363,946 | | 6,263 | | 3.47 | % | 343,719 | | 6,745 | | 3.95 | % | 236,486 | | 5,116 | | 4.36 | % |
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Total interest-bearing liabilities and interest expense | | 1,416,674 | | 19,067 | | 2.71 | % | 1,339,034 | | 23,952 | | 3.60 | % | 1,328,349 | | 28,925 | | 4.39 | % |
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Noninterest-bearing liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Demand deposits | | 141,132 | | | | | | 123,583 | | | | | | 123,846 | | | | | |
Other liabilities | | 21,050 | | | | | | 19,327 | | | | | | 20,628 | | | | | |
Common shareholders’ equity | | 169,699 | | | | | | 162,374 | | | | | | 157,576 | | | | | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | $ | 1,748,555 | | | | | | $ | 1,644,318 | | | | | | $ | 1,630,399 | | | | | |
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Net interest income and net interest margin (2) | | | | $ | 22,823 | | 2.73 | % | | | $ | 21,634 | | 2.77 | % | | | $ | 20,270 | | 2.62 | % |
(1) Non-accrual loans are included in average balances and do not have a material effect on the average yield. Interest income on non-accruing loans was not material for the periods presented.
(2) Interest income for loans receivable, investment securities available-for-sale and fed funds sold (which includes investments in money market preferred stock) is reported on a fully taxable-equivalent basis at a rate of 34%.
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Rate and Volume Analysis
Six Months Ended June 30, 2009, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands)
| | 2009 Compared to 2008 | | 2008 Compared to 2007 | |
| | Change Due to | | | | Change Due to | | | |
| | Average | | Average | | Increase | | Average | | Average | | Increase | |
| | Volume (3) | | Rate | | (Decrease) | | Volume (3) | | Rate | | (Decrease) | |
Interest income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Loans (1): | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial and industrial | | $ | 1,059 | | $ | (1,355 | ) | $ | (296 | ) | $ | 963 | | $ | (737 | ) | $ | 226 | |
Real estate - commercial | | 3,020 | | (786 | ) | 2,234 | | 2,753 | | (156 | ) | 2,597 | |
Real estate - construction | | (436 | ) | (1,741 | ) | (2,177 | ) | 1,291 | | (2,024 | ) | (733 | ) |
Real estate - residential | | (292 | ) | (196 | ) | (488 | ) | 388 | | 190 | | 578 | |
Home equity lines | | 495 | | (733 | ) | (238 | ) | 879 | | (1,021 | ) | (142 | ) |
Consumer | | (9 | ) | (5 | ) | (14 | ) | (149 | ) | (20 | ) | (169 | ) |
Total loans | | 3,837 | | (4,816 | ) | (979 | ) | 6,125 | | (3,768 | ) | 2,357 | |
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Loans held for sale | | 1,351 | | (1,414 | ) | (63 | ) | (4,750 | ) | (864 | ) | (5,614 | ) |
Investment securities - trading | | — | | — | | — | | (1 | ) | — | | (1 | ) |
Investment securities available-for-sale | | (1,359 | ) | (98 | ) | (1,457 | ) | 433 | | 492 | | 925 | |
Investment securities held-to-maturity | | (385 | ) | (88 | ) | (473 | ) | (606 | ) | 20 | | (586 | ) |
Other investments | | 25 | | (477 | ) | (452 | ) | 162 | | (5 | ) | 157 | |
Federal funds sold | | 189 | | (461 | ) | (272 | ) | (508 | ) | (339 | ) | (847 | ) |
Total interest income (2) | | 3,658 | | (7,354 | ) | (3,696 | ) | 855 | | (4,464 | ) | (3,609 | ) |
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Interest expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Interest - bearing deposits: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Interest checking | | (49 | ) | (769 | ) | (818 | ) | (32 | ) | (306 | ) | (338 | ) |
Money markets | | 75 | | (325 | ) | (250 | ) | (227 | ) | 29 | | (198 | ) |
Statement savings | | (1,661 | ) | (1,984 | ) | (3,645 | ) | 504 | | (2,986 | ) | (2,482 | ) |
Certificates of deposit | | 3,231 | | (2,921 | ) | 310 | | (2,206 | ) | (1,378 | ) | (3,584 | ) |
Total interest - bearing deposits | | 1,596 | | (5,999 | ) | (4,403 | ) | (1,961 | ) | (4,641 | ) | (6,602 | ) |
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Other borrowed funds | | 377 | | (859 | ) | (482 | ) | 2,340 | | (711 | ) | 1,629 | |
Total interest expense | | 1,973 | | (6,858 | ) | (4,885 | ) | 379 | | (5,352 | ) | (4,973 | ) |
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Net interest income (2) | | $ | 1,685 | | $ | (496 | ) | $ | 1,189 | | $ | 476 | | $ | 888 | | $ | 1,364 | |
(1) Non-accrual loans are included in average balances and do not have a material effect on the average yield. Interest income on non-accruing loans was not material for the periods presented.
(2) Interest income for loans receivable, investment securities available-for-sale and fed funds sold (which includes investments in money market preferred stock) is reported on a fully taxable-equivalent basis at a rate of 34%.
(3) Changes attributable to rate/volume have been allocated to volume.
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Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $1.5 million and $769,000, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, provision for loan losses was $2.7 million and $1.1 million, respectively. The increase in our provision expense for the 2009 periods compared to the same periods of 2008 is a direct result of changes we have made to certain factors in our allowance for loan loss calculation because of current ongoing negative economic conditions. While we continue to report strong credit quality in our loan portfolio, we have experienced increases in our watch list credits and net charge-offs. Our provision expense was also impacted by net new loan growth in addition to our evaluation of the credit quality in our loan portfolio and the qualitative factors we use to determine the adequacy of our loan loss reserves as described above in “Critical Accounting Policies—Allowance for Loan Losses.”
During the first half of 2009, we charged off three residential loans held at George Mason totaling $454,000 and four residential loans at the Bank totaling $601,000. In addition, installment loans at the Bank totaling $3,000 have been charged-off during the first six months of 2009. The Bank recorded a partial charge-off of a commercial loan totaling $15,000 during the second quarter of 2009. All of these charge-offs were taken against our allowance for loan losses.
The allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 was $16.2 million and $14.5 million, respectively. Our allowance for loan losses ratio to loans receivable, net was 1.35% and 1.27% at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. Nonperforming loans at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, were $7.6 million and $5.1 million, respectively.
While our loan growth was strong during the first half of 2009, continued recessionary economic conditions are likely to adversely affect our loan portfolio, including causing increases in delinquencies and default rates, which we expect could impact our charge-offs and provision for loan losses. Continued deterioration in real estate values and household incomes could result in higher credit losses for us. Also, in the ordinary course of business, we may also be subject to a concentration of credit risk to a particular industry, counterparty, borrower or issuer. A deterioration in the financial condition or prospects of a particular industry or a failure or downgrade of, or default by, any particular entity or group of entities could negatively impact our businesses, perhaps materially, and the systems by which we set limits and monitor the level of our credit exposure to individual entities and industries, may not function as we have anticipated.
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Additional information on the allowance for loan losses, its allocation to the loans receivable portfolio and information on nonperforming loans can be found in Tables 5, 6 and 7, respectively.
