In addition, under Federal Reserve policy, we are required to maintain adequate regulatory capital and are expected to act as a source of financial strength to our financial institution subsidiaries and to commit resources to support these subsidiaries in circumstances where we might not otherwise do so. This policy could have the effect of reducing the amount of dividends we are allowed to declare. See “Supervision and Regulation—Community Capital—Support of Subsidiary Institutions,” page 49.
Our ability to pay cash dividends is further subject to our continued payment of interest that we owe on our junior subordinated debentures. As of June 30, 2004, we had approximately $4.1 million of junior subordinated debentures outstanding. We have the right to defer payment of interest on the junior subordinated debentures for a period not exceeding 20 consecutive quarters. If we defer, or fail to make, interest payments on the junior subordinated debentures, or if we fail to comply with certain covenants under our loan agreements, we will be prohibited, subject to certain exceptions, from paying cash dividends on our common stock until we pay all deferred interest and resume interest payments on the junior subordinated debentures and until we comply with the covenants under our loan agreements.
At June 30, 2004, under applicable regulations, the amount available to be paid as dividends by Albany Bank & Trust without prior regulatory approval was $2,073,000.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following is a discussion of the financial condition of Community Capital Bancshares, Inc. (“Community Capital”) and its bank subsidiaries, Albany Bank & Trust, N.A. and First Bank of Dothan, Inc., at June 30, 2004 and 2003 and December 31, 2003 and 2002 and the results of their operations for the periods then ended. The purpose of this discussion is to focus on information about Community Capital’s financial condition and results of operations which are not otherwise apparent from the audited consolidated financial statements. Reference should be made to those statements and the other financial information presented elsewhere in this prospectus for an understanding of the following discussion and analysis.
Overview
Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2004 was $405,000 as compared to $200,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2003. Net income before taxes increased $295,000 to $597,000. Community Capital recorded provisions for income taxes of $192,000, or 32% of net income before taxes, in the six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to $102,000, or 34% of net income before taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2003. Basic earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2004 were $0.23 compared to $0.14 for the six months ended June 30, 2003. Total assets increased during the six months ended June 30, 2004 by $7,159,000, or 4.5%.
Net income for 2003 was $650,000 as compared to the prior year amount of $567,000, representing an increase in net income of $83,000. Net income before taxes increased $84,000 to $938,000. Community Capital recorded provisions for income taxes of $289,000, or 31% of net income before taxes, in 2003 compared to $287,000, or 34% of net income before taxes, in 2002. Basic earnings per share increased in 2003 to $0.44 from the 2002 amount of $0.39. Total assets increased during the year by $49,500,000, or 45%. The acquisition of First Bank of Dothan accounted for $29,900,000, or 60%, of the total increase in assets.
Financial Condition at June 30, 2004
As of June 30, 2004 Community Capital’s total assets were $165,888,000 representing an increase of $7,159,000, or 4.51%, from December 31, 2003. Earning assets consist of federal funds sold, investment securities and loans. These assets provide the majority of Community Capital’s earnings. The mix of earning assets (87% of total assets as of June 30, 2004) is a reflection of management’s philosophy regarding earnings versus risk.
Federal funds sold represent an overnight investment of funds and can be converted immediately to cash. At June 30, 2004, federal funds sold were $1,326,000. At December 31, 2003, Community Capital had federal funds sold of $2,684,000.
Investment securities consist of U.S. Government and Agency securities and municipal bonds. These investments are used to provide fixed maturities and as collateral for advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank and large public fund deposits. During the first six months of 2004, investment securities decreased $1,436,000 due to maturities and sales of securities. All securities are classified as available for sale, and are carried at current market values.
The loan portfolio is the largest earning asset and is the primary source of earnings for Community Capital. At June 30, 2004 net loans were $112,202,000. The loan portfolio increased $4,731,000, or 4.40%, during the first six months of 2004. At June 30, 2004, the allowance for loan losses was $1,809,000, or 1.59% of total loans. Management believes this is an adequate but not excessive amount based upon the composition of the current loan portfolio and current economic conditions. The relationship of the allowance to total loans will vary over time based upon management’s evaluation of the loan portfolio. Management evaluates the adequacy of the allowance on a monthly basis and adjusts it accordingly by a monthly charge to earnings using the provision for loan losses. During the first six months of 2004, the provision for potential loan losses was $15,000 as compared to $215,000 for the same period in 2003. The lower provision for the current year is the result of a higher quality loan portfolio which does not require as much addition to the allowance as new loans are added to the portfolio.
15
In March 2003, Community Capital formed a wholly owned Connecticut statutory trust, Community Capital Statutory Trust I, which issued $4 million aggregate principal amount of trust preferred securities. The trust preferred securities represent guaranteed preferred beneficial interests in Community Capital’s junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures that qualify as Tier 1 capital subject to the limitations under Federal Reserve Board guidelines. Community Capital owns the entire $124,000 aggregate principal amount of the common securities of the Trust. The proceeds from the issuance of the common securities and the trust preferred securities were used by the Trust to purchase $4.1 million of junior subordinated debentures of Community Capital, which pay interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month LIBOR plus 315 basis points. The proceeds received by Community Capital from the sale of the junior subordinated debentures were used to provide additional paid in capital to Albany Bank & Trust, to support its future growth.
Non-earning assets consist of premises and equipment, and other assets. Premises and equipment increased during the first six months of 2004 as a result of the construction costs for the downtown Albany branch of Albany Bank & Trust. Other assets consist primarily of bank-owned life insurance, which increased $4,529,000 during the second quarter of 2004 as a result of the purchase of bank-owned life insurance.
Community Capital funds its assets primarily through deposits from customers. Additionally, it will borrow funds from other sources to provide longer term fixed rate funding for its assets. Community Capital must pay interest on the majority of these funds and attempts to price these funds competitively in the market place but at a level that it can safely reinvest the funds profitably. At June 30, 2004, total deposits were $128,273,000 as compared to the year-end amount of $123,223,000. This is an increase of $5,050,000, or 4.10%. During the first six months of 2004, Community Capital increased its overall deposits to fund future growth using the relatively low rate environment.
Interest-bearing deposits are comprised of the following categories:
| | | June 30, 2004 | | December 31, 2003 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| Interest-bearing demand and savings | | | $ | 41,346,000 | | | | $ | 36,159,000 | | |
| Certificates of deposit in denominations of $100,000 or greater | | | | 25,516,000 | | | | | 23,396,000 | | |
| Other certificates of deposit | | | | 48,383,000 | | | | | 49,633,000 | | |
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
| Total | | | $ | 115,245,000 | | | | $ | 109,187,000 | | |
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Other borrowings consist of Federal Home Loan Bank advances and are secured by investment securities and loans of Albany Bank & Trust. No new advances were obtained during the frst six months of 2004.
Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2004 was $405,000 as compared to $200,000 for the same period in 2003. Although net interest income increased by $1,012,000 or 48% in 2004 as compared to the first six months of 2003, non-interest expense increased $1,051,000 or 51% in 2004 as compared to the first six months of 2003.
Total interest income increased $1,125,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 or 33.01% from the same period in the previous year. This was the result of increased interest income on loans, which increased $845,000, and investment income, which increased $281,000 over the same period in the previous year. The increase in interest income was the direct result of the larger loan portfolio in the current year combined with having the Dothan Bank’s loans added to the portfolio in November 2003. In addition, a larger investment portfolio over the same period last year contributed to the increase in interest income.
Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2004 was $1,432,000. This is the major expense item for Community Capital and increased $115,000 from the previous year. This increase is the direct result of the addition of the Dothan Bank.
Net interest income after the provision for loan losses was $3,087,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the 2003 amount of $1,876,000. This is an increase of $1,211,000 or 64.55%. This increase is the combined result of the increased level of earning assets and the lower cost of funds during the current year. Also, the addition of the Dothan Bank attributed to the growth rate.
16
Other income increased $135,000 to $614,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003. Service charges on deposit accounts increased $176,000 or 72% due to the larger number of deposit accounts and increases in fees charged to customers. Mortgage origination fees decreased $60,000 as compared to the same period in the previous year. These fees are generated by facilitating mortgage loans for customers, which are sold in the secondary market. The decrease in volumes and higher interest rate levels led to decreases in this area of activity.
Non-interest expense increased $1,051,000 to $3,104,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003. This is an increase of 51.19%. The largest area of increase was in the salary and employee benefits category. This expense item was $1,529,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to $975,000 for the same period in the previous year. This is an increase of $554,000 or 56.82%. The growth in this expense item is due to the increased staffing required to properly serve our customers as well as the addition of Dothan Bank and slightly higher levels of pay during the current year.
Equipment and Occupancy expenses increased $158,000 or 53.57% for the six months ended June 30, 2004 from the same period in 2003. The increase is due to the expansion of the Albany Bank and the addition of Dothan Bank. Other expenses increased $97,000 to $338,000 in the current year. The majority of this increase is the result of the addition of the Dothan Bank.
Diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2004 were $0.21 and increased $0.09 or 75% as compared to the first six months of the previous year.
Financial Condition at December 31, 2003 and 2002
Following is a summary of Community Capital’s balance sheets as of December 31, 2003 and 2002.
| | | December 31, | |
| | |
| |
| | | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| | | (Dollars in Thousands) | |
| Cash and due from banks, including interest-bearing deposits of $126 and $4,573 | | $ | 4,285 | | | $ | 6,920 | | |
| Federal funds sold | | | 2,684 | | | | — | | |
| Securities | | | 32,906 | | | | 16,968 | | |
| Loans, net | | | 107,471 | | | | 80,891 | | |
| Premises and equipment | | | 4,739 | | | | 3,058 | | |
| Other assets | | | 6,644 | | | | 1,349 | | |
| | | $ | 158,729 | | | $ | 109,186 | | |
| Total deposits | | $ | 123,222 | | | $ | 86,004 | | |
| Other borrowings | | | 16,019 | | | | 12,590 | | |
| Guaranteed preferred benefits in junior subordinated debentures | | | 4,000 | | | | — | | |
| Other liabilities | | | 2,190 | | | | 849 | | |
| Stockholders’ equity | | | 13,298 | | | | 9,743 | | |
| | | $ | 158,729 | | | $ | 109,186 | | |
As of December 31, 2003, Community Capital had total assets of $158.7 million, an increase of $49.5 million from the previous year end. Increased deposits of $37.2 million, FHLB borrowings of $5.1 million and guaranteed interests in subordinated debt of $4.0 million funded the majority of the increase in total assets. The primary use of these funds was to fund loan growth. Net loans increased $26.6 million during the year to $107.5 million. The First Bank of Dothan acquisition accounted for $17.2 million, or 65%, of the total increase in loans. Community Capital expects to continue its growth in 2004, but not at the same percentage increase.
As of December 31, 2002, Community Capital had total assets of $109.2 million. Total assets increased $20.5 million during the year 2002. The primary increase in assets during this year was in the loan portfolio, which increased $19.7 million to $80.9 million. The increase in assets was funded by increased deposits of $16.1 million and increased FHLB borrowings of $1.6 million.
17
Community Capital’s investment portfolio, consisting primarily of Federal Agency bonds and mortgage-backed securities, amounted to $32.9 million at December 31, 2003. This compares to the December 31, 2002 amount of $16.9 million. First Bank of Dothan accounted for $4.5 million, or 28%, of the total increase of $16.0 million in securities in 2003. All securities are classified as available for sale and carried at current market values except for restricted equity securities, which are carried at cost. During 2002, Community Capital began investing in more mortgage-backed securities as opposed to single-payment investments. Mortgage-backed securities are providing relatively higher returns and are also generating monthly cash flow which would be available for investment at higher rates when interest rates begin to increase.
Community Capital has 66% of its loan portfolio collateralized by real estate located in its primary market area of Dougherty County and surrounding counties in Georgia and Houston County and surrounding counties in Alabama. Community Capital’s real estate mortgage and construction portfolio consists of loans collateralized by one- to four-family residential properties (37%), construction loans to build one- to four-family residential properties, (12%) and nonresidential and multi-family properties consisting primarily of small business commercial, agricultural and rental properties (17%). Community Capital generally requires that loans collateralized by real estate not exceed the collateral values by the following percentages for each type of real estate loan listed:
| One- to four-family residential properties | | | 90 | % |
| Construction loans on one- to four-family residential properties | | | 85 | % |
| Nonresidential and multi-family properties | | | 85 | % |
Community Capital’s remaining 34% of its loan portfolio consists of commercial, consumer, and other loans. Community Capital requires collateral commensurate with the repayment ability and creditworthiness of the borrower.
The specific economic and credit risks associated with Community Capital’s loan portfolio, especially the real estate portfolio, include but are not limited to a general downturn in the economy which could affect unemployment rates in Community Capital’s market area, general real estate market deterioration, interest rate fluctuations, deteriorated or non-existing collateral, title defects, inaccurate appraisals, financial deterioration of borrowers, fraud, and any violation of banking protection laws. Construction lending can also present other specific risks to the lender such as whether developers can find builders to buy lots for home construction, whether the builders can obtain financing for the construction, whether the builders can sell the home to a buyer, and whether the buyer can obtain permanent financing. Currently, management believes that real estate values and employment trends in Community Capital’s market area are stable with no indications of a significant downturn in the general economy.
Community Capital attempts to reduce these economic and credit risks not only by adherence to loan-to-value guidelines, but also by investigating the creditworthiness of the borrower and monitoring the borrower’s financial position. Also, Community Capital establishes and periodically reviews its lending policies and procedures. Banking regulations limit exposure by prohibiting loan relationships that exceed 15% of a bank’s statutory capital in the case of loans which are not fully secured by readily marketable or other permissible types of collateral.
Results of Operations For The Years Ended December 31, 2003 and 2002
Following is a summary of Community Capital’s operations for the periods indicated.
| | | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | |
| |
| | | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| | | (Dollars in Thousands) | |
| Interest income | | | $ | 7,268 | | | | $ | 6,316 | | |
| Interest expense | | | | 2,634 | | | | | 2,703 | | |
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
| Net interest income | | | | 4,634 | | | | | 3,613 | | |
| Provision for loan losses | | | | 409 | | | | | 442 | | |
| Other income | | | | 1,065 | | | | | 899 | | |
| Other expenses | | | | 4,352 | | | | | 3,216 | | |
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
| Pretax income | | | | 938 | | | | | 854 | | |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | | | | 289 | | | | | 287 | | |
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
| Net income | | | $ | 650 | | | | $ | 567 | | |
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
18
Net income for the year 2003 was $650,000 as compared to the prior year amount of $567,000, representing an increase of $83,000. The acquisition of First Bank of Dothan accounted for $57,000 of this increase.
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2002 was $567,000 as compared to $651,000 for the prior year, representing a decrease of $84,000 in net income for 2002. In 2001, Community Capital recorded an income tax benefit of $46,000 from the carryforward of net operating losses from prior years. The net operating losses were completely utilized in 2001, and Community Capital recorded an income tax expense of $287,000 in 2002, representing an increase of $333,000 in income tax expense for 2002. In 2002, Community Capital reported pretax income of $854,000 compared to pretax income of $605,000 in 2001, representing an increase of $249,000 in pretax income for 2002.
Net Interest Income.Community Capital’s results of operations are determined by its ability to effectively manage interest income and expense, to minimize loan and investment losses, to generate noninterest income, and to control operating expenses. Since interest rates are determined by market forces and economic conditions beyond the control of Community Capital, its ability to generate net interest income is dependent upon its ability to obtain an adequate net interest spread between the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities and the rate earned on interest-earning assets.
The net yield on average interest-earning assets during 2003 was 6.01% compared to the 2002 level of 6.68%. The decline in yield is the result of the overall lower interest rate environment. As rates remained low for an extended period of time, it allowed more assets to reprice at lower rates. The rates paid on average interest-bearing liabilities also decreased during 2003. The average rate for 2003 was 2.42% compared to the 2002 rate of 3.20%. The interest rate spread actually increased 11 basis points in 2003 as compared to 2002. However, the net interest margin remained the same in both years at 3.83%. Management expects the net interest margin to remain at a low level during 2004. Net interest income increased $1.0 million to $4.6 million in 2003 compared to $3.6 million in 2002. This increase was due almost entirely to an increase in the volume of interest-earning assets. Average interest-earning assets increased $25.9 million to $120.8 million in 2003 compared to $94.9 million in 2002. The acquisition of First Bank of Dothan increased average interest-earning assets in 2003 by $3.0 million. The most significant increase in interest-earning assets was in loans, which increased $23.3 million to $94.1 million in 2003 compared to $70.8 million in 2002.
For the year ended December 31, 2002, the net interest margin decreased to 3.83% from 4.07% in 2001. This decrease was due to a lower yield on average interest-earning assets for the year. The yield on earning assets decreased to 6.68% in 2002 from 8.20% in 2001. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased by approximately the same percentage, to 3.20% in 2002 from 4.79% in 2001.
Provision for Loan Losses.The provision for loan losses was $409,000 in 2003 as compared to $443,000 in 2002. The annual provision is based upon management’s evaluation of the loan portfolio. At December 31, 2003, the allowance for loan losses was $2.1 million, or 1.93%, of total outstanding loans. Management believes the allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb possible losses on existing loans that may become uncollectible. This evaluation considers past-due and classified loans, underlying collateral values, and current economic conditions which may affect the borrower’s ability to repay. As of December 31, 2003, Community Capital had $1.6 million in non-performing loans.
Noninterest Income.Noninterest income consists of service charges on deposit accounts and other miscellaneous revenues and fees. Fees on deposit accounts increased $188,000 in 2003. The increase in fee income resulted from the growth in deposit accounts during the year. Community Capital offers other services to its customers which generate fee income. The financial services area generated $207,000 in fees during 2003 as compared to the 2002 amount of $71,000. This increase in fee income is reflective of an increase in customer base and more favorable conditions in the stock market during 2003.
In 2002, noninterest income increased $211,000 to $899,000. The majority of this increase was realized from the sale of investment securities of $146,000. Mortgage origination fees increased in 2002 to $247,000 from $181,000 in 2001 as a result of increased volume during the year. Deposit fees increased in 2002 by $97,000 to $378,000.
Noninterest Expense.Noninterest expense for 2003 was $4,352,000 as compared to the 2002 amount of $3,216,000, representing an increase of $1,136,000, or 35.3%. Salaries and employee benefits comprised $609,000 of the increase, which is a result of increased staffing levels due to growth and expansion of Community Capital, including the
19
acquisition of First Bank of Dothan. Equipment and occupancy expense increased $200,000 during the year. A major source of this increase was depreciation and the building rent for the Lee County office, East Albany office, and the Operations Center opened during 2002. In 2003, a full year’s rent was paid as opposed to only paying a partial year’s rent in 2002. In addition, Community Capital purchased a full-service banking facility in Dothan, Alabama. By acquiring First Bank of Dothan, management hopes to expand its presence by being located in another market area. This location provides lenders and customer service representatives for opening new accounts and loans, an ATM, and a night depository. The remaining increases in noninterest expense are due to the increased size and volume of Community Capital. Management monitors these expenses and attempts to control them.
In 2002, noninterest expense increased $695,000 to $3,216,000 from the prior year amount of $2,521,000. The majority of the increase was due to the opening of three offices during 2002, which caused an increase in salaries, employee benefits, and equipment and occupancy expenses. Marketing expenses increased $46,000 from the previous year, and Community Capital began paying its directors for attendance at board and committee meetings, which amounted to $97,000 in 2002. Management monitors noninterest expense on a regular basis and attempts to maintain these expenses at low levels.
Income Tax.Income tax expense for 2003 was $289,000 compared to $287,000 in the previous year. The effective rate of tax on pretax income was 31% in 2003 and 34% in 2002.
Critical Accounting Policies
The accounting and financial reporting policies of Community Capital conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and to general practices within the banking industry. The following is a description of the accounting policies applied by Community Capital which are deemed “critical.” Critical accounting policies are defined as policies that are very important to the presentation of Community Capital’s financial condition and results of operations and that require management’s most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments. Community Capital’s financial results could differ significantly if different judgments or estimates are applied in the application of the policies.
Allowance for Loan Losses.The allowance for loan losses is established through provisions for loan losses charged to operations. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the collection of principal is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries are added to the allowance. Management’s evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based on a formal analysis that assesses the risk within the loan portfolio. This analysis includes consideration of historical performance, current economic conditions, level of nonperforming loans, loan concentrations, and review of certain individual loans.
Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate. While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, future additions to the allowance for loan losses may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions. In addition, the regulatory agencies, as part of their examination process, periodically review the subsidiary banks’ allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require our subsidiary banks to make additions to the allowance for loan losses based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.
Considering current information and events regarding a borrower’s ability to repay its obligations, management considers a loan to be impaired when the ultimate collectibility of all amounts due, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement, is in doubt. When a loan is impaired, the amount of impairment is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate. If the loan is collateral-dependent, the fair value of the collateral is used to determine the amount of impairment. Impairment losses are included in the allowance for loan losses through a charge to the provision for loan losses.
Subsequent recoveries are credited to the allowance for loan losses. Cash receipts for performing loans are applied to principal and interest under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Cash receipts on impaired loans for which the accrual of interest has been discontinued are applied first to principal then to interest income.
20
The accounting for impaired loans described above applies to all loans, except for large pools of smaller-balance, homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment; loans that are measured at fair value or the lower of cost or fair value; and debt securities. The allowance for loan losses for large pools of smaller-balance, homogeneous loans is established through consideration of such factors as changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio, overall portfolio quality, adequacy of the underlying collateral, loan concentrations, historical charge-off trends, and economic conditions that may affect the borrower’s ability to pay.
Certain economic and interest rate factors could have a material impact on the determination of the allowance for loan losses. The national economy showed signs of rebounding during the fourth quarter of 2003. If the economy’s momentum continues, certain factors could evolve which would positively impact our net interest margin. An increase in interest rates by the Federal Reserve Bank would favorably impact our net interest margin. An improving economy could result in the expansion of businesses and creation of jobs which would positively affect Community Capital’s loan growth and improve our gross revenue stream. Conversely, certain factors could result from an expanding economy which could increase our credit costs and adversely impact our net earnings. A significant, rapid rise in interest rates could create higher borrowing costs and shrinking corporate profits, which could have a material impact on borrowers’ ability to pay. We will continue to concentrate on maintaining a high-quality loan portfolio through strict administration of our loan policy.
Another factor that we have considered in the determination of the allowance for loan losses is the concentration to individual borrowers or industries. At June 30, 2004, Community Capital had ten individual loan relationships that each exceeded $1 million, none of which exceeded $2 million.
A substantial portion of the loan portfolio is in the residential and commercial real estate sectors. Those loans are secured by real estate in Community Capital’s primary market areas. All of the other real estate owned is also located in those same markets. Therefore, the ultimate collectibility of a substantial portion of our loan portfolio and the recovery of a substantial portion of the carrying amount of other real estate owned are susceptible to changes in market conditions in Community Capital’s primary market areas.
Community Capital also monitors its exposure in the loan portfolio based upon industry classifications of its customers. At the present time, the dispersion of loans among different industries is such that management believes that there is no significant exposure to Community Capital in one particular industry. The composition of the loan portfolio is monitored by management, and should it be determined that there is an exposure to Community Capital due to one particular industry, then loans made to customers in that industry would be monitored more closely and appropriate adjustments made to the allowance for loan losses.
Income Taxes.SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” requires the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for deferred income taxes. Community Capital uses the asset and liability method of accounting for deferred income taxes and provides deferred income taxes for all significant income tax temporary differences. Note 12 in “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” provides additional details concerning deferred income taxes.
As part of the process of preparing the consolidated financial statements, Community Capital is required to estimate the income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which it operates. This process involves estimating our actual current tax exposure together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items such as depreciation and the provision for loan losses for tax and financial reporting purposes. These timing differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities that are included in our consolidated balance sheet.
Management must also assess the likelihood that the deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income. To the extent that this is determined unlikely, a valuation allowance must be established. Significant management judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes, the deferred tax assets and liabilities, and any valuation allowance required for net deferred tax assets. If a valuation allowance is established or adjusted during a period, then the appropriate expense is recorded within the tax provision in the income statement.
21
Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangibles.We evaluate long-lived assets such as property and equipment, specifically identifiable intangibles and goodwill, when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets might not be recoverable. Factors that could trigger an impairment include significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results, significant changes in the manner of our use of the acquired assets, and significant negative industry or economic trends.
