SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _______________________ to _____________________
Commission file number0-50055
SOMERSET HILLS BANCORP
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
NEW JERSEY
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
22-3768777
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
155 MORRISTOWN ROAD
BERNARDSVILLE, NEW JERSEY 07924
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(908) 221-0100
(Issuer’s Telephone Number, including area code)
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No __
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and small reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer [ ] | Accelerated filer [ ] | Non-accelerated filer [ ] | Smaller reporting company [ X ] |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes __ No X
As of August 7, 2008 there were 5,134,810 shares of common stock, no par value, outstanding.
SOMERSET HILLS BANCORP
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
Part I - Financial Information | Page(s) |
Item I. | Financial Statements | | |
| Consolidated Balance Sheets | | |
| As of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007(Unaudited) | | 3 |
| Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and | | |
| Six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited) | | 4 |
| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity | | |
| for the six months ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited) | | 5 |
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six months | | |
| ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited) | | 6 |
| Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) | | 7-11 |
Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of | | 12-19 |
| Financial Condition and Results of Operations | | |
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | | 20 |
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | | 20 |
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Part II - Other Information | | |
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | | 21 |
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | | 21 |
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | | 21 |
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | | 21 |
Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | | 21 |
Item 5. | Other Information | | 21 |
Item 6. | Exhibits | | 21 |
Signatures | | | 22 |
Certifications | | | 23-24 |
Exhibit 32 | | | 25 |
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SOMERSET HILLS BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
ASSETS | June 30, 2008 | | December 31, 2007 | |
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Cash and due from banks | $12,463 | | $12,009 | |
Interest bearing deposits at other banks | 236 | | 60 | |
Federal Funds Sold | 4,100 | | 5,800 | |
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Total cash and cash equivalents | 16,799 | | 17,869 | |
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Loans held for sale | 4,419 | | 3,063 | |
Investment securities held to maturity (Approximate market | | | | |
value of $11,736 in 2008 and $13,531 in 2007) | 12,056 | | 13,646 | |
Investment securities available-for-sale | 25,949 | | 27,954 | |
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Loans receivable | 209,071 | | 208,376 | |
Less: allowance for Loan Losses
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Deferred costs | 133 | | 82 | |
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Net loans receivable | 206,163 | | 205,257 | |
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Premises and equipment, net | 6,253 | | 6,343 | |
Bank owned life insurance | 8,284 | | 8,111 | |
Accrued interest receivable | 1,203 | | 1,435 | |
Deferred tax asset | 824 | | 723 | |
Other real estate owned | 260 | | - | |
Other assets | 1,307 | | 1,069 | |
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Total assets | $283,517 | | $285,470 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | |
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LIABILITIES | | | | |
Deposits: | | | | |
Non-interest bearing deposits-demand | $48,712 | | $53,783 | |
Interest bearing deposits-NOW, | | | | |
money market and savings | 153,695 | | 159,462 | |
Certificates of deposit, under $100,000 | 18,268 | | 19,170 | |
Certificates of deposit, $100,000 and over | 14,060 | | 12,258 | |
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Total deposits | 234,735 | | 244,673 | |
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Federal Home Loan Bank Advances | 11,000 | | 3,000 | |
Accrued interest payable | 429 | | 523 | |
Taxes payable | 163 | | - | |
Other liabilities | 680 | | 653 | |
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Total liabilities | 247,007 | | 248,849 | |
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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | | | | |
Preferred stock – 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued | - | | - | |
Common Stock-authorized 9,000,000 shares | | | | |
of no par value; issued and outstanding, | | | | |
5,155,810 shares in 2008 and 5,176,586 in 2007 | 37,245 | | 37,513 | |
Accumulated deficit | (565 | ) | (896 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | (170 | ) | 4 | |
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Total stockholders' equity | 36,510 | | 36,621 | |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $283,517 | | $285,470 | |
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See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
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SOMERSET HILLS BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended June 30 | | Six Months Ended June 30 |
| 2008 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2007 |
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INTEREST INCOME | | | | | | | |
Loans, including fees | $3,168 | | $3,617 | | $6,605 | | $7,162 |
Investment securities | 457 | | 649 | | 929 | | 1,326 |
Federal funds sold | 51 | | 203 | | 87 | | 347 |
Interest bearing deposits with other banks | 5 | | 16 | | 11 | | 30 |
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Total interest income | 3,681 | | 4,485 | | 7,632 | | 8,865 |
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INTEREST EXPENSE | | | | | | | |
Deposits | 913 | | 1,874 | | 2,112 | | 3,708 |
Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 92 | | - | | 182 | | 2 |
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Total interest expense | 1,005 | | 1,874 | | 2,294 | | 3,710 |
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Net interest income | 2,676 | | 2,611 | | 5,338 | | 5,155 |
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Provision for loan losses | 145 | | - | | 215 | | - |
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Net interest income after provision for loan losses | 2,531 | | 2,611 | | 5,123 | | 5,155 |
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NON-INTEREST INCOME | | | | | | | |
Service fees on deposit accounts | 76 | | 90 | | 142 | | 169 |
Gains on sales of mortgage loans, net | 288 | | 423 | | 545 | | 838 |
Other income | 158 | | 161 | | 300 | | 265 |
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Total non-interest income | 522 | | 674 | | 987 | | 1,272 |
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NON-INTEREST EXPENSE | | | | | | | |
Salaries and employee benefits | 1,310 | | 1,334 | | 2,615 | | 2,594 |
Occupancy expense | 474 | | 468 | | 958 | | 922 |
Advertising and business promotion | 84 | | 114 | | 144 | | 226 |
Stationery and supplies | 54 | | 69 | | 97 | | 135 |
Data Processing | 142 | | 127 | | 281 | | 262 |
Other operating expense | 475 | | 406 | | 881 | | 762 |
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Total Non-Interest Expense | 2,539 | | 2,518 | | 4,976 | | 4,901 |
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Income before provision for income taxes | 514 | | 767 | | 1,134 | | 1,526 |
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Provision for Income Taxes | 147 | | 231 | | 323 | | 470 |
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Net income | $367 | | $536 | | $811 | | $1,056 |
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Net income basic | $0.07 | | $0.10 | | $0.16 | | $0.20 |
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Net income diluted | $0.07 | | $0.10 | | $0.15 | | $0.19 |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
| Common Stock | | | Accumulated Deficit | | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss) | | | Comprehensive Income | | | Total Stockholders’ Equity | |
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Balance January 1, 2008 | $37,513 | | | $(896 | ) | | $4 | | | $ - | | | $36,621 | |
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Exercise of common stock options, including tax benefit | 301 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 301 | |
Stock based compensation | 11 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 11 | |
Common stock repurchased | (580 | ) | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (580 | ) |
Net Income for the period | - | | | 811 | | | - | | | 811 | | | 811 | |
Cash dividend paid | - | | | (446 | ) | | - | | | - | | | (446 | ) |
Adoption of EITF 06-4 | - | | | (34 | ) | | - | | | - | | | (34 | ) |