Allowance for Loan Losses
Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands)
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Beginning balance, January 1, | | $ | 14,518 | | $ | 11,641 | |
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Provision for loan losses | | 2,700 | | 1,089 | |
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Loans charged off: | | | | | |
Commercial and industrial | | (15 | ) | (16 | ) |
Residential | | (1,055 | ) | (311 | ) |
Consumer | | (3 | ) | (36 | ) |
Total loans charged off | | (1,073 | ) | (363 | ) |
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Recoveries: | | | | | |
Commercial and industrial | | 5 | | 3 | |
Consumer | | — | | 20 | |
Total recoveries | | 5 | | 23 | |
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Net (charge offs) recoveries | | (1,068 | ) | (340 | ) |
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Ending balance, June 30, | | $ | 16,150 | | $ | 12,390 | |
| | June 30, | | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Loans: | | | | | |
Balance at period end | | $ | 1,198,671 | | $ | 1,070,754 | |
Allowance for loan losses to loans receivable, net of fees | | 1.35 | % | 1.16 | % |
Annualized net charge-offs to average loans receivable | | 0.18 | % | 0.06 | % |
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Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses
At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
(In thousands)
| | June 30, | | December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
| | Allocation | | % of Total* | | Allocation | | % of Total* | |
Commercial and industrial | | $ | 1,992 | | 12.35 | % | $ | 2,129 | | 14.12 | % |
Real estate - commercial | | 8,549 | | 46.70 | % | 6,110 | | 41.41 | % |
Real estate - construction | | 2,673 | | 15.39 | % | 3,118 | | 16.53 | % |
Real estate - residential | | 1,764 | | 16.06 | % | 2,138 | | 18.57 | % |
Home equity lines | | 1,115 | | 9.30 | % | 965 | | 9.16 | % |
Consumer | | 57 | | 0.20 | % | 58 | | 0.21 | % |
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Total allowance for loan losses | | $ | 16,150 | | 100.00 | % | $ | 14,518 | | 100.00 | % |
* Percentage of loan type to the total loan portfolio.
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Nonperforming Loans Receivable
At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
(In thousands)
| | June 30, | | December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Nonaccruing loans | | $ | 7,567 | | $ | 4,671 | |
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Loans contractually past-due 90 days or more and still accruing | | — | | 379 | |
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Total nonperforming loans receivable | | $ | 7,567 | | $ | 5,050 | |
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Noninterest Income
Noninterest income includes service charges on deposits and loans, realized and unrealized gains on mortgage banking activities, investment fee income, and management fee income, and continues to be an important factor in our operating results. Noninterest income for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $6.3 million and $4.4 million, respectively, an increase of $1.9 million, or 43%. Realized and unrealized gains on mortgage banking activities by our mortgage banking segment for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were $3.4 million and $1.6 million, respectively, an increase of $1.8 million, or 116%. Included in realized and unrealized gains on mortgage banking activities are any origination, underwriting, and discount points and other funding fees received and deferred at loan origination. Costs include direct costs associated with the loan origination, such as commissions and salaries that are deferred at the time of origination. Income from loan services charges increased $471,000 to $825,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $354,000 for the same period of 2008. Management fee income for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $383,000 and $302,000, respectively, an increase of $81,000. Management fee income represents the income earned for services George Mason provides to other mortgage companies owned by local home builders and generally fluctuates based on the volume of loan sales. The increases in realized and unrealized gains on mortgage banking activities, loan service charges and management fee income is directly related to the increase in loan origination activity and sales volume occurring in the mortgage banking segment as a result of the decreases in mortgage rates and more affordable home prices during the first half of 2009.
Service charges on deposit accounts decreased $39,000 to $496,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $535,000 for the same period of 2008.
Investment fee income decreased $42,000 to $880,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $922,000 for the same period of 2008. The decrease in investment fee income is attributable to the decrease in net commissions earned at CWS as a result of employee turnover in that subsidiary and decreased fee income at our trust division due to the loss of low margin custody relationships with two clients.
For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, noninterest income was $12.0 million and $9.0 million, respectively, an increase of $3.0 million, or 34%. Realized and unrealized gains on mortgage banking activities by our mortgage banking segment for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were $6.7 million and $3.9 million, respectively, an increase of $2.9 million, or 73%. Income from loan services charges increased $994,000 to $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $664,000 for the same period of 2008. Management fee income for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $714,000 and $386,000, respectively, an increase of $328,000. The increases in realized and unrealized gains on mortgage banking activities, loan service charges and management fee income is again directly related to the increase in loan origination activity and sales volume occurring in the mortgage banking segment.
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Service charges on deposit accounts decreased $94,000 to $968,000 for the year-to-date period ended June 30, 2009 compared to $1.1 million for the same period of 2008. Investment fee income decreased $132,000 to $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $1.8 million for the same period of 2008.
The increase in the cash surrender value of our bank-owned life insurance for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $157,000 and $252,000, respectively, a decrease of $95,000. For the year-to-date June 30, 2009 and 2008, the increase in the cash surrender value was $233,000 and $575,000, respectively, a decrease of $342,000. The decreases are directly related to the decreases in the underlying value of the investments due to the current economic environment.
For the three month period ended June 30, 2009, we recorded no net gains on sales of investment securities available-for-sale where as for the three months ended June 30, 2008 we recorded net gains of $214,000. For the six month ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, we recorded net gains on sales of investment securities available-for-sale of $552,000 and $214,000, respectively. Included in the net gains for the year-to-date period of 2009, were losses on sales of investment securities available-for-sale of $217,000 which resulted from the sale of all of our shares of Fannie Mae perpetual preferred stock. Additionally, we had trading losses of $520,000 for the six month ended June 30, 2009 as a result of our purchase of investments to economically hedge against fair value changes of the Company’s nonqualified deferred compensation plan liability. These investments total $3.9 million at June 30, 2009 and are included in Other Assets on the statement of condition at June 30, 2009. The trading losses were primarily the result of lower stock prices and were partially offset by a reduction in the period’s compensation expense associated with this benefit plan.
Noninterest income represented 34% and 28% of our total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, noninterest income represented 35% and 30%, respectively, of our total revenues.
Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense includes salaries and benefits, occupancy costs, professional fees, depreciation, data processing, telecommunications and miscellaneous expenses. Noninterest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $13.7 million, compared to $13.6 million for the same period of 2008, a modest increase of $66,000. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, noninterest expense was $25.7 million and $25.5 million, respectively.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2009, salaries and benefits expense increased to $6.2 million, from $5.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. The increase in salaries and benefits expense is mostly related to an increase in incentive pay due to better than expected results for the quarter and first six months of the year. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, salaries and benefits expense was $11.7 million and $11.5 million, respectively.
During 2009, our FDIC insurance assessment has increased significantly due to changes in the assessment calculation and a special assessment imposed during the second quarter of 2009. The increase in assessment is a result of the FDIC’s efforts in replenishing the levels of the Deposit Institution Fund as a result of recent bank failures. FDIC insurance assessments for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were $1.3 million and $180,000, respectively. For the year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, the expense related to FDIC insurance assessments was $1.7 million and $360,000, respectively. Included in the three and six months periods ended June 30, 2009, is the FDIC imposed special assessment which totaled $850,000.
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Charges related to George Mason’s repurchases of mortgage loans previously sold to investors decreased to $594,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $640,000 for the same period of 2008. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, repurchase reserves were $1.2 million, an increase of $535,000 from $640,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. These charges are included in Other Operating Expenses on the consolidated statements of income, and account for the majority of the increase in this category for the six months periods presented. We have worked over the past twelve months to reduce and limit our exposure to loan repurchases and claims from investors and believe that any additional expense recorded will be minimal in future periods. During the second quarter of 2008, George Mason made a cash settlement with one of its mortgage correspondents related to the loan purchase agreement between the two parties. This settlement provided for the release of known and unknown claims by the mortgage correspondent in exchange for the cash settlement. The expense associated with this settlement was $1.8 million, and is presented separately on our consolidated statement of income.