The determination of whether an impairment has occurred is based on an estimate of undiscounted cash flows attributable to the assets as compared to the carrying value of the assets. If an impairment has occurred, the amount of the impairment loss recognized would be determined by estimating the fair value of the assets and recording a loss if the fair value was less than the book value.
In determining the existence of impairment factors, our assessment is based on market conditions, operational performance, and legal factors of Community Capital and the banks. Our review of factors present and the resulting appropriate carrying value of our goodwill, intangibles, and other long-lived assets are subject to judgments and estimates that management is required to make. Future events could cause us to conclude that impairment indicators exist and that our goodwill, intangibles, and other long-lived assets might be impaired.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The purpose of liquidity management is to ensure that there are sufficient cash flows to satisfy demands for credit, deposit withdrawals, and other needs of Community Capital. Traditional sources of liquidity include asset maturities and growth in core deposits. A company may achieve its desired liquidity objectives from the management of assets and liabilities and through funds provided by operations. Funds invested in short-term marketable instruments and the continuous maturing of other earning assets are sources of liquidity from the asset perspective. The liability base provides sources of liquidity through deposit growth, the maturity structure of liabilities, and accessibility to market sources of funds.
Scheduled loan payments are a relatively stable source of funds, but loan payoffs and deposit flows fluctuate significantly, being influenced by interest rates and general economic conditions and competition. Community Capital attempts to price its deposits to meet its asset/liability objectives consistent with local market conditions.
State and federal regulatory authorities monitor the liquidity and capital resources of Community Capital on a periodic basis. Management believes that its current liquidity position is satisfactory.
At June 30, 2004, Community Capital had loan commitments outstanding of $15 million. Because these commitments generally have fixed expiration dates and many will expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. If needed, our subsidiary banks have the ability to borrow funds on a short-term basis and purchase federal funds from other financial institutions. At June 30, 2004, our subsidiary banks had arrangements with upstream correspondent banks for short-term advances of $5 million.
At June 30, 2004, Community Capital and its subsidiary banks were considered well capitalized based on regulatory minimum capital requirements. In 2003, total capital increased $562,000 from retained earnings; $38,000 from the sale of treasury stock through the employee stock purchase plan; $180,000 from the exercise of warrants; and $3,043,000 from the issuance of stock in connection with the acquisition of First Bank of Dothan. Capital decreased $278,000 from unrealized net gains on securities available for sale. Total capital increased a net $3,545,000 during 2003. During 2002, total capital increased $567,000 from retained earnings, $115,000 from unrealized net gains on securities available for sale and decreased $124,000 from purchase of treasury stock, resulting in a net gain of $558,000 for the year.
The primary source of funds available to Community Capital will be the payment of dividends by its subsidiary banks. Banking regulations limit the amount of the dividends that may be paid without prior approval of the regulatory agencies. As of June 30, 2004, $2,073,000 in dividends was able to be paid by Albany Bank & Trust to Community Capital without regulatory approval. Under the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding, dated January 9, 2003, First Bank of Dothan may not pay any cash dividends without the prior written consent of the FDIC and the Alabama State Banking Department. See “Business—Lending Services—Memorandum of Understanding,” page 31.
22
Under the terms of its Memorandum of Understanding, First Bank of Dothan is required to maintain a Tier 1 Leverage Capital ratio of not less than 8%. See “Business—Lending Services—Memorandum of Understanding,” page 31. The minimum capital requirements to be considered well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions, absent the Memorandum of Understanding, and the actual capital ratios for Community Capital and its subsidiary banks as of June 30, 2004 are as follows:
| | | Actual | | | |
| | |
| | | |
| | | Community Capital | | Albany Bank & Trust | | First Bank of Dothan | | Regulatory Requirements | |
| | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| Leverage capital ratio | | | 8.78 | % | | | 9.58 | % | | | 9.52 | % | | | 5.00 | % | |
| Risk-based capital ratios: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Core capital | | | 11.97 | % | | | 12.94 | % | | | 14.15 | % | | | 6.00 | % | |
| Total capital | | | 13.65 | % | | | 13.93 | % | | | 15.44 | % | | | 10.00 | % | |
These ratios are expected to decline somewhat as asset growth continues, but are expected to remain in excess of the regulatory minimum requirements.
At June 30, 2004, Community Capital had commitments of approximately $850,000 to complete construction of a full-service branch in downtown Albany. Community Capital also intends to construct a modular building for a loan production office in Auburn, Alabama, which is estimated to require capital expenditures of approximately $50,000.
Management believes that its liquidity and capital resources are adequate and will meet its foreseeable short- and long-term needs. Management anticipates that it will have sufficient funds available to meet current loan commitments and to fund or refinance, on a timely basis, its other material commitments and liabilities.
Except for expected growth common to a growing bank, management is not aware of any other known trends, events, or uncertainties that will have or that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on its liquidity, capital resources, or operations. Management is also not aware of any current recommendations by the regulatory authorities which, if they were implemented, would have such an effect.
Effects of Inflation
The impact of inflation on banks differs from its impact on non-financial institutions. Banks, as financial intermediaries, have assets which are primarily monetary in nature and which tend to fluctuate in concert with inflation. A bank can reduce the impact of inflation if it can manage its rate-sensitivity gap. This gap represents the difference between rate-sensitive assets and rate-sensitive liabilities. Community Capital, through its Asset/Liability Committee, attempts to structure the assets and liabilities and manage the rate-sensitivity gap, thereby seeking to minimize the potential effects of inflation. For information on the management of Community Capital’s interest-rate sensitive assets and liabilities, see “Asset/Liability Management” below.
Asset/Liability Management
Community Capital’s objective is to manage assets and liabilities to provide a satisfactory, consistent level of profitability within the framework of established cash, loan, investment, borrowing, and capital policies. Certain officers are charged with the responsibility of monitoring policies and procedures that are designed to ensure acceptable composition of the asset/liability mix. Management’s goal is to support asset growth primarily through growth of core deposits made by local individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
Community Capital’s asset/liability mix is monitored with a report reflecting the interest rate-sensitive assets and interest rate-sensitive liabilities prepared and presented to the respective Boards of Directors of the subsidiary banks on a quarterly basis. The report monitors interest rate-sensitive assets and liabilities so as to minimize the impact of substantial movements in interest rates on earnings. An asset or liability is considered to be interest rate-sensitive if it will reprice or mature within the time period analyzed, usually one year or less. The interest rate-sensitivity gap is the difference between the interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities scheduled to mature or reprice within such time period. A gap is considered positive when the amount of interest rate-sensitive assets exceeds the amount of interest rate-sensitive liabilities. A gap is considered negative when the amount of interest rate-sensitive liabilities exceeds the interest rate-
23
sensitive assets. During a period of rising interest rates, a negative gap would tend to adversely affect net interest income, while a positive gap would tend to result in an increase in net interest income. Conversely, during a period of falling interest rates, a negative gap would tend to result in an increase in net interest income, while a positive gap would tend to adversely affect net interest income. If Community Capital’s assets and liabilities were equally flexible and moved concurrently, the impact of any increase or decrease in interest rates on net interest income would be minimal.
A simple interest rate “gap” analysis by itself may not be an accurate indicator of how net interest income will be affected by changes in interest rates. Accordingly, Community Capital also evaluates how the repayment of particular assets and liabilities is impacted by changes in interest rates. Income associated with interest-earning assets and costs associated with interest-bearing liabilities may not be affected uniformly by changes in interest rates. In addition, the magnitude and duration of changes in interest rates may have a significant impact on net interest income. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods of repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities fluctuate in advance of changes in general market rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in general market rates. In addition, certain assets, such as adjustable-rate mortgage loans, have features (generally referred to as “interest rate caps and floors”) which limit changes in interest rates. Prepayment and early withdrawal levels also could deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the interest rate gap. The ability of many borrowers to service their debts also may decrease during periods of rising interest rates.
Changes in interest rates also affect Community Capital’s liquidity position. Community Capital currently prices deposits in response to market rates, and it is management’s intention to continue this policy. If deposits are not priced in response to market rates, a loss of deposits could occur which would negatively affect Community Capital’s liquidity position.
At June 30, 2004, Community Capital’s cumulative one-year interest rate-sensitivity gap ratio was 71%. Community Capital’s targeted ratio is 80% to 120% in this time horizon. This indicates that Community Capital’s interest-earning liabilities will reprice during this period at a faster rate than its interest-bearing assets. Community Capital is outside its targeted parameters. Community Capital has a significant amount of certificates of deposit maturing in the period from three months to one year. Management believes that these deposits can be repriced at current rates for an extended period without adversely affecting earnings. Management believes that as long as it pays the prevailing market rate on these types of deposits, Community Capital’s liquidity, while not assured, will not be negatively affected.
The following table sets forth the distribution of the repricing of Community Capital’s interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities as of June 30, 2004; the interest rate-sensitivity gap; the cumulative interest rate-sensitivity gap; the interest rate-sensitivity gap ratio; and the cumulative interest rate-sensitivity gap ratio. The table also sets forth the time periods in which earning assets and liabilities will mature or may reprice in accordance with their contractual terms. However, the table does not necessarily indicate the impact of general interest rate movements on the net interest margin since the repricing of various categories of assets and liabilities is subject to competitive pressures and the needs of Community Capital’s customers. In addition, various assets and liabilities indicated as repricing within the same period may, in fact, reprice at different times within such period and at different rates.
24
| | At June 30, 2004 | |
| |
| |
| | Maturing or Repricing Within | |
| |
| |
| | Zero to Three Months | | Three Months to One Year | | One to Three Years | | Over Three Years | | Total | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| | (Dollars in Thousands) | |
Earning assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest bearing deposits in banks | | $ | 221 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 221 | |
Federal funds sold | | | 1,326 | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,326 | |
Investment securities | | | 4,220 | | | 506 | | | 5,730 | | | 21,001 | | | 31,457 | |
Loans | | | 31,404 | | | 20,433 | | | 35,650 | | | 26,524 | | | 114,011 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
| | | 37,171 | | | 20,939 | | | 41,380 | | | 47,525 | | | 147,015 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Interest-bearing liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing demand deposits(1) | | | 20,538 | | | — | | | 16,529 | | | — | | | 37,067 | |
Savings(1) | | | — | | | — | | | 4,279 | | | — | | | 4,279 | |
Certificates less than $100,000 | | | 11,322 | | | 19,138 | | | 16,761 | | | 1,162 | | | 48,383 | |
Certificates, $100,000 and over | | | 4,608 | | | 12,300 | | | 8,198 | | | 410 | | | 25,516 | |
Guaranteed preferred beneficial interests in junior subordinated debentures | | | 4,124 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4,124 | |
Other borrowings | | | 4,114 | | | 5,274 | | | 4,970 | | | 5,000 | | | 19,358 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
| | | 44,706 | | | 36,712 | | | 50,737 | | | 6,572 | | | 138,727 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Interest rate sensitivity gap | | $ | (7,535 | ) | $ | (15,773 | ) | $ | (9,357 | ) | $ | 40,953 | | $ | 8,288 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Cumulative interest rate sensitivity gap | | $ | (7,535 | ) | $ | (23,308 | ) | $ | (32,665 | ) | $ | 8,288 | | | | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| | | | |
Interest rate sensitivity gap ratio | | | 0.83 | | | 0.57 | | | 0.82 | | | 7.23 | | | | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| | | | |
Cumulative interest rate sensitivity gap ratio | | | 0.83 | | | 0.71 | | | 0.75 | | | 1.06 | | | | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| | | | |
|
(1) | Community Capital has found that NOW checking accounts and savings deposits are generally not sensitive to changes in interest rates and, therefore, it has placed such liabilities in the “One to Three Years” category. |
25
BUSINESS
General
Community Capital Bancshares, Inc. is a multi-bank holding company headquartered in Albany, Georgia. We were formed in August 1998 as a Georgia corporation and currently serve as the holding company and sole shareholder of Albany Bank & Trust and First Bank of Dothan. Our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market under the symbol “ALBY.”
Albany Bank & Trust is a national bank that began its banking operations on April 28, 1999. Since its opening, Albany Bank & Trust has grown to approximately $135,916,000 in total assets as of June 30, 2004. During this time Albany Bank & Trust has expanded its locations by adding branch offices in Lee County, Georgia, east Albany and downtown Albany. In November 2003, we expanded our market presence to Dothan, Alabama with our acquisition of First Bank of Dothan, an Alabama state bank with total assets of approximately $31,415,000 as of June 30, 2004. We believe that the Dothan market presents opportunities similar to the Albany market and a potential for future growth.
We strive to provide superior customer service and maintain a friendly “hometown” atmosphere for our customers. We believe that these features are our competitive advantage in our local markets and have contributed to our growth over the past five years. We provide a broad array of banking products through our five branch locations, eight ATMs, Internet-based banking and telephone banking. At June 30, 2004 we had total assets of $165,888,000, total deposits of $128,273,000 and total shareholders’ equity of $13,354,000. Future growth for our company will be dependent upon a combination of internal growth within our banks and external growth through new branch expansions to new markets or acquisitions of existing banks in new markets.
Our Past Performance.We believe that our performance over the past five years is a result of our effective implementation of our business plan and is indicative of our ability to execute our core banking business. From April 28, 1999 to June 30, 2004, we achieved strong growth in our banking business and have achieved the following:
| • | Increased our diluted earnings per share from a loss of $0.52 in 1999 to $0.39 for the year ended 2003; |
| | |
| • | Expanded our branch network from our original one location to five locations; and |
| | |
| • | Completed our acquisition of First Bank of Dothan in November 2003 and began the process of integrating First Bank of Dothan’s systems into ours. |
Our Subsidiary Banks.Our banking business is conducted through our two subsidiary banks:
| • | Albany Bank & Trust—A national bank with $135,916,000 in assets as of June 30, 2004 that was chartered on April 28, 1999. This bank engages in commercial banking activities in Dougherty and Lee counties, Georgia. The bank has three full-service branches, a loan production office and an operations center. |
| | |
| • | First Bank of Dothan—A state bank chartered under the laws of the State of Alabama that engages in commercial banking in Houston County, Alabama. It has one full-service branch and total assets of approximately $31,415,000 as of June 30, 2004. In March 2004, First Bank of Dothan filed an application to convert to a national bank. Regulatory approval of the application is not expected prior to the closing of this offering. |
Our subsidiary banks each operate under their separate charters under the corporate umbrella of Community Capital Bancshares, Inc. Each bank has its own local board of directors and management comprised of persons known in the local community. While the banks follow similar policies and procedures in the areas of loan administration, budgeting, marketing, human resource management, operations and funding, each bank maintains local decision-making capabilities.
26
The following table provides selected financial data for the subsidiary banks as of June 30, 2004:
| | | Albany Bank & Trust | | First Bank of Dothan (1) | |
| | |
| |
| |
| | | (Based on each bank’s Call Report as of June 30, 2004, dollars in thousands) | |
| Total assets | | | $ | 135,916 | | | | $ | 31,415 | | |
| Total deposits | | | $ | 102,536 | | | | $ | 26,175 | | |
| Total loans, net of reserve | | | $ | 95,199 | | | | $ | 17,003 | | |
| Total shareholder’s equity | | | $ | 12,950 | | | | $ | 5,146 | | |
| Net interest income | | | $ | 2,451 | | | | $ | 732 | | |
| Net Income | | | $ | 551 | | | | $ | 134 | | |
|
(1) Results of operations are for the period from the acquisition date through June 30, 2004. |
Our Market Areas and Competitive Position
The primary service areas for Community Capital are the Albany Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in southwest Georgia and the Dothan and the Auburn–Opelika MSAs in southeast Alabama. Historically, Community Capital has focused on the Albany MSA, including Dougherty and Lee counties. With the acquisition of First Bank of Dothan, we have expanded westward into southeastern Alabama, primarily to the Dothan MSA. Additionally, in February 2004, Albany Bank & Trust opened a loan production office in the Auburn MSA, located between Columbus, Georgia and Montgomery, Alabama on Interstate 85. Upon completion of the offering, First Bank of Dothan plans, subject to regulatory approval, to construct an office in the Auburn MSA and further strengthen its presence in southeastern Alabama. Management believes its expansion into southeastern Alabama will increase Community Capital’s prospects for future growth and diversify its business, making it is less dependent on one economic area.
Albany, Georgia and the Albany MSA
Dougherty and Lee counties are located in the Albany MSA, one of seven in Georgia. Albany is located approximately 175 miles south of Atlanta and 100 miles north of Tallahassee, Florida. Five interstates are accessible via four-lane highways extending from Albany in multiple directions. Albany is considered to be the commercial center (hub) of southwest Georgia, with the majority of the area’s retail sales, medical services and transportation activity conducted in its marketplace. Albany also has a broad industrial base.
The Albany MSA has a broad and diversified economic base and is home to the Marine Corps Logistics Base, a Miller Brewing Company plant, a Merck pharmaceutical plant, a Cooper Tire plant, a Procter & Gamble plant, and a large medical facility. Albany presents a generally stable market area with good growth prospects. The Albany MSA’s median household income is $34,829. The following table illustrates the economic diversification and top employers for the area.
Albany’s Largest Employers
| Company | | Employees | | Product/Service | |
|
| |
| |
| |
| Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital | | 3,399 | | | Medical Services | |
| Dougherty County Board of Education | | 3,240 | | | Education | |
| USMC Logistic Base (Civilian) | | 2,400 | | | Defense | |
| Procter & Gamble | | 1,394 | | | Paper Products | |
| Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | | 642 | | | Tires | |
| City of Albany | | 890 | | | Government | |
| Dougherty County | | 650 | | | Government | |
| Miller Brewing Co. | | 642 | | | Malt Beverages | |
| CallTech Communications, L.L.C | | 625 | | | Technical Support | |
| Albany State University | | 550 | | | Education | |
| Coats & Clark | | 470 | | | Textiles | |
| Merck & Co. | | 467 | | | Pharmaceuticals | |
27
According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the population base for the Albany MSA was 120,822. According to the FDIC, the overall deposit base in the Albany MSA increased from $834 million in 1999 to $1.3 billion in 2003, an annualized growth rate of 11.5%. During this time span, Albany Bank & Trust’s deposits in this market area grew from $10 million to $103 million, an annualized growth rate of 79%. As of June 30, 2003, there were 12 financial institutions serving the Albany MSA, including five regional banks, six community banks and one thrift. The top five institutions control approximately 78% of the MSA’s deposit base. Albany Bank & Trust is one of only two community banks headquartered in the Albany MSA, and is the larger of the two. Since 1999, Albany Bank & Trust’s deposit market share has increased from 1.2% to 8.0% of the Albany MSA, representing the largest increase amongst all financial institutions in the market.
Dothan, Alabama and the Dothan MSA
Dothan is located approximately 90 miles southwest of Albany, Georgia and 90 miles southeast of Montgomery, Alabama. The city serves as a retail hub for approximately 500,000 people within a 90-mile radius which includes southeastern Alabama as well as parts of Florida and Georgia. The Dothan area is home to numerous industrial parks that offer an array of industrial companies in aviation, fabricated metals, distribution, customer service centers, food products, electronics, machinery, and injection molding. Dothan’s major companies include Perdue Farms, Sony Magnetic Products, and Michelin. Like Albany, Dothan also has a large medical community.
According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the population base for the Dothan MSA was 137,916. According to the FDIC, the overall deposit base in the Dothan MSA increased from $1.5 billion in 1999 to $1.6 billion in 2003, an annualized growth rate of 2.5%. As of June 30, 2003, there were 14 financial institutions serving the Dothan MSA, including five regional banks and eight community banks. The top five institutions control approximately 69% of the MSA’s deposit base. As of June 30, 2003, First Bank of Dothan’s deposit market share was 1.5% of the Dothan MSA.
Auburn, Alabama and the Auburn–Opelika MSA
Auburn is located in Lee County, adjacent to I-85 and approximately 35 miles northwest of Columbus, Georgia and 55 miles east of Montgomery, Alabama. Auburn’s population base and economy are heavily influenced by the student population (22,000) at Auburn University, Alabama’s largest university and the city’s largest employer. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the population base for the Auburn–Opelika MSA was 115,092. According to the FDIC, the overall deposit base in the Auburn–Opelika MSA increased from $978 million in 1999 to $1,232 million in 2003, an annualized growth rate of 5.9%. As of June 30, 2003, there were 12 financial institutions serving the Auburn–Opelika MSA, including six regional banks, five community banks and one thrift. The top five institutions control approximately 75% of the MSA’s deposit base.
Our Strategy
Ultimately, our success depends on our ability to excel as bankers in our market areas. As smaller community banking organizations, our banks are unable to compete with larger banks purely on a pricing basis. We must differentiate ourselves from larger banks by providing superior customer service. This is accomplished by providing a warm, friendly atmosphere for customers entering our banks; prompt service to our customers by knowledgeable bank staff; and prompt resolution of customer problems. By gaining our customers’ acceptance and developing our reputation as a hometown bank, we hope to gain repeat business as well as referrals from existing customers. Prompt, friendly service has been a way of life at Albany Bank & Trust since it opened and will be transferred to the staff at First Bank of Dothan as they are integrated into Community Capital.
Operating Strategies.In order to accomplish our overall objective of establishing our banks as leading community banks in our market areas, our operating strategies are:
| • | Total Customer Service. Our position as a small community banking organization provides us the flexibility to provide innovative products to our customers in a faster, friendlier manner than the larger, less autonomous competitors. Final decisions regarding loan approval and other matters are made at the local level without requiring approval from out-of-town “home offices.” As a result, we believe we are able to execute transactions more efficiently than our competitors, which allows us to provide a higher level of service and satisfaction to our customers. |
28
| | Since beginning our banking business in 1999, we have utilized new technologies such as imaged statements and other imaging products to provide more efficient service to our customers. Additionally, we have provided customers with expanded access to their accounts and our financial services through Internet and telephone banking, courier services, conveniently located ATMs and loan production offices. |
| | |
| • | Disciplined Lending. While providing prompt and efficient service to our customers, we still must ensure that the quality of our loan portfolio remains at a high level. Since inception, we have strived to generate relationships with high-quality borrowers. We believe this lending approach is reflected in our low number of past-due and non-performing loans. Our lenders constantly monitor the quality of the loan portfolio and take actions as appropriate to identify and correct loans which deteriorate. |
Growth Strategies.Until 2003, we focused on internal growth through developing and enhancing banking relationships in the Albany market. This strategy served us well, as demonstrated by the growth in assets and deposits over our first four years. Beginning in 2003, we began to explore opportunities to expand outside of the Albany market area. In November 2003, we finalized the acquisition of First Bank of Dothan. As we continue to mature, we are committed to growth through both internal and external sources. Our growth strategies are:
| • | Enhancing Existing Relationships. We believe our most efficient way to grow is to expand relationships with current customers. Our friendly atmosphere provides an incentive for the customer to return for additional services. Our staff is coached on the benefits of cross-selling and making every effort to enhance existing relationships by providing additional services to our customers. |
| | |
| • | Addition of Market Share. Since our opening in 1999, our major source of growth has been the addition of new customers. Our staff of experienced local bankers has aggressively sought out new customers. Our focus is on small to medium-sized businesses and consumers who desire the additional personal attention that we provide. We obtain this business through personal contact with these customers and develop these relationships further by using our ability to provide personal attention and timely local decisions to their requests. We believe these traits enable us to gain business from the regional and super-regional banks in our area. |
| | |
| • | Growth by Acquisition. We will continue to seek and evaluate potential acquisition opportunities as they arise. We completed our first acquisition in November 2003 when we acquired First Bank of Dothan. We continue to integrate this bank into our systems and instill our sales and customer service culture in its staff. We believe that by merging with institutions in new market areas, we can diversify our geographic risks in the loan portfolio. Any future potential acquisitions will be evaluated based upon our ability to gain market share in the new market and the potential impact of the acquisition on our overall performance. We believe that the following areas present opportunities for future expansion: |
| | • | the panhandle area of Florida from Apalachicola westward to Pensacola; |
| | | |
| | • | other metropolitan areas in Georgia outside of the Atlanta area; and |
| | | |
| | • | further expansion in Alabama in high-growth areas. |
Competition
We believe the major competitive factors in the financial industry are convenience, pricing, breadth of products and customer service. The majority of our competitors are regional and super-regional banks. These banks enjoy a competitive advantage in terms of number of locations and pricing. We feel that these advantages are offset by our superior customer service and our ability to leverage our technology to provide services to our customers. Our systems allow us to provide our customers with products that are comparable to those of larger banks.