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes | - | | | - | | | (174 | ) | | (174 | ) | | (174 | ) |
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Total comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | | $637 | | | | |
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Balance June 30, 2008 | $37,245 | | | $(565 | ) | | $(170 | ) | | | | | $36,510 | |
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SOMERSET HILLS BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
| Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| 2008 | | 2007 | |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | |
Net income | $811 | | $1,056 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | 348 | | 332 | |
Provision for loan losses | 215 | | - | |
Mortgage loans originated for sale | (98,020 | ) | (140,816 | ) |
Proceeds from mortgage loan sales | 97,209 | | 137,371 | |
Gain on sale of mortgage loans | (545 | ) | (838 | ) |
Decrease in accrued interest receivable | 232 | | 34 | |
Increase in bank owned life insurance | (173 | ) | (132 | ) |
Stock based compensation | 11 | | 2 | |
Increase in deferred taxes | (13 | ) | - | |
Decrease (increase) in other assets | (238 | ) | 56 | |
(Decrease) increase in accrued interest payable | (94 | ) | 172 | |
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities | 159 | | (262 | ) |
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | (98 | ) | (3,025 | ) |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | |
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale | (9,525 | ) | (7,205 | ) |
Purchase of investment securities held to maturity | - | | (3,448 | ) |
Maturity and payments of investment securities available-for-sale | 11,223 | | 8,714 | |
Maturity and payments of investment securities held to maturity | 1,587 | | 511 | |
Net increase in loans receivable | (1,381 | ) | (6,554 | ) |
Purchases of premises and equipment | (213 | ) | (573 | ) |
Purchase of bank owned life insurance | - | | (2,000 | ) |
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Net cash used in investing activities | 1,691 | | (10,555 | ) |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | |
Net decrease in demand deposit and savings accounts | (10,838 | ) | (3,217 | ) |
Net increase in certificates of deposit | 900 | | 6,075 | |
Net increase in Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 8,000 | | - | |
Cash dividends paid | (446 | ) | (333 | ) |
Tax benefit of stock options exercised | 24 | | 18 | |
Exercise of stock options | 277 | | 73 | |
Purchase of common stock | (580 | ) | (1,116 | ) |
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Net cash provided by financing activities | (2,663 | ) | 1,500 | |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (1,070 | ) | (12,080 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 17,869 | | 28,562 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $16,799 | | $16,482 | |
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Cash paid during the year for: | | | | |
Interest | $2,387 | | $3,538 | |
Income taxes | $262 | | $512 | |
Transfer of loans to real estate owned | $260 | | - | |
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
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SOMERSET HILLS BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
a)Basis of Presentation
Somerset Hills Bancorp ("the Company") is a bank holding company, formed in January 2001 to own all the common stock of Somerset Hills Bank (“the Bank”), a New Jersey chartered commercial bank that opened for business in Bernardsville, Somerset County, New Jersey in December 1998. The only activity of Somerset Hills Bancorp is ownership of Somerset Hills Bank and its subsidiaries. At June 30, 2008, the Bank operates six banking offices: its main office, located in Somerset County, New Jersey, four branch offices in Morris County, New Jersey and one branch office in Union County, New Jersey. The Bank operates a licensed mortgage company subsidiary, Sullivan Financial Services, Inc. The Bank also operates a wealth management subsidiary, Somerset Hills Wealth Management, LLC. The Bank is also a 50% owner of Somerset Hills Title Group, LLC, a full service title agency based in Morristown, New Jersey. During the first quarter of 2006 the Bank established a subsidiary to hold and manage a portion of the Bank’s investment portfolio, Somerset Hills Investment Holdings Inc. During the second quarter of 2008 the Bank established a subsidiary to hold and manage the Bank’s foreclosed real estate properties, SOMH Holdings, LLC. The Company is subject to the supervision and regulation of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "FRB"). The Bank's deposits are insured by the Deposit Insurance Fund ("DIF") of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") up to applicable limits. The operations of the Company and the Bank are subject to the supervision and regulation of the FRB, FDIC and the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (the "Department"). The operations of Somerset Hills Wealth Management, LLC are subject to the supervision and regulation of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. The operations of Sullivan Financial Services are subject to the supervision and regulation by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Veterans Administration, the Department of Banking and Insurance in New Jersey and the Banking Departments in New York, Pennsylvania and Florida.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition and results of operations for the periods presented. All adjustments made were of a normal and recurring nature. Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2008. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
The current dividend payments are being made out of income earned during the period. The Board will review the amount and frequency of the Company’s cash dividends on an ongoing basis, based upon the Company’s results of operations, capital needs and other appropriate factors.
b)Net Income Per Common Share
Basic net income per share of common stock is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period plus the dilutive effect of potential common shares.
The following tables set forth the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share (dollars and share data in thousands):
| Six Months Ended, June 30, 2008
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Basic earnings per share: | | | | | | | | |
Net income applicable to common | | | | | | | | |
Stockholders | $811 | 5,193 | | $0.16 | | $1,056 | 5,235 | $0.20 |
Effect of dilutive securities: | | | |
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Options | - | 157 | | | | - | 269 | |
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Holders and assumed conversions | $811 | 5,350 | | $0.15 | | $1,056 | 5,504 | $0.19 |
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Basic earnings per share: | | | | | | | | |
Net income applicable to common | | | | | | | | |
Stockholders | $367 | 5,194 | | $0.07 | | $536 | 5,224 | $0.10 |
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Options | - | 128 | | | | - | 242 | |
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Holders and assumed conversions | $367 | 5,322 | | $0.07 | | $536 | 5,466 | $0.10 |
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c) Comprehensive Income
The components of other comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 are as follows (in thousands:
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Net income | $367 | | $536 | | $811 | | $1,056 | |
Change in unrealized losses holding on | | | | | | | | |
available for sale securities | (424 | ) | (486 | ) | (174 | ) | (444 | ) |
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Net unrealized (losses) | (424 | ) | (486 | ) | (174 | ) | (444 | ) |
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Other comprehensive income (loss) | $(57 | ) | $50 | | $637 | | $612 | |
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d) Stock-Based Compensation The Company accounts for stock options under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004) “Share-based Payment” (“SFAS 123(R)”), using the modified prospective transition method. For accounting purposes, the Company recognizes expense for shares of common stock awarded over the vesting period at the fair market value of the shares on the date they are awarded.
The following table summarizes stock option activity.
| Number of Shares
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Outstanding at December 31, 2007 | 559,421 | | 7.42 | | |
Granted | - | | - | | |
Exercised | (37,060 | ) | 7.49 | | |
Forfeited | (940 | ) | 11.41 | | |
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Outstanding at June 30, 2008 | 521,421 | | $7.52 | 2.4 Years | $936 |
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Exercisable as of June 30, 2008 | 509,081 | | $7.42 | 2.2 Years | $936 |
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The total stock-based compensation expense for the first six months of 2008 and 2007 was approximately $11 thousand and $2 thousand, respectively. The total intrinsic value of common stock options exercised for the first six months of 2008 and 2007 was approximately $24 thousand and $18 thousand, respectively.