Income Taxes
For the three months ended June 30, 2009, we recorded a provision for income taxes of $883,000, compared to $138,000 for the same period of 2008. Our effective tax rates for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were 29.2% and 13.6%, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, we recorded a provision for income taxes of $1.8 million and $900,000, respectively. Our effective tax rates for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were 29.9% and 23.6%, respectively. The increase in our effective tax rates is primarily a result of the tax benefit recorded for the mortgage correspondent settlement during 2008 which was recorded at the Company’s statutory rate of 34.5%. See also “Critical Accounting Policies — Valuation of Deferred Tax Assets.”
Statements of Condition
Total assets were $1.86 billion and $1.74 billion at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. The increase in our total assets was primarily driven by the increase in total deposits. Total deposits increased $61.7 million to $1.24 billion at June 30, 2009 compared to $1.18 billion at December 31, 2008. In addition, during the second quarter of 2009, we raised $31.6 million in additional common equity capital, also contributing to our increase in total assets at June 30, 2009.
Investment Securities
Investment securities were $281.1 million at June 30, 2009, compared to $315.5 million at December 31, 2008, a decrease of $34.5 million. The decrease in investment securities is primarily due to sales, calls and maturities of certain of our U.S. government sponsored agency and mortgage-backed securities, which was primarily reinvested in our loan portfolios. The investment securities portfolio consists of investment securities available-for-sale and investment securities held-to-maturity. Investment securities available-for-sale are those securities that we intend to hold for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily until maturity. These securities are carried at fair value and may be sold as part of an asset/liability strategy, liquidity management or regulatory capital management. Investment securities held-to-maturity are those securities that we have the intent and ability to hold to maturity and are carried at amortized cost. At June 30, 2009, investment securities available-for-sale were $240.2 million and investment securities held-to-maturity were $40.9 million. At December 31, 2008, investment securities
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available-for-sale were $265.4 million and investment securities held-to-maturity were $50.2 million. See Table 8 for additional information on our investment securities portfolio.
We complete reviews for other-than-temporary impairment at least quarterly. As of June 30, 2009, 86% of the par value of our investment securities portfolio consisted of securities rated 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. At June 30, 2009, 95% of our mortgage-backed investment securities portfolio are guaranteed by the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC) and the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA). During the third quarter of 2008, FNMA and FHLMC were placed into conservatorship by federal regulators. We expect to receive full payment of interest and principal on the securities in the investment portfolio.
We have $11.5 million in non-government non-agency mortgage-backed securities. These securities are rated AAA. The various protective elements on the non agency securities may change in the future if market conditions or the financial stability of credit insurers changes, which could impact the ratings of these securities.
At June 30, 2009 certain of our investment grade securities were in an unrealized loss position. Investment securities with unrealized losses have interest rates that are less than current market interest rates and, therefore, the indicated decrease in values are not a result of permanent credit impairment. Municipal securities, with an amortized cost totaling $33.7 million at June 30, 2009, are the primary component of the unrealized losses in the available-for-sale investment securities portfolio at June 30, 2009. The majority of our municipal securities have been downgraded to AA or single A from AAA due to the downgrades of the monoline insurance companies that insured those bonds. The downgraded bonds remain general obligations of the municipalities and while prices for these municipal securities are generally below book value, we expect to receive payment of all principal amounts due to us.
In addition, our held-to-maturity portfolio includes investments in four pooled trust preferred securities, totaling $8.0 million of par value at June 30, 2009 (each security has a par value of $2.0 million). The collateral underlying these structured securities are instruments issued by financial institutions or insurers. We own the A-3 tranches in each issuance. Each of the bonds are rated by more than one rating agency. Two of the securities have a composite rating of AA and two of the securities have a composite rating of BBB. These ratings are consistent with the grades from the other rating agencies. There is minimal observable trading activity for these types of securities. We have estimated the fair value of these securities through the use of internal calculations and compared our results to information provided by external pricing services. Given the level of subordination below our A-3 tranches, and the actual and expected performance of the underlying collateral, we expect to receive all contractual interest and principal payments recovering the amortized cost basis of each of the four securities and have concluded that these securities are not other-than-temporarily impaired.
No other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized on the securities in our investment portfolio for the periods presented.
At September 30, 2008, we recorded an other-than-temporary impairment of $4.4 million related to our investment in Fannie Mae perpetual preferred stock. This impairment was due to the shares being traded well below their par value following the placement of Fannie Mae into conservatorship by federal regulators in September 2008. During the first quarter of 2009, we sold all of our Fannie Mae perpetual preferred stock for a loss of $217,000.
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We hold $15.7 million in FHLB stock at June 30, 2009. In September 2008, the FHLB announced a change in their dividend declaration and payment schedule beginning during the fourth quarter of 2008. The change was initiated so that the dividend can be declared and paid to member banks after the FHLB has calculated their net income for the preceding quarter. It was announced that the fourth quarter dividend would be declared and paid at the end of January 2009. On March 31, 2009, the Board of Directors announced that no dividend would be declared for the fourth quarter of 2008. In addition, there was no dividend declared for the first quarter of 2009.
Investment Securities
At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
(In thousands)
| | Amortized | | Fair | | Average | |
Available-for-sale at June 30, 2009 | | Cost | | Value | | Yield | |
U.S. government-sponsored agencies | | | | | | | |
One to five years | | $ | 5,348 | | $ | 5,342 | | 2.92 | % |
Five to ten years | | 16,175 | | 16,317 | | 3.83 | % |
Total U.S. government-sponsored agencies | | 21,523 | | 21,659 | | 3.60 | % |
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Mortgage-backed securities (1) | | | | | | | |
One to five years | | 9 | | 9 | | 8.95 | % |
Five to ten years | | 21,821 | | 22,479 | | 4.76 | % |
After ten years | | 150,834 | | 154,499 | | 5.15 | % |
Total mortgage-backed securities | | 172,664 | | 176,987 | | 5.10 | % |
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Municipal securities (2) | | | | | | | |
Five to ten years | | 478 | | 478 | | 3.05 | % |
After ten years | | 33,268 | | 31,346 | | 4.09 | % |
Total municipal securities | | 33,746 | | 31,824 | | 4.08 | % |
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U. S. treasury securities | | | | | | | |
One to five years | | 4,890 | | 4,852 | | 2.36 | % |
Five to ten years | | 4,781 | | 4,836 | | 3.66 | % |
Total U.S. treasury securities | | 9,671 | | 9,688 | | 3.00 | % |
Total investment securities available-for-sale | | $ | 237,604 | | $ | 240,158 | | 4.73 | % |
| | Amortized | | Fair | | Average | |
Held-to-maturity at June 30, 2009 | | Cost | | Value | | Yield | |
Mortgage-backed securities (1) | | | | | | | |
One to five years | | $ | 2,114 | | $ | 2,158 | | 4.28 | % |
Five to ten years | | 7,473 | | 7,699 | | 4.59 | % |
After ten years | | 23,319 | | 23,752 | | 4.42 | % |
Total mortgage-backed securities | | 32,906 | | 33,609 | | 4.45 | % |
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Corporate bonds | | | | | | | |
After ten years | | 8,004 | | 4,308 | | 1.89 | % |
Total corporate bonds | | 8,004 | | 4,308 | | 1.89 | % |
Total investment securities held-to-maturity | | 40,910 | | 37,917 | | 3.96 | % |