The maximum amount we can lend to any one borrower is limited by our subsidiary banks’ capital. Many of our larger competitors have much higher lending limits than we do. If a customer’s borrowing needs exceed our lending limit, we participate the excess amount either with our banks or another community bank. Since our target market is the small-to mid-sized business, our customers’ borrowing requirements rarely exceed our lending limits.
29
According to FDIC deposit data as of June 30, 2003, the Albany, Dothan and Auburn–Opelika MSAs had total deposits of $4.1 billion. Of this amount, approximately 65% was controlled by regional and super-regional financial institutions, including SunTrust Banks, Inc., Regions Financial Corp., Compass Bancshares, Inc., Synovus Financial Corp., and SouthTrust Corp. Despite these competitors’ considerable resources, we have gained market share in these markets through our emphasis on customer service. At June 30, 2003, Community Capital had a market share in its combined markets of approximately 3.0%. At that time, Albany Bank & Trust had a market share in the Albany MSA of approximately 8.0%, while First Bank of Dothan had a market share in the Dothan MSA of 1.5%. We believe there is significant potential for growth in the Dothan and Auburn–Opelika MSAs as we establish ourselves in these markets.
Lending Services
We offer the following types of loans to our customers:
| • | Real Estate Construction. Our construction loan portfolio consists of loans made for residential and non-agricultural, commercial construction loans. The majority of these loans are made on a pre-sold basis where the purchaser has already obtained permanent financing for the completed building. A smaller number of construction loans are made to contractors for speculative purposes. The creditworthiness and financial capabilities of the contractor play a major factor in the decision to make these loans. At June 30, 2004, total construction loans constituted 8.99% of our loan portfolio. |
| | |
| • | Real Estate Mortgage. Loans secured by one- to four-family residential buildings comprise the largest portion of our loans. These include any loan which has collateral consisting of one- to four-family buildings. These loans may either be first or junior lien positions. In many cases, we will take a lien position on a business owner’s other assets to ensure we have additional collateral on the loan. We do not make 30-year fixed-rate mortgages. Our real estate loans are either floating-rate loans or loans that have a final maturity of less than ten years. These loans constituted 34.89% of our loan portfolio at June 30, 2004. |
| | |
| • | Commercial, Financial, and Agricultural. We make commercial loans to qualified businesses in our market areas. This portion of our portfolio primarily represents loans to businesses in order to finance accounts receivable, inventory, and fixed-asset expansion. Borrowers in this category are evaluated based upon their cash flows to ensure there will be sufficient funds generated to repay the loans. Additional collateral may be taken on these loans to protect our position in the event that the borrower’s cash flow proves insufficient to repay the loan. To a lesser extent we will make loans for agricultural purposes or the financing of farmland. These loans are also evaluated using the same cash flow criteria as commercial loans. These loans constituted 45.73% of our loan portfolio at June 30, 2004. |
| | |
| • | Loans to Individuals. This portion of our portfolio consists of loans to individuals for personal, family and household purposes. These loans involve a high degree of risk due to the nature of the collateral and the potential for insolvency or bankruptcy of the borrower. Loans to individuals are evaluated based upon the borrower’s past performance and current ability to repay the loan. At June 30, 2004, these loans constituted 10.39% of our loan portfolio. |
We originate loans with a variety of terms, both fixed and floating rate. In all cases, we emphasize the use of real estate as collateral due to its inherent value. We emphasize loans in our market areas, but we occasionally make loans outside of the market area to known customers or through correspondent banks. This contributes to the geographic diversity of our portfolio, although there are some additional risks due to the distance of the borrower or the collateral from us. Loans outside of our market area are evaluated using our normal credit standards.
Our loan portfolio represents the largest earning asset on our balance sheet. The risks of lending are offset in part by our careful evaluation of potential borrowers and by pricing the loans based upon the risks involved. At December 31, 2003 and 2002, loans net of unearned income were $109,589,000 and $81,712,000, respectively. This represents an increase in total loans of $27,877,000, or 34%, from 2002 to 2003. These amounts represent 69% and 75% of total assets, respectively. Of the increase, $18,000,000 was the result of the acquisition of First Bank of Dothan. We strive to identify and properly account for potential uncollectible loans in our portfolio. We do this by creating an allowance for uncollectible loans with a corresponding charge to earnings. As of the previous two year-ends, the allowance represented
30
1.93% and 1% of gross loans for 2003 and 2002, respectively. The increase in the allowance in 2003 relates to the acquisition of First Bank of Dothan. Our earning assets, including loans, are tied to the overall interest rate environment in the economy. Our yield on loans has declined in the past year in response to the overall economic conditions. The yield on loans declined to 6.75% in 2003 from 7.40% in 2002. By managing our cost of funds, we maintained our net interest margin at 3.83% for both years.
The following table presents the amount of loans outstanding by category in dollars and percent of loans for the past five years:
| | 2003 | | 2002 | | 2001 | | 2000 | | 1999 | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Type | | Dollars ($000s) | | % of Total | | Dollars ($000s) | | % of Total | | Dollars ($000s) | | % of Total | | Dollars ($000s) | | % of Total | | Dollars ($000s) | | % of Total | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Commercial | | | 23,776 | | | 21.7 | % | | 14,553 | | | 17.8 | % | | 6,842 | | | 11.1 | % | | 10,037 | | | 26.0 | % | | 4,457 | | | 22.7 | % |
Real estate construction | | | 9,938 | | | 9.1 | % | | 12,379 | | | 15.2 | % | | 9,903 | | | 16.0 | % | | 1,585 | | | 4.1 | % | | 750 | | | 3.8 | % |
Real estate farmland | | | 2,737 | | | 2.5 | % | | 2,416 | | | 3.0 | % | | 1,859 | | | 3.0 | % | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Real estate mortgage | | | 59,143 | | | 54.1 | % | | 40,743 | | | 50.0 | % | | 33,110 | | | 53.6 | % | | 20,710 | | | 53.6 | % | | 10,780 | | | 55.0 | % |
Individuals (and other) | | | 13,795 | | | 12.6 | % | | 11,457 | | | 14.0 | % | | 10,087 | | | 16.3 | % | | 6,293 | | | 16.3 | % | | 3,621 | | | 18.5 | % |
Total | | | 109,389 | | | 100 | % | | 81,548 | | | 100 | % | | 61,801 | | | 100 | % | | 38,625 | | | 100 | % | | 19,608 | | | 100 | % |
The concentration of loans in the real estate sector results in our obtaining high-quality collateral to secure the loans.
Lending Limits.When the amount of loans to a single borrower exceeds an individual lender’s limit, the loan must be approved by a more experienced officer with a higher limit or the respective bank’s loan committee.
Lending limits vary based upon the type of loan and the borrower. In general, under banking regulations, each bank is limited by its capital to the amount it can extend to any one borrower. Generally, these limits provide that no more than 15% of the bank’s capital can be extended to any one borrower, plus up to an additional 10% of the bank’s capital, provided the amount that exceeds 10% is secured by readily marketable collateral. Because of our ability to sell participations between our banks, we can combine our limits to extend larger loans if we so desire. At June 30, 2004, our internally established lending limits, which are below the regulatory limits, to any one borrower were $2 million for Albany Bank & Trust and $700,000 for First Bank of Dothan. We believe that this amount provides us the ability to properly serve our customers. While this is the total legal limit we are allowed, we base the total lending to any once customer on their ability to repay and financial condition. All loans are assigned a grade, based on the quality of the credit. These grades are reviewed regularly by our lenders, bank examiners and third party loan reviewers, and ratings are adjusted based upon the borrower’s history and financial condition.
Underwriting.We have lenders of varying experience and expertise. Our senior lenders are the primary contact points for our major loan customers. These lenders are supported by the credit administration officer at the holding company. These three people alone have 60 years of combined lending experience. We have developed a credit underwriting and monitoring system. A portion of each lender’s annual bonus is based on generating new loans which meet these guidelines.
Memorandum of Understanding.On January 9, 2003, prior to its acquisition by Community Capital, First Bank of Dothan entered a Memorandum of Understanding with the FDIC and the Alabama State Banking Department primarily regarding First Bank of Dothan’s lending practices. Pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding, First Bank of Dothan has designated a qualified chief lending officer, developed a definitive and strengthened loan review and grading program, reduced the balance of its assets classified as substandard and doubtful, and implemented an amended written loan policy and exception procedures and reporting. Under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, First Bank of Dothan is required to maintain a Tier 1 Leverage Capital ratio of not less than 8% and may not pay any cash dividends without the prior written consent of the FDIC and the Alabama State Banking Department. We believe First Bank of Dothan has complied with the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding and plan to request that it be terminated.
31
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS AND STOCK OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT
The following table lists, as of June 29, 2004, the number of shares common stock beneficially owned by: (a) each current director of Community Capital; (b) each executive officer listed in the Summary Compensation Table; and (c) all current executive officers and directors as a group. The information shown below is based upon information furnished to Community Capital by the named persons. Additionally (unless otherwise indicated), the business address for each person listed below is 2815 Meredyth Drive, Albany, Georgia 31707.
Information relating to beneficial ownership of Community Capital is based upon “beneficial ownership” concepts described in the rules issued under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Under these rules, a person is deemed to be a “beneficial owner” of a security if that person has or shares “voting power,” which includes the power to vote or to direct the voting of the security, or “investment power,” which includes the power to dispose or to direct the disposition of the security. Under the rules, more than one person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of the same securities. A person is also deemed to be a beneficial owner of any security as to which that person has the right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days after June 29, 2004. Unless otherwise indicated in the “Nature of Beneficial Ownership” column, each person is the record owner of and has sole voting and investment power with respect to his or her shares.
Name and Address | | Number of Shares | | Number of Shares Subject to Options/Warrants Exercisable within 60 days | | Aggregate Number of Shares | | Percent of Class | | Nature of Beneficial Ownership | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Directors: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Robert M. Beauchamp | | | 28,571 | | | 22,138 | | | | 50,709 | | | | 2.9 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bennett D. Cotten, Jr | | | 14,285 | | | 14,995 | | | | 29,280 | | | | 1.7 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Glenn A. Dowling | | | 21,428 | | | 22,138 | | | | 43,566 | | | | 2.5 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mary Helen Dykes | | | 4,762 | | | 14,995 | | | | 19,757 | | | | 1.2 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Charles M. Jones, III | | | 43,657 | | | 39,995 | | | | 83,652 | | | | 4.8 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Van Cise Knowles | | | 43,476 | | | 4,996 | | | | 48,472 | | | | 2.8 | | | Includes 23,571 shares held in an IRA for the benefit of Mr. Knowles. | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
C. Richard Langley | | | 26,242 | | | 13,924 | | | | 40,166 | | | | 2.3 | | | Includes 20,742 shares held in an IRA for the benefit of Mr. Langley. | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Robert E. Lee | | | 92,457 | | | 84,285 | | | | 176,742 | | | | 9.9 | | | Includes 48,842 shares held in an IRA for the benefit of Mr. Lee and 857 shares held jointly with Mr. Lee’s spouse. | |
32
Name and Address | | Number of Shares | | Number of Shares Subject to Options/Warrants Exercisable within 60 days | | Aggregate Number of Shares | | Percent of Class | | Nature of Beneficial Ownership | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corinne C. Martin | | | 42,782 | | | 13,638 | | | | 56,420 | | | | 3.3 | | | Includes 4,284 shares held by Ms. Martin as trustee for grandchildren and 8,570 shares held by Ms. Martin as trustee for her children as to which beneficial ownership is shared. | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
William F. McAfee | | | 21,428 | | | 22,138 | | | | 43,566 | | | | 2.5 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mark M. Shoemaker | | | 21,428 | | | 22,138 | | | | 43,566 | | | | 2.5 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Jane Anne D. Sullivan | | | 28,570 | | | 22,138 | | | | 50,708 | | | | 2.9 | | | Includes 7,142 shares owned by Ms. Sullivan’s children as to which beneficial ownership is shared. | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
John P. Ventulett, Jr | | | 29,764 | | | 14,995 | | | | 44,759 | | | | 2.6 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Lawrence B. Willson | | | 21,428 | | | 22,138 | | | | 43,566 | | | | 2.5 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
James D. Woods | | | 21,428 | | | 22,138 | | | | 43,566 | | | | 2.5 | | | Includes 21,428 shares held in a profit sharing plan for the benefit of Dr. Woods. | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Executive Officers*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
David J. Baranko | | | 4,734 | | | 7,714 | | | | 12,448 | | | | 0.7 | | | Includes 4,428 shares held in an IRA for the benefit of Mr. Baranko. | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
David C. Guillebeau | | | 10,241 | | | 32,000 | | | | 42,241 | | | | 2.4 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
All Directors and Executive Officers, as a Group | | | 476,681 | | | 396,503 | | | | 873,184 | | | | 41.6 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
5% Shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Estate of Oscar Lantinga | | | 100,867 | | | 0 | | | | 100,867 | | | | 5.9 | | | | |
508 Collingswood Dr. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dothan, AL 36301 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
* Mr. Jones and Mr. Lee are also executive officers of Community Capital. |
33
MANAGEMENT
Directors and Executive Officers
The following table shows for each director: (a) his or her name; (b) his or her age at December 31, 2003; (c) how long he or she has been a director of Community Capital; (d) his or her position(s) with Community Capital, other than as a director; and (e) his or her principal occupation and recent business experience for the past five years. Each of the directors listed below is also a director of Albany Bank & Trust.
Name (Age) | | Director Since | | Position with Community Capital and Business Experience | |
| |
| |
| |
| | | | | |
Robert M. Beauchamp (41) | | 1998 | | Attorney, Beauchamp & Associates, LLC | |
| | | | | |
Bennett D. Cotten, Jr. (50) | | 1998 | | Orthopedic Surgeon, Southwest Georgia Orthopedic and Sports Medicine | |
| | | | | |
Glenn A. Dowling (71) | | 1998 | | Podiatrist, Managing Partner, Ambulatory Surgery Center and Albany Podiatry Associates; Business Owner and Developer, Partridge Pea Plantation | |
| | | | | |
Mary Helen Dykes (53) | | 1998 | | Business Owner/Administrator, Secretary and Treasurer, Bob’s Candies, Inc. | |
| | | | | |
Charles M. Jones, III (53) | | 1998 | | Chairman of the Board of Directors of Community Capital and Albany Bank & Trust; Chief Executive Officer of Community Capital; Director of First Bank of Dothan; Chief Executive Officer, Consolidated Loan & Mortgage Co. and affiliated companies | |
| | | | | |
Van Cise Knowles (63) | | 1998 | | Surgeon, Van C. Knowles M.D., P.C. | |
| | | | | |
C. Richard Langley (55) | | 1998 | | Attorney, Langley & Lee | |
| | | | | |
Robert E. Lee(1)(51) | | 1998 | | President of Community Capital and Albany Bank & Trust; Chief Executive Officer of Albany Bank & Trust; Director of First Bank of Dothan | |
| | | | | |
Corinne C. Martin (61) | | 1998 | | Ownership interest in and President of Three Sisters, Inc., farming and timber property; Owner of Dunaway Enterprises, real estate investment company; Owner of Covey Pointe Shooting Preserve, commercial hunting property | |
| | | | | |
William F. McAfee (66) | | 1998 | | Business Owner, Bill McAfee Leasing, commercial truck lessor; Sales Manager, Allstar International, commercial truck dealership; Manager, Fowltown Farms | |
| | | | | |
Mark M. Shoemaker (49) | | 1998 | | Medical Doctor, Albany Anesthesia Associates | |
| | | | | |
Jane Anne D. Sullivan (44) | | 1998 | | Business Owner, Buildings Exchange, a real estate holding company | |
34
Name (Age) | | Director Since | | Position with Community Capital and Business Experience | |
| |
| |
| |
| | | | | |
John P. Ventulett, Jr. (55) | | 1998 | | Executive Insurance Agent, Vice President, JSL/Howard Ventulett & Bishop Insurors of Albany | |
| | | | | |
James D. Woods (60) | | 1998 | | Medical Doctor, Drs. Adams and Woods, M.D. P.C. Medical Practice | |
| | | | | |
Lawrence B. Willson (53) | | 1998 | | Business Administrator, Vice President and Farm Manager, Sunnyland Farms, Inc. | |
|
(1) | Mr. Lee has served as President of Community Capital since August 1, 1998. Prior to becoming an officer of Community Capital, Mr. Lee served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of a community bank. |
Executive Compensation
The following table sets forth information concerning the annual and long-term compensation for services in all capacities to Community Capital for the fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001 of our Chief Executive Officer, President and Executive Vice President. No other executive officer received a combined payment of salary and bonus in excess of $100,000 for services rendered to Community Capital during 2003.
Summary Compensation Table
| | Annual Compensation(1) | | Long-Term Compensation Awards | |
| |
| |
| |
Name and Position | | Compensation Year | | Salary ($) | | Bonus ($) | | Number of Securities Underlying Options | | All Other Compensation ($) | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Charles M. Jones, III, | | 2003 | | 0 | | 0 | | 285 | | | 0 | | |
Chief Executive Officer | | 2002 | | 0 | | 0 | | 285 | | | 0 | | |
| | 2001 | | 0 | | 0 | | 285 | | | 0 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Robert E. Lee, | | 2003 | | 160,600 | | 83,717 | | 25,000 | | | 10,340(2 | ) | |
President | | 2002 | | 141,085 | | 57,722 | | 0 | | | 7,425(2 | ) | |
| | 2001 | | 128,260 | | 35,171 | | 0 | | | 6,850(2 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
David D. Guillebeau, | | 2003 | | 101,609 | | 14,000 | | 10,000 | | | 5,018(3 | ) | |
Executive Vice President | | 2002 | | 94,800 | | 5,849 | | 0 | | | 4,752(3 | ) | |
| | 2001 | | 90,900 | | 8,208 | | 0 | | | 4,526(3 | ) | |
|
(1) | We have omitted information on perquisites and other personal benefits because the aggregate value of these items does not meet the minimum amount required for disclosure under the Securities and Exchange Commission regulations. |
| |
(2) | Includes a matching contribution to Mr. Lee’s 401(k) plan of $5,500, $5,500 and $4,746 in 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively, and premiums paid on a term life insurance policy for the benefit of Mr. Lee of $4,480, $1,905 and $1,325 in 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively. |
| |
(3) | Includes a matching contribution to Mr. Guillebeau’s 401(k) plan of $5,018, $4,752 and $4,526 in 2003, 2002 and 2000, respectively. |
35
Stock Option Grants in Fiscal 2003
The following table set forth information at December 31, 2003, and for the fiscal year then ended, concerning stock options granted to the executive officers listed in the Summary Compensation Table. We have not granted any stock appreciation rights, restricted stock or stock incentives other than stock options.
Name | | Number of Securities Underlying Options Granted | | Percent of Total Options Granted to Employees in Fiscal Year | | Exercise Price Per Share | | Expiration Date | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Charles M. Jones, III | | 285 | | | 0.37 | % | | | $ | 13.97 | | | 5/15/2013 | |
Robert E. Lee | | 25,000 | | | 19.45 | % | | | $ | 13.97 | | | 5/15/2013 | |
David C. Guillebeau | | 10,000 | | | 12.96 | % | | | $ | 10.18 | | | 2/24/2013 | |
Aggregated Option Exercises in Fiscal 2003 and Fiscal Year-End Option Values
The following table sets forth information at December 31, 2003, and for the fiscal year then ended, concerning stock options held by the executive officers listed in the Summary Compensation Table. The listed executive officers did not exercise any options to purchase common stock of Community Capital during 2003.
| | Number of Shares Acquired on | | Value | | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options | | Value of Unexercised In-the-Money Options at December 31, 2003(1) | |
| | | |
| |
| |
Name | | Exercise | | Realized | | Exercisable | | Unexercisable | | Exercisable | | Unexercisable | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Charles M. Jones, III | | 0 | | — | | 18,282 | | 4,286 | | | | $ | 83,659 | | | | $ | 19,928 | | |
Robert E. Lee | | 0 | | — | | 60,000 | | 40,000 | | | | $ | 300,000 | | | | $ | 75,000 | | |
David C. Guillebeau | | 0 | | — | | 24,000 | | 16,000 | | | | $ | 168,000 | | | | $ | 143,800 | | |
|
(1) | Calculated as the aggregate positive spread between the exercise price of any such existing options and the year-end price ($12.00 per share) of Community Capital’s common stock. |
Option Grant Upon Completion of Offering
Our Compensation Committee and our Board of Directors have approved the grant, upon the closing of this offering, to our president, Robert E. Lee, of an option to purchase a number of shares of our common stock equal to 5% of the shares sold in this offering. The exercise price of the option will equal the closing price of the common stock on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market as of the business day immediately prior to the closing date of the offering. The option will be granted under our 1998 Stock Incentive Plan as of the close of this offering and will become exercisable in 20% annual increments beginning on the first anniversary of the closing date. The option will remain exercisable for the ten-year period following the closing date or for 90 days after the option holder ceases to be employed by Community Capital, whichever is shorter. The exercise price of the option will be subject to adjustment for stock splits, recapitalizations or other similar events.
Proposed Executive Compensation Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plan.On April 26, 2004, our Board of Directors approved, in principle, a supplemental retirement plan for the benefit of our president, Robert E. Lee, and our chief credit officer, Paul Joiner. Generally, under the proposed plan, our president and chief credit officer will receive supplemental retirement benefits upon termination of employment due to retirement on or after reaching age 65, disability, death or upon a change in control of Community Capital. In addition, benefits would be payable under the supplemental retirement plan if the executives terminate employment (other than for cause) prior to reaching age 65, provided that they have satisfied a specified service requirement. The total benefit available to the president and chief credit officer under the supplemental retirement plan will consist of a fixed and a variable component. The fixed component of the benefit will be equal to a specified percentage of the executive’s annual salary in effect upon his or her termination of employment. The variable component of the benefit will be determined based upon the executive’s satisfaction of specified performance goals.
36
The benefits will vest based on the executive’s period of service with us. We intend to use a bank-owned life insurance instrument to fund the supplemental retirement benefits.
Deferred Executive Compensation Plans.On April 26, 2004, our Board of Directors also approved, in principle, two deferred executive compensation plans. Under a deferred cash bonus plan, executive officers will be permitted to defer up to 100% of their annual cash bonus. Under a deferred benefit plan, we will make an annual deferred contribution of up to 30% of the executive officer’s annual salary to his or her deferred account upon the executive’s satisfaction of specified performance criteria. Deferred contributions under both plans will accrue earnings based on a predetermined measurement, such as a multiple of our return on assets, established by the Board on an annual basis. The Board of Directors also approved the use of a bank-owned life instrument to fund the deferred executive compensation plans.
We anticipate that the Board of Directors will approve the final terms of the proposed supplemental retirement plan and the proposed deferred executive compensation plans and that these plans will be implemented during the third quarter of 2004.
Equity Compensation Plans
The table below sets forth information regarding shares of Community Capital common stock authorized for issuance under the following Community Capital equity compensation plans and agreements:
| • | Community Capital Bancshares, Inc. 1998 Stock Incentive Plan; |
| | |
| • | Community Capital Bancshares, Inc. 2000 Outside Directors’ Stock Option Plan; |
| | |
| • | Community Capital Bancshares, Inc. Non-qualified Stock Option Agreement with Charles M. Jones, III; |
| | |
| • | Community Capital Bancshares, Inc. Non-qualified Stock Option Agreement with Richard Bishop; |
| | |
| • | Community Capital Bancshares, Inc. Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan; and |
| | |
| • | Community Capital Bancshares, Inc. Non-qualified Stock Option Agreements with David Baranko, David Guillebeau, Paul Joiner, Rosa Ramsey, and La Donna Urick. |
The 1998 Stock Incentive Plan was approved by shareholders on March 11, 1999. None of the other equity compensation plans or agreements listed above has been approved by Community Capital’s shareholders. Each of those plans or agreements is described below.
| | Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options and warrants | | Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options and warrants | | Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under the equity compensation plans (excluding shares subject to outstanding options) | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | |
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders | | 147,853 | | | 8.22 | | | 155,721 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders | | 368,872 | | | 7.50 | | | 12,725 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | 516,725 | | | 7.70 | | | 168,446 | | |
2000 Outside Directors’ Stock Option Plan.The 2000 Outside Directors’ Stock Option Plan was adopted by the Board of Directors on April 24, 2000. This plan is not subject to the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, nor is it qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The 2000 Outside Directors’ Stock Option Plan provides for the issuance of non-qualified stock options to members of the Board of Directors who are not employees of Community Capital or any of its affiliates and the Chairman of the Board of
37
Directors, regardless of whether he is an employee of Community Capital. Community Capital has reserved up to 21,429 shares of Community Capital’s common stock for issuance under this plan upon exercise of an option. This number may change in the event of future stock dividends, stock splits, recapitalizations and similar events. If an option expires or terminates without being exercised, the shares subject to the unexercised portion of the option may again be available for awards under the 2000 Outside Directors’ Stock Option Plan. The purpose of this plan is to promote in its non-employee directors personal interest in the welfare of Community Capital and provide incentives to the individuals who are primarily responsible for shaping and carrying out the long-term plans of Community Capital.