The per share weighted-average fair values of stock options granted during 2007 was $3.27 on the date of grant using the Black Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions for 2007: expected dividend yield of 1.25%, stock price volatility of 15.78%, risk-free interest rate of 4.89% and expected lives of 7 years. There were no options granted during the second quarter of 2008.
Stock Compensation:
At the 2007 Annual Meeting the stockholders approved the adoption of the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan. The Company established the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan for directors, officers and employees of the Company. Up to 125,000 shares of common stock have been approved for grants of options and restricted stock under the Plan. For grants of restricted stock made during 2007, vesting occurs over a four year period. As of June 30, 2008, there were 945 shares that were vested.
For accounting purposes, the Company recognizes compensation expense for shares of common stock awarded under the Restricted Stock Plan over the vesting period at the fair market value of the shares on the date they are awarded. The vesting period for grants issued through the date hereof is four years with 25 percent of the award for each year vesting annually on May 23 of each year. For the three month period ended June 30, 2008, the Company recognized $3 thousand of compensation expense related to the shares awarded. As of June 30, 2008 there was approximately $33 thousand of unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested restricted stock plan shares. These costs are expected to be recognized over a period of three years. The fair value of non-vested stock awards at June 30, 2008 was $34 thousand.
A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested plan shares as of June 30, 2008 and changes during the quarter ended is as follows:
| For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 | Shares
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| Nonvested at beginning of period | 3,780 | | $12.14 |
| Granted | - | | - |
| Vested | (945 | ) | 12.14 |
| Nonvested at end of period | 2,835 | | $12.14 |
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e)Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. This Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement establishes a fair value hierarchy about the assumptions used to measure fair value and clarifies assumptions about risk and the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. In February 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position (FSP) 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157. This FSP delays the effective date of FAS 157 for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted FAS 157 and the impact of the adoption was not material.
In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The standard provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value and establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. The Company did not elect the fair value option for any financial assets or financial liabilities as of January 1, 2008, the effective date of the standard.
In September 2006, the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force finalized Issue No. 06-4,Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements. This issue requires that a liability be recorded during the service period when a split-dollar life insurance agreement continues after participants’ employment or retirement. The required accrued liability will be based on either the post-employment benefit cost for the continuing life insurance or based on the future death benefit depending on the contractual terms of the underlying agreement. This issue is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007. The adoption of EITF 06-4 had an impact on accumulated deficit of $34 thousand for the period ended March 31, 2008.
In November 2007, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 109 (SAB 109), “Written Loan Commitments Recorded at Fair Value Through Earnings.” SAB 109 supersedes SAB 105, “Application of Accounting Principles to Loan Commitments,” and indicates that the expected net future cash flows related to the associated servicing of the loan should be included in the measurement of all written loan commitments that are accounted for at fair value through earnings. The guidance in SAB 109 is applied on a prospective basis to derivative loan commitments issued or modified in fiscal quarters beginning after December 15, 2007. SAB 109 was adopted January 1, 2008 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operation.
2.Segment Information
The Company’s mortgage operations are managed separately from the traditional banking and related financial services that the Company also offers. Sullivan Financial Services, Inc. originates, for resale in the secondary market, conventional and non-conventional 1-4 family residential mortgages, Veteran Administration guaranteed mortgages, Department of Housing and Urban Development guaranteed mortgages and non-conventional programs, such as jumbo mortgages and a wide variety of adjustable products.
The following table sets forth certain information about and the reconciliation of reported net income for each of the reportable segments for the three months ended June 30, 2008 (in thousands)
| The Bank and The Bancorp
| Sullivan Financial Services, Inc.
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Interest income | $3,660 | | $60 | | $(39 | ) | $3,681 | |
Interest expense | 1,005 | | 39 | | (39 | ) | 1,005 | |
Provision for loan losses | 145 | | - | | - | | 145 | |
Non-interest income | 255 | | 288 | | (21 | ) | 522 | |
Non-interest expense including tax provision | 2,405 | | 302 | | (21 | ) | 2,686 | |
Net income | 360 | | 7 | | - | | 367 | |
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Total assets | $283,430 | | $6,991 | | $(6,904 | ) | $283,517 | |
The following table sets forth certain information about and the reconciliation of reported net income for each of the reportable segments for the three months ended June 30, 2007 (in thousands)
| The Bank and The Bancorp
| Sullivan Financial Services, Inc.
| Eliminating Entries
| Consolidated
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Interest income | $4,531 | | $103 | | $(149 | ) | $4,485 | |
Interest expense | 1,874 | | 149 | | (149 | ) | 1,874 | |
Provision for loan losses | - | | - | | - | | - | |
Non-interest income | 272 | | 423 | | (21 | ) | 674 | |
Non-interest expense including tax provision | 2,384 | | 386 | | (21 | ) | 2,749 | |
Net income (loss) | 545 | | (9 | ) | - | | 536 | |
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Total assets | $289,929 | | $12,000 | | $(10,477 | ) | $291,452 | |
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The following table sets forth certain information about and the reconciliation of reported net income for each of the reportable segments for the six months ended June 30, 2008 (in thousands)
| The Bank and The Bancorp
| Sullivan Financial Services, Inc.
| Eliminating Entries
| Consolidated
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Interest income | $7,595 | | $127 | | $(90 | ) | $7,632 | |
Interest expense | 2,294 | | 90 | | (90 | ) | 2,294 | |
Provision for loan losses | 215 | | - | | - | | 215 | |
Non-interest income | 484 | | 545 | | (42 | ) | 987 | |
Non-interest expense including tax provision | 4,732 | | 609 | | (42 | ) | 5,299 | |
Net income (loss) | 838 | | (27 | ) | - | | 811 | |
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Total assets | $283,430 | | $6,991 | | $(6,904 | ) | $283,517 | |
The following table sets forth certain information about and the reconciliation of reported net income for each of the reportable segments for the six months ended June 30, 2007 (in thousands)
| The Bank and The Bancorp
| Sullivan Financial Services, Inc.
| Eliminating Entries
| Consolidated
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Interest income | $8,934 | | $190 | | $(259 | ) | $8,865 | |
Interest expense | 3,710 | | 259 | | (259 | ) | 3,710 | |
Provision for loan losses | - | | - | | - | | - | |
Non-interest income | 476 | | 838 | | (42 | ) | 1,272 | |
Non-interest expense including tax provision | 4,605 | | 808 | | (42 | ) | 5,371 | |
Net income (loss) | 1,095 | | (39 | ) | - | | 1,056 | |
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Total assets | $289,929 | | $12,000 | | $(10,477 | ) | $291,452 | |
3. Fair Value
Statement 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
| Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) or identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date. |
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| Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data. |
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| Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing and asset or liability. |
The fair values of securities available for sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs) or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs).
Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below (in thousands):
| Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2008 Using
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| June 30, 2008 | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
Assets: |
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Available for sale securities | $25,949 | $ - | $25,949 | $ - |
Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below (in thousands):
| Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2008 Using
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| June 30, 2008 | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
Assets: |
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Impaired loans | $2,100 | $ - | $ - | $2,100 |
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A loan is impaired when full payment under the loan terms is not expected. The fair value measurement is based on the lesser of appraised value, broker opinion or projected list price of the property less estimated expenses for the disposal of the property which include taxes, commissions, first liens and legal fees. Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a carrying amount of $2.1 million, with a valuation allowance of $804 thousand. Specific reserves for impaired loans decreased by $110 thousand during the period, but were off set by other changes in the portfolio resulting in a net provision of $145 thousand.