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Total investment securities | | $ | 278,514 | | $ | 278,075 | | 4.62 | % |
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| | Amortized | | Fair | | Average | |
Available-for-sale at December 31, 2008 | | Cost | | Value | | Yield | |
U.S. government-sponsored agencies | | | | | | | |
One to five years | | $ | 24,917 | | $ | 24,962 | | 5.28 | % |
Five to ten years | | 436 | | 166 | | 8.25 | % |
Total U.S. government-sponsored agencies | | 25,353 | | 25,128 | | 5.33 | % |
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Mortgage-backed securities (1) | | | | | | | |
One to five years | | 4,263 | | 4,277 | | 4.19 | % |
Five to ten years | | 42,503 | | 43,626 | | 4.45 | % |
After ten years | | 158,969 | | 160,301 | | 5.27 | % |
Total mortgage-backed securities | | 205,735 | | 208,204 | | 5.08 | % |
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Municipal securities (2) | | | | | | | |
After ten years | | 33,265 | | 31,424 | | 4.09 | % |
Total U.S. treasury securities | | 33,265 | | 31,424 | | 4.09 | % |
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U. S. treasury securities | | | | | | | |
One to five years | | 598 | | 600 | | 1.02 | % |
Total U.S. treasury securities | | 598 | | 600 | | 1.02 | % |
Total investment securities available-for-sale | | $ | 264,951 | | $ | 265,356 | | 4.97 | % |
| | Amortized | | Fair | | Average | |
Held-to-maturity at December 31, 2008 | | Cost | | Value | | Yield | |
U.S. government-sponsored agencies | | | | | | | |
One to five years | | $ | 2,001 | | $ | 2,025 | | 4.30 | % |
Total U.S. government-sponsored agencies | | 2,001 | | 2,025 | | 4.30 | % |
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Mortgage-backed securities (1) | | | | | | | |
One to five years | | 1,836 | | 1,867 | | 4.26 | % |
Five to ten years | | 9,267 | | 9,463 | | 4.45 | % |
After ten years | | 29,075 | | 29,142 | | 4.39 | % |
Total mortgage-backed securities | | 40,178 | | 40,472 | | 4.40 | % |
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Corporate bonds | | | | | | | |
After ten years | | 8,004 | | 3,262 | | 4.09 | % |
Total corporate bonds | | 8,004 | | 3,262 | | 4.09 | % |
Total investment securities held-to-maturity | | 50,183 | | 45,759 | | 4.34 | % |
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Total investment securities | | $ | 315,134 | | $ | 311,115 | | 4.87 | % |
(1) Based on contractual maturities.
(2) Yields for tax-exempt municipal securities are not reported on a tax-equivalent basis.
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Loans Receivable
Loans receivable, net of deferred fees and costs, were $1.20 billion at June 30, 2009 and $1.14 billion at December 31, 2008, an increase of $59.3 million. See Table 9 for details on the loans receivable portfolio. During 2009, the mix of our loan portfolio changed slightly, with decreases in commercial and industrial loans, increases in commercial real estate loans and home equity lines, decreases in real estate construction and real estate residential loans. Loans held for sale at June 30, 2009 was $232.2 million compared to $157.0 million at December 31, 2008, an increase of $75.2 million. Loans held for sale are valued at the lower of cost or fair value. The increase in loans held for sale at June 30, 2009 compared to December 31, 2008 is due to the decreased mortgage interest rate environment and consumers taking advantage of the affordable housing market.
Loans Receivable
At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
(In thousands)
| | June 30, 2009 | | December 31, 2008 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Commercial and industrial | | $ | 148,071 | | 12.35 | % | $ | 160,989 | | 14.12 | % |
Real estate - commercial | | 560,101 | | 46.70 | % | 472,131 | | 41.41 | % |
Real estate - construction | | 184,591 | | 15.39 | % | 188,484 | | 16.53 | % |
Real estate - residential | | 192,571 | | 16.06 | % | 211,651 | | 18.57 | % |
Home equity lines | | 111,546 | | 9.30 | % | 104,370 | | 9.16 | % |
Consumer | | 2,476 | | 0.20 | % | 2,393 | | 0.21 | % |
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Gross loans | | $ | 1,199,356 | | 100.00 | % | $ | 1,140,018 | | 100.00 | % |
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Net deferred (fees) costs | | (685 | ) | | | (670 | ) | | |
Less: allowance for loan losses | | (16,150 | ) | | | (14,518 | ) | | |
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Loans receivable, net | | $ | 1,182,521 | | | | $ | 1,124,830 | | | |
Deposits
Total deposits were $1.24 billion at June 30, 2009 compared to $1.18 billion at December 31, 2008. We had increases in our noninterest bearing checking products, interest bearing and money market checking accounts, savings accounts and certificates of deposit. Overall, deposit balances increased as customers are seeking smaller financial institutions to deposit their money with as a result of the current economic turmoil and are increasing the balances held with financial institutions as a result of the increased protection of their money by the FDIC. See Table 10 for details on certificates of deposit with balances of $100,000 or more. During 2008, we joined the Certificates of Deposit Account Registry Service (“CDARS”). CDARS allows our customers to access FDIC insurance protection on multi-million dollar certificates of deposit through our Bank. When a customer places a large deposit through CDARS, we place their funds into certificates of deposit with other banks in the CDARS network in increments of less than $250,000 so that principal and interest are eligible for FDIC insurance protection. At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we had $53.8 million and $53.5 million, respectively, in CDARS deposits, which are considered to be brokered deposits. Brokered certificates of deposit not in the CDARS network were $38.2 million and $35.7 million at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
Certificates of Deposit of $100,000 or More
At June 30, 2009
(In thousands)
Maturities: | | Fixed Term | | No-Penalty* | | Total | |
Three months or less | | $ | 24,617 | | $ | 33,040 | | $ | 57,657 | |
Over three months through six months | | 17,894 | | 30,584 | | 48,478 | |
Over six months through twelve months | | 67,288 | | 3,853 | | 71,141 | |
Over twelve months | | 61,305 | | 4,581 | | 65,886 | |
| | $ | 171,104 | | $ | 72,058 | | $ | 243,162 | |
* No-Penalty certificates of deposit can be redeemed at anytime at the request of the depositor.
Borrowings
Other borrowed funds increased $13.7 million to $380.9 million at June 30, 2009, compared to $367.2 million at December 31, 2008. Treasury, Tax & Loan Note option
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borrowings increased $1.0 million to $1.7 million at June 30, 2009 compared to $692,000 at December 31, 2008. FHLB advances remained at $280.0 million at June 30, 2009 compared to December 31, 2008. Customer repurchase agreements increased $12.7 million to $78.6 million at June 30, 2009 compared to $65.9 million at December 31, 2008. We had no federal funds purchased at each of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008. Table 11 provides information on our borrowings.
Short-Term Borrowings and Other Borrowed Funds
At June 30, 2009
(In thousands)
| | | | Amount | |
Short-term borrowed funds: | | | | | |
TT&L note option | | 0.16 | % | $ | 1,699 | |
Customer repurchase agreements | | 0.54 | % | 78,588 | |
Total short-term borrowed funds and weighted average rate | | 0.53 | % | $ | 80,287 | |
Other borrowed funds: | | | | | |
Trust preferred | | 4.60 | % | $ | 20,619 | |
FHLB advances - long term | | 3.98 | % | 280,000 | |
Other borrowed funds and weighted average rate | | 4.02 | % | $ | 300,619 | |
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Total other borrowed funds and weighted average rate | | 3.29 | % | $ | 380,906 | |
Shareholders’ Equity
Shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2009 was $196.6 million compared to $158.0 million at December 31, 2008, an increase of $38.6 million, or 24%. During the second quarter of 2009, we issued 4.4 million shares of our common stock for total common equity capital raised of $31.6 million. This additional capital will allow us to continue to penetrate our existing footprint and take full advantage of bank consolidation opportunities. During the three months ended March 31, 2009, we issued 287,000 shares of our common stock to employee benefit plans for a total addition of $1.6 million to shareholder’s equity. In addition, our accumulated other comprehensive income increased $1.3 million for the year to date June 30, 2009, which was primarily related to the change in the market value of our available-for-sale investment securities. Net income of $4.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 also contributed to our increase in shareholders’ equity. Book value per share at June 30, 2009 was $6.85 compared to $6.58 at December 31, 2008. Tangible book value per share (which is book value per share adjusted for changes in other comprehensive income, less goodwill and other intangible assets) at June 30, 2009 was $6.32 compared to $6.00 at December 31, 2008.