The 2000 Outside Directors’ Stock Option Plan provides for an annual grant of an option to purchase 142 shares of Community Capital’s common stock to the existing non-employee directors and an option to purchase 285 shares of Community Capital’s common stock to the Chairman of the Board as of the date of each annual shareholders’ meeting. Options granted pursuant to this plan are generally nontransferable except by will or the laws of descent and distribution unless otherwise permitted by the Board of Directors. These options are fully vested and exercisable immediately, subject to any restriction imposed by the primary federal regulator of Community Capital. The exercise price of these options must be equal to the fair market value of the common stock on the date the option is granted. The term of the options may not exceed ten years from the date of grant. If a participant ceases to be a director of Community Capital or any affiliate, the options expire, terminate and become unexercisable no later than 90 days after the date the participant ceases to provide such services.
Non-qualified Stock Option Agreement with Charles M. Jones, III.On November 15, 1999, Mr. Jones was granted an option to purchase 21,429 shares of Community Capital’s common stock at an exercise price of $7.35 per share, as adjusted to reflect Community Capital’s ten-for-seven stock split effective in January 2001. This option vests in 20% equal increments over five years beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date for so long as Mr. Jones serves as a director of Community Capital or any of its affiliates. The option will be come fully vested if Mr. Jones retires on or after he reaches age 65 or upon a change in control of Community Capital. The option will expire on the tenth anniversary of the grant date or, if earlier, 90 days after Mr. Jones ceases to be a director of Community Capital or any affiliate.
Non-qualified Stock Option Agreement with Richard Bishop.On April 11, 2000, Mr. Bishop was granted an option to purchase 12,143 shares of Community Capital’s common stock at an exercise price of $7.00 per share, as adjusted to reflect Community Capital’s ten-for-seven stock split effective in January 2001. This option vests in 20% equal increments over five years beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date for so long as Mr. Bishop serves as an employee of Community Capital or any of its affiliates. The option will be come fully vested if Mr. Bishop retires on or after he reaches age 65 or upon a change in control of Community Capital. The option will expire on the tenth anniversary of the grant date or, if earlier, 90 days after Mr. Bishop ceases to be employee of Community Capital or any affiliate.
Non-qualified Stock Option Agreement with Members of Management.On February 23, 2003, Community Capital granted five members of management options to purchase an aggregate of 50,000 shares of Community Capital’s common stock at an exercise price of $10.18 per share. These options vest in 20% equal increments over five years beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date for so long as the individual serves as an employee of Community Capital or any of its affiliates. The options will become fully vested if there is a change in control of Community Capital. The options will expire on the tenth anniversary of the grant date or, if earlier, 90 days after the optionee ceases to be employee of Community Capital or any affiliate. Since the options were only granted to officers of Community Capital and the Bank, the option grants did not involve a public offering, and therefore were exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan.The Employee Stock Purchase Plan enables eligible employees to purchase shares of Community Capital common stock through payroll deductions. An employee is eligible to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan if that employee is a resident of Georgia and is employed in a position that customarily requires at least 20 hours of work per week. Under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, employee payroll deductions are combined with matching contributions made by Community Capital and used to purchase shares of Community Capital common stock on behalf of the employee at the end of each calendar quarter. The shares are purchased in the open market at prevailing prices at the time of the purchase or may be purchased from Community
38
Capital at fair market value. Fair market value is determined by Community Capital in good faith based on all relevant facts and circumstances as of the date of purchase. If an employee terminates employment with Community Capital or any affiliate or the employee no longer satisfies the eligibility requirements, the employee’s payroll deductions made under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan that have not been used to purchase shares of Community Capital’s common stock will be returned to that employee and any matching credits will be forfeited.
Warrant Agreements with Each of Community Capital’s Directors.On March 11, 1999, Community Capital issued its directors warrants to purchase an aggregate of 302,420 shares of Community Capital’s common stock at $7.00 per share, as adjusted to reflect Community Capital’s ten-for-seven stock split effective in January 2001. The warrants become exercisable in 20% annual increments beginning on the first anniversary of the issuance date. Exercisable warrants will remain exercisable for the ten-year period following the date of issuance or for 90 days after the warrant holder ceases to be a director of Community Capital, whichever is shorter. The exercise price of each warrant is subject to adjustment for stock splits, recapitalizations or other similar events. Additionally, if Albany Bank & Trust’s capital falls below the minimum level, as determined by the OCC, Community Capital may be directed to require the directors to exercise or forfeit their warrants.
Employment Agreements
Robert E. Lee.On August 19, 1998, Community Capital and Albany Bank & Trust entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Lee regarding Mr. Lee’s employment as Community Capital’s President. The initial term of the agreement began on August 1, 1998 and continued until July 31, 2003. At the end of the initial five-year term and at the end of any extension of the term, the agreement automatically extends for a period of 12 months, unless a party to the agreement provides notice to the other parties that he or it does not intend to extend the agreement.
Mr. Lee’s base salary under the agreement during 2003 was $160,600 per year. The Board of Directors is required to review the base salary amount annually, and the base salary may be increased by an amount determined by the Board of Directors. The agreement also provides that Mr. Lee is entitled to an annual cash bonus based on Community Capital’s consolidated earnings, provided that the Board of Directors determines, according to reasonable safety and soundness standards, that the overall financial condition of Albany Bank & Trust will not be adversely affected by the payment of the bonus. Mr. Lee earned a bonus of $83,717 during 2003. Additionally, the agreement requires Community Capital to provide Mr. Lee with an automobile, health insurance, life insurance, vacation time, reimbursement for reasonable business expenses, club memberships and other customary benefits.
Generally, in the event Mr. Lee is terminated by Community Capital without cause or Mr. Lee terminates his employment with cause, Community Capital will be required to meet its obligations with respect to Mr. Lee’s compensation for a period equal to the greater of 12 months from the date of termination or the remaining term of the agreement. In the event Community Capital terminates Mr. Lee’s employment due to his permanent disability, Community Capital will be required to meet its obligations with respect to Mr. Lee’s compensation for a period of 12 months following the termination. If Mr. Lee terminates his employment within six months following a change in control of Community Capital, Mr. Lee will be entitled to a cash payment equal to 2.99 times his average base salary for the preceding three years.
If Mr. Lee’s employment is terminated by Community Capital with cause or Mr. Lee terminates his employment without cause or upon a change in control, Mr. Lee will generally be prohibited from competing with Albany Bank & Trust or soliciting its customers or employees for a period of 12 months after the date of termination.
David C. Guillebeau.On October 1, 1998, Community Capital and Albany Bank & Trust entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Guillebeau regarding his employment as Executive Vice President of Community Capital and Albany Bank & Trust and Senior Loan Officer of Albany Bank & Trust. The initial term of the agreement began on October 1, 1998 and continued until September 30, 2001. At the end of the initial three-year term and at the end of any extension of the term, the agreement automatically extends for a period of 12 months, unless a party to the agreement provides notice to the other parties that he or it does not intend to extend the agreement.
Mr. Guillebeau’s base salary under the agreement during 2003 was $101,609 per year. The President of Albany Bank & Trust is required to review the base salary amount annually, and the base salary may be increased each year
39
by an amount determined by the President. The agreement also provides that Mr. Guillebeau is entitled to an annual cash bonus based on criteria established by the President of Albany Bank & Trust. Mr. Guillebeau earned a bonus of $14,000 during 2003. Additionally, the agreement requires Community Capital to provide Mr. Guillebeau with an automobile, health insurance, vacation time, reimbursement for reasonable business expenses, club memberships and other customary benefits.
Generally, in the event Mr. Guillebeau is terminated by Community Capital without cause or Mr. Guillebeau terminates his employment with cause, Community Capital will be required to meet its obligations with respect to Mr. Guillebeau’s compensation for a period equal to the greater of 12 months from the date of termination or the remaining term of the agreement. In the event Community Capital terminates Mr. Guillebeau’s employment due to his permanent disability, Community Capital will be required to meet its obligations with respect to Mr. Guillebeau’s compensation for a period of 12 months following the termination. If Mr. Guillebeau terminates his employment within six months following a change in control of Community Capital, Mr. Guillebeau will be entitled to a cash payment equal to the sum of his average base salary and cash bonus for the preceding three years.
If Mr. Guillebeau’s employment is terminated by Community Capital with cause or Mr. Guillebeau terminates his employment without cause or upon a change in control, Mr. Guillebeau will generally be prohibited from competing with Albany Bank & Trust or soliciting its customers or employees for a period of 12 months after the date of termination.
Director Compensation
During 2003, directors of Community Capital received $250 for each board meeting attended and $100 for each committee meeting attended. In April 2004, we increased the amount that Community Capital directors receive for attending board meetings to $500 per meeting.
On May 15, 2003, we granted our Chairman of the Board a non-qualified option to purchase 285 shares of our common stock and granted every other non-employee director a non-qualified option to purchase 142 shares of our common stock for their service as directors during 2002. The options vested immediately on the grant date, are exercisable at $13.97 per share, and have a maximum term of ten years from the grant date.
Additionally, on April 26, 2004, we granted our Chairman of the Board a non-qualified option to purchase 285 shares of our common stock and granted every other non-employee director a non-qualified option to purchase 142 shares of our common stock for their service as directors during 2003. The options vested immediately on the grant date, are exercisable at $12.00 per share and have a maximum term of ten years from the grant date.
On April 26, 2004, our Board of Directors approved, in principle, two deferred compensation arrangements for directors. Under a deferred fee program, directors will be permitted to defer up to 100% of their director and committee fees each year. Under a deferred referral compensation program, directors will be awarded annual fees for qualified referrals to our subsidiary banks. Under both programs, the contributions will accrue earnings based on a predetermined measurement, such as a multiple of our return on assets, established by the Board on an annual basis. The Board of Directors also approved the use of a bank-owned life insurance instrument to fund the deferred compensation arrangements.
We anticipate that the Board of Directors will approve the final terms of the proposed deferred director compensation programs and that these plans will be implemented during the third quarter of 2004.
Directors of Albany Bank & Trust and First Bank of Dothan receive $500 for each board meeting and $100 for each committee meeting they attend.
40
CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
From time to time our directors, officers and their affiliates, including members of their families or businesses and other organizations with which they are associated, may have banking transactions in the ordinary course of business with our subsidiary banks. Our subsidiary banks’ policies are that any loans or other transactions with those persons or entities (a) are made in accordance with applicable law and the bank’s lending policies, (b) are made on substantially the same terms, including price, interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other unrelated parties of similar standing, and (c) do not involve more than the normal risk of collectibility or present other unfavorable features to Community Capital and our subsidiary banks. In addition, all future transactions with our directors, officers and their affiliates are intended to be on terms no less favorable than could be obtained from an unaffiliated third party, and must be approved by a majority of our directors, including a majority of the directors who do not have an interest in the transaction.
Our Compensation Committee and our Board of Directors have approved the grant, upon the closing of this offering, to our president, Robert E. Lee, of an option to purchase a number of shares of our common stock equal to 5% of the shares sold in this offering. The exercise price of the option will equal the closing price of the common stock on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market as of the business day immediately prior to the closing date of the offering. The option will be granted under our 1998 Stock Incentive Plan as of the close of this offering and will become exercisable in 20% annual increments beginning on the first anniversary of the closing date. The option will remain exercisable for the ten-year period following the closing date or for 90 days after the option holder ceases to be employed by Community Capital, whichever is shorter. The exercise price of the option will be subject to adjustment for stock splits, recapitalizations or other similar events.
41
DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK
Common Stock
Community Capital’s Articles of Incorporation authorize Community Capital to issue up to 10,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, of which up to 1,150,000 shares will be issued pursuant to this offering. As of June 30, 2004, 1,765,264 shares of our common stock were issued and 1,702,184 shares were outstanding. As of June 30, 2004, 242,935 shares were issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options at a weighted average exercise price of $8.94 per share; 266,135 shares were issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants at a weighted average exercise price of $7.00 per share; and 148,315 additional shares were reserved for issuance pursuant to future grants and awards under our stock incentive plans. Furthermore, a number of shares equal to 5% of the number of shares sold in this offering will be subject to an option that we intend to grant to our president, Robert E. Lee, upon completion of this offering. This option will be granted under our 1998 Stock Incentive Plan. See “Management—Option Grant Upon Completion of Offering,” page 36.
All shares of common stock are entitled to share equally in dividends from legally available funds when, as, and if declared by the Board of Directors. Upon liquidation or dissolution of Community Capital, whether voluntary or involuntary, all shares of common stock are entitled to share equally in all assets of Community Capital available for distribution to the shareholders. Each holder of common stock will be entitled to one vote for each share on all matters submitted to the shareholders. Holders of common stock will not have any preemptive right to acquire authorized but unissued capital stock of Community Capital. There is no cumulative voting, redemption right, sinking fund provision or right of conversion in existence with respect to the common stock. All shares of the common stock issued in accordance with the terms of the offering as described in this prospectus will be fully paid and non-assessable.
Preferred Stock
Community Capital’s Articles of Incorporation also authorize the Board of Directors to issue up to 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value not stated. The Board of Directors has the authority to determine the designations, powers, preferences and relative rights of the preferred stock. Preferred stock may have voting rights, subject to applicable law and determination by the Board of Directors. No preferred stock has been issued. Although Community Capital has no present plans to issue any preferred stock, the ownership and control of Community Capital by the holders of the common stock would be diluted if Community Capital were to issue preferred stock that had voting rights.
42
CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS
Protective Provisions
General. Shareholders’ rights and related matters are governed by the Georgia Business Corporation Code and Community Capital’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. The Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws of Community Capital contain certain provisions which would have the effect of impeding an attempt to change or remove management of Community Capital or to gain control of Community Capital in a transaction not supported by its Board of Directors. In general, one purpose of the protective provisions is to assist our Board of Directors in playing a role in connection with attempts to acquire control of Community Capital. The protective provisions allow our Board of Directors to further and protect the interests of Community Capital and its shareholders as appropriate under the circumstances, including if the Board of Directors determines that a sale of control is in the best interests of Community Capital and its shareholders by enhancing the Board’s ability to maximize the value to be received by the shareholders upon such a sale.
Although our management believes the protective provisions are beneficial to Community Capital shareholders, the protective provisions also may tend to discourage some takeover bids. As a result, Community Capital shareholders may be deprived of opportunities to sell some or all of their shares at prices that represent a premium over prevailing market prices. On the other hand, defeating undesirable acquisition offers can be an expensive and time-consuming process. To the extent that the protective provisions discourage undesirable proposals, we may be able to avoid those expenditures of time and money.
The protective provisions also may discourage open market purchases by a potential acquirer. Such purchases may increase the market price of Community Capital’s common stock temporarily, enabling shareholders to sell their shares at a price higher than that which otherwise would prevail. In addition, the protective provisions may decrease the market price of Community Capital’s common stock by making the common stock less attractive to persons who invest in securities in anticipation of price increases from potential acquisition attempts. The protective provisions also may make it more difficult and time-consuming for a potential acquirer to obtain control of Community Capital through replacing the Board of Directors and management. Furthermore, the protective provisions may make it more difficult for Community Capital shareholders to replace the Board of Directors or management, even if a majority of the shareholders believes that replacing them would be in the best interests of Community Capital. As a result, the protective provisions may tend to perpetuate the incumbent Board of Directors and management.
The Articles of Incorporation of Community Capital also contain a provision which eliminates the potential personal liability of directors for monetary damages. In addition, the Bylaws of Community Capital contain certain provisions which provide indemnification for our directors. The protective provisions and the provisions relating to elimination of liability and indemnification of directors are discussed more fully below.
Preferred Stock. The existence of preferred stock may impede the takeover of Community Capital without the approval of our Board of Directors by enabling the Board of Directors to issue preferred stock to persons friendly to current management, which could render more difficult or discourage any attempt to gain control of Community Capital through a proxy contest, tender offer, merger or otherwise. In addition, the issuance of preferred stock with voting rights may have an adverse effect on the rights of the holders of common stock, and in certain circumstances, such issuances of preferred stock could decrease the market price of the common stock.
Staggered Terms for Board of Directors. Article 7 of our Articles of Incorporation provides that our Board of Directors will be divided into three classes. Our directors serve staggered terms, which means that one-third of the directors will be elected each year at Community Capital’s annual meeting of shareholders. Each director serves for a term of three years. This means that unless the existing directors were to resign, it would take at least two annual meetings of our shareholders to replace a majority of our directors.
Change in Number of Directors. Article 8 of our Articles of Incorporation provides that any change in the number of directors of Community Capital, as set forth in our Bylaws, would have to be made by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the entire Board of Directors or by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding shares of common stock.
43
Removal of Directors. Article 9 of our Articles of Incorporation provides that one or more of our directors may be removed for cause during their terms only by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of Community Capital entitled to vote in an election of directors. Article 9 also provides that our directors may be removed during their terms without cause only by the affirmative vote of the holders of two-thirds (2/3) of the issued and outstanding shares of Community Capital entitled to vote in an election of directors.
Supermajority Voting on Certain Transactions. Under Article 13 of our Articles of Incorporation, with certain exceptions, any merger or consolidation involving Community Capital or any sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of our assets will require the affirmative vote of a majority of our directors then in office and the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding shares of common stock. However, if the Board of Directors has approved the particular transaction by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the entire Board, then the applicable provisions of Georgia law would govern and shareholder approval of the transaction would require the affirmative vote of the holders of only a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock entitled to vote on the transaction.
Evaluation of an Acquisition Proposal. Article 14 of our Articles of Incorporation provides the factors that the Board of Directors shall consider in evaluating whether any acquisition proposal made by another party is in the best interests of Community Capital and its shareholders. As used herein, the term “acquisition proposal” refers to any offer of another party (1) to make a tender offer or exchange offer for any equity security of Community Capital, (2) to merge or consolidate Community Capital with another corporation, or (3) to purchase or otherwise acquire all or substantially all of the properties and assets owned by Community Capital.
Article 14 charges the Board, in evaluating an acquisition proposal, to consider all relevant factors, including (1) the expected social and economic effects of the transaction on the employees, customers and other constituents (e.g., suppliers of goods and services) of Community Capital and the banks, (2) the expected social and economic effects on the communities within which Community Capital and the banks operate, and (3) the consideration being offered by the other corporation in relation (a) to the then current value of Community Capital as determined by a freely negotiated transaction and (b) to the Board of Director’s then estimate of Community Capital’s future value as an independent entity. The enumerated factors are not exclusive, and the Board may consider other relevant factors.
This Article has been included in our Articles of Incorporation because our subsidiary banks are charged with providing support to and being involved with the communities they serve. As a result, the Board believes its obligations in evaluating an acquisition proposal extend beyond evaluating merely the consideration being offered in relation to the then market value of the common stock. No provisions of Georgia law specifically enumerate the factors a corporation’s board of directors should consider in the event the corporation is presented with an acquisition proposal.
While the value of the consideration offered to shareholders is the main factor when weighing the benefits of an acquisition proposal, the Board believes it appropriate also to consider all other relevant factors. For example, this Article directs the Board to evaluate the consideration being offered in relation to the then current value of Community Capital determined in a freely negotiated transaction and in relation to the Board’s then estimate of the future value of Community Capital as an independent concern. A takeover bid often places the target corporation virtually in the position of making a forced sale, sometimes when the market price of its stock may be depressed. The Board believes that frequently the consideration offered in such a situation, even though it may be in excess of the then market value (i.e., the value at which shares are then currently trading), is less than that which could be obtained in a freely negotiated transaction. In a freely negotiated transaction, management would have the opportunity to seek a suitable partner at a time of its choosing and to negotiate for the most favorable price and terms which reflect not only the current value, but also the future value of Community Capital.
One effect of this Article may be to discourage a tender offer in advance. Often an offeror consults the Board of a target corporation prior to or after commencing a tender offer in an attempt to prevent a contest from developing. The Board believes that this provision will strengthen its position in dealing with any potential offeror which might attempt to acquire Community Capital through a hostile tender offer. Another effect of this Article may be to dissuade shareholders who might be displeased with the Board’s response to an acquisition proposal from engaging Community Capital in costly litigation.
44
Article 14 of our Articles of Incorporation would not make an acquisition proposal regarded by the Board as being in the best interests of Community Capital more difficult to accomplish. It would, however, permit the Board to determine that an acquisition proposal was not in the best interests of Community Capital (and thus to oppose it) on the basis of the various factors deemed relevant. In some cases, such opposition by the Board might have the effect of maintaining the positions of incumbent management.
Indemnification
Our Bylaws contain certain indemnification provisions which provide that directors, officers, employees or agents of Community Capital will be indemnified against expenses actually and reasonably incurred by them if they are successful on the merits of a claim or proceeding. In addition, the Bylaws provide that Community Capital will advance to its insiders reasonable expenses of any such proceeding, provided that such person furnishes Community Capital with (i) a written affirmation of such person’s good faith belief that he or she has met the applicable standard of conduct and (ii) a written undertaking to repay any advances if it is ultimately determined that such person is not entitled to indemnification.
When a case or dispute is not ultimately determined on its merits (e.g., it is settled), the indemnification provisions provide that Community Capital will indemnify insiders when they meet the applicable standard of conduct. The applicable standard of conduct is met if the insider acted in a manner he or she in good faith believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of Community Capital and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, if the insider had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. Whether the applicable standard of conduct has been met is determined by the Board of Directors, the shareholders or independent legal counsel in each specific case.
Our Bylaws also provide that the indemnification rights set forth in our Bylaws are not exclusive of other indemnification rights to which an insider may be entitled under any bylaw, resolution or agreement, either specifically or in general terms approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares entitled to vote. Community Capital can also provide for greater indemnification than that set forth in our Bylaws if we choose to do so, subject to approval by our shareholders. Community Capital may not, however, indemnify an insider for liability arising out of circumstances which constitute exceptions to limitation of an insider’s liability for monetary damages. See “—Limitation of Liability” below.
The indemnification provisions of our Bylaws specifically provide that we may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any director against any liability asserted against such person and incurred by him or her in any such capacity, whether or not Community Capital would have had the power to indemnify against such liability.
We are not aware of any pending or threatened action, suit or proceeding involving any of its insiders for which indemnification from Community Capital may be sought.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of Community Capital pursuant to the foregoing provisions or otherwise, Community Capital has been advised that, in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities other than the payment by Community Capital of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of Community Capital in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, Community Capital will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
45
Limitation of Liability
Article 11 of our Articles of Incorporation, subject to certain exceptions, eliminates the potential personal liability of a director for monetary damages to Community Capital and to our shareholders for breach of a duty as a director. There is no elimination of liability for (1) a breach of duty involving appropriation of a business opportunity of Community Capital, (2) an act or omission not in good faith or involving intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (3) a transaction from which the director derives an improper material tangible personal benefit, or (4) as to any payment of a dividend or approval of a stock repurchase that is illegal under the Georgia Business Corporation Code. Article 11 does not eliminate or limit the right of Community Capital or our shareholders to seek injunctive or other equitable relief not involving monetary damages.
Article 11 was adopted by Community Capital pursuant to the Georgia Business Corporation Code, which allows Georgia corporations to include in their Articles of Incorporation a provision eliminating or limiting the liability of directors, except in the circumstances described above. Article 11 was included in our Articles of Incorporation to encourage qualified individuals to serve and remain as directors of Community Capital. While we have not experienced any problems in locating directors, we could experience difficulty in the future as our business activities increase and diversify. Article 11 was also included to enhance our ability to secure liability insurance for our directors at a reasonable cost. Community Capital has obtained liability insurance covering actions taken by its directors in their capacities as directors. The Board of Directors believes that Article 11 enabled Community Capital to secure such insurance on terms more favorable than if such a provision were not included in the Articles of Incorporation.
Amendments
Any amendment of Articles 7, 9, 11, 13 and 14 of our Articles of Incorporation requires the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding shares of common stock, unless two-thirds (2/3) of the entire Board of Directors approves the amendment. If two-thirds (2/3) of the Board approves the amendment, the applicable provisions of Georgia law would govern and the approval of only a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock would be required.