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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three and Six Months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Disclosure of the Company’s significant accounting policies is included in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2007 included in its Annual Report Form 10-K filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Some of these policies are particularly sensitive, requiring significant judgments, estimates and assumptions to be made by management. Management believes the Company’s policy with respect to the methodology for the determination of the allowance for loan losses involves a higher degree of complexity and requires management to make difficult and subjective judgments which often require assumptions or estimates about highly uncertain matters. Changes in these judgments, assumptions or estimates could materially impact results of operations. This critical policy and its application is periodically reviewed with the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors of the Company. The allowance for loan losses is based upon management’s evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance, including an assessment of known and inherent risks in the portfolio, giving consideration to the size and composition of the loan portfolio, actual loan loss experience, level of delinquencies, detailed analysis of individual loans for which full collectibility may not be assured, the existence and estimated net realizable value of any underlying collateral and guarantees securing the loans, and current economic and market conditions. Although management uses the best information available, the level of the allowance for loan losses remains an estimate, which is subject to significant judgment and short- term change. Various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Company to make additional provisions for loan losses based upon information available to them at the time of their examination. Furthermore, the majority of the Company’s loans are secured by real estate in the state of New Jersey. Accordingly, the collectibility of a substantial portion of the carrying value of the Company’s loan portfolio is susceptible to changes in local market conditions and may be adversely affected should real estate values decline or the Central New Jersey area experience an adverse economic shock. Future adjustments to the allowance for loan losses may be necessary due to economic, operating, regulatory and other conditions beyond the Company’s control. Additional information is contained on pages 15 and 17 of this Form 10-Q for the provision and allowance for loan losses.
OVERVIEW
For the three months ended June 30, 2008, the Company realized a $169 thousand decrease in net income over the comparable period of 2007. For the three months ended June 30, 2008, net income was $367 thousand or $0.07 basic and diluted earnings per share, compared to $536 thousand, or $0.10 basic and diluted earnings per share for the same period in 2007.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008 net income was $811 thousand, a $245 thousand decrease from $1.1 million reported for the same period in 2007. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.16 and $0.15, respectively, compared to $0.20 basic and $0.19 diluted earnings per share for the same period in 2007.
The results reflect a substantial decrease in interest income due primarily to the decrease in the average balance of the investment portfolio and a decrease in loan yield coupled with a decrease in non interest income. We also recognized an increase in provision for loan losses. These items were partially off-set by a decrease in interest expense and in the provision for income taxes.
At June 30, 2008, total assets were $283.5 million, a decrease of $2.0 million from total assets of $285.5 million at year end 2007. The decrease includes a decrease of $2.0 million in securities available for sale, a $1.6 million decrease in securities held to maturity and a $1.7 million decrease in federal funds sold. These decreases were partially off-set by an increase in loans held for sale of $1.4 million and a $700 thousand increase in loans.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Interest Income.Total interest income decreased $804 thousand, or 17.9% to $3.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 from $4.5 million for the same period in 2007. The decrease reflects a decrease of $8.9 million in average second quarter interest earning assets from $268.9 million in 2007 to $260.0 million in 2008. The average loan balance increased 5.8% from $194.1 million to $205.4 million from the second quarter 2007 to the second quarter 2008. The average balance of investment securities decreased by $11.3 million, or 22.2%, to $39.6 million in the second quarter of 2008 from $50.9 million in the second quarter of 2007. The average balance of federal funds sold decreased $5.8 million, to $9.8 million during the second quarter of 2008 compared to $15.6 million during the second quarter of 2007. There was a 100 basis point decrease in average rate earned from 6.69% during the second quarter of 2007 to 5.69% in the second quarter of 2008. The decrease in rates earned reflects the current market trend of lower interest rates. The average rate earned on loans held for sale decreased by 8 basis points to 5.81% in the second quarter of 2008 from 5.89% during the second quarter of 2007. The average rate earned on loans decreased 117 basis points to 6.09% in the second quarter of 2008 from 7.26% during the second quarter of 2007. The average rate earned on investment securities decreased 47 basis points to 4.65% for the second quarter of 2008 from 5.12% in the second quarter of 2007.The average rate earned on due from banks decreased 317 basis points to 1.87% for the second quarter of 2008 from 5.04% for the second quarter of 2007. The average rate earned on federal funds sold decreased by 314 basis points for the second quarter of 2008 to 2.09% from 5.23% for the second quarter of 2007.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008 interest income decreased $1.3 million, or 14.6%, to $7.6 million from $8.9 million for the same period in 2007. This decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease of $9.0 million in average interest earning assets to $257.0 million during the first six months of 2008 from $266.0 million in the first six months of 2007. In addition, the average rate earned on interest earning assets decreased by 75 basis points to 5.97% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 from 6.72% in the year ago period. The average balance in the loan portfolio increased $12.4 million from $193.0 million to $205.4 million. The average balance in federal funds sold decreased $5.8 million from $13.4 million to $7.6 million and average investment securities decreased $13.2 million from $52.2 million to $39.0 million during the first six months of 2008 over the same period in 2007. Average loans held for sale decreased $2.2 million from $6.3 million to $4.1 million during the first six months of 2008 over the same period in 2007. The average rate earned on due from banks decreased 279 basis points to 2.35% for the first six months of 2008 from 5.14% for the first six months of 2007. The average rate earned on federal funds sold decreased by 293 basis points for the first six months of 2008 to 2.30%, from 5.23% for the first six months of 2007. The average rate earned on investment securities decreased 32 basis points to 4.80% for the first
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six months of 2008 from 5.12% in the first six months of 2007. The rate earned on loans decreased 94 basis points to 6.34% in the first six months of 2008 from 7.28% during the first six months of 2007. The average rate earned on loans held for sale increased by 3 basis points to 6.17% in the first six months of 2008 from 6.14% during the first six months of 2007.