Business Segment Operations
We provide banking and non-banking financial services and products through our subsidiaries. We operate in three business segments, commercial banking, mortgage banking and wealth management and trust services.
Commercial Banking
The commercial banking segment includes both commercial and consumer lending and provides customers such products as commercial loans, real estate loans, and other business financing and consumer loans. In addition, this segment also provides customers with various deposit products including demand deposit accounts, savings accounts and certificates of deposit.
For the three months ended June 30, 2009, the commercial banking segment recorded net income of $1.2 million compared to net income of $2.7 million for the same period of 2008. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, net income for this business segment was $2.9 million and $4.9 million, respectively. See “Statements of Income — General—Business Segments” above for additional information regarding the operating results for the commercial banking segment for the periods presented. At June 30, 2009, total assets for this segment were $1.82 billion, loans receivable, net of deferred fees and costs, were $1.20 billion and total deposits were $1.24 billion. At June 30, 2008, total assets were $1.70 billion, loans receivable, net of deferred fees and costs, were $1.07 billion and total deposits were $1.11 billion.
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Mortgage Banking
The operations of the mortgage banking segment are conducted through George Mason, and, as of the first quarter of 2009, Cardinal First. The Bank opened Cardinal First to originate mortgage loans for new homes and refinancing in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., principally for existing Cardinal Bank customers. Both George Mason and Cardinal First engage primarily in the origination and acquisition of residential mortgages for sale into the secondary market on a best efforts basis.
For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, the mortgage banking segment recorded net income of $1.4 million and a loss of $1.2 million, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, net income was $2.7 million and a loss of $695,000, respectively. The increase in net income is primarily attributable to the decrease in mortgage interest rates and the availability of affordable housing for consumers in our market. See “Statements of Income — General—Business Segments” above for additional information regarding the operating results for the mortgage banking segment for the periods presented. At June 30, 2009, total assets for this segment were $259.7 million; loans held for sale were $232.2 million and mortgage funding checks were $19.0 million. At June 30, 2008, total assets were $173.0 million; loans held for sale were $156.1 million and mortgage funding checks were $7.9 million.
Wealth Management and Trust Services
The wealth management and trust services segment provides investment and financial services to businesses and individuals, including financial planning, retirement/estate planning, trusts, estates, custody, investment management, escrows, and retirement plans. Operations of the Bank’s trust division, CWS and Wilson/Bennett are included in this operating segment.
For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, the wealth management and trust services segment recorded net income of $66,000 and $51,000, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, net income for this business segment was $76,000 and $68,000, respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, noninterest income was $885,000 and $922,000, respectively. Noninterest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $784,000 and $844,000, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, noninterest income was $1.7 million and $1.8 million, respectively. Noninterest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $1.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively. At June 30, 2009, total assets were $3.4 million and managed and custodial assets were $2.9 billion. At June 30, 2008, total assets for this segment were $3.6 million and managed and custodial assets were $3.4 billion. The decrease in managed and custodial assets and the related noninterest income is primarily attributable to a decrease in managed assets at our trust division due to the loss of low margin custody relationships with two clients and the departure of certain personnel at CWS.
Additional information pertaining to our business segments can be found in Note 3 to the notes to consolidated financial statements.
Capital Resources
Capital adequacy is an important measure of financial stability and performance. Our 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 takes into account the individual risk profile of the financial institution. The guidelines define capital as both Tier 1
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(which includes common shareholders’ equity, defined to include certain debt obligations) and Tier 2 (which includes certain other debt obligations, a portion of the allowance for loan losses, and 45% of any unrealized gains in equity securities).
At June 30, 2009, our Tier 1 and total (Tier 1 and Tier 2) risk-based capital ratios were 13.43% and 14.52%, respectively. Our regulatory capital levels for the Bank and bank holding company meet those established for well-capitalized institutions. The increase in our risk-based capital ratios was primarily a result of our raising $31.6 million in common equity capital during the second quarter of 2009. This additional capital will help us to further penetrate our existing footprint and take advantage of bank consolidation opportunities.
At December 31, 2008, our Tier 1 and total risk-based capital ratios were 11.67% and 12.72%, respectively. Table 12 provides additional information pertaining to our capital ratios.
Capital Components
At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
(In thousands)
| | | | | | To Be Well | |
| | | | | | Capitalized Under | |
| | | | For Capital | | Prompt Corrective | |
| | Actual | | Adequacy Purposes | | Action Provisions | |
Cardinal Financial Corporation (Consolidated): | | Amount | | Ratio | | Amount | | | | Ratio | | Amount | | | | Ratio | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At June 30, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total risk-based capital/Total capital to risk-weighted assets | | $ | 217,757 | | 14.52 | % | $ | 119,980 | | > | | 8.00 | % | $ | 149,975 | | > | | 10.00 | % |
Tier I capital/Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets | | 201,407 | | 13.43 | % | 59,990 | | > | | 4.00 | % | 89,985 | | > | | 6.00 | % |
Tier I capital/Total capital to average assets | | 201,407 | | 11.43 | % | 70,494 | | > | | 4.00 | % | 88,117 | | > | | 5.00 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At December 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total risk-based capital/Total capital to risk-weighted assets | | $ | 178,420 | | 12.72 | % | $ | 112,207 | | > | | 8.00 | % | $ | 140,259 | | > | | 10.00 | % |
Tier I capital/Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets | | 163,716 | | 11.67 | % | 56,104 | | > | | 4.00 | % | 84,156 | | > | | 6.00 | % |
Tier I capital/Total capital to average assets | | 163,716 | | 9.90 | % | 66,168 | | > | | 4.00 | % | 82,711 | | > | | 5.00 | % |
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| | | | | | To Be Well | |
| | | | | | Capitalized Under | |
| | | | For Capital | | Prompt Corrective | |
| | Actual | | Adequacy Purposes | | Action Provisions | |
Cardinal Bank: | | Amount | | Ratio | | Amount | | | | Ratio | | Amount | | | | Ratio | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At June 30, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total risk-based capital/Total capital to risk-weighted assets | | $ | 181,562 | | 12.17 | % | $ | 119,392 | | > | | 8.00 | % | $ | 149,240 | | > | | 10.00 | % |
Tier I capital/Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets | | 165,212 | | 11.07 | % | 59,696 | | > | | 4.00 | % | 89,544 | | > | | 6.00 | % |
Tier I capital/Total capital to average assets | | 165,212 | | 9.42 | % | 70,156 | | > | | 4.00 | % | 87,695 | | > | | 5.00 | % |
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At December 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total risk-based capital/Total capital to risk-weighted assets | | $ | 168,513 | | 12.04 | % | $ | 111,957 | | > | | 8.00 | % | $ | 139,946 | | > | | 10.00 | % |
Tier I capital/Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets | | 153,810 | | 10.99 | % | 55,978 | | > | | 4.00 | % | 83,968 | | > | | 6.00 | % |
Tier I capital/Total capital to average assets | | 153,810 | | 9.32 | % | 66,018 | | > | | 4.00 | % | 82,523 | | > | | 5.00 | % |
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Contractual Obligations
We have entered into a number of long-term contractual obligations to support our ongoing business activities. These contractual obligations will be funded through operating revenues and liquidity sources held or available to us and exclude contractual interest costs, where applicable. The required payments under such obligations are detailed in Table 13.