46
SUPERVISION AND REGULATION
Community Capital and its banking subsidiaries, Albany Bank & Trust and First Bank of Dothan, are subject to extensive state and federal banking regulations that impose restrictions on and provide for general regulatory oversight of their operations. These laws are generally intended to protect depositors and not shareholders. The following discussion describes the material elements of the regulatory framework that applies to us.
Community Capital
Community Capital is a bank holding company under the federal Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and, as a result, is primarily subject to the supervision, examination, and reporting requirements of the Bank Holding Company Act and the regulations of the Federal Reserve.
Acquisitions of Banks. The Bank Holding Company Act requires every bank holding company to obtain the Federal Reserve’s prior approval before:
• | Acquiring direct or indirect ownership or control of any voting shares of any bank if, after the acquisition, the bank holding company will directly or indirectly own or control more than 5% of the bank’s voting shares; |
| |
• | Acquiring all or substantially all of the assets of any bank; or |
| |
• | Merging or consolidating with any other bank holding company. |
Additionally, the Bank Holding Company Act provides that the Federal Reserve may not approve any of these transactions if it would result in or tend to create a monopoly or substantially lessen competition or otherwise function as a restraint of trade, unless the anticompetitive effects of the proposed transaction are clearly outweighed by the public interest in meeting the convenience and needs of the community to be served. The Federal Reserve is also required to consider the financial and managerial resources and future prospects of the bank holding companies and banks concerned and the convenience and needs of the community to be served. The Federal Reserve’s consideration of financial resources generally focuses on capital adequacy, which is discussed below.
Under the Bank Holding Company Act, if adequately capitalized and adequately managed, Community Capital or any other bank holding company located in Georgia or Alabama may purchase a bank located outside Georgia or Alabama. Conversely, an adequately capitalized and adequately managed bank holding company located outside Georgia or Alabama may purchase a bank located inside Georgia or Alabama. In each case, however, restrictions may be placed on the acquisition of a bank that has only been in existence for a limited amount of time or will result in specified concentrations of deposits. For example, Georgia law prohibits a bank holding company from acquiring control of a financial institution until the target financial institution has been incorporated for three years. Alabama law prohibits a bank holding company from acquiring control of a financial institution until the target financial institution has been incorporated for five years. These limitations do not apply to our banking subsidiaries because they have been in existence for the applicable time periods.
Change in Bank Control. Subject to various exceptions, the Bank Holding Company Act and the Change in Bank Control Act, together with related regulations, require Federal Reserve approval prior to any person or company acquiring “control” of a bank holding company. Control is conclusively presumed to exist if an individual or company acquires 25% or more of any class of voting securities of the bank holding company. Control is rebuttably presumed to exist if a person or company acquires 10% or more, but less than 25%, of any class of voting securities and either:
• | the bank holding company has registered securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; or |
| |
• | no other person owns a greater percentage of that class of voting securities immediately after the transaction. |
Our common stock is registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The regulations provide a procedure for challenging the rebuttable presumption of control.
47
Permitted Activities. Bank holding companies are generally prohibited under the Bank Holding Company Act from engaging in or acquiring direct or indirect control of more than 5% of the voting shares of any company engaged in any activity other than:
• | banking or managing or controlling banks; and |
| |
• | an activity that the Federal Reserve determines to be so closely related to banking as to be a proper incident to the business of banking. |
Activities that the Federal Reserve has found to be so closely related to banking as to be a proper incident to the business of banking include:
• | factoring accounts receivable; |
| |
• | making, acquiring, brokering or servicing loans and usual related activities; |
| |
• | leasing personal or real property; |
| |
• | operating a non-bank depository institution, such as a savings association; |
| |
• | trust company functions; |
| |
• | financial and investment advisory activities; |
| |
• | conducting discount securities brokerage activities; |
| |
• | underwriting and dealing in government obligations and money market instruments; |
| |
• | providing specified management consulting and counseling activities; |
| |
• | performing selected data processing services and support services; |
| |
• | acting as agent or broker in selling credit life insurance and other types of insurance in connection with credit transactions; and |
| |
• | performing selected insurance underwriting activities. |
Despite prior approval, the Federal Reserve may order a bank holding company or its subsidiaries to terminate any of these activities or to terminate its ownership or control of any subsidiary when it has reasonable cause to believe that the bank holding company’s continued ownership, activity or control constitutes a serious risk to the financial safety, soundness, or stability of it or any of its bank subsidiaries.
Generally, if Community Capital qualifies and elects to become a financial holding company, it may engage in activities that are financial in nature or incidental or complementary to financial activity. The Bank Holding Company Act expressly lists the following activities as financial in nature:
• | lending, trust and other banking activities; |
| |
• | insuring, guaranteeing, or indemnifying against loss or harm or providing and issuing annuities and acting as principal, agent, or broker for these purposes, in any state; |
| |
• | providing financial, investment, or advisory services; |
| |
• | issuing or selling instruments representing interests in pools of assets permissible for a bank to hold directly; |
48
• | underwriting, dealing in or making a market in securities; |
| |
• | other activities that the Federal Reserve may determine to be so closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks as to be a proper incident to managing or controlling banks; |
| |
• | foreign activities permitted outside of the United States if the Federal Reserve has determined them to be usual in connection with banking operations abroad; |
| |
• | merchant banking through securities or insurance affiliates; and |
| |
• | insurance company portfolio investments. |
To qualify to become a financial holding company, each depository institution subsidiary of Community Capital must be well capitalized and well managed and must have a Community Reinvestment Act rating of at least satisfactory. Additionally, Community Capital must file an election with the Federal Reserve to become a financial holding company and must provide the Federal Reserve with 30 days’ written notice prior to engaging in a permitted financial activity. Although we are eligible to elect to become a financial holding company, we currently have no plans to make such an election.
Support of Subsidiary Institutions. Under Federal Reserve policy, Community Capital is expected to act as a source of financial strength to its banking subsidiaries and to commit resources to support the banks. This support may be required at times when, without this Federal Reserve policy, Community Capital might not be inclined to provide it. In addition, any capital loans made by Community Capital to its banking subsidiaries will be repaid only after its deposits and various other obligations are repaid in full. In the unlikely event of Community Capital’s bankruptcy, any commitment by it to a federal bank regulatory agency to maintain the capital of Albany Bank & Trust or First Bank of Dothan will be assumed by the bankruptcy trustee and entitled to a priority of payment.
Our Banking Subsidiaries
Since Albany Bank & Trust is chartered as a national bank, it is primarily subject to the supervision, examination and reporting requirements of the National Bank Act and the regulations of the OCC. The OCC regularly examines Albany Bank & Trust’s operations and has the authority to approve or disapprove mergers, the establishment of branches and similar corporate actions. The OCC also has the power to prevent the continuance or development of unsafe or unsound banking practices or other violations of law.
Since First Bank of Dothan is chartered under the laws of the State of Alabama, it is primarily subject to the supervision, examination and reporting requirements of the FDIC and the Alabama State Banking Department. The FDIC and the Alabama State Banking Department regularly examine First Bank of Dothan’s operations and have the authority to approve or disapprove mergers, the establishment of branches and similar corporate actions. Both regulatory agencies have the power to prevent the continuance or development of unsafe or unsound banking practices or other violations of law.
Additionally, Albany Bank & Trust’s and First Bank of Dothan’s deposits are insured by the FDIC to the maximum extent provided by law. The banks are also subject to numerous state and federal statutes and regulations that affect their business, activities and operations.
Memorandum of Understanding. On January 9, 2003, prior to its acquisition by Community Capital, First Bank of Dothan entered a Memorandum of Understanding with the FDIC and the Alabama State Banking Department primarily regarding First Bank of Dothan’s lending practices. Pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding, First Bank of Dothan has designated a qualified chief lending officer, developed a definitive and strengthened loan review and grading program, reduced the balance of its assets classified as substandard and doubtful, and implemented an amended written loan policy and exception procedures and reporting. Under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, First Bank of Dothan is required to maintain a Tier 1 Leverage Capital ratio of not less than 8% and may not pay any cash dividends without the written prior consent of the FDIC and the Alabama State Banking Department. We believe First Bank of Dothan complied with the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding and plan to request that it be terminated.
49
Branching. National banks are required by the National Bank Act to adhere to branching laws applicable to state banks in the states in which they are located. Under current Georgia law, Albany Bank & Trust may open branch offices throughout Georgia with the prior approval of the OCC. In addition, with prior regulatory approval, Albany Bank & Trust may acquire branches of existing banks located in Georgia. Albany Bank & Trust and any other national or state-chartered bank generally may branch across state lines by merging with banks in other states if allowed by the applicable states’ laws. Georgia law, with limited exceptions, currently permits branching across state lines through interstate mergers.
Under current Alabama law, First Bank of Dothan may open branch offices throughout Alabama with the prior approval of the Alabama State Banking Department. In addition, with prior regulatory approval, First Bank of Dothan may acquire branches of existing banks located in Alabama. First Bank of Dothan and any other national or state-chartered bank generally may branch across state lines by merging with banks in other states if allowed by the applicable states’ laws. Alabama law, with limited exceptions, currently permits branching across state lines through interstate mergers.
Under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, states may “opt-in” and allow out-of-state banks to branch into their state by establishing a new start-up branch in the state. Currently, neither Georgia nor Alabama has opted-in to this provision. Therefore, interstate merger is the only method through which a bank located outside of these states may branch into either of these states. This provides a limited barrier of entry into the Georgia and Alabama banking markets, which protects us from an important segment of potential competition. However, because Georgia and Alabama have elected not to opt-in, our ability to establish a new start-up branch in another state may be limited. Many states that have elected to opt-in have done so on a reciprocal basis, meaning that an out-of-state bank may establish a new start-up branch only if their home state has also elected to opt-in. Consequently, until Georgia or Alabama changes its election, the only way we will be able to branch into states that have elected to opt-in on a reciprocal basis will be through interstate merger.
Prompt Corrective Action. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 establishes a system of prompt corrective action to resolve the problems of undercapitalized financial institutions. Under this system, the federal banking regulators have established five capital categories (well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized and critically undercapitalized) in which all institutions are placed. Federal banking regulators are required to take various mandatory supervisory actions and are authorized to take other discretionary actions with respect to institutions in the three undercapitalized categories. The severity of the action depends upon the capital category in which the institution is placed. Generally, subject to a narrow exception, the banking regulator must appoint a receiver or conservator for an institution that is critically undercapitalized. The federal banking agencies have specified by regulation the relevant capital level for each category. At June 30, 2004, we qualified for the “well capitalized” category.
An institution that is categorized as undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, or critically undercapitalized is required to submit an acceptable capital restoration plan to its appropriate federal banking agency. A bank holding company must guarantee that a subsidiary depository institution meets its capital restoration plan, subject to various limitations. The controlling holding company’s obligation to fund a capital restoration plan is limited to the lesser of 5% of an undercapitalized subsidiary’s assets at the time it became undercapitalized or the amount required to meet regulatory capital requirements. An undercapitalized institution is also generally prohibited from increasing its average total assets, making acquisitions, establishing any branches or engaging in any new line of business, except under an accepted capital restoration plan or with FDIC approval. The regulations also establish procedures for downgrading an institution to a lower capital category based on supervisory factors other than capital.
FDIC Insurance Assessments. The FDIC has adopted a risk-based assessment system for insured depository institutions that takes into account the risks attributable to different categories and concentrations of assets and liabilities. The system assigns an institution to one of three capital categories: (1) well capitalized; (2) adequately capitalized; and (3) undercapitalized. These three categories are substantially similar to the prompt corrective action categories described above, with the “undercapitalized” category including institutions that are undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized for prompt corrective action purposes. The FDIC also assigns an institution to one of three supervisory subgroups based on a supervisory evaluation that the institution’s primary federal regulator provides to the FDIC and information that the FDIC determines to be relevant to the institution’s financial condition and the risk posed to the deposit insurance funds. Assessments range from 0 to 27 cents per $100 of deposits, depending on the institution’s
50
capital group and supervisory subgroup. In addition, the FDIC imposes assessments to help pay off the $780 million in annual interest payments on the $8 billion Financing Corporation bonds issued in the late 1980s as part of the government rescue of the thrift industry. This assessment rate is adjusted quarterly and is set at 1.54 cents per $100 of deposits for the third quarter of 2004.
The FDIC may terminate its insurance of deposits if it finds that the institution has engaged in unsafe and unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to continue operations, or has violated any applicable law, regulation, rule, order, or condition imposed by the FDIC.
Community Reinvestment Act. The Community Reinvestment Act requires that, in connection with examinations of financial institutions within their respective jurisdictions, the Federal Reserve, the FDIC, or the OCC shall evaluate the record of each financial institution in meeting the credit needs of its local community, including low and moderate-income neighborhoods. These facts are also considered in evaluating mergers, acquisitions, and applications to open a branch or facility. Failure to adequately meet these criteria could impose additional requirements and limitations on Albany Bank & Trust and First Bank of Dothan. Since our aggregate assets are not more than $250 million, under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, we are subject to a Community Reinvestment Act examination only once every 60 months if we receive an “outstanding” rating, once every 48 months if we receive a “satisfactory” rating and as needed if our rating is “less than satisfactory.” Additionally, we must publicly disclose the terms of various Community Reinvestment Act-related agreements.
Other Regulations. Interest and other charges collected or contracted for by Albany Bank & Trust and First Bank of Dothan are subject to state usury laws and federal laws concerning interest rates. For example, under the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940, a lender is generally prohibited from charging an annual interest rate in excess of 6% on any obligation for which the borrower is a person on active duty with the United States military. Albany Bank & Trust’s and First Bank of Dothan’s loan operations are also subject to federal laws applicable to credit transactions, such as the:
• | federal Truth-In-Lending Act, governing disclosures of credit terms to consumer borrowers; |
| |
• | Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975, requiring financial institutions to provide information to enable the public and public officials to determine whether a financial institution is fulfilling its obligation to help meet the housing needs of the community it serves; |
| |
• | Equal Credit Opportunity Act, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, creed or other prohibited factors in extending credit; |
| |
• | Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1978, governing the use and provision of information to credit reporting agencies; |
| |
• | Fair Debt Collection Act, governing the manner in which consumer debts may be collected by collection agencies; |
| |
• | Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940, governing the repayment terms of, and property rights underlying, secured obligations of persons in military service; and |
| |
• | rules and regulations of the various federal agencies charged with the responsibility of implementing these federal laws. |
In addition to the federal and state laws noted above, the Georgia Fair Lending Act (“GAFLA”) imposes restrictions and procedural requirements on most mortgage loans made in Georgia, including home equity loans and lines of credit. On August 5, 2003, the OCC issued a formal opinion stating that the entirety of GAFLA is preempted by federal law for national banks and their operating subsidiaries. As a result, Albany Bank & Trust is exempt from the requirements of GAFLA. GAFLA contains a provision that preempts GAFLA as to state banks in the event that the OCC preempts GAFLA as to national banks. Therefore, First Bank of Dothan is also exempt from the requirements of GAFLA.
51
The deposit operations of Albany Bank & Trust and First Bank of Dothan are subject to:
• | The Right to Financial Privacy Act, which imposes a duty to maintain confidentiality of consumer financial records and prescribes procedures for complying with administrative subpoenas of financial records; and |
| |
• | The Electronic Funds Transfer Act and Regulation E issued by the Federal Reserve to implement that act, which govern automatic deposits to and withdrawals from deposit accounts and customers’ rights and liabilities arising from the use of automated teller machines and other electronic banking services. |
Capital Adequacy
Community Capital and our subsidiary banks are required to comply with the capital adequacy standards established by federal regulators. Community Capital is required to comply with the capital adequacy standards established by the Federal Reserve. Albany Bank & Trust is required to comply with the capital adequacy standards established by the OCC. First Bank of Dothan is required to comply with the capital adequacy standards established by the FDIC. The Federal Reserve has established a risk-based and a leverage measure of capital adequacy for bank holding companies. Albany Bank & Trust and First Bank of Dothan are subject to risk-based and leverage capital requirements adopted by the OCC and the FDIC, respectively, which are substantially similar to those adopted by the Federal Reserve for bank holding companies. Under the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding, dated January 9, 2003, First Bank of Dothan is required to maintain a Tier 1 Leverage Capital ratio of not less than 8%. See “Business—Lending Services—Memorandum of Understanding,” page 31.
The risk-based capital standards are designed to make regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles among banks and bank holding companies, to account for off-balance-sheet exposure, and to minimize disincentives for holding liquid assets. Assets and off-balance-sheet items, such as letters of credit and unfunded loan commitments, are assigned to broad risk categories, each with appropriate risk weights. The resulting capital ratios represent capital as a percentage of total risk-weighted assets and off-balance-sheet items.
The minimum guideline for the ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets is 8%. Total capital consists of two components, Tier 1 Capital and Tier 2 Capital. Tier 1 Capital generally consists of common stock, minority interests in the equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, noncumulative perpetual preferred stock, and a limited amount of qualifying cumulative perpetual preferred stock, less goodwill and other specified intangible assets. Tier 1 Capital must equal at least 4% of risk-weighted assets. Tier 2 Capital generally consists of subordinated debt, other preferred stock, and a limited amount of loan loss reserves. The total amount of Tier 2 Capital is limited to 100% of Tier 1 Capital. At June 30, 2004 our ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets was 13.65% and our ratio of Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets was 11.97%.
In addition, the Federal Reserve has established minimum leverage ratio guidelines for bank holding companies. These guidelines provide for a minimum ratio of Tier 1 Capital to average assets, less goodwill and other specified intangible assets, of 3% for bank holding companies that meet specified criteria, including having the highest regulatory rating and implementing the Federal Reserve’s risk-based capital measure for market risk. All other bank holding companies generally are required to maintain a leverage ratio of at least 4%. At June 30, 2004, our leverage ratio was 8.78%. The guidelines also provide that bank holding companies experiencing internal growth or making acquisitions will be expected to maintain strong capital positions substantially above the minimum supervisory levels without reliance on intangible assets. The Federal Reserve considers the leverage ratio and other indicators of capital strength in evaluating proposals for expansion or new activities.
Failure to meet capital guidelines could subject a bank or bank holding company to a variety of enforcement remedies, including issuance of a capital directive, the termination of deposit insurance by the FDIC, a prohibition on accepting brokered deposits, and certain other restrictions on its business. As described above, significant additional restrictions can be imposed on FDIC-insured depository institutions that fail to meet applicable capital requirements. See “—Prompt Corrective Action” above.
52
Payment of Dividends
Community Capital is a legal entity separate and distinct from Albany Bank & Trust and First Bank of Dothan. The principal sources of Community Capital’s cash flow, including cash flow to pay dividends to its shareholders, are dividends that Albany Bank & Trust and First Bank of Dothan pay to their sole shareholder, Community Capital. Statutory and regulatory limitations apply to Albany Bank & Trust’s and First Bank of Dothan’s payment of dividends to Community Capital as well as to Community Capital’s payment of dividends to its shareholders.
Albany Bank & Trust is required by federal law to obtain prior approval of the OCC for payments of dividends if the total of all dividends declared by our board of directors in any year will exceed (1) the total of Albany Bank & Trust’s net profits for that year, plus (2) Albany Bank & Trust’s retained net profits of the preceding two years, less any required transfers to surplus.
Under the terms of its Memorandum of Understanding, First Bank of Dothan may not pay cash any dividends without the prior written consent of the FDIC and the Alabama State Banking Department. See “Business—Lending Services—Memorandum of Understanding,” page 31. Absent the Memorandum of Understanding, First Bank of Dothan may not declare or pay a dividend in excess of 90% of its net earnings until First Bank of Dothan’s surplus is equal to 20% of its capital. First Bank of Dothan is also required by state law to obtain prior approval of the Alabama State Banking Department for payments of dividends if the total of all dividends in any year will exceed (1) the total of First Bank of Dothan’s net earnings for that year, plus (2) First Bank of Dothan’s retained net earnings for the preceding two years, less any required transfers to surplus.
The payment of dividends by Community Capital, Albany Bank & Trust and First Bank of Dothan may also be affected by other factors, such as the requirement to maintain adequate capital above regulatory guidelines. If, in the opinion of its federal bank regulatory agency, Albany Bank & Trust or First Bank and Dothan were engaged in or about to engage in an unsafe or unsound practice, the federal bank regulatory agency could require, after notice and a hearing, that the bank stop or refrain engaging in the practice. The federal bank regulatory agencies have indicated that paying dividends that deplete a depository institution’s capital base to an inadequate level would be an unsafe and unsound banking practice. Under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991, a depository institution may not pay any dividend if payment would cause it to become undercapitalized or if it already is undercapitalized. Moreover, the federal agencies have issued policy statements that provide that bank holding companies and insured banks should generally only pay dividends out of current operating earnings. See “—Prompt Corrective Action” above.
Restrictions on Transactions with Affiliates
Community Capital, Albany Bank & Trust and First Bank of Dothan are subject to the provisions of Section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act. Section 23A places limits on the amount of:
• | A bank’s loans or extensions of credit to affiliates; |
| |
• | A bank’s investment in affiliates; |
| |
• | Assets a bank may purchase from affiliates, except for real and personal property exempted by the Federal Reserve; |
| |
• | Loans or extensions of credit to third parties collateralized by the securities or obligations of affiliates; and |
| |
• | A bank’s guarantee, acceptance or letter of credit issued on behalf of an affiliate. |
The total amount of the above transactions is limited in amount, as to any one affiliate, to 10% of a bank’s capital and surplus and, as to all affiliates combined, to 20% of a bank’s capital and surplus. In addition to the limitation on the amount of these transactions, each of the above transactions must also meet specified collateral requirements. Albany Bank & Trust and First Bank of Dothan must also comply with other provisions designed to avoid the taking of low-quality assets.
53
Community Capital, Albany Bank & Trust and First Bank of Dothan are also subject to the provisions of Section 23B of the Federal Reserve Act which, among other things, prohibit an institution from engaging in the above transactions with affiliates unless the transactions are on terms substantially the same, or at least as favorable to the institution or its subsidiaries, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with nonaffiliated companies.
Albany Bank & Trust and First Bank of Dothan are also subject to restrictions on extensions of credit to its executive officers, directors, principal shareholders and their related interests. These extensions of credit (1) must be made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with third parties, and (2) must not involve more than the normal risk of repayment or present other unfavorable features.
Privacy
Financial institutions are required to disclose their policies for collecting and protecting confidential information. Customers generally may prevent financial institutions from sharing nonpublic personal financial information with nonaffiliated third parties except under narrow circumstances, such as the processing of transactions requested by the consumer or when the financial institution is jointly sponsoring a product or service with a nonaffiliated third party. Additionally, financial institutions generally may not disclose consumer account numbers to any nonaffiliated third party for use in telemarketing, direct mail marketing or other marketing to consumers.
Consumer Credit Reporting
On December 4, 2003, the President signed the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (the FAIR Act), amending the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (the FCRA). These amendments to the FCRA that would place additional requirements on our business will become effective later in 2004, depending on implementing regulations to be issued by the Federal Trade Commission and the federal bank regulatory agencies.
The FCRA Amendments include, among other things:
• | new requirements for financial institutions to develop policies and procedures to identify potential identity theft and, upon the request of a consumer, place a fraud alert in the consumer’s credit file stating that the consumer may be the victim of identity theft or other fraud; |
| |
• | new consumer notice requirements for lenders that use consumer report information in connection with risk-based credit pricing programs; |
| |
• | for entities that furnish information to consumer reporting agencies (which includes our banking subsidiaries), new requirements to implement procedures and policies regarding the accuracy and integrity of the furnished information, and regarding the correction of previously furnished information that is later determined to be inaccurate; and |
| |
• | a new requirement for mortgage lenders to disclose credit scores to consumers. |
Prior to the effective date of the FCRA Amendments, Community Capital and its affected subsidiaries will implement policies and procedures to comply with the new rules.
The FCRA Amendments also will prohibit a business that receives consumer information from an affiliate from using that information for marketing purposes unless the consumer is first provided a notice and an opportunity to direct the business not to use the information for such marketing purposes (the “opt-out”), subject to certain exceptions. Community Capital and its subsidiaries also will implement procedures to comply with these new rules prior to the effective date of the rules. We do not plan to share consumer information among our affiliated companies for marketing purposes, except as may be allowed under exceptions to the notice and opt-out requirements. This will limit the Community Capital’s cross-marketing possibilities as compared to prior years.