Interest Expense.The Company's interest expense for the second quarter of 2008 decreased $869 thousand, or 46.3% to $1.0 million from $1.9 million in the second quarter of 2007. This decrease was the result of a decrease in the average balance of interest bearing liabilities of $15.6 million, or 7.4% to $194.6 million during the second quarter of 2008 from $210.2 million in the same period of 2007. The average cost of funds decreased 150 basis points to 2.08% for the second quarter of 2008 from 3.58% in the second quarter of 2007. Interest expense on interest bearing demand deposits decreased $690 thousand or 55.7% to $549 thousand in the second quarter of 2008 from $1.2 million in the second quarter in 2007. Interest expense on savings deposits decreased $6 thousand or 31.6% while interest expense on money market deposits decreased $65 thousand or 50.4%. Interest expense on time deposits decreased $201 thousand or 41.3% in the second quarter of 2008 compared to the same period in 2007 and the average rate decreased to 3.54% in the current period from 4.70% in the second quarter of 2007. Interest bearing demand deposit average balances decreased $13.6 million or 9.5% from $143.4 million during the second quarter of 2007 to $129.8 million in the second quarter of 2008. The interest expense on interest bearing demand deposits decreased $690 thousand from the second quarter of 2007 while the average interest rate paid decreased 177 basis points from 3.47% to 1.70% during the same periods. Average savings deposits decreased $133 thousand to $5.4 million in the second quarter of 2008 from $5.5 million in the second quarter of 2007 while the average rate paid decreased 42 basis points from 1.39% in the second quarter of 2007 to 0.97% in the second quarter of 2008. Average borrowed funds increased to $11.0 million in the second quarter of 2008, at an average rate of 3.38%, from no borrowings in the second quarter of 2007. The interest rate on money market deposits paid decreased 101 basis points to 1.61% during the second quarter of 2008 from 2.62% in the second quarter of 2007. The average balance decreased $3.9 million to $15.9 million from $19.8 million during the same period. The decline in rate on both savings deposits and money market deposits reflects the current market conditions of lower interest rates. The decrease in average deposits is primarily related to the payout of funds held in accounts at the Bank pending consummation of certain customer transactions that closed during the second quarter of 2008 and the run off of time deposits originated at promotional rates in connection with the opening of the Bank's Long Valley and Madison branches.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008 interest expense decreased $1.4 million, or 37.8% to $2.3 million from $3.7 million for the same period last year. The average balance of interest bearing liabilities decreased $13.2 million, or 6.4% to $193.2 million during the first six months of 2008. Interest expense on time deposits decreased $325 thousand, or 34.4% to $619 thousand as the average balance in time deposits decreased $8.1million to $32.4 million in the first six months of 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. Interest bearing demand deposit average balances decreased $13.6 million, or 9.6% from $142.2 million during the first six months of 2007 to $128.6 million in the first six months of 2008. The interest expense on interest bearing demand deposits decreased $1.2 million from the first six months of 2007, while the average interest rate paid decreased 147 basis points from 3.53% to 2.06%. Average savings deposits reflect a decrease of $404 thousand, or 7.6%, in average balances while the average rate paid decreased 30 basis points from 1.28% in the first six months of 2007 to 0.98% in the first six months of 2008. Average borrowed funds increased to $10.8 million, at an average rate of 3.38%, in the first six months of 2008 from $64 thousand, at an average rate of 5.44% in the first six months of 2007. The interest expense on Money Market deposits decreased $92 thousand in the first six months of 2008 while the average interest rate paid decreased 83 basis points to 1.85% during the first six months of 2008 from 2.68% in the first six months of 2007. The average balance decreased $1.9 million to $16.4 million from $18.3 million during the same period. The same factors discussed above for the quarterly period also effected the six month period.
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The following tables presents a summary of the Company's interest-earning assets and their average yields, and interest-bearing liabilities and their average costs and stockholders' equity for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. The average balances are derived from average daily balances. The average balance of loans includes non-accrual loans, and associated yields include loan fees, which are considered adjustment to yields.
Comparative Average
Balance Sheets
Three Months Ended June 30,
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Cash and due from banks | $1,070 | | $5 | 1.87 | % | $1,296 | $16 | 5.04 | % |
Loans | 205,353 | | 3,108 | 6.09 | % | 194,072 | 3,514 | 7.26 | % |
Loans held for sale | 4,148 | | 60 | 5.81 | % | 7,021 | 103 | 5.89 | % |
Investment securities(1) | 39,594 | | 457 | 4.65 | % | 50,919 | 649 | 5.12 | % |
Fed funds sold | 9,828 | | 51 | 2.09 | % | 15,595 | 203 | 5.23 | % |
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Total interest earning assets | 259,993 | | 3,681 | 5.69 | % | 268,903 | 4,485 | 6.69 | % |
Non-interest earning assets | 23,960 | | | | | 28,051 | | | |
Allowance for loan losses | (3,056 | ) | | | | (2,170 | ) | | |
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Total Assets | $280,897 | | | | | $294,784 | | | |
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Liabilities and Equity | | | | | | | | | |
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Interest bearing demand deposits | $129,773 | | $549 | 1.70 | % | $143,407 | $1,239 | 3.47 | % |
Savings | 5,371 | | 13 | .97 | % | 5,505 | 19 | 1.39 | % |
Money Market | 15,930 | | 64 | 1.61 | % | 19,795 | 129 | 2.62 | % |
Certificates of deposits | 32,548 | | 287 | 3.54 | % | 41,497 | 487 | 4.70 | % |
FHLB advances/ other borrowings | 11,000 | | 92 | 3.38 | % | - | - | - | % |
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Total interest bearing liabilities | 194,622 | | 1,005 | 2.08 | % | 210,204 | 1,874 | 3.58 | % |
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Non-Interest Bearing Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | |
Non-interest bearing deposits | 48,136 | | | | | 44,947 | | | |
Other liabilities | 904 | | | | | 1,594 | | | |
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Total Liabilities | 243,662 | | | | | 256,745 | | | |
Stockholders' Equity | 37,235 | | | | | 38,039 | | | |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $280,897 | | | | | $294,784 | | | |
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Net Interest Income | | | $2,676 | | | | $2,611 | | |
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Net Interest Spread | | | | 3.61 | | | | 3.11 | % |
Net Interest Margin | | | | 4.13 | | | | 3.90 | % |
(1) Includes FHLB stock and interest-bearing deposits
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Comparative Average
Balance Sheets
Six Months Ended June 30,
| | 2008 | | | | | 2007 | | |
| | Interest | Average Rates | | | Interest | Average Rates |
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Cash and due from banks | $945 | $11 | 2.35 | % | $1,180 | | $30 | 5.14 | % |
Loans | 205,351 | 6,478 | 6.34 | % | 192,993 | | 6,972 | 7.28 | % |
Loans held for sale | 4,140 | 127 | 6.17 | % | 6,251 | | 190 | 6.14 | % |
Investment securities(1) | 38,968 | 929 | 4.80 | % | 52,216 | | 1,326 | 5.12 | % |
Fed funds sold | 7,558 | 87 | 2.30 | % | 13,371 | | 347 | 5.23 | % |
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Total interest earning assets | 256,962 | 7,632 | 5.97 | % | 266,011 | | 8,865 | 6.72 | % |
Non-interest earning assets | 24,539 | | | | 26,482 | | | | |
Allowance for loan losses | (3,132 | ) | | | (2,170 | ) | | | |
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Total Assets | $278,369 | | | | $290,323 | | | | |
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Interest bearing demand deposits | $128,622 | $1,318 | 2.06 | % | $142,210 | | $2,487 | 3.53 | % |
Savings | 4,884 | 24 | .98 | % | 5,288 | | 34 | 1.28 | % |
Money Market | 16,440 | 151 | 1.85 | % | 18,314 | | 243 | 2.68 | % |
Certificates of deposits | 32,373 | 619 | 3.84 | % | 40,517 | | 944 | 4.70 | % |
Federal funds purchased | - | - | - | % | - | | - | - | % |
FHLB advances/ other borrowings | 10,846 | 182 | 3.38 | % | 64 | | 2 | 5.44 | % |
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Total interest bearing liabilities | 193,165 | 2,294 | 2.39 | % | 206,393 | | 3,710 | 3.62 | % |
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Non-interest bearing deposits | 47,122 | | | | 44,338 | | | | |
Other liabilities | 937 | | | | 1,539 | | | | |
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Total Liabilities | 241,224 | | | | 252,270 | | | | |
Stockholders' Equity | 37,145 | | | | 38,053 | | | | |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $278,369 | | | | $290,323 | | | | |
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Net Interest Income | | $5,338 | | | | | $5,155 | | |
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Net Interest Spread | | | 3.58 | % | | | | 3.10 | % |
Net Interest Margin | | | 4.19 | % | | | | 3.91 | % |
(1) Includes FHLB stock and interest-bearing deposits
Net-Interest Income.The net interest income for the second quarter of 2008 increased $65 thousand over the same period last year. This increase was the result of the Company’s ability to decrease rates on interest bearing liabilities at a faster rate than the decline in interest rates on earning assets. The net interest spread increased by 50 basis points to 3.61% and the net yield on interest-earning assets decreased 100 basis points to 5.69%. The cost of interest bearing liabilities decreased by 150 basis points to 2.08% in the second quarter of 2008 compared to the same period last year.