Contractual Obligations
At June 30, 2009
(In thousands)
| | Payments Due by Period | |
| | Total | | Less than 1 Year | | 1 - 2 Years | | 3 - 5 Years | | More than 5 Years | |
Long-Term Debt Obligations: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Certificates of deposit | | $ | 529,444 | | $ | 390,686 | | $ | 51,680 | | $ | 86,463 | | $ | 615 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Brokered certificates of deposit | | 91,929 | | 84,556 | | 7,373 | | — | | — | |
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Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta | | 280,000 | | 10,000 | | 35,000 | | 80,000 | | 155,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Trust preferred securities | | 20,619 | | — | | — | | — | | 20,619 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating lease obligations | | 15,243 | | 4,508 | | 2,319 | | 5,371 | | 3,045 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 937,235 | | $ | 489,750 | | $ | 96,372 | | $ | 171,834 | | $ | 179,279 | |
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk and Credit Risk
We are a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized on the balance sheet.
The Bank’s maximum exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the agreement. Commitments generally have 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 funding requirements. We evaluate each customer’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property and equipment, and income-producing commercial properties.
Unfunded commitments under lines of credit are commitments for possible future extensions of credit to existing customers. Those lines of credit may not be drawn upon to the total extent to which we have committed.
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Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments we issued to guarantee the performance of the contractual obligations by a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including commercial paper, bond financing, and similar transactions. The credit risk involved in issuing standby letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. We hold certificates of deposit, deposit accounts, real estate or other appropriate forms of collateral supporting those commitments for which collateral is deemed necessary.
At June 30, 2009, commitments to extend credit were $421.5 million and standby letters of credit were $12.2 million. The fair value of the liability associated with standby letters of credit at June 30, 2009 was not significant. Commitments to extend credit of $92.9 million as of June 30, 2009 are related to the mortgage banking segment’s pipeline and are of a short term nature.
We have counter-party risk which may arise from the possible inability of George Mason’s third-party investors to meet the terms of their forward sales contracts. George Mason works with third-party investors that are generally well-capitalized, are investment grade and exhibit strong financial performance to mitigate this risk. We do not expect any third-party investor to fail to meet its obligation. In addition, we have derivative counterparty risk relating to certain interest rate swaps we have with third parties. This risk may arise from the inability of the third party to meet the terms of the contract. We continuously monitor the financial condition of these third parties. We do not expect these third parties to fail to meet their obligations.
George Mason estimates a reserve (early pay-off reserve) for mortgage loans sold that are repaid by the borrower within a certain number of days following the loan sale, thereby requiring that George Mason refund part of the service release premium and/or premium pricing received from the investor pursuant to the loan sale agreement. The reserve at June 30, 2009 was inconsequential.
George Mason has a reserve for its estimated exposure to repurchase loans previously sold to investors for which borrowers failed to provide full and accurate information on their loan application or for which appraisals have not been acceptable or when the loan was not underwritten in accordance with the loan program specified by the loan investor. At June 30, 2009, this reserve had a balance of $770,000. We evaluate the merits of each claim and estimate the reserve based on actual and expected claims received and consider the historical amounts paid to settle such claims.
In addition, George Mason, as part of the service it provides to its managed companies, purchases the loans originated by managed companies at the time of origination. These loans are then sold by George Mason to investors. George Mason has agreements with its managed companies requiring that, for any loans that were originated by a managed company and for which investors have requested George Mason to repurchase due to the borrowers failure to provide full and accurate information on or related to their loan application or for which appraisals have not been acceptable, the managed company be responsible for buying back the loan. In the event that the managed company’s financial condition deteriorates and it is unable to fund the repurchase of such loans, George Mason may have to provide the funds to repurchase these loans from investors. In this instance, George Mason would establish an allowance on the receivable from the managed company. There is no such allowance recorded at June 30, 2009 as management expects to fully recover amounts owed by managed companies as of June 30, 2009.
During the second quarter of 2008, George Mason entered into an agreement with a mortgage correspondent related to the loan purchase agreement between the two parties. The
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agreement provided for the release of known and unknown claims by the mortgage correspondent in exchange for a $1.8 million payment made by George Mason to the correspondent. The terms of this agreement require that we may be obligated to make additional payments to the correspondent in future periods based on certain conditions. We believe the additional exposure under this agreement is not material. The amount of the exposure declines with the passage of time.
Liquidity
Liquidity in the banking industry is defined as the ability to meet the demand for funds of both depositors and borrowers. We must be able to meet these needs by obtaining funding from depositors or other lenders or by converting noncash items into cash. The objective of our liquidity management program is to ensure that we always have sufficient resources to meet the demands of our depositors and borrowers. Stable core deposits and a strong capital position provide the base for our liquidity position. We believe we have demonstrated our ability to attract deposits because of our convenient branch locations, personal service and pricing.
In addition to deposits, we have access to various wholesale funding markets. These markets include the brokered CD market, the repurchase agreement market and the federal funds market. During 2008, we joined the Certificates of Deposit Account Registry Service (“CDARS”). CDARS allows our customers to access FDIC insurance protection on multi-million dollar certificates of deposit through our Bank. When a customer places a large deposit through CDARS, we place their funds into certificates of deposit with other banks in the CDARS network in increments of less than $250,000 so that principal and interest are eligible for FDIC insurance protection. We also maintain secured lines of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta. Having diverse funding alternatives reduces our reliance on any one source for funding.
Cash flow from amortizing assets or maturing assets can also provide funding to meet the needs of depositors and borrowers.
We have established a formal liquidity contingency plan which establishes a liquidity management team and provides guidelines for liquidity management. For our liquidity management program, we first determine our current liquidity position and then forecast liquidity based on anticipated changes in the balance sheet. In this forecast, we expect to maintain a liquidity cushion. We also stress test our liquidity position under several different stress scenarios. Guidelines for the forecasted liquidity cushion and for liquidity cushions for each stress scenario have been established. In addition, one stress test combines all other stress tests to see how liquidity would react to several negative scenarios occurring at the same time. We believe that we have sufficient resources to meet our liquidity needs.
Liquid assets, which include cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and investment securities available for sale, totaled $301.0 million at June 30, 2009 or 16% of total assets. We held investments that are classified as held-to-maturity in the amount of $40.9 million at June 30, 2009. To maintain ready access to the Bank’s secured lines of credit, the Bank has pledged roughly half of its investment securities and a portion of its residential real estate loan portfolio to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta with additional investment securities and certain loans in its commercial real estate and commercial & industrial portfolios pledged to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Additional borrowing capacity at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta at June 30, 2009 was $5 million. Borrowing capacity with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond was $368 million at June 30, 2009. We anticipate maintaining liquidity at a level sufficient to
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protect depositors, provide for reasonable growth and fully comply with all regulatory requirements.
Interest Rate Sensitivity
We are exposed to various business risks including interest rate risk. Our 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 we maintain. We manage interest rate risk through an asset and liability committee (“ALCO”). ALCO is responsible for managing the interest rate risk in conjunction with liquidity and capital management.