54
Anti-Terrorism Legislation
The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act of 2001, signed by the President on October 26, 2001, imposed new requirements and limitations on specified financial transactions and account relationships, intended to guard against money laundering and terrorism. Most of these requirements and limitations took effect in 2002. Additional “know your customer” rules became effective in June 2003, requiring our banking subsidiaries to establish a customer identification program under Section 326 of the USA PATRIOT Act. Community Capital and its subsidiaries implemented procedures and policies to comply with those rules prior to the effective date of each of the rules.
Proposed Legislation and Regulatory Action
New regulations and statutes are regularly proposed that contain wide-ranging proposals for altering the structures, regulations and competitive relationships of financial institutions operating and doing business in the United States. We cannot predict whether or in what form any proposed regulation or statute will be adopted or the extent to which our business may be affected by any new regulation or statute.
Effect of Governmental Monetary Policies
Our earnings are affected by domestic economic conditions and the monetary and fiscal policies of the United States government and its agencies. The Federal Reserve Bank’s monetary policies have had, and are likely to continue to have, an important impact on the operating results of commercial banks through its power to implement national monetary policy in order, among other things, to curb inflation or combat a recession. The monetary policies of the Federal Reserve affect the levels of bank loans, investments and deposits through its control over the issuance of United States government securities, its regulation of the discount rate applicable to member banks and its influence over reserve requirements to which member banks are subject. We cannot predict the nature or impact of future changes in monetary and fiscal policies.
55
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
We are offering 1,150,000 shares of our common stock at the public offering price set forth on the cover page of this prospectus. Community Capital’s common stock is listed for trading on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market under the symbol “ALBY.” On August 18, 2004, the closing price of the common stock was $11.50 per share.
We have entered into a Selling Agency Agreement with FIG Partners, L.L.C., under which FIG Partners, as underwriter, has agreed, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the agreement, to sell up to 1,150,000 shares of our common stock on a best efforts basis. The underwriter has not agreed and is not obligated to sell any specific number or dollar amount of shares. For its services, we have agreed to pay the underwriter a sales commission equal to 6.25% of the aggregate purchase price of the shares it actually sells in the offering. No commission, however, will be paid on the 205,103 shares that may be sold to our directors and officers and other individuals identified by our directors and officers to the underwriter. We also will reimburse the underwriter for its costs and expenses in connection with the offering, including fees of the underwriter’s legal counsel, travel and out-of-pocket expenses associated with the offering, up to an amount not to exceed $45,000 without our prior approval. Additionally, we will pay without limitation all counsel fees and disbursements associated with state securities filings. We have also agreed to indemnify the underwriter against certain liabilities that it might incur in connection with the offering, including liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933 and other applicable securities laws and regulations, or contribute to payments the underwriter may be required to make with respect to these liabilities.
The underwriter has informed us that it proposes to sell the common stock for us, subject to prior sale, when, as, and if issued by us, in part to the public at the public offering price set forth on the cover page of this prospectus and, in part, through certain selected dealers who are members of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. and to customers of such selected dealers at the public offering price. Each selected dealer will receive a commission of $0.40 for each share that it sells. The underwriter reserves the right to reject any order for the purchase of common stock through it in whole or in part, except orders for 205,103 shares received from individuals identified by our directors and officers to the underwriter and are otherwise in compliance with applicable law.
The public offering price was determined through negotiations between us and the underwriter. A variety of factors were considered in determining the price, including the trading history of our common stock (including the frequency and volume of trades and actual trading prices); our history and prospects; our past and present earnings and our prospects for future earnings; the current performance and prospects of the banking industry in general and the banking markets in which we compete; and the general condition of the securities markets and the prices of equity securities of comparable companies.
The offering is not contingent upon the sale of a minimum or maximum number or dollar amount of shares. We expect to deliver the shares to purchasers on or about August 24, 2004, upon receipt of the purchase price of the shares and subject to customary closing conditions.
We will pay our own expenses incurred in connection with the offering, including legal, accounting, printing and mailing expenses, other solicitation expenses, filing fees and expenses associated with qualifying the common stock for sale under state securities laws. We expect that all those expenses will amount to approximately $153,000, excluding sales commissions, and we will pay those expenses from the sales proceeds. If we withdraw the offering or if no shares of our common stock are sold, offering expenses will be charged against our earnings.
For a period of 90 days after the date of this prospectus, we have agreed that we will not, without the prior written consent of the underwriter, offer, sell or otherwise dispose, directly or indirectly, of any shares of our common stock, subject to certain exceptions.
The underwriter has advised us that it may make a market in our common stock. The underwriter, however, is not obligated to make a market in the common stock. It also may discontinue any market making at any time without notice.
The underwriter provides investment banking services to us from time to time in the ordinary course of its business.
56
LEGAL MATTERS
Certain legal matters in connection with the shares of common stock offered by this prospectus will be passed upon for Community Capital by Powell, Goldstein, Frazer and Murphy LLP, Atlanta, Georgia. Certain legal matters in connection with the offering will be passed upon for FIG Partners, L.L.C. by Troutman Sanders LLP, Atlanta, Georgia.
EXPERTS
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC, independent auditors, have audited Community Capital Bancshares, Inc.’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the two years ended December 31, 2003 included in this prospectus. These consolidated financial statements are included in reliance on Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC’s report, given on their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT US
We are subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Accordingly, we file periodic reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You may inspect or copy these materials at the Public Reference Room at the SEC at Room 1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. For a fee, you may also obtain copies of these materials by writing to the Public Reference Section of the Commission at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the operation of the SEC public reference room. Our filings are also available to the public on the SEC’s website on the Internet at http://www.sec.gov.
We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-2 (together with all amendments and exhibits thereto, the “Registration Statement”) with respect to the shares of common stock offered by this prospectus. This prospectus does not contain all of the information included in the Registration Statement. For further information about us and the shares of common stock offered by this prospectus, please refer to the Registration Statement and its exhibits and to the documents incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement. You may obtain a copy of the Registration Statement through the public reference facilities of the SEC described above. You may also access a copy of the Registration Statement by means of the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
57
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The SEC allows us to incorporate by reference documents that we have previously filed with the SEC. This means that we can disclose important information to you by referring to those documents, and the information in those documents is considered to be part of this prospectus. We incorporate by reference the documents listed below:
1. | Community Capital Bancshares, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB (SEC File No. 000-25345) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003; |
| |
2. | Community Capital Bancshares, Inc.’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-QSB (SEC File No. 000-25345) for the quarters ended March 31, 2004 and June 30, 2004; and |
| |
3. | The description of the common stock set forth in Community Capital Bancshares, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A (SEC File No. 000-25345) and any amendment or report filed for the purpose of updating such description. |
We will provide to each person, including any beneficial owner, to whom this prospectus is delivered a copy of any or all of the information incorporated by reference in the prospectus but not delivered with the prospectus. You may request this information, at no cost, by writing or calling us at:
COMMUNITY CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC.
2815 Meredyth Drive
Albany, Georgia 31707
(229) 446-2265
Attention: David J. Baranko
58
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
F-1
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the Board of Directors
Community Capital Bancshares, Inc.
Albany, Georgia
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Community Capital Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2003. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Community Capital Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2003, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
/s/ Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
Albany, Georgia
March 11, 2004
F-2
COMMUNITY CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002
| | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| |
| |
| |
Assets | | | | | | | |
Cash and due from banks, including interest-bearing deposits in other banks of $126,379 and $4,572,964 | | $ | 4,285,218 | | $ | 6,919,620 | |
Federal funds sold | | | 2,684,000 | | | — | |
Securities available for sale, at fair value | | | 31,792,033 | | | 16,198,634 | |
Restricted equity securities | | | 1,113,600 | | | 769,300 | |
Loans | | | 109,588,774 | | | 81,712,621 | |
Less allowance for loan losses | | | 2,117,555 | | | 821,334 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Loans, net | | | 107,471,219 | | | 80,891,287 | |
Premises and equipment | | | 4,738,785 | | | 3,058,202 | |
Goodwill | | | 2,117,166 | | | — | |
Core deposit premiums | | | 472,682 | | | — | |
Other assets | | | 4,054,396 | | | 1,348,486 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
| | $ | 158,729,099 | | $ | 109,185,529 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | | | | | | |
Noninterest-bearing | | $ | 14,034,879 | | $ | 6,730,753 | |
Interest-bearing | | | 109,187,618 | | | 79,273,158 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Total deposits | | | 123,222,497 | | | 86,003,911 | |
Federal funds purchased | | | — | | | 1,705,000 | |
Other borrowings | | | 16,018,644 | | | 10,884,746 | |
Guaranteed preferred beneficial interests in junior subordinated debentures | | | 4,000,000 | | | — | |
Other liabilities | | | 2,190,317 | | | 848,893 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Total liabilities | | | 145,431,458 | | | 99,442,550 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Commitments and contingencies | | | | | | | |
Stockholders’ equity | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock, par value not stated; 2,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued | | | — | | | — | |
Common stock, par value $1; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 1,741,191 and 1,499,560 issued and outstanding | | | 1,741,191 | | | 1,499,560 | |
Capital surplus | | | 11,075,397 | | | 8,084,523 | |
Retained earnings | | | 915,679 | | | 353,899 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 17,058 | | | 294,983 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
| | | 13,749,325 | | | 10,232,965 | |
Less cost of treasury stock, 64,149 and 68,539 shares | | | 451,684 | | | 489,986 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Total stockholders’ equity | | | 13,297,641 | | | 9,742,979 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
| | $ | 158,729,099 | | $ | 109,185,529 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
F-3
COMMUNITY CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002
| | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| |
| |
| |
Interest income | | | | | | | |
Loans | | $ | 6,327,800 | | $ | 5,235,584 | |
Taxable securities | | | 841,016 | | | 970,481 | |
Nontaxable securities | | | 48,818 | | | 34,937 | |
Deposits in banks | | | 21,210 | | | 29,686 | |
Federal funds sold | | | 29,255 | | | 45,630 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Total interest income | | | 7,268,099 | | | 6,316,318 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Interest expense | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | | 2,011,522 | | | 2,238,993 | |
Other borrowed money | | | 622,288 | | | 463,621 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Total interest expense | | | 2,633,810 | | | 2,702,614 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Net interest income | | | 4,634,289 | | | 3,613,704 | |
Provision for loan losses | | | 408,921 | | | 442,509 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Net interest income after provision for loan losses | | | 4,225,368 | | | 3,171,195 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Other income | | | | | | | |
Service charges on deposit accounts | | | 565,850 | | | 378,273 | |
Financial service fees | | | 207,476 | | | 70,827 | |
Mortgage origination fees | | | 227,239 | | | 246,591 | |
Gain on sale of investment securities | | | — | | | 145,544 | |
Loss on sales of foreclosed properties | | | (25,880 | ) | | — | |
Other service charges, commissions and fees | | | 90,381 | | | 57,695 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Total other income | | | 1,065,066 | | | 898,930 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Other expenses | | | | | | | |
Salaries and employee benefits | | | 2,032,978 | | | 1,423,622 | |
Equipment and occupancy expenses | | | 656,899 | | | 457,464 | |
Marketing expenses | | | 111,267 | | | 142,498 | |
Data processing expenses | | | 375,345 | | | 266,874 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 540,567 | | | 369,285 | |
Stationery and supply expenses | | | 109,205 | | | 95,283 | |
Other operating expenses | | | 525,864 | | | 460,918 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Total other expenses | | | 4,352,125 | | | 3,215,944 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Income before income taxes | | | 938,309 | | | 854,181 | |
Income tax expense | | | 288,666 | | | 287,095 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Net income | | $ | 649,643 | | $ | 567,086 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Basic earnings per share | | $ | 0.44 | | $ | 0.39 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Diluted earnings per share | | $ | 0.39 | | $ | 0.38 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
F-4
COMMUNITY CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002
| | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| |
| |
| |
Net income | | $ | 649,643 | | $ | 567,086 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | | | | | | | |
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period, net of tax benefits (expense) of $(140,519) and $68,000 | | | (277,925 | ) | | 114,993 | |
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of taxes $49,485 | | | — | | | (96,059 | ) |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Total other comprehensive income (loss) | | | (277,925 | ) | | 18,934 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Comprehensive income | | $ | 371,718 | | $ | 586,020 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
F-5
COMMUNITY CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002
| | | | | | | | Accumulated | | | | | |
| | Common Stock | | | | Retained | | Other | | Treasury Stock | | Total | |
| |
| | Capital | | Earnings | | Comprehensive | |
| | Stockholders’ | |
| | Shares | | Par Value | | Surplus | | (Deficit) | | Income | | Shares | | Cost | | Equity | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Balance, December 31, 2001 | | 1,499,560 | | $ | 1,499,560 | | $ | 8,084,523 | | $ | (213,187 | ) | | $ | 179,990 | | | 52,690 | | $ | (365,470 | ) | $ | 9,185,416 | |
Net income | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 567,086 | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 567,086 | |
Net treasury stock transactions | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | — | | | 15,849 | | | (124,516 | ) | | (124,516 | ) |
Other comprehensive income | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | 114,993 | | | — | | | — | | | 114,993 | |
| |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| | |
|
| | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Balance, December 31, 2002 | | 1,499,560 | | | 1,499,560 | | | 8,084,523 | | | 353,899 | | | | 294,983 | | | 68,539 | | | (489,986 | ) | | 9,742,979 | |
Net income | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 649,643 | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 649,643 | |
Stock issued upon exercise of warrants | | 25,642 | | | 25,642 | | | 153,852 | | | — | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 179,494 | |
Stock issued in connection with bank acquisition, net of stock issue expense | | 215,989 | | | 215,989 | | | 2,837,022 | | | — | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3,053,011 | |
Dividends paid | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (87,863 | ) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (87,863 | ) |
Net treasury stock transactions | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | — | | | (4,390 | ) | | 38,302 | | | 38,302 | |
Other comprehensive loss | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | (277,925 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (277,925 | ) |
| |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| | |
|
| | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Balance, December 31, 2003 | | 1,741,191 | | $ | 1,741,191 | | $ | 11,075,397 | | $ | 915,679 | | | $ | 17,058 | | | 64,149 | | $ | (451,684 | ) | $ | 13,297,641 | |
| |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| | |
|
| | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
F-6
COMMUNITY CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002
| | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| |
| |
| |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 649,643 | | $ | 567,086 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation | | | 302,143 | | | 220,803 | |
Amortization of core deposit premuims | | | 15,248 | | | — | |
Provision for loan losses | | | 408,921 | | | 442,509 | |
Provision for deferred taxes | | | (45,637 | ) | | 40,135 | |
Net gain on sale of investments available for sale | | | — | | | (145,544 | ) |
Net gain on sale of fixed assets | | | — | | | (100 | ) |
Increase in income taxes receivable | | | (430,484 | ) | | (111,833 | ) |
Increase in income taxes payable | | | 105,032 | | | 210,893 | |
(Increase) decrease in interest receivable | | | (279,582 | ) | | 30,750 | |
Increase (decrease) in interest payable | | | 75,097 | | | (39,091 | ) |
Other operating activities | | | (1,211,192 | ) | | (158,945 | ) |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | (410,811 | ) | | 1,056,663 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Purchases of securities available for sale | | | (17,060,312 | ) | | (19,630,558 | ) |
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale | | | — | | | 10,324,303 | |
Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale | | | 4,049,643 | | | 8,906,993 | |
Purchases of restricted equity securities | | | (344,300 | ) | | — | |
Net decrease in federal funds sold | | | 781,000 | | | 4,483,000 | |
Net increase in loans | | | (10,021,715 | ) | | (21,400,392 | ) |
Purchase of equipment | | | (980,477 | ) | | (678,567 | ) |
Net cash received from acquisition | | | 1,852,531 | | | — | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (21,723,630 | ) | | (17,995,221 | ) |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Net increase in deposits | | | 11,941,208 | | | 16,172,575 | |
Net increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased | | | (1,705,000 | ) | | 1,705,000 | |
Net increase in other borrowings | | | 5,133,898 | | | 1,633,898 | |
Proceeds from issuance of guaranteed preferred beneficial interests in junior subordinated debentures | | | 4,000,000 | | | — | |
Dividends paid | | | (87,863 | ) | | — | |
Proceeds from exercise of stock warrants | | | 179,494 | | | — | |
Treasury stock transactions, net | | | 38,302 | | | (124,516 | ) |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 19,500,039 | | | 19,386,957 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Net decrease in cash and due from banks | | | (2,634,402 | ) | | 2,448,399 | |
Cash and due from banks at beginning of year | | | 6,919,620 | | | 4,471,221 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Cash and due from banks at end of year | | $ | 4,285,218 | | $ | 6,919,620 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES | | | | | | | |
Cash paid for interest | | $ | 2,558,713 | | $ | 2,741,705 | |
Income taxes | | $ | 482,650 | | $ | 146,138 | |
NONCASH TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | |
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale | | $ | (418,444 | ) | $ | 174,224 | |
Common stock issued in connection with business acquisition | | $ | 3,131,841 | | $ | — | |
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
F-7
COMMUNITY CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
| |
| Nature of Operations |
| |
| Community Capital Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) is a multi-bank holding company whose principal activity is the ownership and management of its wholly-owned bank subsidiaries, Albany Bank and Trust, N.A (“Albany Bank”) and First Bank of Dothan, Inc. (“Dothan Bank”), collectively referred to as “the Banks.” Albany Bank’s main office is located in Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia, with one loan production office in Albany and one full service branch in Lee County, Georgia. Dothan Bank is located in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama. The Banks provide a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers in their primary market areas of Dougherty and Lee Counties, Georgia and Houston County, Alabama. |
| |
| Basis of Presentation and Accounting Estimates |
| |
| The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. |
| |
| In preparing the consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
| |
| Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of foreclosed real estate and intangible assets and contingent assets and liabilities. The determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based on estimates that are susceptible to significant changes in the economic environment and market conditions. In connection with the determination of the estimated losses on loans and the valuation of foreclosed real estate, management obtains independent appraisals for significant collateral. Intangible assets, primarily goodwill and core deposit premiums, are evaluated annually for impairment. |
| |
| Cash, Due from Banks and Cash Flows |
| |
| For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and due from banks include cash on hand, cash items in process of collection and amounts due from banks. Cash flows from loans, federal funds sold, federal funds purchased and deposits are reported net. |
| |
| The Company is required to maintain reserve balances in cash or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank, based on a percentage of deposits. The total of those reserve balances was approximately $359,000 and $272,000 at December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. |
| |
| Securities |
| |
| All debt securities are classified as available for sale and recorded at fair value with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of the related deferred tax effect. Equity securities, including restricted equity securities, without a readily determinable fair value are classified as available for sale and recorded at cost. |
F-8
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) |
| |
| The amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recognized in interest income using methods approximating the interest method over the life of the securities. Realized gains and losses, determined on the basis of the cost of specific securities sold, are included in earnings on the settlement date. Declines in the fair value of available for sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary will be reflected in earnings as realized losses. There have been no declines in fair value that have been deemed to be other than temporary as of December 31, 2003. |
| |
| Loans |
| |
| Loans are reported at their outstanding principal balances less unearned income, net deferred fees, and the allowance for loan losses. Interest income is accrued on the outstanding principal balance. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct loan origination costs, are deferred and recognized as an adjustment of the related loan yield over the life of the loan using a method which approximates a level yield. |
| |
| The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payments as they become due, unless the loan is well-secured. All interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged off is reversed against interest income, unless management believes that the accrued interest is recoverable through the liquidation of collateral. Interest income on nonaccrual loans is recognized on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until the loans are returned to accrual status. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. |
| |
| A loan is considered impaired when it is probable, based on current information and events, the Company will be unable to collect all principal and interest payments due in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans are measured by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. The amount of impairment, if any, and any subsequent changes are included in the allowance for loan losses. Interest on accruing impaired loans is recognized as long as such loans do not meet the criteria for nonaccrual status. |
| |
| Allowance for Loan Losses |
| |
| The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the collectibility of the principal is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries are credited to the allowance. |
| |
| The allowance is an amount that management believes will be adequate to absorb estimated losses relating to specifically identified loans, as well as probable credit losses inherent in the balance of the loan portfolio, based on an evaluation of the collectibility of existing loans and prior loss experience. This evaluation also takes into consideration such factors as changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, review of specific problem loans, concentrations and current economic conditions that may affect the borrower’s ability to pay. This evaluation does not include the effects of expected losses on specific loans or groups of loans that are related to future events or expected changes in economic conditions. While management uses the best information available to make its evaluation, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if there are significant changes in economic conditions. In addition, regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Banks’ allowance for loan losses, and may require the Banks to make additions to the allowance based on their judgment about information available to them at the time of their examinations. |
F-9
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) |
| |
| The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as either doubtful, substandard or special mention. For such loans that are also classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers non-classified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors, including an unallocated component maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses. This unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general losses in the portfolio. |
| |
| Premises and Equipment |
| |
| Land is carried at cost. Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation computed principally by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. |
| |
| Other Real Estate Owned |
| |
| Other real estate owned represents properties acquired through or in lieu of loan foreclosure and is initially recorded at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Any write-down to fair value at the time of transfer to other real estate owned is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Costs of improvements are capitalized, whereas costs relating to holding other real estate owned and subsequent adjustments to the value are expensed. The carrying amount of other real estate owned at December 31, 2003 and 2002 was $863,571 and $163,964, respectively. |
| |
| Goodwill and Intangible Assets |
| |
| Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the estimated fair value of the net assets purchased in a business combination. Goodwill is required to be tested annually for impairment, or whenever events occur that may indicate that the recoverability of the carrying amount is not probable. In the event of an impairment the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value will be charged to earnings. The Company will perform its annual test of impairment in the third quarter of 2004 to determine if there is any impairment of the carrying value. |
| |
| Intangible assets consist of core deposit premiums acquired in connection with the business combinations. The core deposit premium was initially recognized based on an estimate of value performed as of the consummation date. The core deposit premium is initially being amortized over the average remaining life of the acquired customer deposits, or 8 years. Amortization periods will be reviewed annually in connection with an annual evaluation of the intangibles. |
| |
| Once the final valuation is obtained, goodwill, intangibles assets and the fair value of certain assets and liabilities will be adjusted accordingly. This should occur during the first quarter of 2004. |
| |
| Income Taxes |
| |
| Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the balance sheet method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the various balance sheet assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws. |
F-10
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) |
| |
| Stock-Based Compensation |
| |
| The Company has three stock-based employee compensation plans, which are described more fully in Note 11. The Company accounts for those plans under the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion No. 25,Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net income, as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying stock on the date of grant. |