Net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2008 increased $183 thousand, or 3.5%, over the same period last year. The net interest spread increased 48 basis points and the net yield on interest earning assets decreased by 75 basis points between the first six-month periods of 2008 and 2007. The cost of interest bearing liabilities decreased by 123 basis points to 2.39% in the first six months of 2008 compared to the same period last year. This increase was the result of the Company’s ability to decrease rates on interest bearing liabilities at a faster rate than the decline in interest rates on earning assets.
Provision for Loan Losses.For the three months ended June 30, 2008 the provision for loan losses was $145 thousand compared to no provision for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. The provision for loan losses was $215 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to no provision for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase in the provision reflects the increase in our non performing assets. The provision for loan losses reflects management’s judgment concerning losses in the Company’s existing portfolio that are both probable and estimated. Management reviews the adequacy of its allowance on an ongoing basis and will provide for additional provisions in future periods, as management may deem necessary.
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Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income decreased by 22.6% or $152 thousand in the second quarter of 2008 to $522 thousand from $674 thousand in the second quarter of 2007. The decrease in non-interest income is primarily attributable to a decrease in gains on the sale of mortgage loans. Gains on sale of mortgage loans decreased $135 thousand, or 31.9% to $288 thousand in the second quarter of 2008 compared to $423 thousand in the second quarter of 2007. This decrease is attributable to the decrease in mortgage loans originated for sale by our mortgage company subsidiary. Mortgage loans originated for sale decreased $30.2 million to $45.2 million in the second quarter of 2008 from $75.4 million in the second quarter of 2007. The decrease in loan originated during both the quarterly and six month periods reflects the current conditions in the housing and mortgage markets. Other components of non-interest income include fees on deposit accounts, which decreased $14 thousand or 15.6% to $76 thousand in the second quarter of 2008 from $90 thousand in the second quarter of 2007. Other income decreased by $3 thousand, or 1.9% to $158 thousand in the second quarter of 2007 from $161 thousand in the second quarter of 2007.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, non-interest income decreased $285 thousand, or 22.4% to $987 thousand from $1.3 million for the same period in 2007. The decrease in non-interest income for the first six months of 2008 compared to the same period last year is primarily attributable to a decrease in gain on sale of mortgage loans. Gains on sale of mortgage loans decreased $293 thousand, or 35.0% to $545 thousand in the first six months of 2008 compared to $838 thousand in the first six months of 2007. This decrease is attributable to the decrease in mortgage loans originated for sale by the mortgage company. Mortgage loans originated for sale decreased $42.8 million to $98.0 million in the first six months of 2008 from $140.8 million in the first six months of 2007. Other components of non-interest income include fees on deposit accounts, which decreased $27 thousand or 16.0% to $142 thousand in the first six months of 2008 from $169 thousand in the same period of 2007. Other income increased by $35 thousand, or 13.2% to $300 thousand in the first six months of 2008 from $265 thousand in the first six months of 2007. This increase is primarily attributable to the increase in bank owned life insurance of $41 thousand.
Non-Interest Expense.For the quarter ended June 30, 2008, non-interest expense increased $21 thousand from the same period last year. The increase in non-interest expense in the second quarter of 2008 was attributable to an increase of $69 thousand in other operating expense, $6 thousand in occupancy expense and $15 thousand in data processing compared to the comparable period of 2007. These increases were partially off-set by a decrease of $30 thousand in advertising and business promotions, $24 thousand in salaries and benefits and $15 thousand in stationery and supplies compared to the comparable period of 2007.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, non-interest expense increased $75 thousand from the same period last year. The increase in non-interest expense in the first six months of 2008 was attributable to an increase of $119 thousand in other operating expense, $36 thousand in occupancy expense, $21 thousand in salaries and benefits and $19 thousand in data processing over the same period of 2007. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $82 thousand in advertising and business promotions and $38 thousand in stationery and supplies compared to the comparable period of 2007.
Income Taxes.Income tax expense decreased $84 thousand to $147 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $231 thousand for the same period in 2007. The decrease is a result of the Company’s lower income for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 and the Company taking full advantage of its tax planning strategies.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008 income tax expense decreased $147 thousand to $323 thousand as compared to $470 thousand for the same period in 2007. The decrease is a result of the Company’s lower income for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and the Company taking full advantage of its tax planning strategies.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
June 30, 2008 as compared to December 31, 2007
Total assets decreased $2.0 million at June 30, 2008, to $283.5 million from total assets of $285.5 million at December 31, 2007. Decreases in total assets include decreases of $2.0 million in investment securities available for sale, $1.6 million in investment securities held to maturity and $1.7 million in federal funds sold. These decreases were partially offset by increases of $1.4 million in loans held for sale and $695 thousand in loans. Total deposits decreased $10.0 million from $244.7 million at year-end 2007 to $234.7 million at June 30, 2008. The Bank’s borrowings, in the form of Federal Home Loan advances, increased by $8.0 million to $11.0 million at June 30, 2008 from $3.0 million at year end 2007. During the fourth quarter of 2007 and the first quarter of 2008, the Company made a strategic asset liability decision to utilize borrowings as a cost efficient source of funding.
Total loans, net at June 30, 2008 increased $906 thousand to $206.2 million from $205.3 million at year-end 2007. The increase in and composition of the loan portfolio, by category, as of June 30, 2008 compared to December 31, 2007 is as follows: Commercial real estate loans increased $2.3 million, or 2.8% to $84.1 million, commercial loans decreased by $2.2 million or 3.2% to $65.6 million, home equity loans decreased by $1.6 million or 3.3% to $46.3 million and residential mortgage loans increased by $2.2 million, or 22.7%, to $11.9 million. Installment loans decreased by $70 thousand, or 5.6%, to $1.2 million.