We employ an independent consulting firm to model our interest rate sensitivity. We use a net interest income simulation model as our 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 we expect rates to change on non-maturity deposits such as interest checking, money market checking, savings accounts as well as certificates of deposit. With the funding markets still lacking liquidity, forecasts for deposit rate movements carry greater uncertainty than when this market is functioning normally. 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 a two year period and include ramped rate changes of down 100 basis points and up 200 basis points. The down 200 basis point scenario was discontinued given the current level of interest rates. In the ramped down rate change, the model moves rates gradually down 100 basis points over the first year and then rates remain flat in the second year.
For the up 200 basis point scenario, rates are gradually moved up 200 basis points in the first year and then rates remain flat in the second year. 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.
At June 30, 2009, we were asset sensitive for the entire two year simulation period. Asset sensitive means that yields on the Bank’s interest-earning assets will rise faster than interest-bearing liability costs in a rising rate environment. For a declining rate environment, asset yields will fall faster than interest-bearing liability costs. Being asset sensitive our net interest income should increase in a rising rate scenario. In the up 200 basis point scenario, our net interest income would improve by not more than 2.9% for the one year period and by not more than 4.8% over the two year time horizon. In the down 100 basis point scenario the interest rate risk model indicates that our net interest income will be nearly unchanged from the base case over the one year period and the two year time horizon.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Our Asset/Liability Committee is responsible for reviewing our liquidity requirements and maximizing our net interest income consistent with capital requirements, liquidity, interest rate and economic outlooks, competitive factors and customer needs. Interest rate risk arises because the assets of the Bank and the liabilities of the Bank have different maturities and characteristics. In order to measure this interest rate risk, we use a simulation process that measures the impact of changing interest rates on net interest income. This model is run for the Bank by an independent consulting firm. The simulations incorporate assumptions related to expected activity in the balance sheet. For maturing assets, assumptions are developed 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 reprice during the modeled time period. These assumptions also cover how we expect rates to change on non-maturity deposits such as interest checking, money market checking, savings accounts as well as certificates of deposit. With the funding markets still lacking liquidity, forecasts for deposit rate movements carry greater uncertainty than when this market is functioning normally. Based on inputs that include the most recent period end 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 interest rates remain unchanged. This becomes the base case. Next, the model determines the impact on net interest income given specified changes in interest rates. The rate simulations are performed for a two year period and include ramped rate changes of down 100 basis points and up 200 basis points. The down 200 basis point scenario was discontinued given the current level of interest rates. In the ramped down rate change, the model moves rates gradually down 100 basis points over the first year and then rates remain flat in the second year.
For the up 200 basis point scenario, rates are gradually increased by 200 basis points in the first year and remain flat in the second year. 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.
At June 30, 2009, we were asset sensitive for the entire two year simulation period. Asset sensitive means that yields on the Bank’s interest-earning assets will rise faster than interest-bearing liability costs in a rising rate environment. For a declining rate environment, asset yields will fall faster than interest-bearing liability costs. Being asset sensitive our net interest income should increase in a rising rate environment. In the up 200 basis point scenario, our net interest income would improve by not more than 2.9% for the one year period and by not more than 4.8% over the two year time horizon. In the down 100 basis point scenario the interest rate risk model indicates that our net interest income will be nearly unchanged from the base case over the one year period and the two year time horizon.
See also “Interest Rate Sensitivity” in Item 2 above for a discussion of our interest rate risk.
We have counter-party risk that may arise from the possible inability of George Mason’s third party investors to meet the terms of their forward sales contracts. George Mason works with third-party investors that are generally well-capitalized, are investment grade and exhibit strong financial performance to mitigate this risk. We do not expect any third-party investor to fail to meet its obligation. In addition, we have derivative counterparty risk relating to certain interest rate swaps we have with a third party. This risk may arise from the inability of the third party to
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meet the terms of the contracts. We monitor the financial condition of this third party on an annual basis. We do not expect this third party to fail to meet its obligation.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by it in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods required by the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, those controls and procedures designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including its chief executive officer and chief financial officer. Based on and as of the date of such evaluation, these officers concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
The Company also maintains a system of internal accounting controls that is designed to provide assurance that assets are safeguarded and that transactions are executed in accordance with management’s authorization and are properly recorded. This system is continually reviewed and is augmented by written policies and procedures, the careful selection and training of qualified personnel and an internal audit program to monitor its effectiveness. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with our evaluation of it that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that materially affected, or are likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
In the ordinary course of our operations, we become party to various legal proceedings. Currently, we are not party to any material legal proceedings, and no such proceedings are, to management’s knowledge, threatened against us.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Our operations are subject to many risks that could adversely affect our future financial condition and performance and, therefore, the market value of our securities. The risk factors that are applicable to us are outlined in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. Except as noted below, there have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Our ability to pay dividends is limited and we may be unable to pay future dividends.
Our ability to pay dividends is limited by regulatory restrictions and the need to maintain sufficient consolidated capital in the Company and in our subsidiaries. The ability of our bank subsidiary to pay dividends to us is limited by their obligations to maintain sufficient capital, earnings and liquidity and by other general restrictions on their dividends under federal and state bank regulatory requirements.
In addition, as a bank holding company, our ability to declare and pay dividends is subject to the guidelines of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, or the Federal Reserve, regarding capital adequacy and dividends. The Federal Reserve guidelines generally require us to review the effects of the cash payment of dividends on common stock and other Tier 1 capital instruments (i.e., perpetual preferred stock and trust preferred debt) on our financial condition. These guidelines also require that we review our net income for the current and past four quarters, and the level of dividends on common stock and other Tier 1 capital instruments for those periods, as well as our projected rate or earnings retention.
Under the Federal Reserve’s policy, the board of directors of a bank holding company should also consider different factors to ensure that its dividend level is prudent relative to the organization’s financial position and is not based on overly optimistic earnings scenarios such as any potential events that may occur before the payment date that could affect its ability to pay while still maintaining a strong financial position. As a general matter, the Federal Reserve has indicated that the board of directors of a bank holding company should consult with the Federal Reserve and eliminate, defer, or significantly reduce bank holding company’s dividends if: (i) its net income available to shareholders for the past four quarters, net of dividends previously paid during that period, is not sufficient to fully fund the dividends; (ii) its prospective rate of earnings retention is not consistent with its capital needs and overall current and prospective financial condition; or (iii) it will not meet, or is in danger of not meeting, its minimum regulatory capital adequacy ratios. If we do not satisfy these regulatory requirements or the Federal Reserve’s policies, we will be unable to pay dividends on our common stock.
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Commercial real estate and business loans increase our exposure to credit risks.
At June 30, 2009, our portfolio of commercial and industrial and commercial real estate (including construction) totaled $892.8 million, or 74% of total loans. We plan to continue to emphasize the origination of loans to small and medium-sized businesses as well as government contractors, professionals, such as physicians, accountants and attorneys, and commercial real estate developers and builders, which generally exposes us to a greater risk of nonpayment and loss than residential real estate loans because repayment of such loans often depends on the successful operations and cash flows of the borrowers. Additionally, such loans typically involve larger loan balances to single borrowers or groups of related borrowers compared to residential real estate loans. Also, many of our borrowers have more than one commercial loan outstanding. Consequently, an adverse development with respect to one loan or one credit relationship can expose us to a significantly greater risk of loss compared to an adverse development with respect to a residential real estate loan. In addition, these small to medium-sized businesses generally have fewer financial resources in terms of capital or borrowing capacity than larger entities. If general economic conditions negatively impact these businesses, our results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected. This concentration also exposes us more to the market risks of real estate sales leasing and other activity in the areas we serve. An adverse change in local real estate conditions and markets could materially adversely affect the values of our loans and the real estate held as collateral for such loans, and materially affect our results of operation and financial condition.