| |
| The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123,Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to stock-based employee compensation. |
| | | Years Ended December 31, | |
| | |
| |
| | | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| Net income, as reported | | | $ | 649,643 | | | | $ | 567,086 | | |
| Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects | | | | (100,670 | ) | | | | (99,150 | ) | |
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
| Pro forma net income | | | $ | 548,973 | | | | $ | 467,936 | | |
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
| Earnings per share: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic—as reported | | | $ | .44 | | | | $ | .39 | | |
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
| Basic—pro forma | | | $ | .37 | | | | $ | .33 | | |
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
| Diluted—as reported | | | $ | .39 | | | | $ | .38 | | |
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
| Diluted—pro forma | | | $ | .33 | | | | $ | .31 | | |
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
| Options to purchase 27,131 shares of common stock at $13.97 per share were outstanding during the second half of 2003 but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the options’ exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares. The options, which expire on May 15, 2013, were still outstanding at the end of year 2003. |
| |
| Earnings Per Share |
| Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the sum of the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding and potential common shares. Potential common shares consist of stock options. |
| |
| Comprehensive Income |
| |
| Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income. |
F-11
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) |
| |
| Trust Department |
| |
| The Company’s subsidiary, Albany Bank & Trust, as fiduciary or agent, provides trust services to their customers. Property, other than cash deposits held by Albany Bank & Trust in its fiduciary capacity, is not accounted for in the accompanying financial statements. |
| |
| Recent Accounting Standards |
| |
| In November 2002, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others, an interpretation of FASB Statements No. 5, 57, and 107 and a rescission of FASB Interpretation No. 34”. The interpretation elaborates on the disclosures to be made by a guarantor in its interim and annual financial statements about its obligations under guarantees issued. It also clarifies that a guarantor is required to recognize, at inception of a guarantee, a liability for the fair value of the obligation undertaken in issuing a guarantee. The initial recognition and initial measurement provisions of the interpretation are applicable to guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. The disclosure requirements in the interpretation are effective for financial statements of interim or annual periods ending after December 15, 2002. The adoption of the interpretation did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. |
| |
| In December 2002, the FASB issued Statement No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation—Transition and Disclosure, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123”. The Statement amends Statement No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”, to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, the statement amends the disclosure requirements of Statement No. 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based compensation and the effect on reported results of operations. The disclosure requirements of the statement are required for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002 and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2002. The Company has not adopted Statement No. 123 for accounting for stock-based compensation as of December 31, 2003; however all required disclosures of Statement No. 148 are included above under the heading “Stock-Based Compensation”. |
| |
| In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an interpretation of ARB No. 51”, and on December 24, 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46 (Revised December 2003), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” which replaced FIN 46. The interpretation addresses consolidation by business enterprises of variable interest entities. A variable interest entity is defined as an entity subject to consolidation according to the provisions of the interpretation. The revised interpretation provided for special effective dates for entities that had fully or partially applied the original interpretation as of December 24, 2003. Otherwise, application of the interpretation is required in financial statements of public entities that have interests in special-purpose entities, or SPEs, for periods ending after December 15, 2003. Application by public entities, other than small business issuers, for all other types of variable interest entities (i.e., non-SPEs) is required in financial statements for periods ending after March 15, 2004. Application by small business issuers to variable interest entities other than SPEs and by nonpublic entities to all types of variable interest entities is required at various dates in 2004 and 2005. The interpretations have not had a material effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. |
F-12
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) |
| |
| In May 2003, the FASB issued Statement No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity”. The statement establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. The statement requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability. Many of those instruments were previously classified as equity. The statement is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003, except for mandatorily redeemable financial instruments of nonpublic entities. Mandatorily redeemable financial instruments of nonpublic entities are subject to the provisions of the statement for the first fiscal period beginning after December 15, 2003. The adoption of the statement did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. |
| |
NOTE 2. | BUSINESS COMBINATION |
| |
| On November 11, 2003, the Company acquired all of the outstanding common shares of the Dothan Bank in exchange for cash and the Company’s common stock. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase transaction; consequently, the results of operations of the Dothan Bank have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition. The Dothan Bank is a full service commercial bank located in Dothan, Alabama. The Bank operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The aggregate purchase price was $5,004,000 which included cash of $1,872,000 and 215,989 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $3,132,000. |
| |
| The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition. |
| Current assets | | $ | 26,500,000 | |
| Bank premises and equipment | | | 1,002,000 | |
| Intangible assets, net of deferred taxes of $166,000 | | | 322,000 | |
| Goodwill | | | 2,117,000 | |
| | |
|
| |
| Total assets acquired | | | 29,941,000 | |
| Current liabilities | | | 24,937,000 | |
| | |
|
| |
| Net assets acquired | | $ | 5,004,000 | |
| | |
|
| |
| Acquired intangible assets represent core deposit premiums and are being amortized over the estimated lives of the base deposits. Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill and intangible assets arising from this acquisition has been assigned to the Dothan Bank operating unit. Under SFAS No. 142 goodwill and intangible assets that management concludes has indefinite useful lives are not subject to amortization, but are subject to impairment tests performed at least annually. |
F-13
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3. | SECURITIES |
| |
| The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale are summarized as follows: |
| | | Amortized Cost | | Gross Unrealized Gains | | Gross Unrealized Losses | | Fair Value | |
| | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| December 31, 2003: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government agencies | | $ | 18,989,743 | | $ | 164,797 | | | $ | 235,906 | | | $ | 18,918,635 | |
| State and municipal securities | | | 2,565,944 | | | 52,681 | | | | 2,107 | | | | 2,616,518 | |
| Mortgage-backed securities | | | 7,953,859 | | | 81,400 | | | | 42,378 | | | | 7,992,880 | |
| Other | | | 2,253,988 | | | 10,012 | | | | — | | | | 2,264,000 | |
| Equity securities | | | 1,113,600 | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,113,600 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| | |
|
| | |
|
| |
| | | $ | 32,877,134 | | $ | 308,890 | | | $ | 280,391 | | | $ | 32,905,633 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| | |
|
| | |
|
| |
| December 31, 2002: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government agencies | | $ | 5,005,900 | | $ | 196,323 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,202,223 | |
| State and municipal securities | | | 1,849,539 | | | 65,163 | | | | — | | | | 1,914,702 | |
| Mortgage-backed securities | | | 6,641,390 | | | 185,457 | | | | — | | | | 6,826,847 | |
| Other | | | 2,254,862 | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,254,862 | |
| Equity securities | | | 769,300 | | | — | | | | — | | | | 769,300 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| | |
|
| | |
|
| |
| | | $ | 16,520,991 | | $ | 446,943 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,967,934 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| | |
|
| | |
|
| |
| The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale as of December 31, 2003 by contractual maturity are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. |
| | | Amortized Cost | | Fair Value | |
| | |
| |
| |
| Due within one year | | $ | 864,915 | | $ | 881,278 | |
| Due from one to five years | | | 14,207,960 | | | 14,353,087 | |
| Due from five to ten years | | | 6,482,812 | | | 6,300,788 | |
| Due after ten years | | | 3,367,588 | | | 3,377,600 | |
| Mortgage-backed securities | | | 7,953,859 | | | 7,992,880 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| | | $ | 32,877,134 | | $ | 32,905,633 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| Securities with a carrying value of $3,791,034 and $6,359,538 at December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law. As of December 31, 2003 and 2002, investment securities with a carrying value of $3,815,570 and $3,497,348, respectively, were pledged to secure advances from the FHLB. |
| |
| Gains and losses on sales of securities available for sale consist of the following: |
| | | Years Ended December 31, | |
| | |
| |
| | | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| Gross losses | | | — | | | | — | | |
| Gross gains | | $ | — | | | $ | 145,544 | | |
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
| Net realized gains | | $ | — | | | $ | 145,544 | | |
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
F-14
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3. | SECURITIES (Continued) |
| |
| The following table shows securities with gross unrealized losses and the fair value of those securities, aggregated by category none of which have been in a continuous unrealized loss position of more than twelve months at December 31, 2003. |
| | | Fair Value | | Unrealized Losses | |
| | |
| |
| |
| State and municipal securities | | | 588,878 | | | | 2,107 | | |
| U.S. Treasury and Government agencies | | $ | 8,534,016 | | | $ | 235,906 | | |
| Mortgage-backed securities | | | 4,969,002 | | | | 42,378 | | |
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
| Total temporarily impaired securities | | $ | 14,091,896 | | | $ | 280,391 | | |
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
| The unrealized losses are considered temporary because each security carries an acceptable investment grade and the repayment sources of principal and interest are government backed. |
| |
NOTE 4. | LOANS |
| |
| The composition of loans is summarized as follows: |
| | | December 31, | |
| | |
| |
| | | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| Commercial | | $ | 23,776,000 | | $ | 14,553,278 | |
| Real estate—construction | | | 9,937,512 | | | 12,379,095 | |
| Real estate—farmland | | | 2,737,515 | | | 2,415,823 | |
| Real estate—mortgage | | | 59,143,339 | | | 40,742,566 | |
| Consumer and other | | | 13,795,000 | | | 11,457,193 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| | | | 109,389,366 | | | 81,547,955 | |
| Net deferred loan fees and costs | | | 199,408 | | | 164,666 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| | | | 109,588,774 | | | 81,712,621 | |
| Allowance for loan losses | | | (2,117,555 | ) | | (821,334 | ) |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| Loans, net | | $ | 107,471,219 | | $ | 80,891,287 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| Changes in the allowance for loan losses are as follows: |
| | | Years Ended December 31, | |
| | |
| |
| | | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| Balance, beginning of year | | $ | 821,334 | | | $ | 618,067 | | |
| Provision for loan losses | | | 408,921 | | | | 442,509 | | |
| Loans charged off | | | (389,830 | ) | | | (308,985 | ) | |
| Recoveries of loans previously charged off | | | 8,235 | | | | 69,743 | | |
| Acquired allowance for loan losses | | | 1,268,895 | | | | — | | |
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
| Balance, end of year | | $ | 2,117,555 | | | $ | 821,334 | | |
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
F-15
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 4. | LOANS (Continued) |
| |
| The following is a summary of information pertaining to impaired loans: |
| | | As of and for the Years Ended December 31, | |
| | |
| |
| | | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| Impaired loans without a valuation allowance | | | $ | — | | | | $ | — | | |
| Impaired loans with a valuation allowance | | | | 1,590,000 | | | | | 31,000 | | |
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
| Total impaired loans | | | $ | 1,590,000 | | | | $ | 31,000 | | |
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
| Valuation allowance related to impaired loans | | | $ | 117,478 | | | | $ | 1,000 | | |
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
| Average investment in impaired loans | | | $ | 1,715,000 | | | | $ | 34,000 | | |
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
| Interest income recognized on impaired loans | | | $ | 1,866 | | | | $ | — | | |
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
| Loans on nonaccrual status amounted to approximately $1,590,000 and $31,000 at December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. There were no loans past due ninety days or more and still accruing interest. |
| |
| In the ordinary course of business, the Company has granted loans to certain related parties, including executive officers, directors and their affiliates. The interest rates on these loans were substantially the same as rates prevailing at the time of the transaction and repayment terms are customary for the type of loan. Changes in related party loans for the year ended December 31, 2003 are as follows: |
| Balance, beginning of year | | | $ | 3,169,581 | | |
| Advances | | | | 2,949,975 | | |
| Repayments | | | | (1,248,099 | ) | |
| | | |
|
| | |
| Balance, end of year | | | $ | 4,871,457 | | |
| | | |
|
| | |
NOTE 5. | PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT |
| |
| Premises and equipment are summarized as follows: |
| | | December 31, | |
| | |
| |
| | | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| Land | | | $ | 571,500 | | | | $ | 332,734 | | |
| Buildings | | | | 2,785,744 | | | | | 1,807,834 | | |
| Furniture and equipment | | | | 2,087,804 | | | | | 1,464,707 | | |
| Construction in progress, estimated cost to complete $1,070,000 | | | | 774,660 | | | | | — | | |
�� | | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
| | | | | 6,219,708 | | | | | 3,605,275 | | |
| Accumulated depreciation | | | | (1,480,923 | ) | | | | (547,073 | ) | |
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
| | | | $ | 4,738,785 | | | | $ | 3,058,202 | | |
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
| Leases |
| |
| The Company leases the Lee County and East Albany offices under a noncancelable operating lease agreement from Carr Farms, LLP and James F. Taylor, respectively. The leases had an initial lease term of 3 years with an option for a 1 year, 2 years or 3 years renewal on the Lee County office. |
F-16
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 5. | PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Continued) |
| |
| The Company also leases the operations center under a noncancelable operating lease from Carter Commercial Properties, LLP. The lease had an initial lease term of 5 years with one five year renewal option. |
| |
| Rental expense under all operating leases amounted to $75,570 and $31,193 for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. |
| |
| Future minimum lease payments on noncancelable operating leases are summarized as follows: |
| 2004 | | $ | 75,570 | |
| 2005 | | | 57,607 | |
| 2006 | | | 52,920 | |
| 2007 | | | 39,690 | |
| 2008 | | | — | |
| Thereafter | | | — | |
| | |
|
| |
| | | $ | 225,787 | |
| | |
|
| |
NOTE 6. | INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
| |
| Following is a summary of information related to intangible assets: |
| |
| | | As of December 31, 2003 | | As of December 31, 2002 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| | | Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | | Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | |
| | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| Amortized intangible assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (Core deposit premiums) | | $ | 487,930 | | | $ | 15,248 | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | — | | |
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
| The estimated amortization expense for each of the next five years is as follows: |
| 2004 | | $ | 121,982 | |
| 2005 | | | 104,556 | |
| 2006 | | | 87,130 | |
| 2007 | | | 69,704 | |
| 2008 | | | 52,278 | |
| Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2003 are as follows: |
| Beginning balance | | $ | — | |
| Goodwill acquired | | | 2,117,166 | |
| | |
|
| |
| Ending balance | | $ | 2,117,166 | |
| | |
|
| |
F-17
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 7. | DEPOSITS |
| |
| The aggregate amount of time deposits in denominations of $100,000 or more at December 31, 2003 and 2002 was $23,395,982 and $16,412,754, respectively. The scheduled maturities of time deposits at December 31, 2003 are as follows: |
| | | $ | 57,655,407 | |
| 2005 | | | 8,140,023 | |
| 2006 | | | 5,572,790 | |
| 2007 | | | 1,361,512 | |
| 2008 | | | 298,457 | |
| Thereafter | | | — | |
| | |
|
| |
| | | $ | 73,028,189 | |
| | |
|
| |
| The Company had no brokered time deposits at December 31, 2003. |
NOTE 8. | OTHER BORROWINGS |
| |
| Other borrowings consist of the following: |
| |
| | | December 31, | |
| | |
| |
| | | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| Federal Home Loan Bank advances with interest and principal payments due at various maturity dates through 2008 and interest rates ranging from 1.86% to 7.30% at December 31, 2003 (weighted average interest rate is 3.25% at December 31, 2003) | | $ | 15,518,644 | | $ | 10,884,746 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Line of credit in the amount of $1,750,000 with Nexity Bank with interest due quarterly at prime less .50% or 3.50% at December 31, 2003, collateralized by 750,000 shares of Albany Bank & Trust common stock. Principal is due in ten annual installments beginning November 14, 2006 | | | 500,000 | | | — | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| | | $ | 16,018,644 | | $ | 10,884,746 | |
| | |
|
| | |
| |
| Contractual maturities of other borrowings as of December 31, 2003 are as follows: |
| 2004 | | $ | 5,366,102 | |
| 2005 | | | 152,542 | |
| 2006 | | | 175,000 | |
| 2007 | | | 5,175,000 | |
| 2008 | | | 5,150,000 | |
| Thereafter | | | — | |
| | |
|
| |
| | | $ | 16,018,644 | |
| | |
|
| |
| The advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank are secured by certain qualifying loans of approximately $26,024,000, Federal Home Loan Bank stock of approximately $783,600 and $3,816,000 in investment securities. |
F-18
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 8. | OTHER BORROWINGS (Continued) |
| |
| The Company and subsidiaries have available unused lines of credit with various financial institutions totaling $1,250,000 at December 31, 2003. There were no other advances outstanding at December 31, 2003 or 2002. |
| |
NOTE 9. | GUARANTEED PREFERRED BENEFICIAL INTERESTS IN JUNIOR SUBORDINATED |
| DEBENTURES |
| |
| In March 2003, the Company formed a wholly-owned Connecticut statutory business trust, Community Capital Statutory Trust I (“Statutory Trust I”), which issued $4,000,000 of guaranteed preferred beneficial interests in the Company’s junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures (the “Trust Preferred Securities”). These debentures qualify as Tier I capital under Federal Reserve Board guidelines. All of the common securities of Statutory Trust I are owned by the Company. The proceeds from the issuance of the common securities and the Trust Preferred Securities were used by Community Capital Statutory Trust I to purchase $4,124,000 of junior subordinated debentures of the Company, which carry a floating rate based on a three-month LIBOR plus 315 basis points. The debentures represent the sole asset of Statutory Trust I. The Trust Preferred Securities accrue and pay distributions at a floating rate of three-month LIBOR plus 315 basis points per annum of the stated liquidation value of $1,000 per capital security. The Company has entered into contractual arrangements which, taken collectively, fully and unconditionally guarantee payment of: (i) accrued and unpaid distributions required to be paid on the Trust Preferred Securities; (ii) the redemption price with respect to any Trust Preferred Securities called for redemption by Statutory Trust I and (iii) payments due upon a voluntary or involuntary dissolution, winding up or liquidation of Statutory Trust II. The Trust Preferred Securities are mandatorily redeemable upon maturity of the debentures in March 2033, or upon earlier redemption as provided in the indenture. The Company has the right to redeem the debentures purchased by Statutory Trust I in whole or in part, on or after March 26, 2008. As specified in the indenture, if the debentures are redeemed prior to maturity, the redemption price will be the principal amount, plus any unpaid accrued interest. |
| |
| The Company will be required to adopt the provisions of FIN 46 in the first quarter of 2004, and may be required to deconsolidate the trust subsidiary. The adoption of FIN 46 is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. |
| |
NOTE 10. | EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS |
| |
| Profit Sharing Plan |
| |
| The Company has a 401(k) Employee Profit-Sharing Plan available to all eligible employees, subject to certain minimum age and service requirements. The contributions expensed were $57,584 and $43,425 for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. |
| |
NOTE 11. | STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS |
| |
| The Company has a 1998 stock option plan reserving 325,000 shares of common stock for the granting of options to directors, officers and employees. Option prices reflect the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the dates the options are granted. The options may be exercised over a period of ten years in accordance with vesting schedules determined by the Board of Directors. |
| |
| Warrant Agreements with each of Community Capital’s Directors.On March 11, 1999, Community Capital issued its directors warrants to purchase an aggregate of 302,420 shares of Community Capital’s |
F-19
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11. | STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (Continued) |
| |
| common stock at $7.00 per share, as adjusted to reflect Community Capital’s ten-for-seven stock split effective in January 2001. The warrants become exercisable in 20% annual increments beginning on the first anniversary of the issuance date. Exercisable warrants will remain exercisable for the ten-year period following the date of issuance or for 90 days after the warrant holder ceases to be a director of Community Capital, whichever is shorter. The exercise price of each warrant is subject to adjustment for stock splits, recapitalizations or other similar events. Additionally, if the Bank’s capital falls below the minimum level, as determined by the Officer of the Comptroller of the Currency, Community Capital may be directed to exercise or forfeit their warrants. At December 31, 2003 and 2002, there were 276,778 and 302,420 warrants outstanding, respectively. |
| |
| Other pertinent information related to the options and warrants is as follows: |
| | | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| | | Shares | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | Shares | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |
| | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| Outstanding at beginning of year | | | 165,673 | | | $ | 7.11 | | | | 163,827 | | | $ | 7.10 | | |
| Granted | | | 77,131 | | | | 11.51 | | | | 2,131 | | | | 8.15 | | |
| Exercised | | | (1,428 | ) | | | 7.00 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
| Terminated | | | (1,428 | ) | | | 9.10 | | | | (285 | ) | | | 7.00 | | |
| | |
|
| | | | | | |
|
| | | | | | |
| Outstanding at end of year | | | 239,948 | | | $ | 8.48 | | | | 165,673 | | | $ | 7.11 | | |
| | |
|
| | | | | | |
|
| | | | | | |
| Options and warrants exercisable at year-end | | | 131,235 | | | | | | | | 99,533 | | | | | | |
| | |
|
| | | | | | |
|
| | | | | | |
| Weighted-average fair value of options and warrants granted during the year | | | | | | $ | 4.72 | | | | | | | $ | 3.77 | | |
| Information pertaining to options outstanding at December 31, 2003 is as follows: |
| | | Options and Warrants Outstanding | | Options and Warrants Exercisable | |
| | |
| |
| |
| Range of Exercise Prices | | Number Outstanding | | Weighted- Average Contractual Life | | Weighted- Average Exercise Price | | Number Outstanding | | Weighted- Average Exercise Price | |
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| $ | 7.00 | | | 118,713 | | | 5.3 years | | | $ | 7.00 | | | | 94,972 | | | | $ | 7.00 | | |
| | 7.00 | | | 14,273 | | | 6.3 years | | | | 7.00 | | | | 9,416 | | | | | 7.00 | | |
| | 7.00 | | | 2,131 | | | 7.3 years | | | | 7.00 | | | | 2,131 | | | | | 7.00 | | |
| | 9.10 | | | 2,142 | | | 5.3 years | | | | 9.10 | | | | 1,713 | | | | | 9.10 | | |
| | 7.35 | | | 21,714 | | | 5.9 years | | | | 7.35 | | | | 17,371 | | | | | 7.35 | | |
| | 7.70 | | | 1,713 | | | 5.3 years | | | | 7.70 | | | | 1,370 | | | | | 7.70 | | |
| | 8.15 | | | 2,131 | | | 8.3 years | | | | 8.15 | | | | 2,131 | | | | | 8.15 | | |
| | 13.97 | | | 27,131 | | | 8.8 years | | | | 13.97 | | | | 2,131 | | | | | 13.97 | | |
| | 10.18 | | | 50,000 | | | 8.3 years | | | | 10.18 | | | | — | | | | | 10.18 | | |
| | | |
|
| | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | 239,948 | | | | | | | | | | | 131,235 | | | | | | | |
| | | |
|
| | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | | | | |
F-20
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11. | STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (Continued) |
| |
| The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions: |
| | | Years Ended December 31, | |
| | |
| |
| | | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| Dividend yield | | | .78 | % | | — | % |
| Expected life | | | 10 years | | | 10 years | |
| Expected volatility | | | 20.48 | % | | 23.83 | % |
| Risk-free interest rate | | | 4.83 | % | | 4.60 | % |
NOTE 12. | INCOME TAXES |
| |
| The components of income tax expense are as follows: |
| | | Years Ended December 31, | |
| | |
| |
| | | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| Current | | $ | 334,303 | | | $ | 246,960 | | |
| Deferred | | | (45,637 | ) | | | 40,135 | | |
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
| | | $ | 288,666 | | | $ | 287,095 | | |
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
| The Company’s income tax expense differs from the amounts computed by applying the federal income tax statutory rates to income before income taxes. A reconciliation of the differences is as follows: |
| | | Years Ended December 31, | |
| | |
| |
| | | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| Tax provision at statutory federal rate | | | $ | 319,025 | | | $ | 290,424 | |
| Tax-exempt income, net | | | | (19,225 | ) | | | (15,880 | ) |
| Other | | | | (11,134 | ) | | | 12,551 | |
| | | |
|
| | |
|
| |
| Income tax expense | | | $ | 288,666 | | | $ | 287,095 | |
| | | |
|
| | |
|
| |
| The components of deferred income taxes are as follows: |
| | | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| Deferred tax assets: | | | | | |
| Loan loss reserves | | $ | 807,378 | | $ | 206,523 | |
| Organizational and pre-opening expenses | | | 5,001 | | | 12,502 | |
| Nonaccrual loan interest | | | 27,115 | | | — | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| | | | 839,494 | | | 219,025 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| Deferred tax liabilities: | | | | | | | |
| Core deposit premiums | | | 160,712 | | | — | |
| Depreciation | | | 135,542 | | | 81,410 | |
| Deferred loan costs, net | | | 67,798 | | | 52,963 | |
| Securities available for sale | | | 11,441 | | | 151,961 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| | | | 375,493 | | | 286,334 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) | | $ | 464,001 | | $ | (67,309 | ) |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
F-21
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 13. | EARNINGS PER SHARE |
| |
| Presented below is a summary of the components used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share: |
| | | Years Ended December 31, | |
| | |
| |
| | | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| Net income | | $ | 649,643 | | | $ | 567,086 | | |
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | 1,460,293 | | | | 1,439,314 | | |
| Effect of dilutive options | | | 205,850 | | | | 70,927 | | |
| | |
|
|
| |
|
| | |
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate dilutive earnings per share | | | 1,666,143 | | | | 1,510,241 | | |
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
NOTE 14. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
| |
| Loan Commitments |
| |
| 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. Such commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheets. |
| |
| The Company’s 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 Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. A summary of the Company’s commitments is as follows: |
| | | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| Commitments to extend credit | | $ | 13,229,000 | | $ | 11,657,375 | |
| Standby letters of credit | | | 341,000 | | | 142,230 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| | | $ | 13,570,000 | | $ | 11,799,605 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the party. Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, crops, livestock, inventory, property and equipment, residential real estate and income-producing commercial properties. |
| |
| Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers. Collateral held varies as specified above and is required in instances which the Company deems necessary. |
| |
| At December 31, 2003 and 2002, the carrying amount of liabilities related to the Company’s obligation to perform under standby letters of credit was insignificant. The Company has not been required to |
F-22
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 14. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued) |
| |