The following schedule presents the components of loans, net of unearned income, for each period presented:
| June 30, 2007 | December 31, 2007 |
| Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent |
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Commercial and Industrial | | $65,624 | 31.4 | % | | $67,767 | 32.5 | % |
Real Estate-Non Residential Properties | | 84,113 | 40.2 | % | | 81,848 | 39.3 | % |
Residential Properties (1-4 Family) | | 11,864 | 5.7 | % | | 9,652 | 4.6 | % |
Consumer and installment | | 1,177 | 0.6 | % | | 1,247 | 0.6 | % |
Home equity | | 46,293 | 22.1 | % | | 47,862 | 23.0 | % |
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Gross loans | | 209,071 | 100.0 | % | | 208,376 | 100.0 | % |
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Less: Net deferred fees | | 133 | | | | 82 | | |
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Total loans | | 209,204 | | | | 208,458 | | |
Less: Allowance for loan losses | | 3,041 | | | | 3,201 | | |
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Net Loans | | $206,163 | | | | $205,257 | | |
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Federal funds sold decreased by $1.7 million to $4.1 million at June 30, 2008 from $5.8 million at December 31, 2007. During the first six months of 2008, investment securities held to maturity and available for sale were called or matured and the proceeds were used to offset the decline in deposits.
Securities available for sale decreased $2.0 million, or 7.1%, from $28.0 million at year-end 2007 to $25.9 million at June 30, 2008. Securities held to maturity decreased $1.5 million, or 11.0 %, from $13.6 million at December 31, 2007 to $12.1 million at June 30, 2008. The Company purchased $9.5 million in new securities in the first six months of 2008 and $12.8 million in securities matured, were called or were prepaid. There was $170 thousand in recorded unrealized losses, net of taxes, in the available for sale portfolio and $45 thousand in net amortization expenses during the first six months of 2008.
Total deposits declined $10.0 million, or 4.1%, to $234.7 million during the first six months of 2008 from $244.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. NOW deposits decreased by $4.3 million, savings deposits increased by $578 thousand, money market deposits decreased $2.1 million and demand deposits decreased by $5.1 million. Time deposits increased $900 thousand. The decrease in deposits is primarily related to the payout of funds held in accounts at the Bank pending consummation of certain customer transactions that closed during the second quarter of 2008 and the run off of time deposits originated at promotional rates in connection with the opening of the Bank's Long Valley and Madison branches. Management continues to monitor the Bank’s deposit portfolio through its Investment and Asset/Liability Committee.
The Bank’s borrowings, in the form of Federal Home Loan advances, increased by $8.0 million to $11.0 million at June 30, 2008 from $3.0 million at year end 2007. During the fourth quarter of 2007 and the first quarter of 2008, the Company made a strategic asset liability decision to utilize borrowings as a cost efficient source of funding.
ASSET QUALITY
At June 30, 2008, total non-performing assets, which are composed solely of non accrual loans, declined $936 thousand to $2.1 million compared to $3.0 million at December 31, 2007. The decrease reflects a $377 thousand charge off and a $559 thousand pay down of principal. Management continues to monitor the Company’s asset quality and believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate to provide for losses inherent in the portfolio.
The following table provides information regarding risk elements in the loan portfolio: | June 30, 2008 | December 31, 2007 |
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Non-accrual loans | | $2,100 | | | $3,036 | |
Non-accrual loans to total loans | | 1.00 | % | | 1.46 | % |
Non-performing assets to total assets | | 0.74 | % | | 1.06 | % |
Allowance for loan losses | | | | | | |
as a % of non-performing loans | | 144.8 | % | | 105 | % |
Allowance for loan losses to total loans | | 1.45 | % | | 1.54 | % |
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Non-Performing Assets
Loans are considered to be non-performing if they are (i) on a non-accrual basis, (ii) are past due ninety (90) days or more and still accruing interest, or (iii) have been renegotiated to provide a reduction of deferral of interest because of a weakening in the financial position of the borrowers. A loan which is past due ninety (90) days or more and still accruing interest remains on accrual status only when it is both adequately secured as to principal and is in the process of collection.
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for probable loan losses. The level of the allowance is based on management's evaluation of estimated losses in the portfolio, after consideration of risk characteristics of the loans and prevailing and anticipated economic conditions. Provisions are charged to expense and the allowance is reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries, and is increased by the provision. Although management strives to maintain an allowance it deems adequate, future economic changes, deterioration of borrowers’ creditworthiness, and the impact of examinations by regulatory agencies all could cause changes to the Company’s allowance for loan losses.
At June 30, 2008, the allowance for loan losses decreased $160 thousand to $3.0 million compared to $3.2 million at year end 2007. There were $377 thousand in charge offs and $3 thousand in recoveries reported in the first six months of 2008. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was 1.45% at June 30, 2008 compared to 1.54% at December 31, 2007.
INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS
The principal objective of the Company’s asset and liability management function is to evaluate the interest-rate risk included in certain balance sheet accounts; determine the level of risk appropriate given the Company’s business focus, operating environment, capital and liquidity requirements; establish prudent asset concentration guidelines; and manage the risk consistent with Board approved guidelines. The Company seeks to reduce the vulnerability of its operations to changes in interest rates and to manage the ratio of interest-rate sensitive assets to interest-rate sensitive liabilities within specified maturities or repricing dates. The Company’s actions in this regard are taken under the guidance of the Investment and Asset/Liability Committee (ALCO) of the Board of Directors. The ALCO generally reviews the Company’s liquidity, cash flow needs, maturities of investments, deposits and borrowings, and current market conditions and interest rates.
One of the monitoring tools used by the ALCO is an analysis of the extent to which assets and liabilities are interest rate sensitive and measures the Company’s interest rate sensitivity “gap”. An asset or liability is said to be interest rate sensitive within a specific time period if it will mature or reprice within that 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 amount of interest rate sensitive assets. Accordingly, during a period of rising rates, a negative gap may result in the yield on the institution’s assets increasing at a slower rate than the increase in its cost of interest-bearing liabilities resulting in a decrease in net interest income. Conversely, during a period of falling interest rates, an institution with a negative gap would experience a repricing of its assets at a slower rate than its interest-bearing liabilities which, consequently, may result in its net interest income growing.
The following table sets forth the amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities outstanding at the periods indicated which are anticipated by the Company, based upon certain assumptions, to reprice or mature in each of the future time periods presented. Except as noted, the amount of assets and liabilities which reprice or mature during a particular period were determined in accordance with the earlier of the term to repricing or the contractual terms of the asset or liability. Loans with adjustable rates are shown as being due at the end of the next upcoming adjustment period. Certificates of deposit are shown at contractual maturity dates. Interest bearing non-maturity deposit balances are allocated within the first three months of the schedule based on recent rate adjustments relative to Federal Reserve monetary policy changes. Residual balances are placed over one year. In making the “gap” computation, loans are presented based on contractual payments and repricing, and standard assumptions regarding prepayment rates on investments have been used for interest-earning assets. The interest rate sensitivity of our assets and liabilities illustrated in the following table would vary substantially if different assumptions were used or if actual experience differs from that indicated by such assumptions.