During 2006, the federal bank regulatory agencies released guidance on “Concentrations in Commercial Real Estate Lending” (the “Guidance”). The Guidance defines commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans as exposures secured by raw land, land development and construction (including 1-4 family residential construction), multi-family property, and non-farm nonresidential property where the primary or a significant source of repayment is derived from rental income associated with the property (that is, loans for which 50% or more of the source of repayment comes from third party, non-affiliated, rental income) or the proceeds of the sale, refinancing, or permanent financing of the property. The Guidance requires that appropriate processes be in place to identify, monitor and control risks associated with real estate lending concentrations. This could include enhanced strategic planning, CRE underwriting policies, risk management, internal controls, portfolio stress testing and risk exposure limits as well as appropriately designed compensation and incentive programs. Higher allowances for loan losses and capital levels may also be required. The Guidance is triggered when CRE loan concentrations exceed either:
· Total reported loans for construction, land development, and other land of 100% or more of a bank’s total capital; or
· Total reported loans secured by multifamily and nonfarm nonresidential properties and loans for construction, land development, and other land of 300% or more of a bank’s capital.
The Guidance applies to our CRE lending activities. Although our regulators have not required us to maintain elevated levels of capital or liquidity due to our CRE concentrations, the regulators may do so in the future, especially if there is a material downturn in our local real estate markets.
A substantial decline in the value of our Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta common stock may result in an other-than-temporary impairment charge.
We are a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, or FHLB, which enables us to borrow funds under the Federal Home Loan Bank advance program. As a FHLB member, we
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are required to own FHLB common stock, the amount of which increases with the level of our FHLB borrowings. The carrying value of our FHLB common stock was $15.6 million as of December 31, 2008. On January 30, 2009, the FHLB announced that in light of the FHLB’s other-than-temporary impairment analysis it was still completing for the fourth quarter of 2008, the FHLB deferred the declaration of the fourth quarter dividend. The FHLB has also suspended daily repurchases of FHLB common stock, which adversely affects the liquidity of these shares. Consequently, there is a risk that our investment could be deemed other-than-temporarily impaired at some time in the future.
Increases in FDIC insurance premiums may cause our earnings to decrease.
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 temporarily increased the limit on FDIC coverage to $250,000 for all accounts through December 31, 2009. We are participating in the FDIC’s Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program, or TLG, for noninterest-bearing transaction deposit accounts. The FDIC almost doubled its assessment rate on well-capitalized institutions by raising the assessment rate 7 basis points at the beginning of 2009. In May 2009, the FDIC issued a final rule regarding a special assessment of 5 basis points on an institution’s total assets minus its Tier 1 capital as of June 30, 2009. It also granted the FDIC the authority to impose up to a further 5 basis points special assessment at any time during the remainder of 2009 whenever the estimated Deposit Insurance Fund falls to a level that the FDIC’s board of directors believes would adversely affect public confidence or to a level close to zero or negative. The FDIC has adopted another final rule effective April 1, 2009, to change the way that the FDIC’s assessment system differentiates for risk, make corresponding changes to assessment rates beginning with the second quarter of 2009, as well as other changes to the deposit insurance assessment rules. Banks that participate in the TLG’s noninterest bearing transaction account guarantee will pay the FDIC an annual assessment of 10 basis points on the amounts in such accounts above the amounts covered by FDIC deposit insurance. To the extent that these TLG assessments are insufficient to cover any loss or expenses arising from the TLG program, the FDIC is authorized to impose an emergency special assessment on FDIC-insured depository institutions. Legislation has been proposed to give the FDIC authority to impose charges for the TLG program upon depository institution holding companies, as well. These changes will cause the premiums and TLG assessments charged by the FDIC to increase. These actions could significantly increase our noninterest expense in 2009 and for the foreseeable future.
Legislative and regulatory changes could materially change our business and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Congress and the U.S. government continue to evaluate and develop various programs and initiatives designed to stabilize the financial and housing markets and stimulate the economy, including the Treasury’s Financial Stability Plan and various legislation and programs reduce residential mortgage foreclosures and stabilize the housing market.
Legislative and regulatory proposals regarding changes in banking, and the regulation of banks, thrifts, mortgage lenders and other financial institutions are being considered by the executive branch of the Federal government, Congress and various state governments. Certain of these proposals, if adopted, could significantly change the regulation or operations of banks and the financial services industry. New regulations and statutes are regularly proposed that contain wide-ranging proposals for altering the structures, regulations and competitive relationships of the nation’s financial institutions and markets. Another change under discussion includes the regulation of compensation in the financial services industry, generally. We cannot predict whether or in what form any proposed law or regulation will be adopted or the extent to which
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our business may be affected by any new law or regulation. The current stresses on the financial system and the economy generally, the powers granted to the Treasury under EESA and the ARRA, the expansion and supervision of government sponsored financial programs make the nature and extent of future legislative and regulatory changes affecting financial institutions are unpredictable and subject to rapid changes.
These changes are rapid and unpredictable. Any of these changes could materially change our business and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Changes in the automobile industry could adversely affect our trust business.
Our largest trust customer is an association of automobile dealers. Recently, as part of their restructuring plans under government supervision, General Motors and Chrysler have begun terminating substantial numbers of their dealers, and other dealers have failed or been sold due to declines in auto sales. We cannot predict the timing or monetary effect that these changes in the auto dealer industry could have upon our trust revenue or our trust department’s contribution to our net income. However, both could be adversely affected over time.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
(a) None.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) For the three months ended June 30, 2009, we did not purchase shares of our common stock.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
(a) None.
(b) None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
(a) The Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on April 24, 2009.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the following persons were elected as directors for a term expiring in 2012:
| | Votes | |
Director | | For | | Withheld | |
Bernard H. Clineburg | | 15,978,194 | | 5,301,123 | |
James D. Russo | | 18,906,520 | | 2,372,797 | |
George P. Shafran | | 19,991,327 | | 1,287,990 | |
(d) None.
Item 5. Other Information
(a) None.
(b) None.
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Item 6. Exhibits
10.1 | Amendment to Executive Employment Agreement of Bernard H. Clineburg (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 23, 2009). |
10.2 | Underwriting Agreement dated May 21, 2009 between Cardinal Financial Corporation and Raymond James & Associates, Inc. as Representative of the Several Underwriters named in Schedule I thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 22, 2009). |
31.1 | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer |
31.2 | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer |
32.1 | Statement of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 |
32.2 | Statement of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| CARDINAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| (Registrant) |
| |
Date: August 7, 2009 | /s/ Bernard H. Clineburg |
| Bernard H. Clineburg |
| Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
| (Principal Executive Officer) |
| |
| |
Date: August 7, 2009 | /s/ Mark A. Wendel |
| Mark A. Wendel |
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| (Principal Financial Officer) |
| |
| |
Date: August 7, 2009 | /s/ Jennifer L. Deacon |
| Jennifer L. Deacon |
| Senior Vice President and Controller |
| (Principal Accounting Officer) |
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
10.1 | | Amendment to Executive Employment Agreement of Bernard H. Clineburg (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 23, 2009). |
10.2 | | Underwriting Agreement dated May 21, 2009 between Cardinal Financial Corporation and Raymond James & Associates, Inc. as Representative of the Several Underwriters named in Schedule I thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 22, 2009). |
31.1 | | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer |
31.2 | | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer |
32.1 | | Statement of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 |
32.2 | | Statement of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 |