| perform on any standby letters of credit, and the Company has not incurred any losses on standby letters of credit for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002. |
| |
| Contingencies |
| |
| In the normal course of business, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings. In the opinion of management, any liability resulting from such proceedings would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial statements. |
| |
NOTE 15. | CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT |
| |
| Concentration by Geographic Location: |
| |
| The Company originates primarily commercial, commercial real estate, residential real estate and consumer loans to customers in Dougherty and Lee Counties (Georgia) and Houston County (Alabama) and surrounding counties. The ability of the majority of the Company’s customers to honor their contractual obligations is dependent on the local and metropolitan Albany, Georgia and Dothan, Alabama economies. |
| |
| Sixty-six percent of the Company’s loan portfolio is concentrated in loans secured by real estate. A substantial portion of these loans are in the Company’s primary market areas. In addition, a substantial portion of the other real estate owned is located in those same markets. Accordingly, the ultimate collectibility of the Company’s loan portfolio and recovery of the carrying amount of other real estate owned are susceptible to changes in market conditions in the Company’s market areas. The other significant concentrations of credit by type of loan are set forth in Note 4. |
| |
| The Company, as a matter of policy, does not generally extend credit to any single borrower or group of related borrowers in excess of 15% of each Bank’s statutory capital, or approximately $2,050,000 for Albany Bank and $750,000 for Dothan Bank. |
| |
NOTE 16. | REGULATORY MATTERS |
| |
| The Banks are subject to certain restrictions on the amount of dividends that may be declared without prior regulatory approval. At December 31, 2003, approximately $1,788,000 of retained earnings were available for dividend declaration without regulatory approval. |
| |
| The Company and Banks are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on consolidated financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and Banks must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company’s and Banks’ assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. |
| |
| Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Banks to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets, as |
F-23
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 16. | REGULATORY MATTERS (Continued) |
| |
| defined and of Tier I capital to average assets. Management believes, as of December 31, 2003, the Company and the Banks met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject. |
| |
| As of December 31, 2003, the most recent notification from the regulators categorized Albany Bank and Dothan Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Banks must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the following table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Banks’ categories. Prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable to bank holding companies. |
| |
| The Company and Banks’ actual capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table. |
| | | Actual | | For Capital Adequacy Purposes | | To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions | |
| | |
| |
| |
| |
| | | Amount | | Ratio | | Amount | | Ratio | | Amount | | Ratio | |
| | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| | | (Dollars in Thousands) | |
| December 31, 2003: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Total Capital to Risk Weighted | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Consolidated | | $ | 15,876 | | | 14.34 | % | $ | 8,859 | | | 8 | % | | | –N/A– | | | | | |
| Albany Bank | | $ | 13,831 | | | 15.13 | % | $ | 7,314 | | | 8 | % | | $ | 9,143 | | | 10 | % | |
| Dothan Bank | | $ | 2,611 | | | 14.05 | % | $ | 1,487 | | | 8 | % | | $ | 1,858 | | | 10 | % | |
| Tier I Capital to Risk Weighted | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Consolidated | | $ | 13,243 | | | 11.96 | % | $ | 4,430 | | | 4 | % | | | –N/A– | | | | | |
| Albany Bank | | $ | 12,788 | | | 13.99 | % | $ | 3,657 | | | 4 | % | | $ | 5,486 | | | 6 | % | |
| Dothan Bank | | $ | 2,373 | | | 12.77 | % | $ | 743 | | | 4 | % | | $ | 1,115 | | | 6 | % | |
| Tier I Capital to Average Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Consolidated | | $ | 13,243 | | | 7.89 | % | $ | 6,713 | | | 4 | % | | | –N/A– | | | | | |
| Albany Bank | | $ | 12,788 | | | 9.92 | % | $ | 5,157 | | | 4 | % | | $ | 6,446 | | | 5 | % | |
| Dothan Bank | | $ | 2,373 | | | 9.23 | % | $ | 1,028 | | | 4 | % | | $ | 1,285 | | | 5 | % | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| December 31, 2002: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Consolidated | | $ | 10,759 | | | 13.24 | % | $ | 6,595 | | | 8 | % | | | –N/A– | | | | | |
| Albany Bank | | $ | 9,047 | | | 11.20 | % | $ | 6,501 | | | 8 | % | | $ | 8,132 | | | 10 | % | |
| Tier I Capital to Risk Weighted Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Consolidated | | $ | 9,938 | | | 12.23 | % | $ | 3,297 | | | 4 | % | | | –N/A– | | | | | |
| Albany Bank | | $ | 8,226 | | | 10.19 | % | $ | 3,251 | | | 4 | % | | $ | 4,880 | | | 6 | % | |
| Tier I Capital to Average Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Consolidated | | $ | 9,938 | | | 9.38 | % | $ | 4,236 | | | 4 | % | | | –N/A– | | | | | |
| Albany Bank | | $ | 8,226 | | | 7.82 | % | $ | 4,206 | | | 4 | % | | $ | 5,258 | | | 5 | % | |
F-24
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 17. | FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
| |
| The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based on discounted cash flows or other valuation techniques. These techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument. SFAS No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company. |
| |
| The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments: |
| |
| Cash, Due From Banks, Interest-Bearing Deposits at Other Financial Institutions and Federal Funds Sold: The carrying amount of cash, due from banks, interest-bearing deposits at other financial institutions and federal funds sold approximates fair value. |
| |
| Securities: Fair value of securities is based on available quoted market prices. The carrying amount of equity securities with no readily determinable fair value approximates fair value. |
| |
| Loans: The carrying amount of variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and have no significant change in credit risk approximates fair value. The fair value of fixed-rate loans is estimated based on discounted contractual cash flows, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers with similar credit quality. The fair value of impaired loans is estimated based on discounted contractual cash flows or underlying collateral values, where applicable. |
| |
| Deposits: The carrying amount of demand deposits, savings deposits, and variable-rate certificates of deposit approximates fair value. The fair value of fixed-rate certificates of deposit is estimated based on discounted contractual cash flows using interest rates currently being offered for certificates of similar maturities. |
| |
| Federal Funds Purchased, Other Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures: The carrying amount of variable rate borrowings and federal funds purchased approximate fair value. The fair value of fixed rate other borrowings are estimated based on discounted contractual cash flows using the current incremental borrowing rates for similar type borrowing arrangements. |
| |
| Accrued Interest: The carrying amount of accrued interest approximates their fair value. |
| |
| Off-Balance-Sheet Instruments: The carrying amount of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit approximates fair value. The carrying amount of the off-balance-sheet financial instruments is based on fees charged to enter into such agreements. |
| |
| The carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments were as follows: |
F-25
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 17. | FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued) |
| | | December 31, 2003 | | December 31, 2002 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| | | Carrying Amount | | Fair Value | | Carrying Amount | | Fair Value | |
| | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| | | (Dollars in Thousands) | |
| Financial assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cash, due from banks, interest-bearing deposits at other financial institutions and federal funds sold | | $ | 6,969,218 | | $ | 6,969,218 | | $ | 6,919,620 | | $ | 6,919,620 | |
| Securities | | | 32,905,633 | | | 32,905,633 | | | 16,967,934 | | | 16,967,934 | |
| Loans | | | 107,471,219 | | | 113,291,000 | | | 80,828,005 | | | 82,269,000 | |
| Accrued interest receivable | | | 1,041,529 | | | 1,045,529 | | | 761,948 | | | 761,948 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Financial liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Deposits | | | 123,222,496 | | | 124,869,587 | | | 86,003,991 | | | 86,945,000 | |
| Federal funds purchased | | | — | | | — | | | 1,705,000 | | | 1,705,000 | |
| Other borrowings and subordinated debentures | | | 20,018,644 | | | 20,427,000 | | | 10,884,746 | | | 11,211,473 | |
| Accrued interest payable | | | 212,980 | | | 212,980 | | | 137,883 | | | 137,883 | |
NOTE 18. | PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
| |
| The following information presents the condensed balance sheets as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 and statements of income and cash flows of Community Capital Bancshares, Inc. for the periods ended December 31, 2003 and 2002. |
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
| | | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| Assets | | | | | | | |
| Cash | | $ | 314,721 | | $ | 712,894 | |
| Investment in subsidiaries | | | 17,873,051 | | | 8,520,816 | |
| Premises and equipment | | | 32,284 | | | 358,132 | |
| Other assets | | | 1,298,567 | | | 167,915 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| Total assets | | $ | 19,518,623 | | $ | 9,759,757 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| Liabilities | | | | | | | |
| Trust preferred debt | | $ | 4,000,000 | | $ | — | |
| Note payable | | | 500,000 | | | 16,778 | |
| Other liabilities | | | 1,730,981 | | | — | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| Total liabilities | | | 6,230,981 | | | 16,778 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| Stockholders’ equity | | | 13,287,642 | | | 9,742,979 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 19,518,623 | | $ | 9,759,757 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
F-26
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 18. | PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Continued) |
| |
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME |
| | | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| Income,other | | $ | 19 | | $ | 43 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| | | | | | | | |
| Expenses | | | | | | | |
| Interest expense | | | 148,975 | | | — | |
| Salaries and employees benefits | | | 176,047 | | | 40,242 | |
| Legal and professional | | | 99,147 | | | 26,821 | |
| Occupancy expenses | | | 5,276 | | | 39,228 | |
| Other operating expenses | | | 169,087 | | | 129,427 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| | | | 598,532 | | | 235,718 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| | | | | | | | |
| Loss before income tax benefit and equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries | | | (598,513 | ) | | (235,675 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| Income tax benefit | | | 211,930 | | | 81,773 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| Loss before equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries | | | (386,583 | ) | | (153,902 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries | | | 1,036,226 | | | 720,988 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| Net income | | $ | 649,643 | | $ | 567,086 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
F-27
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 18. | PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Continued) |
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| | | 2003 | | 2002 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
| Net income | | $ | 649,643 | | $ | 567,086 | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in | | | | | | | |
| operating activities: | | | | | | | |
| Undistributed income of subsidiaries | | | (1,036,226 | ) | | (720,988 | ) |
| Increase in taxes receivable | | | (430,484 | ) | | (111,833 | ) |
| Depreciation | | | — | | | 27,884 | |
| Provision for deferred taxes | | | — | | | 13,736 | |
| Other operating activities | | | (307,832 | ) | | (3,677 | ) |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| Net cash used in operating activities | | | (1,124,899 | ) | | (227,792 | ) |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| | | | | | | | |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
| Increase in investment in subsidiaries | | | (3,600,000 | ) | | — | |
| Purchase of Dothan Bank | | | (192,139 | ) | | — | |
| Purchase of fixed assets | | | (32,285 | ) | | (386,016 | ) |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| Net cash used in investing activities | | | (3,824,424 | ) | | (386,016 | ) |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| | | | | | | | |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
| Dividends paid | | | (87,863 | ) | | — | |
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock | | | 179,494 | | | — | |
| (Purchase) sale of treasury stock | | | 38,302 | | | (124,516 | ) |
| Proceeds from other borrowings | | | 4,500,000 | | | — | |
| Stock issue expense related to purchase of Dothan Bank | | | (78,783 | ) | | — | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| Net cash used in financing activities | | | 4,551,150 | | | (124,516 | ) |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash | | | (398,173 | ) | | (738,324 | ) |
| Cash at beginning of period0 | | | 712,894 | | | 1,451,218 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| Cash at end of year | | $ | 314,721 | | $ | 712,894 | |
| | |
|
| |
|
| |
| | | | | | | | |
F-28
COMMUNITY CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)
| | June 30, 2004 (unaudited) | | December 31, 2003 | |
| |
| |
| |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and due from banks | | | $ | 4,526 | | | | $ | 4,285 | | |
Federal funds sold | | | | 1,326 | | | | | 2,684 | | |
Securities available for sale | | | | 30,356 | | | | | 31,792 | | |
Restricted equity securities | | | | 1,101 | | | | | 1,114 | | |
Loans | | | | 114,011 | | | | | 109,589 | | |
Less allowance for loan losses | | | | 1,809 | | | | | 2,118 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Loans, net | | | | 112,202 | | | | | 107,471 | | |
Premises and equipment | | | | 4,742 | | | | | 4,739 | | |
Goodwill | | | | 2,138 | | | | | 2,117 | | |
Core deposit premium | | | | 360 | | | | | 473 | | |
Other assets | | | | 9,137 | | | | | 4,054 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Total Assets | | | $ | 165,888 | | | | $ | 158,729 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-interest bearing | | | $ | 13,028 | | | | $ | 14,035 | | |
Interest bearing | | | | 115,245 | | | | | 109,188 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Total deposits | | | | 128,273 | | | | | 123,223 | | |
Other borrowings | | | | 19,357 | | | | | 16,018 | | |
Guaranteed preferred beneficial interests in junior subordinated debentures | | | | 4,124 | | | | | 4,000 | | |
Other liabilities | | | | 780 | | | | | 2,191 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 152,534 | | | | | 145,432 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Shareholders’ equity | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock, par value not stated; 2,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued | | | $ | — | | | | $ | — | | |
Common stock, $1.00 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 1,765,264 and 1,741,191 shares issued | | | | 1,765 | | | | | 1,741 | | |
Capital surplus | | | | 11,198 | | | | | 11,075 | | |
Retained earnings | | | | 1,253 | | | | | 916 | | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | | (438 | ) | | | | 17 | | |
Less cost of treasury stock, 63,080 and 64,149 shares as of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively | | | | (424 | ) | | | | (452 | ) | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Total shareholders’ equity | | | | 13,354 | | | | | 13,297 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | $ | 165,888 | | | | $ | 158,729 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
F-29
COMMUNITY CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 AND 2003
(Dollars in thousands, except earnings per share)
| | Three months ended | | Six months ended | |
| |
| |
| |
| | June 30, 2004 | | June 30, 2003 | | June 30, 2004 | | June 30, 2003 | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Interest Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loans | | | $ | 1,878 | | | | | 1,566 | | | | | 3,884 | | | | | 3,039 | | |
Taxable securities | | | | 277 | | | | | 149 | | | | | 593 | | | | | 314 | | |
Tax exempt securities | | | | 15 | | | | | 11 | | | | | 30 | | | | | 22 | | |
Deposits in banks | | | | 1 | | | | | 8 | | | | | 2 | | | | | 13 | | |
Federal funds sold | | | | 15 | | | | | 16 | | | | | 25 | | | | | 20 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Total interest income | | | | 2,186 | | | | | 1,750 | | | | | 4,534 | | | | | 3,408 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Interest expense | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | | | 540 | | | | | 521 | | | | | 1,072 | | | | | 1,052 | | |
Other borrowed money | | | | 204 | | | | | 161 | | | | | 360 | | | | | 265 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Total interest expense | | | | 744 | | | | | 682 | | | | | 1,432 | | | | | 1,317 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Net interest income | | | | 1,442 | | | | | 1,068 | | | | | 3,102 | | | | | 2,091 | | |
Provision for loan losses | | | | — | | | | | 85 | | | | | 15 | | | | | 215 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Net interest income after provision for loan losses | | | | 1,442 | | | | | 983 | | | | | 3,087 | | | | | 1,876 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Other income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Service charges on deposit accounts | | | | 234 | | | | | 123 | | | | | 420 | | | | | 244 | | |
Financial service fees | | | | 31 | | | | | 15 | | | | | 52 | | | | | 28 | | |
Mortgage origination fees | | | | 58 | | | | | 71 | | | | | 93 | | | | | 153 | | |
Gain on sale of investment securities | | | | 13 | | | | | — | | | | | 15 | | | | | — | | |
Loss on sale of foreclosed properties | | | | (8 | ) | | | | (2 | ) | | | | (29 | ) | | | | (2 | ) | |
Other income | | | | 60 | | | | | 23 | | | | | 63 | | | | | 56 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Total other income | | | | 388 | | | | | 230 | | | | | 614 | | | | | 479 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Other expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Salaries and employee benefits | | | | 777 | | | | | 471 | | | | | 1,529 | | | | | 975 | | |
Equipment and occupancy expense | | | | 235 | | | | | 150 | | | | | 453 | | | | | 295 | | |
Marketing expense | | | | 51 | | | | | 23 | | | | | 106 | | | | | 50 | | |
Data processing expense | | | | 132 | | | | | 90 | | | | | 252 | | | | | 172 | | |
Stationary and supply expense | | | | 36 | | | | | 38 | | | | | 79 | | | | | 61 | | |
Administrative expenses | | | | 181 | | | | | 135 | | | | | 347 | | | | | 260 | | |
Other operating expenses | | | | 145 | | | | | 121 | | | | | 338 | | | | | 240 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Total other expenses | | | | 1,558 | | | | | 1,028 | | | | | 3,104 | | | | | 2,053 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Income before income taxes | | | | 272 | | | | | 185 | | | | | 597 | | | | | 302 | | |
Income tax expense | | | | 89 | | | | | 54 | | | | | 192 | | | | | 102 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Net Income | | | | 183 | | | | | 131 | | | | | 405 | | | | | 200 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Net income per common share | | | $ | 0.10 | | | | $ | 0.09 | | | | $ | 0.23 | | | | $ | 0.14 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Diluted net income per common share | | | $ | 0.09 | | | | $ | 0.08 | | | | $ | 0.21 | | | | $ | 0.12 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Weighted average shares outstanding | | | | 1,720,196 | | | | | 1,432,175 | | | | | 1,690,613 | | | | | 1,431,775 | | |
Diluted average shares outstanding | | | | 1,895,605 | | | | | 1,663,761 | | | | | 1,872,824 | | | | | 1,641,449 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
F-30
COMMUNITY CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (unaudited)
THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 AND 2004
(Dollars in thousands)
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| |
| |
| |
| | June 30, 2004 | | June 30, 2003 | | June 30, 2004 | | June 30, 2003 | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Net Income (loss) | | | $ | 183 | | | | $ | 131 | | | | $ | 405 | | | | $ | 200 | | |
Other comprehensive Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period | | | | (1,174 | ) | | | | 64 | | | | | (674 | ) | | | | 39 | | |
Tax (expense) benefit on unrealized holding gains | | | | 399 | | | | | (30 | ) | | | | 229 | | | | | (22 | ) | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of income taxes of $3 and $5 respectively | | | | (10 | ) | | | | | | | | | (10 | ) | | | | | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
Comprehensive income | | | $ | (602 | ) | | | $ | 165 | | | | $ | (79 | ) | | | $ | 217 | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | | |
|
| | |
F-31
COMMUNITY CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 AND 2003
(Dollars in thousands)
| | 2004 | | 2003 | |
| |
| |
| |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 405 | | $ | 200 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation | | | 196 | | | 133 | |
Amortization of Core Deposit Premium | | | 22 | | | | |
Provision for loan losses | | | 15 | | | 215 | |
Provision for deferred taxes | | | (195 | ) | | (133 | ) |
(Increase) decrease in interest receivable | | | 69 | | | (131 | ) |
Net gain on sale of investments available for sale | | | (15 | ) | | — | |
Other operating activities | | | (5,922 | ) | | (152 | ) |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | (5,425 | ) | | 132 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | | | | | | | |
Purchase of property and equipment | | | (199 | ) | | (42 | ) |
Net decrease (increase) in federal funds sold | | | 1,358 | | | (6,449 | ) |
Net increase in loans | | | (4,688 | ) | | (11,280 | ) |
Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale | | | 2,949 | | | 3,732 | |
Proceeds from sale of securities | | | 5,475 | | | — | |
Purchase of securities available for sale | | | (7,736 | ) | | (6,005 | ) |
Other Investing activities | | | (36 | ) | | | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Net cash used in Investing activities | | | (2,877 | ) | | (20,044 | ) |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | | | | | | | |
Net increase in deposits | | | 5,050 | | | 16,533 | |
Proceeds from Trust Preferred Issuance | | | — | | | 4,000 | |
Dividends paid to shareholders by parent | | | (67 | ) | | (30 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in Fed Funds purchased | | | 2,271 | | | (1,705 | ) |
Proceeds from exercise of stock warrants | | | 195 | | | — | |
Net Increase (decrease) in other borrowings | | | 1067 | | | (183 | ) |
Treasury stock transactions, net | | | 27 | | | 12 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 8,543 | | | 18,627 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Net increase (decrease) in cash | | | 241 | | | (1,285 | ) |
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period | | | 4,285 | | | 6,920 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Cash and due from banks at end of period | | $ | 4,526 | | $ | 5,635 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Supplemental Disclosure | | | | | | | |
Cash paid for interest | | $ | 1,455 | | $ | 1,117 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Cash paid for income taxes | | $ | 30 | | $ | 98 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Non-Cash Transaction | | | | | | | |
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale | | $ | (674 | ) | $ | 39 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
F-32
COMMUNITY CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Business
Community Capital Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) is a multi-bank holding company whose principal activity is the ownership and management of its wholly-owned bank subsidiaries, Albany Bank and Trust, N.A (“Albany Bank”) and First Bank of Dothan, Inc. (“Dothan Bank”), collectively referred to as “the Banks.” Albany Bank’s main office is located in Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia, with one full service branch and one loan production office in Albany and one full service branch in Lee County, Georgia. Dothan Bank is located in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama. The Banks provide a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers in their primary market areas of Dougherty and Lee Counties, Georgia and Houston County, Alabama.
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Significant intercompany transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of foreclosed real estate and deferred taxes.
The interim financial statements included herein are unaudited but reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the interim period presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results of a full year’s operations, and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s annual report as filed on Form 10-KSB.
The accounting principles followed by the Company and the methods of applying these principles conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and with general practices within the banking industry.
Income Taxes
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the balance sheet method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax basis of the various balance sheet assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in the tax rates and laws.
The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated income tax return. Each entity provides for income taxes based on its contribution to the income taxes (benefits) of the consolidated group.
Stock Compensation Plans
At June 30, 2004, the Company had two stock-based employee compensation plans, which are described in more detail in the 2003 annual report. The Company accounts for those plans under the recognition and measurement principles of Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25,Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net income, as all options granted under those
F-33
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying stock on the date of grant. In addition, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148,Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation—Transition and Disclosurein December 2002. SFAS No. 148 amends SFAS No. 123,Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to provide alternative methods of transition for an entity that voluntarily changes to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. It also amends the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123 to require prominent disclosure about the effects on reported net income of an entity’s accounting policy decisions with respect to stock-based employee compensation. The Company has not elected to adopt the recognition provisions of this Statement for stock-based employee compensation and has elected to continue with accounting methodology in Opinion No. 25 as permitted by SFAS No. 123.
| | | Three months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | |
| |
| |
| | | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
| | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| Net income, as reported | | $ | 183,000 | | | $ | 131,000 | | | $ | 405,000 | | | $ | 200,000 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects | | | (63,000 | ) | | | (40,000 | ) | | | (86,000 | ) | | | (63,000 | ) | |
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
| Pro forma net income | | $ | 120,000 | | | $ | 91,000 | | | $ | 319,000 | | | $ | 137,000 | | |
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
| Earnings per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic—as reported | | $ | .10 | | | $ | .09 | | | $ | .23 | | | $ | .14 | | |
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
| Basic—pro forma | | $ | .07 | | | $ | .07 | | | $ | .18 | | | $ | .10 | | |
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
| Diluted—as reported | | $ | .09 | | | $ | .08 | | | $ | .21 | | | $ | .12 | | |
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
| Diluted—pro forma | | $ | .06 | | | $ | .05 | | | $ | .17 | | | $ | .08 | | |
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
|
| | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounting Standards
In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an interpretation of ARB No. 51” and, on December 24, 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46 (Revised December 2003), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” which replaced FIN 46. The interpretation addresses consolidation by business enterprises of variable interest entities. A variable interest entity is defined as an entity subject to consolidation according to the provisions of the interpretation. The revised interpretation provided for special effective dates for entities that had fully or partially applied the original interpretation as of December 24, 2003. Otherwise, application of the interpretation is required in financial statements of public entities that have interests in special-purpose entities, or SPEs, for periods ending after December 15, 2003. Application by public entities, other than small business issuers, for all other types of variable interest entities (i.e., non-SPEs) is required in financial statements for periods ending after March 15, 2004. Application by small business issuers to variable interest entities other than SPEs and by nonpublic entities to all types of variable interest entities is required at various dates in 2004 and 2005. The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 46 as of January 1, 2004. As required by the provisions of the Interpretation, the Company deconsolidated its investment in its subsidiary trust which issued subordinated trust preferred securities. The adoption of FIN 46 and related provisions had the effect of increasing assets by $124,000 and liabilities by the same amount. The adoption of the provisions had no effect on net income.
F-34
Prospective investors may rely only on the information contained in this prospectus. Community Capital has not authorized anyone to provide prospective investors with different or additional information. This prospectus is not an offer to sell nor is it seeking an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. The information contained in this prospectus is correct only as of the date of this prospectus, regardless of the time of the delivery of this prospectus or any sale of these securities.
No action is being taken in any jurisdiction outside the United States to permit a public offering of the common stock or possession or distribution of this prospectus in any such jurisdiction. Persons who come into possession of this prospectus in jurisdictions outside the United States and Canada are required to inform themselves about and to observe the restrictions of that jurisdiction related to this offering and the distribution of this prospectus.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1,150,000 Shares
COMMUNITY CAPITAL
BANCSHARES, INC.
COMMON STOCK
PROSPECTUS
FIG Partners, L.L.C.
August 19, 2004