As our current position is one of being liability sensitive, we would target the following strategies: (1) reduce the level of fixed rate credits and make more floating rate commercial and home equity loans; (2) allow our investments maturing and cash flows from investments to accumulate in Federal funds sold; (3) offer longer term certificates of deposit; and (4) borrow fixed rate longer term funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank.
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At June 30 2008, our interest rate sensitivity gap is within the target gap range as established by the Investment and Asset/Liability Committee of the Board of Directors.
| Interest Rate Sensitivity Gap June 30, 2008 (in thousands) |
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| 3 Months | | 3 to 12 Months | 1 to 5 Years | Over 5 Years | TOTAL |
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Investment securities | | $3,194 | | | $3,222 | | | $13,614 | | | $17,975 | | | $38,005 | |
Loans held for sale | | 4,419 | | | - | | | | - | | | - | | | 4,419 | |
Loans | | 72,172 | | | 23,566 | | | 76,472 | | | 36,861 | | | 209,071 | |
Federal funds sold | | 4,100 | | | - | | | | - | | | - | | | 4,100 | |
Interest bearing deposits at other banks | | 236 | | | - | | | | - | | | - | | | 236 | |
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Total interest earning assets | | 84,121 | | | 26,788 | | | 90,086 | | | 54,836 | | | 255,831 | |
Non-interest earning assets | | - | | | - | | | | - | | | - | | | 27,686 | |
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Total assets | | - | | | - | | | | - | | | - | | | $283,517 | |
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Interest bearing transactions deposits | | $153,695 | | | $ - | | | | $ - | | | $ - | | | $153,695 | |
Certificates of deposit | | 13,525 | | | 12,182 | | | | 6,621 | | | - | | | 32,328 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances | | - | | | - | | | | - | | | 11,000 | | | 11,000 | |
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Total interest bearing liabilities | | 167,220 | | | 12,182 | | | | 6,621 | | | 11,000 | | | 197,023 | |
Non-interest bearing liabilities | | - | | | - | | | | - | | | - | | | 49,984 | |
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Total liabilities | | - | | | - | | | | - | | | - | | | 247,007 | |
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Stockholders’ equity | | - | | | - | | | | - | | | - | | | 36,510 | |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | - | | | - | | | | - | | | - | | | $283,517 | |
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Interest sensitivity gap per period | | $(83,099 | ) | | $14,606 | | | $83,465 | | | $43,836 | | | $58,808 | |
Cumulative interest sensitivity gap | | $(83,099 | ) | | $(68,493 | ) | | $14,972 | | | $58,808 | | | $58,808 | |
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Cumulative gap as a percentage of total interest earning assets | | (32.5 | )% | | (26.8 | )% | | | 5.9 | % | | 23.0 | % | | 23.0 | % |
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Cumulative interest earning assets as a percentage of cumulative | | 50.3 | % | | 61.8 | % | | 108.0 | % | | 129.8 | % | | 129.8 | % |
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LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT AND CAPITAL RATIOS
At June 30, 2008, the amount of liquid assets remained at a level management deemed adequate to ensure that contractual liabilities, depositors' withdrawal requirements, and other operational and customer credit needs could be satisfied.
At June 30, 2008, liquid assets (cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, and investment securities available for sale) were approximately $42.7 million, which represents 15.1% of total assets and 17.4% of total deposits and borrowings.
It is management’s intent to fund future loan demand primarily with deposits. In addition, the Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and has the ability to borrow a total of $72.9 million (subject to available qualified collateral, with current borrowings of $11 million outstanding from the FHLB at June 30, 2008). At June 30, 2008 outstanding commitments to extend credit were $98.0 million and available line of credit balances totaled $21.5 million. Management believes that our combined aggregate liquidity position is sufficient to meet the funding requirements of loan demand and deposit maturities and withdrawals over the next twelve months.
Total stockholders' equity decreased to $36.5 million at June 30, 2008, primarily through the repurchase of $580 thousand of common stock pursuant to the Company’s previously announced repurchase plan and the payment of cash dividends of $446 thousand during the first six months of 2008. Activity in stockholders’ equity consisted of a decrease in accumulated deficit of $331 thousand which primarily represents net income of $811 thousand earned during the first six months of 2008 offset by a cash dividend payment of $446 thousand. Accumulated comprehensive loss increased by $174 thousand resulting from a net change in unrealized loss on securities available for sale. Common stock also increased by $301 thousand from the exercise of stock options and $11 thousand from stock based compensation during the first six months of 2008.
At June 30, 2008 the Bank exceeded each of the regulatory capital requirements applicable to it. The table below presents the capital ratios at June 30, 2008, for the Bank, as well as the minimum regulatory requirements.
| Amount | Ratio | Amount | Minimum Ratio |
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Leverage Capital | $29,051 | 10.34 | % | $11,236 | 4.00 | % |
Tier 1 – Risk Based | $29,051 | 11.75 | % | $9,886 | 4.00 | % |
Total Risk - Based | $32,092 | 12.99 | % | $19,772 | 8.00 | % |
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ITEM 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable
ITEM 4 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
| (a) | Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures |
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| | The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of the end of the period reported on in this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to the Company (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in the Company’s periodic SEC filings. |
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| (b) | Changes in internal controls. |
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There has been no change in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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Part II Other Information
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
The Company and the Bank are periodically involved in various legal proceedings as a normal incident to their businesses. In the opinion of management, no material loss is expected from any such pending lawsuit.
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
(a) and (b) - none
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| | (c) | In February of 2007, the Registrant’s Board of Directors approved a repurchase program pursuant to which the registrant may repurchase up to 250,000 shares of its outstanding common stock. In October 2007 the Board increased this program by another 250,000 shares. The following table shows the Company’s repurchases during the second quarter of 2008: |
Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs |
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April 1 – April 30 | - | - | - | 347,858 |
May 1 – May 31 | - | - | - | 347,858 |
June 1 – June 30 | 50,000 | $9.65 | 50,000 | 297,858 |
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Total | 50,000 | $9.65 | 50,000 | 297,858 |
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable
Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On April 30, 2008, the Registrant held its annual meeting of shareholders. Shareholders were asked to elect members of the Company’s Board of Directors whose terms expired. The results were as follows:
Nominees: | For | Withold Authority |
Edward B. Deutsch | 4,413,911 | 41,088 |
Thomas J. Marino | 4,412,632 | 42,367 |
Item 5. Other Information
Not applicable
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibits
Exhibit 10.1 – Amended and Restated SERP Agreement with Stewart E. McClure, Jr. dated as of July 23, 2008
Exhibit 10.2 – Amended and Restated SERP Agreement with Gerard Riker dated as of July 23, 2008
Exhibit 31.1 – Certification of Stewart E. McClure, Jr. pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-14(a)
Exhibit 31.2 – Certification of Gerard Riker pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-14(a)
Exhibit 32 – Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| SOMERSET HILLS BANCORP |
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Date: August 8, 2008 | By:/s/ Gerard Riker |
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| GERARD RIKER |
| Executive Vice President and |
| Chief Financial Officer |
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